How to Make Money Reselling Comics with No Experience

[@susi19611]

Thank you so much for this. I am a 62 year old mom who inherited approximately 50 + boxes of comic books ( not to mention the others my husband sold to a friend in one lump) from my “comic book ( and action figure) lover” brother-in-law. Some are in my house and much more carefully packed in storage. I’d like to treat them with respect because he (brother-in-law) was a serious and devoted collector, but I really have no knowledge or interest in comics. The benefit would be to sell them to people that value them.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

My pleasure! What state are you located in?

[@bigbroauctions]

Great Video! I originally got started on eBay to sell off my comic book collection of over 5k+. I collected heavily from late 80s-late 90s. I know the comic industry very well, more than most you tube personalities. It always made me mad when they said "only key issues sell". I know that to be complete BS. But, I do know more than most, because I WAS a collector. First lot of 3 I sold was AMS 298-300. 350$. That was 7 years ago. I only have about 70 comics left, that I really dont want to get rid of just yet. I want to add something you touched on about grading. True collectors that collect the graded comics really only want CGC graded ones. If you go that route, just be prepared to spend some money and wait about 6-8 months to get your comic(s) back, regardless of what their web site says. I applaud you for this video, and also despise you for giving away some secrets. Definitely gonna check out your other stuff out. Thumbs up dude.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Lol. Thanks for the great commentary. Nice to connect with a fellow collector and Reseller.

[@susanwoodcarver]

Just found you, and have to thank you for the common sense approach in the way you presented this video. I’ve never sold anything on eBay. Two years ago, I purchased three lots of comic books, and they’ve been sitting in the closet because I know zero about selling them. I thought I had wasted my money, but now I look forward to reading the book you recommended, and listing the books. Thank you so very much. I’ll be watching your other videos as well. I really appreciate your help. Best wishes. P.S. EDIT: They have an updated one..Sept. 2020. Hope that was ok to buy..cause I did.

[@reprintranch]

Great stuff as always, Dom. Lemme throw in one caveat about checking eBay completed sales -- the prices that people end up paying for comics (and almost anything else) are not totally consistent from one sale/auction to another, even for identical items in basically identical condition. Sometimes, an unusually high sales price is achieved because two bidders get into a bidding war over an auctioned item, and other times someone inexplicably pays an unusually high Buy It Now price for an item that's listed regularly. I know this stuff happens because for several years I've been paying very close attention to eBay listings for various EC comic reprint items (comics, magazines, hardcover books, etc.), and the price range for many items can vary as much as 200% to 300% over a short period of time if you compare completed listings. That is one strength of price guides -- they provide averaged-out prices by crunching sales data from multiple sales, over a set period of time (a calendar year, the last 6 months, etc.) The most important practical ramification of this idea is, you need to keep in mind that if an eBay completed listing shows that an item recently sold for, say, $100, whereas a couple of months ago identical items in the same condition sold for $50, $55 and $60, it does not automatically mean that collector interest has suddenly upsurged and everyone will now happily pay $100 -- it may be that the $100 sale was an outlier, unlikely to recur in the near future. Time will tell. Having said all of the above, eBay sales prices tend to be more consistent for "hot" items that are in heavy demand and thus attract attention from many potential buyers every time they're listed.

[@HTXVintageVibes]

Man, this is some great information. Much appreciated. I know magic the gathering like you know comics. I couldn't even imagine breaking down the information needed for that. You're great at this. Recently subscribed after some of your what sold videos. You're growing on me. Thanks again.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Thanks brother! I appreciate it very much!

[@grantprodz4812]

I’m super lucky my dad read them as a kid so there super rare now and he kept them for me

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Awesome

[@MaxG_47]

Lucky duck! My mom had Superman number one when she was a kid dammit! And didn't keep it, argh

[@ChefLu8]

I was Inherited over a 1000 books and this video has been the most helpful I've seen, thank you.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

So happy to hear that. Thank you. Please subscribe

[@bagheera2021]

Great stuff! I recently picked up a back of comics and have not idea what I'm doing. There were probably over 75 comics or so for only $5. About 30 of them were Deadpool and some of them were certified limited editions so I figured I couldn't go wrong. Now I have to figure out how to list these thing.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Deadpool is great. Sounds like you may have some good books there.

[@noobsuperheroartist2535]

Wow! Great information man. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful knowledge. I'm looking forward to watching you other videos.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Thanks! Please subscribe

[@billhunt7718]

Really good info here. I have my own comics I bought mainly in the early 90s I'm slowly selling off. I know just a smidge about selling them. This vid will help me a ton, THX!

[@chriswhite4617]

Thank you for an easier way to price and also to provide more information in the listing. I've got a bunch of books I need to list and this process is going to be very helpful.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Very glad to hear! Thanks!

[@MrHarryeisenstein]

Awesome video, dude! Very informative!

[@sylviajones4907]

Valuable info. Thank you, Dom.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Sure thing!

[@haimelghanayan]

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[@vporta8019]

Dom thank you so much for all the great information. I've wanted to jump on the comic book train but didn't know how to start. You gave me a way to dip my toe in the pool. Thanks again.

[@MrsMansir]

Wicked helpful video. Appreciate your knowledge as always

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Thanks for watching!

[@djwaters22]

How do you find people selling for only 10-15 cents? I keep looking online but people want like $1 a book :/

[@MissX905]

they shouldn't sell for that low. Some of these comic "buyers" are looking for the cheapest deals so they make the $. I gladly pay $1-$2 sometimes more for VG-F old .12 and .15 comics. I have bought in bulk from auctions. But I am a collector so not really interesting in making $ on them at this time. If you like the comic buy it just to add to your collection. Investing in comics can be volatile in terms of if the price will go up. I'm leaving all my old collectible comics to my kids so maybe when they are old and grey the comics will be worth double lol.

[@djwaters22]

@@MissX905 if your buying in bulk lots of people seem to get it for 20 cents or less. We are talking thousdands and thousands of comics though. Not like 20

[@ji2660]

This was a great video tutorial. I learned quite a bit and now I will have the courage to list a big comic book lot that I purchased 6 months ago. 😀Thank you.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Terrific! Thank you

[@bcam9405]

How can you see a whole run on the same page. When i look i have to go one at a time?

[@thebeerdedone7568]

Hey, I just saw you on comic book canon. Loved your story. I'm not interested in a full time business, but I would like to make the hobby pay for itself.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Thanks! That was lots of fun. I have lots of videos on my channel that could help you do that. Please be sure to subscribe. Thank you

[@thebeerdedone7568]

@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter I did, thanks for offering advice

[@Nosfeast]

Comics these days are pretty much worth $2 no matter what unless the condition is pretty bad.I used to find 50 cent boxes and $1 boxes but can no longer find comics that low anymore.I did get lucky and pick up around 500 comics with some 30 DC TPBs and around 20 non comic Dracula books for $100. And found a lot of keys and mid keys in the newer 2010-2018 era of DC not really my kind of books but I am going to try and flip them to get books that I do want.

[@BlueKutsu]

Thanks for the video, Dom!

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Thanks for watching!

[@brandonspiegel2293]

I greatly appreciate all of this amazing knowledge man!

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

My pleasure, Brandon!

[@pamelah9093]

Learning here. Thanks for helping! Very interesting 👍🔥

[@GregKleist]

Great info, Dom! Do you normally sell your lots fixed price or auction?

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Thanks Greg. Normally buy it now with best offer.

[@ke30_]

Thank you! Very valuable

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Thank you. Please subscribe

[@jdngettingitin]

Thank you so much for this information, I needed this. 👏👏👏

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Great!

[@kharlozebx1835]

Great Video! Thanks!

[@miguelh4750]

Great video. Do you acquire comics always in person ? I wanted to start a comic business but there are not a ton of people with comics in my area. Is this possible by buying comics from a distance and having them delivered ? The shipping costs must kill the profit margin.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Bulk buys I always do in person because you are right. The shipping would just be too expensive. But I do by select key issues online. See my video on reselling exclusives.

[@miguelh4750]

@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter Could you please provide the link in the comics ? I could not find it. Thanks !

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Miguel H kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojYga13bpKjY9k

[@miguelh4750]

@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter Thanks man I really appreciate it.

[@averageinvestor1190]

This is going to save me a ton of time. Thank you!

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Great!

[@fredleejohnsonjrthe3846]

Wow I'm just saying thank you, thank you for this true powerful video essay commentary is indeed in my opinion truth be told the truth and food for thought. Again thank you for your deep point of view. And just one more thing for me only l always, always read between the lines because it is always in black and white on white paper in black ink, sometimes in blue ink but never, never in red ink unless it is something very important or something very bad I'm just saying. Well well well

[@PasspointComics]

saw your eBay post that said sales to NY they have to pay 8% sales tax. How did you know that and is it automatically added to sale price? thanks

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

eBay adds it automatically now

[@PasspointComics]

@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter good to know. Going to start selling some books on eBay the more info the better, thanks

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

@@PasspointComics Come join my Facebook group, the Reselling Resource Center. It's free

[@PasspointComics]

@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter thanks just sent application on your FB group

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

@@PasspointComics thanks. What is the name?

[@ThatGuyReviews]

#271 Hulk is way over that now! Great video!

[@timyuseco1109]

Great video! new subscriber here, just wanted to ask... The supply here in the Philippines for bronze age comics to earlier is very low, while there are only a few people to none who would sell for less than $1-$2/comic if buying in bulk. Most people would sell for at least $5 per comic. The lowest one I found was $3, But that's just one out of the hundreds i found. Should I still give it a try and just adjust to the prices here?

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Welcome to the Prime Time family. Yeah, you will need to adjust for sure to the economic realities of your region. So it may cost you more.

[@rodmondh]

I just got a box of comics from a guy as payment for helping him move well I got a Batman #1 that says it was sold at an auction for $1,800 in the 0's & it's in NM condition I dunno who to sell it to though.

[@starchild6347]

Thank you. 👍🏼

[@XMan43053]

My rent is $400/month. If I’m just starting will I be able to do this and make rent? If so how many hours per week would it take?

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

That’s honestly so variable from person to person that no one could really answer that. You can make more than that or you can make less than that. It really all depends on you.

[@XMan43053]

Prime Time Treasure Hunter sounds good, Id like to think even though I’ve never done this I can definitely spot the gems that are worth more, any tips on looking at eBay to get the best deal?

[@fredleejohnsonjrthe3846]

O,o thank you for this true classic video essay. And yes indeed you have help me indeed, indeed. Ok

[@KezTheGuru]

Even modern 2020 ones at 20 cent also?

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

20 is usually the top. I usually get it less than that. But sometimes I’ll pay more for a box if I have knowledge of high value comics in the box, that can make me my money back fast.

[@lngambino]

A comic book should NEVER drop below the cover price. You can argue about the condition of the book but you can't expect to buy a collection of lets say 8000 for $50 bucks.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

That’s not true. Comics routinely drop below cover price. Now, sure, you can’t expect to buy 8000 comics for $50 but when buying comics in bulk I routinely get them for 10 to 20 cents a piece. I have many sourcing videos showing this.,

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

thanks for the info ….

[@BOLOBuddies]

Thank you for sharing. I shared this :)

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Thank you!

[@XMan43053]

Is auction too risky?

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Depends on the item you have. It’s best for high demand low supply items

[@susi19611]

Sent a second $ because I felt guilty. A wonderful video

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Thank you so much!

[@danieljosephmchugh7889]

Everywhere around me sells for £1 each 😭😭

[@Personal-Opinion-]

Great information thanks for sharing. My problem with comics is... in most cases people who sale them out there they think that every single comic worth a fortune they tend to overcharge and the true is that very few comics has significant value. For that reason I'm out. 😀 Still I want to learn about it.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

I get what you’re saying, Ara. So it’s important to remember that for every time that I landed a big comic book score there were probably 5 to 10 other times where I couldn’t make a deal because the person wanted too much for the collection. So it does require a lot of patience but if you stick with it you can definitely turn it into a profitable situation.

[@Personal-Opinion-]

@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter Thanks ☺️

[@henryhardy3230]

I have some Comic books i would like to show you very rare ones

[@ivanbossi7314]

who sells comics at 15c a piece!?

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

Lots of people. That is how dealers like me get them. These are collections of thousands of comics so those selling them are looking at the total price for the collection and not focusing on the per unit price. Lots of ppl need quick cash and more space

[@ivanbossi7314]

@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter man i hope i find people like that!

[@robertdikes2435]

WHY WOULD PEOPLE BE STUPID ENOUGH TO SELL THERE COLLECTION FOR 20CENTS A BOOK ????? I WOULDN'T

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

@@robertdikes2435 not about being stupid. It’s about reality. If you need to off load the collection for money and/or space, that’s how it happens

[@susi19611]

Thanks!

[@susi19611]

Thanks!