Hi all, dipping my toes back into the comics scene after being mostly absent for years, thoughts on best places to sell some of my collection 3 3

[QuasarComics]

On 4/21/2022 at 8:22 PM, Domo Arigato said:

Press EVERYTHING.  Smash the ever loving snot out of it until every ounce of feces has left it's pancaked corpse.  When that's accomplished....press it again.

Then sell it here.

 

Yes. OTOH not pressing on some could leave room for some to do that and get a serious upgrade!

[sfcityduck]

On 4/21/2022 at 5:22 PM, Bird said:

 

Good to see OGs still having love for the game.

OG?  His hair is dark as night!  

[QuasarComics]

On 4/21/2022 at 10:36 PM, wombat said:

Possibly another option, although I still say try here first. 

 

Thanks, was wondering about them.

[sfcityduck]

On 4/21/2022 at 8:26 PM, QuasarComics said:

Yes. OTOH not pressing on some could leave room for some to do that and get a serious upgrade!

What have you got?  GA, SA, BA?  

P.S.  Don't sell to that Bird guy, he called you an Old Guy!

[QuasarComics]

On 4/21/2022 at 11:27 PM, sfcityduck said:

What have you got?  GA, SA, BA?  

P.S.  Don't sell to that Bird guy, he called you an Old Guy!

Ga through early 1990s. Unfortunately, what were major keys in the 1980s I sold a long time ago. However, a lot of stuff is now good that wasn't 20+ years ago. Perhaps a good example is Werewolf by Night #32, I'll put it up for grading opinions soon. It's a nice one.

[QuasarComics]

On 4/21/2022 at 11:27 PM, sfcityduck said:

P.S.  Don't sell to that Bird guy, he called you an Old Guy!

:-)  I reckon I am old relatively since I still think books from the 1980s seem new!!!  :-)

[sfcityduck]

On 4/21/2022 at 8:35 PM, QuasarComics said:

Ga through early 1990s. Unfortunately, what were major keys in the 1980s I sold a long time ago. However, a lot of stuff is now good that wasn't 20+ years ago. Perhaps a good example is Werewolf by Night #32, I'll put it up for grading opinions soon. It's a nice one.

I'm amazed at the books I sold and the books I kept.  Who knew that Albedo would be worth something?  Who knew that I should not have sold Moonknight?  Who knew that Predator had an audience?  Who knew that Byrne was not king?  I could go on and on.

[QuasarComics]

On 4/21/2022 at 11:38 PM, sfcityduck said:

I'm amazed at the books I sold and the books I kept.  Who knew that Albedo would be worth something?  Who knew that I should not have sold Moonknight?  Who knew that Predator had an audience?  Who knew that Byrne was not king?  I could go on and on.

Amen! Story of my collecting life too!

[sfcityduck]

On 4/21/2022 at 8:41 PM, QuasarComics said:

Amen! Story of my collecting life too!

Some of the books I thought were worthless that I ended up selling for maybe more than I paid for all those late 70s and 80s comics I was buying:

 

Kept the 2 and the 0.  Not even submitted.  Never found a 1.

I ended up buying the box set archive because I like the Usagi stories.

Just unread drek to me.  Bought because I lived in Oregon and was a Dark Horse completest.

I liked Concrete, but who cares about Masque?

On the other hand, my Byrne FF run are all killer quality basically pristine unread or read once.  But, I'm not even sure they are worth submitting to CGC.  I thought they'd be worth something.  

I'm a GA collector.  So let me know if you have any GA you want to get rid of.

 

Edited April 22, 2022 by sfcityduck

[Rob]

On 4/21/2022 at 5:20 PM, Bird said:

I hear people here like lots of packing tape, like gobs of it

 

I’m glad to hear that’s a topic discussed here. I’ve received a few packages lately and wove a tapestry of obscenities that still hangs over Lake Erie while trying to get to my comics without bending them out of tape frustration. 

[Larryw7]

Welcome!

If I'm not mistaken, didn't you write for Comic Book Marketplace during the Gary Carter era?

[Pat Thomas]

I've been slowly selling off my collection since November using primarily Ebay and MCS. So far, I haven't had any bad episodes on Ebay (although I know that can change in a heartbeat) and most of the books have sold for more than I was expecting. I think it's important to be thorough and completely honest with your descriptions, and people seem to respect that. Haven't had a single complaint or blemish. I've heard complaints about the way Ebay pays now (they delay payment until delivery is confirmed for new sellers), but after a few weeks I started being paid the dame day. I'll admit the fees are a little high, but the exposure can't be beat.

I mainly use MCS to sell my graded comics and I've been very happy with the results there, too. I don't like to send raws for consignment because they are extremely tough on grading, and I think low grades turn off buyers regardless of the actual appearance. I've sent several raw books I bought from them and never removed from the bag get downgraded when I consigned them, so I just stick to using them for slabs now. One thing about MCS is there is a commission cap of $1,000.

Both options above have worked well for me (so far), but I still have a long way to go. I've bought from the boards, but never sold here. The few purchases I made went smoothly. Haven't fooled with Facebook or other auction houses. I'm sure each have their advantages and disadvantages.

 

[QuasarComics]

On 4/22/2022 at 2:41 AM, Larryw7 said:

Welcome!

If I'm not mistaken, didn't you write for Comic Book Marketplace during the Gary Carter era?

Yes, thanks for remembering. I hate to ask this, but I am hoping Gary is still around. If so, does anyone know how to reach him?

[QuasarComics]

On 4/21/2022 at 11:57 PM, sfcityduck said:

I liked Concrete, but who cares about Masque?

On the other hand, my Byrne FF run are all killer quality basically pristine unread or read once.  But, I'm not even sure they are worth submitting to CGC.  I thought they'd be worth something.  

I'm a GA collector.  So let me know if you have any GA you want to get rid of.

 

Beautiful books! I think I still have some of those treasures we thought would not be. I'll let you know about the GA, if I decide to get rid of, mostly esoteric stuff but cool IMO.

[QuasarComics]

On 4/22/2022 at 3:03 AM, Pat Thomas said:

I've been slowly selling off my collection since November using primarily Ebay and MCS. So far, I haven't had any bad episodes on Ebay (although I know that can change in a heartbeat) and most of the books have sold for more than I was expecting. I think it's important to be thorough and completely honest with your descriptions, and people seem to respect that. Haven't had a single complaint or blemish. I've heard complaints about the way Ebay pays now (they delay payment until delivery is confirmed for new sellers), but after a few weeks I started being paid the dame day. I'll admit the fees are a little high, but the exposure can't be beat.

I mainly use MCS to sell my graded comics and I've been very happy with the results there, too. I don't like to send raws for consignment because they are extremely tough on grading, and I think low grades turn off buyers regardless of the actual appearance. I've sent several raw books I bought from them and never removed from the bag get downgraded when I consigned them, so I just stick to using them for slabs now. One thing about MCS is there is a commission cap of $1,000.

Both options above have worked well for me (so far), but I still have a long way to go. I've bought from the boards, but never sold here. The few purchases I made went smoothly. Haven't fooled with Facebook or other auction houses. I'm sure each have their advantages and disadvantages.

 

Thanks Pat.

[DanCooper]

As Bruce mentioned in his intro, he was part of the Sotheby's grading committees back in the 1990s (pre-CGC era).

Bruce was a strict (and accurate!) grader back in the day as evident by his grading of the White Mountain copy of Amazing Fantasy 15 when Sotheby's auctioned it off (see below - "Edwards" grade of "94". CGC eventually graded it 9.4).

A heckuva nice guy also! Welcome back to the boards and the States, Bruce! (PS - Carter is still around living life in Coronado)

[theCapraAegagrus]

Welcome back!

[ThothAmon]

I loved CBM during the Carter years and am happy to see you on the boards. I’ve joyfully purchased lots of books here but I sell only on eBay and am quite happy there. Not sure if I’m necessarily maximizing every books value there but it’s pretty hassle free, especially given that I’m only selling buy it now CGC graded books. EBay’s selling tools help with inventory control also.  

[QuasarComics]

On 4/22/2022 at 8:06 AM, DanCooper said:

As Bruce mentioned in his intro, he was part of the Sotheby's grading committees back in the 1990s (pre-CGC era).

Bruce was a strict (and accurate!) grader back in the day as evident by his grading of the White Mountain copy of Amazing Fantasy 15 when Sotheby's auctioned it off (see below - "Edwards" grade of "94". CGC eventually graded it 9.4).

A heckuva nice guy also! Welcome back to the boards and the States, Bruce! (PS - Carter is still around living life in Coronado)

Thanks Dan for the nice comments and bringing back the memories. I have very fond memories of those times (and regrets at not buying anything from the auctions back then!!)

[QuasarComics]

On 4/22/2022 at 8:40 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

Welcome back!

Thank you, glad to be back!