Flash 1-100 Complete Run Selling Question 1 1

[brownies8701]

I am planning on selling my complete run of Flash 1-100 (volume 2) either here or eBay.  All issues range from NM to VF condition

How much could I expect if I sold all 100 issues together?  I did check sold eBay listings, but didn’t find any where all 100 issues sold together  

I also am thinking of either selling them in groups of 10 at a time or worst case selling them individually. 

Not sure how should I proceed…any feedback is helpful.  Thank you in advance.

[shadroch]

As far as I know, there are only two books in that series that anyone is really interested in. #1 and #92.   #1 is anywhere from $5 to $25 and #92 seems to be all over the place but in nice shape is in demand.  The rest are dollar box fodder.  You'd end up losing money if you sold them individually on ebay.

I wish I could give better news but I don't think you will get much interest in a grouping like that.  The #92 is really the only saving grace to that run, collectorwise. I enjoyed it as a read, unlike the last few years of the old Flash title.

[brownies8701]

Thanks for the feedback.  Unfortunately, what you mentioned is what I feared LOL

[Brock]

If I were in your shoes, I would wait until later this year, when the trailer for the Flash movie is released, and then list it as a lot. If excitement for the movie creates a few new Flash fans, I think you could get $2-$3 an issue for the full run. Maybe list the whole set for $299 OBO?

[GeeksAreMyPeeps]

Since, as mentioned, there aren't many keys in the run, the best bet is going to be selling as a lot. Hopefully you find a buyer that is interested in collecting more than investing. 

[MattrixAlien]

I think you should sell them as a bulk lot too. I'd suggest calculating a sale price by multiplying the 98 non-keys by say 50c & then add the current market rate for the 2 key books to it. Then advertise the lot on multiple platforms, not just eBay.

When I got back into comics as part of organising my old childhood collection I sold off 100 issues of drek (non-keys mostly 90s). I managed to find a buyer who was prepared to pay a bit over a $1 per book. (Over here back issues sell for a bit more because you can't find them easily these days). There were some attractive looking books in the mix, including more than 30 1st issues. She was a lady who ran a charity market stall & based on her past experience would successfully resell them for $3-4 bucks each. It was a win-win.

Edited February 24, 2022 by MattrixAlien

[brownies8701]

Thanks all for your feedback & ideas! 

I am trying to sell them in groups of 10 to start.

We will see how that goes 

[ninanina]

I for one would be interested in how it went as I was thinking of doing the same thing with many of my modern runs as well. Please let us know once they're sold. 

[lostboys]

Just list it for $200 free shipping and take best offers.

If I wanted that run for my collection I'd pay $2.00 a book. Could I get it cheaper by putting in more effort? Sure but id rather get them in 1 sale, from one seller.

 

[brownies8701]

Quick update - I sold 10 issues   (51-60) for $18

so still have 1-50 & 61-100 left

ive been getting offers for 10 issues for $12

And someone local on FB offered me $75 for them all