How to sell your comics using our online want list. With shippingpass from walmart, you can enjoy every day low prices with the convenience of fast, free shipping. We know that the decision to sell old comic books can sometimes be a tough one to make, due to a cash crunch, and that your books. Now i dont know the exact numbers but i often hear that comic books arent selling like they use to. Addressing speculation about the fate of the walmartexclusive 100page giant line following leaks from last weekends comicpro meeting in north carolina, dc publisher dan didio has revealed. However you will need to do a bit of asking around and networking as well. Walmart and diamond arent selling to the collectors. The trouble with those 100page dc comics from walmart. We are extraordinarily excited about working with walmart to expand the reach of our books, these new monthly books combine new and accessible stories with reprints of classic comic series. Following are suggestions on how to buy a comic book collection from someone else. You can also take the printed copy of our want list with you to comic stores or conventions in your area. Walmart marvel comics variants walmart marvel comics variants. We also buy comic art and other comicrelated collectibles. The main sticking point isnt just competition from walmart, which is terrifying for any small business, but the fact that comic stores will not have a way to sell content that is sure to play.
Those in the comic book trade buy and sell comic books and related collectibles at trade shows, comic conventions, in stores or online. This is a good place to start your search for your next book. Walmart will sell comic books and graphic novels the escapist. Find 50 listings related to buy sell trade comic books in san diego on. These first issues each box has four titles, five copies of each. Knowing the types of comic books, the condition classifications and ways to buy and sell comic books will help you. Walmarts dc 100 page giant comics have arrived heres how to. Walmart will try its hand at selling graphic novels in 50 american locations. If some money was needed so urgently, they could have done some research and sold a bulk set noncritical to get that.
Went back today which is the day i was told they are restocked and was told that they were restocked, but every copy was bought by one person immediately. If you want to sell old comic books youve just found or inherited, then these are the challenges you are going to face. We spend millions each year purchasing everything from sixfigure pieces to entire collections. But it sure looks like if there are 3,000 participating stores, the initial shelving is. Dc comics to end their exclusive walmart 100page giant comics. Love it or hate it, you can purchase almost anything at your local. They wouldnt sell at a grocery store and marveldc comics cant afford to have them stocked there. Buddy, this is my 200th tradesell transaction with you and the great folks at mycomicshop. Buy products such as the walking dead compendium volume 4 paperback, my hero academia, vol. They present their brands and their content directly to these fans and expand their brand footprint, he said. Use our articles to identify and value the comic books in your collection, or let us do the hard work for you with a free appraisal. Dc 100 page giants walmart exclusive modern age comic.
We never buy a comic at a lower grade and then turn around and list it for sale at a higher grade. Amazon is certainly already competing with brick and mortar comic book stores. I tried to buy the new walmart comics, but i was too naive and crazy. Take a look at the walmart books best sellers section. A lot of times no because many want to get the highest grade possible to do that they have to open the package and attempt to slab the comic if the grade is high enough. How to sell your comic book collection for top dollar.
You can verify the truth of this statement by watching our new in stock comic books page after you sell comics to us. How to sell your comic book collection for top dollar posted october 24, 2015 october 24, 2015 mguitmann if you have a huge collection of comics, and now they are just lying dormant and you dont want them anymore, selling them to someone is a good idea for making some extra cash. You wont get nextday delivery on this order because your cart contains items that arent nextday eligible. To ensure we are able to help you as best we can, please include your reference number. We generally look for comics from 1970 and earlier, but we also buy a lot of modern ones too. Do you have a large collection of comic books that youre looking to sell, but dont even know where or how to begin tackling this huge project. It has also led to comic stores buying up all the copies at their local. Sites that sell comic books online, do they do a good job of showing their selection or. Historical accuracy each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one. Whether you need a gift in a pinch or youre simply running low on household essentials, a shippingpass subscription gets you the things you need without hurting your pocket. We are extraordinarily excited about working with walmart to expand the reach of our books, said dc publisher dan didio. Dc will expand its walmartexclusive line of 100page giant comics to include an ongoing series following the flash and one more ongoing series.
Walmart marvel comics variants page 3 modern age comic. And walmarts exclusives are almost all first issues. Comic book publishers, faced with flagging sales, look to. I refuse to step foot into walmart for various reasons which are offtopic here so it looks like ill have to pass on these. Comic book retailers react to the dc comics walmart. Its a great way for new readers to get into comics and follow the characters theyve grown to love in tv and film.
Super fast if you have modern comics and a barcode scanner, you can use your scanner to record those comics. Lists generated by this page are for your convenience. In other news, he clarifies that the 1015% comic book store line cut that. Follow along with the written instructions, or watch our new video guide.
When youre ready to sell your comics to us, you should use our online buying system. I tried to buy the new walmart comics, but i was too naive. Kids can discover super heroes or villains theyve never met before to add to their lego minifigures collections, with different characters from the dc universe comic books. Funny, how the blog is titled, get rich slowly and this post probably tells an opposing story. Walmart to sell exclusive dc comics the nerd stash. Why dont they sell comic books at grocery stores anymore. Comic books have provided many readers with fond memories. How to sell your comic book collection in bulk sparkle. Doo doo doo doo doo doo paperback at walmart and save. What does it cost dc to place these comics in walmart stores. Sell your comics for top dollar sparkle city comics. These mystery bags each contain 1 of 16 dc universe super hero minifigures, complete with one or more accessories and a posing brick. Walmart comic book grab bags unboxing video youtube.
Walmart marvel comics variants page 6 modern age comic. Today, the beats joe grunenwald came across a restock at his walmart. Heres the sparkle city comics guide to selling your entire comic book collection. Take a look at comic books for children and teens if youre looking for something that would encourage your child to read more. I tried to buy the new walmart comics, but i was too naive and. Marvel and dcs distributor to stop shipping new comic books. Maybe in a few years the ones still shrink wrapped will demand a. I think letting the comic books sell themselves over 23 years would not have been a bad idea at all. Most of the content is reprint, but it seems like a decent product for new readers.
This was the result of events which had little or nothing to do with the rack of new issues. Local comic and gamesrelated meetups are also great places to sell your comic books, and they are more consistently held than trade shows, so it may be a more convenient option than a trade show. These new monthly books combine new and accessible stories with reprints of classic comic series. I have a feeling if walmart is requesting title changes to emphasize batman, super sons might get a different name at walmart.
Walmart is restocking their dc exclusive comics the beat. We have enjoyed doing business with lone star comics these last few years and look forward to continuing to do so. Walmart stopped carrying individual issues in the vicinity of 1996 or so. Walmart has an amazing selection of coloring books for teens and adults with gorgeous landscapes and patterns. We checked over at and they sell it as well, but are served by and the title can not be returned to target stores. We treat you fairly, and with respect, at all times. Those walmart dc comics modern age comic books cgc. Why arent comic books marveldc sold in stores like walmart. I dont understand why they choose to sell it at walmart of all places, couldnt they sell them to comic stores also.
My assumption is the books with be fully returnable for walmart s which something they would never do for us. Youll find modern classics such as game of thrones or the harry potter books and books that are the basis for movies such as a wrinkle in time. Addresses in the following state codes ak, hi, ae, ap, aa, pr, gu, mp, pw, as, vi, fm and apofpo addresses with u. Our comic price guide articles help you to the value of your comic books as quickly and easily as possible. We all know the movies are killing it making billions of dollars and nerd culture general is bigger than ever but that doesnt seem to spill over into comic book sales. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. Are you looking for some reading recommendations or want to find out whats popular. The dc 100 page giant comics are definitely at walmart. For each issue, you will see if the issue is on our want list and how much well pay for the issue. Will amazon do to comic shops what it did to book stores. My belief is that dc andor marvel cant grow this market of readers without finding a way to put their books in places other than comic shops.
Walmart seems to have an open 90day policy for website. I wonder if comic book companies could do some copies of comic books on really cheap pulp paper to make it more affordable for children. I suspect the next wave will probably have super sons. Buy products such as archie page comics jubilee, guts at walmart and save.
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