Corallas Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Hi , I got lucky on a grade and have a moderately expensive book , well for my budget . Avengers 3 , CGC 9.4 Grade . I have never sold a expensive comic before and wanted to get some tips . Looking at something like heritage it looks like someone would lose %30 total of the price . I know some of this is from the buyers premium but this usually leads to buyers bidding less . Is it possible to simply list a big book on facebook marketplace and take paypal and then ship the book out? Or does this open one up to scams ? Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lightning55 Posted November 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2023 You could try selling it here. badback83, lizards2, Namtak and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PopKulture Posted November 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2023 Talk to mycomicshop. They’ve built a solid reputation within the community for a reason. KCOComics, ttfitz, badback83 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post comicartfan Posted November 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2023 Definitely offer it here first. BA773, Corallas, badback83 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicstock Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Do some research and come up with a good price. Corallas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poekaymon Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 I've sold a lot of stuff on here, usually when I know the price and it's under $5k or so. I have also sold hundreds of books between $100 and $5k on eBay--I always do 10 day auctions starting at a dollar. For anything over $5k I have used the big auction houses, mostly Heritage. I just don't want to deal with any headaches at all when it starts to be get up there, and am willing to take less for the convenience. These three strategies have served me well. jimjum12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 On 11/13/2023 at 5:14 PM, comicstock said: Do some research and come up with a good price. Yes, and check the main forum page for selling rules, if offering here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Corallas Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 On 11/13/2023 at 5:26 PM, Poekaymon said: I've sold a lot of stuff on here, usually when I know the price and it's under $5k or so. I have also sold hundreds of books between $100 and $5k on eBay--I always do 10 day auctions starting at a dollar. For anything over $5k I have used the big auction houses, mostly Heritage. I just don't want to deal with any headaches at all when it starts to be get up there, and am willing to take less for the convenience. These three strategies have served me well. Hi yes this was my thought about heritage , you take a big hit but it looks like the service and reputation is very good and less worries overall . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterEaterLad Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 I'd offer it here first. No auction fees and you can avoid reporting the sale on your taxes. If you no one bites on the price you want, then go to one of the auction houses. comicjack, BlowUpTheMoon and FanBoyOfMarve'nDC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattTheDuck Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 There have been plenty of books of similar (or even higher!) value sold here on the Boards, so I'd echo the advice to give it a shot here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 On 11/13/2023 at 7:10 PM, MatterEaterLad said: I'd offer it here first. No auction fees and you can avoid reporting the sale on your taxes. If you no one bites on the price you want, then go to one of the auction houses. The first reason is valid, the second not. If you wish to withhold reporting the sale for tax purposes it makes no difference whether it's the boards, even more private, or HA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post namisgr Posted November 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2023 On 11/13/2023 at 2:49 PM, Corallas said: Hi , I got lucky on a grade and have a moderately expensive book , well for my budget . Avengers 3 , CGC 9.4 Grade . I have never sold a expensive comic before and wanted to get some tips . Looking at something like heritage it looks like someone would lose %30 total of the price . I know some of this is from the buyers premium but this usually leads to buyers bidding less . Is it possible to simply list a big book on facebook marketplace and take paypal and then ship the book out? Or does this open one up to scams ? Thanks ! Consignment to a reputable dealer with a low commission structure and a very large customer base is an option. I recommend: www.highgradecomics.com Corallas, jimjum12, comicjack and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 On 11/14/2023 at 2:22 AM, namisgr said: Consignment to a reputable dealer with a low commission structure and a very large customer base is an option. I recommend: www.highgradecomics.com This is the path I would go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manetteska Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 lizards2, BigLeagueCHEW and Jaylam 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterEaterLad Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 On 11/13/2023 at 11:58 PM, Dr. Love said: The first reason is valid, the second not. If you wish to withhold reporting the sale for tax purposes it makes no difference whether it's the boards, even more private, or HA. Are you sure? I read that Goldin now issues 1099s, just like eBay. I think there used to be a non-report at HA for anything under $20k, but I thought that changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Actually, I'm not sure. But that's never stopped me before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 On 11/14/2023 at 9:34 AM, manetteska said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWorldOrder Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 On 11/13/2023 at 11:49 AM, Corallas said: Hi , I got lucky on a grade and have a moderately expensive book , well for my budget . Avengers 3 , CGC 9.4 Grade . I have never sold a expensive comic before and wanted to get some tips . Looking at something like heritage it looks like someone would lose %30 total of the price . I know some of this is from the buyers premium but this usually leads to buyers bidding less . Is it possible to simply list a big book on facebook marketplace and take paypal and then ship the book out? Or does this open one up to scams ? Thanks ! #1 tip sell it for more money than you paid? Corallas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 On 11/14/2023 at 1:52 PM, NewWorldOrder said: #1 tip sell it for more money than you paid? Go, John, Go BigDaddy1, ttfitz and lizards2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
