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Archie Comics

From: Music <Music@icmtalent.com>
Subject: Archie Comic
Date sent: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 14:43:27 -0500

I have a collection of Archie comics that has been passed down to me that I am looking to sell. I would like to find out how to get them appraised and sold. Please advise me of a reputable dealer in NYC.

Thank you.

Sindy Balcourt

Hi Sindy,

My sincere apologies for not getting back with you sooner, but we've had computer problems. Plus, I don't live in New York City, and have had to do some investigating for you.

I live in Houston, and Archies here are a dime a dozen. However, in NYC, there appears to be a cult market for them, so you may be in luck. You might try having your comics appraised at Roger's Time Machine or Midtown Comics.

Thanks for Writing, and Sorry Again,
Sheryl Roberts
Editor, The Collector Times

Advice on Magazines

Date sent: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:49:43 EST
From: Keigwin50@aol.com
Subject: Advice on magazines / LOOK AND READ / 1950'S & 1960's

We have many volumes of Look and Read magazines from late 1950's and early 1960's, all in Look and Read hard backed bound covers. All in excellent condition. Can you recommend to us what we should do with them? Are they worth keeping and have they got any value now? We live in Birmingham is there anywhere we could take them. Many thanks for any information.

Chris and Kaye Keigwin

Hi Chris and Kaye!

I apologize for my lateness in responding to your email, but we have had computer troubles. I know there are lots of magazine collectors out there and I have seen Look Magazines for sale at nostalgia type conventions. You might do a search on ebay for your particular magazines and see if anyone has them for auction. Another site that I have found in my netsurfing that may be helpful to you is:

http://win.hobbyrat.com/events/index.html

These folks list every flea market, swap meet, collectibles show they can discover in all 50 states. You may find something close to you to go to investigate or to sell your magazines at.

Hope this Helps You!
Sheryl Roberts
Editor, The Collector Times

Old Comics

Date sent: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 09:31:24 EST
From: Clc426@aol.com
Subject: old comics books

Is there any way you can give me a list of old comic books that anyone is collecting. I have some real old comic and like to know if any one would like to buy some of them. waiting to hear from you.

Thanks.

Hi!

I checked around, and no one I know is currently buying old comics. If you are interested in selling yours, I'd suggest you check out my article on how to go about selling them. It's located at:

http://www.collectortimes.com/selling.html

I think you'll find it helpful and informative.

Good Luck!
Sheryl Roberts
Editor, The Collector Times

Display Cases

Date sent: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 11:37:13 -0800
From: "w Johnson" <rckartwrld@socal.rr.com>
Subject: <no subject>

Hi guys ----

Maybe you may be able to help me.

I have collections of die cast cars and I'm looking for clear boxes into which I can place and display them. The smaller ones are hot wheel size, approx. 3 1/2" long, 1 1/2" wide and 1 1/2" high. I also am looking for some that are 5 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/4". Any ideas?

thanks.

Hi!

I have stumbled across display cases in my net searches. You will find what you are looking for at this site:

http://www.marilynscollectibles.com/plasticcollectorsdisplaycases.htm

Hope This Helps!
Sheryl Roberts
Editor, The Collector Times

Miniature Comic Books

Date sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 10:05:50 EDT
From: RusticSky@aol.com
Subject: miniature comic books

dear comic book people,

about 12 years ago i bought DRAKES cup cakes in a supermarket that had miniature comic books inside the box(marvel--hulk--x men,etc.)where can i found out the value of these comic books? please advise.

thank you.
tony

Hi Tony!

Those comics of yours are called giveaways, and some of them are listed in comics price guides. However, yours are not listed in the Overstreet Price Guide that I own. These giveaways do sell on ebay, depending on what hero is featured and how rare they are. I had a friend of mine sell his entire run of Marvel Pizza Hut giveaway comics on ebay and I think he made somewhere between 12 and 15 bucks on them. Not bad for comics he got for free.

My personal suggestion to you is to hold on to them for awhile longer. These comics, due to their being given away as a promotion, had a limited run and most folks probably threw them away. Due to their relative rarity, their value should increase with more time.

Thanks for Writing!
Sheryl Roberts
Editor, The Collector Times