Whether you've been collecting comic books for a long time, or you're new to the hobby, there's something fun that keeps both nerds and entrepreneurs interested. Finding rare comics is one of the funnest things you can do and if you play your cards right, you can earn a good living by reselling your findings. You don't need to be an expert, you simply need to know where to find the best of the crop. Consider these three locations to finding your next big rarity.
1. eBay - This seems way too obvious. But if you look for misspellings and listings that get the numbers and grading wrong, you will discover a new world of options. There are a variety of sites that can help you look through the millions of comics on this mighty auction site. I most recently purchased a Daredevil #8 for ten dollars because someone forgot to list that it was the first appearance of Stilt Man.
2. Amazon - The biggest e-commerce website has a lot of books in their database. That includes millions of copies of used and new illustrated graphic novels. I was surprised to see just how many different options that are available to the consumer. I most recently found vintage copies of Dr. Strange from the Silver Age at a faction of the price that they are worth.
3. Half Priced Discount Book Store - There are a great variety of clearance book locations throughout the world. Look for these places to jack up the price for retail goods, but if they have a used section look for high quality trade paper backs and single issue comics. You'll be amazed how many of these stores sell big lots of vintage comics, and don't even realize that they are worth a lot of money. While in Seattle, I found a whole collection of Spawn comics for less than ten cents each. Just keep your open and you'll find gems.
For some, these seem obvious, but for others these represent modern locations where your next big score is waiting. There are a great deal of options to discover if you're looking to collect or resell these marvelous works.
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