Are My COMIC BOOKS Worth Anything? Determining VALUE of Comics (Rarity, Demand, Condition, Age)

[@rstet1]

This video is exactly what I needed to watch. Thank you. I have thousands of comics. I am organizing, bagging, and boarding right now. Learned a lot. Will probably watch again and again.

[@dalemoyers8881]

Great video for people who are interested in getting into the comic community. I’ve been collecting for most of my life and do it just for my personal collection. Keep up the good work. 😎

[@theragingdroner3523]

Great video, very helpful. Nine years ago my brother passed away, and I acquired his ComicBook collection, 32 boxes all bagged and boarded. He started collecting sometime in the late 70s until the early 2000s. I just started the long process of documenting them all. I know it's going to be a lot of work, but I also know he would want me to get the most I possibly can out of them. So let the journey begin.

[@zenwatercooler]

Wow that is a ton of work, both collecting and sorting. My condelences and respect!

[@HisValor]

Thank you for the tips! just was given a box of comics, and this was helpful on how to sell.

[@trulypoe]

Love your channel. Im following😊

[@christophertomasello1227]

My question is how do we know that companies like cgc don't buy comics on eBay and grade them themselves. Who would stop them -the better Business bureau? I think not they've got more important things to do. In addition I think the overstreet price guide is pretty much worthless.90% of the grades are absolutely unrealistic. Even the "sold" section on eBay has alleged sold prices-this occurs when the "buyer"and the "seller"are in on it together-thus creating an illusion of a market value. I'm sorry to be a wet blanket but this is the current climate in comic book collecting..

[@deathstroke2634]

Because they’re running a reputable business and if they were caught doing what you’re saying, they would go out of business due to the ethical issue of that action. CGC is large company now, no reason to think they would risk doing this.

[@LimitedInfinity9]

They would be taking a huge risk with consumers' confidence. Just look at PGX! PGX sales values are nowhere near CGC sales values because they lost consumer confidence when one of their owners was discovered doing exactly that.

[@mannybruce8950]

@@deathstroke2634 , you mean a "reputable" business like Bank Of America , Welsfargo Bank , CVS drug stores , the Airlines , and the car manufacturers 🤔 ? Please don't be willfully naive in trusting these businesses because you don't want to believe the possibility of it all being bogus . By now , nobody should be saying never because history has proven that scandals are possible .

[@Robert-nu4vc]

​​@@deathstroke2634people from CGC own comics graded by themselves. That alone should be a red flag. They absolutely do grade their own books and many of them own super high grade key comics. Their reputation has already been tainted with comic switching going on there and people keep relying on them and sending tons of money getting their books graded by them.

[@Robert-nu4vc]

They absolutely buy comics and the people who work there own comics that they grade there. All grading companies are con artists. PSA, WATA, CGC, and many others have been caught doing some shady things.

[@StarDarkAshes]

Great video but what I need to know is what about selling to a comic book store? I just came into about 75 comics in seemingly mint condition that are in plastic with cardboard to keep them flat so they are really nice. They are mostly from the 2010s but I have a few from the 90s. The ones from say 2013 say they costed about $3.99, are they worth more than the original purchase price if they are still mint? I got them for free so even if I got a dollar a piece it would be okay but I was thinking about taking them into a store to get quick cash. Seems that they would at least maintain the original purchase price if they are mint or would they be worth less since technically they are used, such as a car once you drive it off the lot. Just want to make sure I don’t sell myself short or get taken advantage of. Obviously some are going to be worth more. I have some with 3D holographic covers. If anybody knows the best way to sell comics to a store so you don’t have to deal with the Internet or meeting people or anything like that and has some suggestions I’d appreciate it. Like I said, I only got them for free, so in my mind, at first, I was thinking that they gotta at least be worth a dollar apiece since they’re in mint condition but if they cost $3.99 in 2013 maybe they’re only worth a dollar or two dollars. I don’t know so if anyone can let me know if they at least maintain their original purchase value if they’re in mint condition and they’re 10 years old. That would help a lot. Thank you.

[@zenwatercooler]

You certainly can go to a comic book store and ask, but most stores won’t buy any new comics (anything from the 1980s and 1990s are very common). They also won’t give you anything close to market value (because the store needs to make a profit). I would recommend ebay (list them all as a bundle) or Facebook Marketplace - often moms buy a box of cheap books for their kid.

[@StarDarkAshes]

@@zenwatercooler Thanks. 😊

[@kestonsoldschoolcomicbooks6842]

Nice job on this video Zen Watercooler. Well organized and paced.

[@zenwatercooler]

Thanks! I love old comics, the 10 cent and 12 cent books are so great. I appreciate the feedback!

[@kevnice44]

I have the # 130 issue 1974 right after the one you sold. Great condition but staples came out and cover is off. Want to get graded and sell. Obviously like to fix this issue before hand. Issue at Heritage 9.8 sold forlittle under 1500. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@zenwatercooler]

Hey there - I would recommend just selling it as is. If you try to fix the staples and/or fix the cover, you are "restoring" the book, which generally reduces the value. Lots of people like to buy low-grade books - list it on ebay as is!

[@fredleejohnsonjrthe3846]

Again thank you, thank you for this true classic video is indeed very, very helpful......

[@KAP1984]

I'm 56 my comics are all 10 cent and in the 50s but why look up pieces are so varied. How do u find out with paying someone I know of the 10 to 25 cent and 1st printing. Enjoyed ur video

[@zenwatercooler]

Thank you for the feedback! I typically look at the sold listings on ebay and mycomicshop.com to see a ballpark value on the comics (the condition of the book can make the book's value vary wildly).

[@MemeSharkHa]

I just got a TON of old comic books from my grand father wich has sadly passed. I got alot of first addition tom and jerry, some very old super man comics and right now my most valuable comic book is a DC official, Authentic 1947 super man comic in GREAT condition.

[@zenwatercooler]

It's such a bittersweet thing to inherit stuff like this from a loved one - I am sorry to hear that. High end Superman comics are so beautiful, what an amazing gift!

[@fredleejohnsonjrthe3846]

Wow I'm just saying thank you for this evening true powerful historical/history lesson is indeed in my opinion truth be told the truth and food for thought. Again thank you for your deep point of view.

[@stevenmouton9962]

Hi, I am in cape Town, south africa. Where do I go with old comic books that I have had for at least 30 years???

[@zenwatercooler]

Hmm that is an interesting question - you could try a local comic book shop but I would start with eBay (you can search through sold listings to see what is comparable).

[@bluewaveshows4u]

Thx bro! Very educational! 😊✌️

[@ericad8616]

Like a lot of kids, I read and collected comic when I was young. I'd store them and try to keep them categorized, but I would read them over and over, and really didnt take very good care of them and now they're all long gone. I wish I'd kept them. Most of mine were from the mid to late 1970s...so, they'd be bronze age editions, and I'm sure most, if not many wouldn't be considered particularly rare or in demand these days, so its not the loss of potential sales value I regret, but just the nostalgia of something treasured from my childhood that I wish I still had.

[@zenwatercooler]

Well said! A lot of the old books are great memories!

[@ricochops]

Are old DC teen titan comics worth anything? Most are in plastic and graded almost mint. 1960’s-80’s are most of them. Some signed

[@zenwatercooler]

The original Teen Titans (like from the 1960s) are definitely worth money. For the ones from the 1980s, there are some individual issues (like first appearances that are definitely worth a lot (especially in higher grades).

[@ricochops]

@@zenwatercooler awesome I appreciate the response. I will probably post them on ebay. I have a few hundred in plastic high grade. One has all four signatures with a high grade but from 93.

[@MetalBum]

These are great. Just watched again 😊😊😅😊😊

[@thy_asmodeus]

Great tips man, thanks. But could you make a video explaining how and where to find the issue #/ print run #? Like what do the white boxes mean on covers? I see " Dec 92" & that's obviously the date but wat is the bold # above it? In my case it says 74. So I thought maybe that's the issue #, but below the white box is a triangle that also says 1992 but has a different number under it in this case it's 46. I'm confused AF lol

[@zenwatercooler]

Sure what is the actual comic book you are looking at, like the title and number?

[@stevenmouton9962]

Thanks, great help!!!

[@Larry84J]

Hey Zen. I have five comic books, were given to me maybe 5 to 6 years ago. They are in plastic look in perfect condition. Just want someone to be honest what i can get for them. I have #17 wolverine, #198 avengers, #308 thor, #243 avengers, #344 superman. Would like some help on understanding what i can get for these. Thatnks.

[@zenwatercooler]

Hey there - it depends on if you are selling them on ebay or to a comic book store. a comic store will pay like 10-25% of resale value. So the easiest way to see what they would be worth is to look up the sold listings on ebay for each comic. Another option is to list them at 99 cents on ebay and then whatever they sell for... that is what they are worth!

[@gdworsham]

Well done Sir!

[@rybsts7996]

I have a 1979 comic reader book how much is that

[@zenwatercooler]

There are not alot in stock but they look to be around $5-10 US: www.mycomicshop.com/search?TID=318681

[@korpze206]

What happened to your comic book channel?

[@zenwatercooler]

I love my comic books but doing the channel was just too much work (making documentaries about comic books was fun but one video took 12 hours to make). Maybe someday when I am retired I will kick it back up again!

[@jameslund221]

Friend of mine has three boxes of 12 cent comics from the sixties, his house is infested by mice. Not sure if there going to be there much longer.

[@zenwatercooler]

Oh no! Hopefully those glorious books can be rescued!!

[@EpicSquirrel496]

So basically the value of invincible comics have skyrocketed because the show that was developed and more people want the comics? Dang

[@MetalBum]

Good run down

[@robertenyart9982]

If you sell in bulk, a store will buy in bulk. You will be lucky to get 10 cents for a book you paid $3 for.

[@LindaMerchant-pm8vn]

My older brother had incredible hulk captain America comic books collection

[@riguitoma9241]

How can’t we talk I got some comic books I will like for you too see

[@_The_Worst_]

Hummm...🤔...well, ok...🤘🏼💯✔️

[@davidroberts8074]

ARE COMICBOOKS WITHOUT COVERS WORTH ANYTHING?

[@zenwatercooler]

No not generally - the only ones that would be worth anything are the big key issues like Batman #1, Amazing Fantasy #15, etc. A coverless comic COULD be worth something if you listed it on eBay (some people like to buy the comic and then put on a reproduction cover).

[@ceceiliaayon3506]

I have lots of old comic books

[@deathstroke2634]

Golden age starts at 1938 with Action 1, not 1934. Silver ends at 1969, not 1971 and bronze starts at 1970.

[@KAISERDJG]

i havent watched the video yet but the short answer is yes, you can sell most comics for a dollar

[@zenwatercooler]

This is 100% true. I would love to be one of those people who finds Amazing Spider-Man #129 at the garage sale!

[@KAISERDJG]

@@zenwatercooler it's not in the same ballpark but I recently acquired a collection of most of the spawn run from 1-300 for £800 ... most of the spawn comics in the 200 range sell for over £50 raw.. and a few sell for £600 raw. It was an incredible buy

[@petermontalbano3910]

Comic grading ruined the hobby.