I was over at my childhood home that I inherited and came across 3 boxes of comic books and mad

[kimbutgar]

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Magazines, Archie comics and Harvey comics, Casper, little Audrey etc. for the 1960’s and early 70’s. I don’t’ want to throw them out but there’s got to be people who collect these old comic books. They are in pretty good shape!

Does anyone know which forum I should go on to sell them?

[lastlib]

1. We have a comic books forum...

try there.

[kimbutgar]

3. What would it be under?

Which specific topic?

[YDogg]

6. Here

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1195

[kimbutgar]

11. Thank you

[yardwork]

2. Oh wow I loved all those comics when I was a kid!

Most of us didn't keep our comics, so people might be willing to pay some money for those, if they're in good condition.

[leftieNanner]

4. Google is your friend!

I just asked "where can I sell my old comic books"?

And several sites came up. You should probably do a little research to make sure they are legit.

I had a bunch of things like you have and my mom tossed them.

[BigmanPigman]

5. The forum on DU, "Reading and Writing"

Try posting there.

Also, my friend, Richard Alf, was one of the 4 founders of Comic Con and there are collectors all over the place now.

[DFW]

7. Heritage Auctions in Dallas has a pretty good comics department

If you want to find out if there’s anything really valuable, send them a list of what you have. If it’s no big deal, they’ll tell you, but if it’s anything worth serious money, they’ll tell you that, too.

[kimbutgar]

9. Thank you!

[DFW]

13. I don't know the names of their comics experts

But you can find all their departments at www.ha.com

The site is really vast, but you’ll find comics eventually.

One time, some penniless Iraq vet in Ohio bought an old pamphlet at a garage sale for $8, and sent it down there on a friend’s recommendation. It turned out to be an original copy of the Federalist Papers from the year 1800. It was in bad shape, so not worth a fortune, but it still brought $80,000 or so, and when they heard he didn’t have a buck to his name, they even waived the seller’s fee, which gave him an extra $12,000 or whatever it was.

[brewens]

8. Don't let anyone lowball you. Go through all of them and check online prices. n/t

[sarcasmo]

10. Check Ebay pricing first on each comic book before you sell.

[Lochloosa]

12. One thing that you will run into looking for pricing is the grade of the comic.

A crease here torn page there will affect the grade.

https://www.mycomicshop.com/help/grading#:~:text=Explanation%20of%20Grading%20Scales,)%20to%200.5%20(lowest).

It can make a huge difference in value.

[Fiendish Thingy]

14. A comic book store would give you pennies on the dollar, however

The Heritage Auction house specializes in comics and coins, and might be willing to sell them for you.

Www.ha.com

[LuckyCharms]

15. If you check prices on ebay, search the comic and then

click "sold items" on the left hand side of the page. This will usually tell you the price that the item actually sold for, rather than what people are asking for them.

Edit: The only time you won't see the selling price is when it says something like "best offer was accepted".

[Lunabell]

16. Find a reputable comic book dealer in your area! Quick!

You could be sitting on thousands of dollars. Good luck!

[kimbutgar]

17. I knew they were there and was surprised they were in pretty good condition !

I also found my Dad’s old Playboy magazines and Sports Illustrated magazines for the 60’s and 70’s! The hauler I spoke with today told me he might find a buyer for them.

[IcyPeas]

18. Aww I loved Casper and Little Audrey and... Sad Sack

Good luck !

[kimbutgar]

19. I did too

Ritchie Rich and Little Dot also!

As I got older I loved Archie and Lois Lane!

My Dad would take me to a liquor store across the street from where we lived and brought me 2 or 3 comic books weekly. He Hated the guy who owned the liquor store who was a racist. My Dad gritted his teeth taking me there but he knew my reading comic books would make me a reader!

[Johonny]

20. Listed value and what you can sell them for

Often vary greatly. Having them graded also helps. Many are likely not worth as much as you hope.you never know though.

[MustLoveBeagles]

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