Where should I sell a box of old comic books?

First, sort the box. Pull out older issues, first issues and any book that seems to be an important first appearance, and look those up individually by title and issue number. Many boxes are mostly common issues that sell best as a group, so do not spend hours pricing every book until you know what you have.

Do not try to clean, press or tape comics yourself. Put the better books in bags with backing boards and keep the box in a cool, dry place. Check sold listings for the key issues to get a sense of value, and note any obvious damage like loose covers or water stains.

For a mostly common collection, comic shops and collector shows are options, though dealers will need to buy below retail. For collections with valuable older or key issues, an auction company that sells comics can reach serious collectors. An appraiser or auction company in the BidBuySmart directory can help you decide which route fits your collection.