No matter if you collect comic books purely for the love of comic books, or if you collect comic books with profit as the sole motivation, every type of comic book investor wants to get their hands on rare and valuable comic books. The hardest part is finding them, because you have to look in […]
Do you want to sell your comic books but you’re concerned about selling them in the middle of a recession? That’s a legitimate concern that you should take seriously. Depending on why you’re selling your comic books could help guide you to make smart decisions throughout the process. Here are our tips to consider while […]
Whether you’re an avid comic book collector or you add comics to your collection at a leisurely pace, buying more comic books seems to always be a good idea. Then a recession comes around, and you wonder if it’s still a prudent idea to buy comic books during an economic downturn. The answer is- it […]
COVID-19 turned all aspects of business upside down. Transactions that used to take place face-to-face now must happen virtually or risk not happening at all. This had a big impact on buying and selling comic books, but there are ways to work around these inconveniences if you plan for it properly. Here’s our guide to […]
Whenever you buy a comic book, you may wonder to yourself- is this comic book a good store of value? Typically this is a question investors ask themselves before buying assets. But comic books are collectible items and are sometimes very valuable assets, whether you think of them like that or not. Here we unpack […]
We’d first like to take this moment to wish everyone well through these uncertain times. While 2020 is really throwing a curveball at us all, we here at Sparkle City Comics are doing our best to remain available to you and operate business-as-usual to the best of our abilities. Whether you’re looking to free up […]
As the proud owner and collector of comic books, you’re eventually going to be looking to sell some or all of your collection. It’s inevitable. Many people see this as a chore that takes a lot of time and effort. Others enjoy the process. Regardless of how you feel about selling your comic books, it’s […]
Craigslist may have started the online classifieds revolution, but Facebook is definitely challenging them on who’s going to be the top classifieds marketplace going forward. You know we love buying and selling comic books online, and that has been synonymous with Craigslist and eBay for decades. But selling comics on Facebook Marketplace is just…better. Here’s […]
Selling comic books isn’t easy. If you’re selling them yourself online, you need to invest a lot of time and effort into a process in which you’re not even guaranteed to find a seller. If you’re selling your comic books to a reseller or a broker, deciding who you sell them to will determine how […]
Are you looking to sell some of your comic books locally because you think it’s the easiest option? Or maybe you think it’s the only option? Think again. You have plenty more options, and some of them may be better for you. Plus there are drawbacks you may not realize by only focusing on a […]