Why Selling Your Comics On eBay Might Not Be A Good Idea

eBay is a great place to sell almost anything, including comics. It truly brought worldwide buyers to every corner of the globe, improving the lives of people along the way. But there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and there are drawbacks of selling on eBay.

It’s important to understand the drawbacks before committing to selling on eBay yourself to ensure that it’s the right process for you. Along with all the benefits of selling on eBay, you should also consider that:

It Takes A Lot Of Work

In order to get an auction live on eBay, you have to choose the right category, write out a detailed description, take detailed pictures and choose the right settings from starting bid price to timeline. And after all that work just to get it live, you have to answer questions that come your way in a timely manner. If you’re lucky enough to sell your item, you then have to prep the inventory and bring it to the post office, UPS or FedEx for delivery. Lot of work, right?

There Is No Guarantee Of A Sale

Even after all of that work, there’s no guarantee that your comics will even sell. Depending on what you’re selling, that risk may be small, but it also may be a very realistic outcome as well. Do your research and weigh whether it’s worth your time to take that risk.

eBay Takes Out Fees

If you are lucky enough for your comics to sell, eBay does take out fees. So if you’re planning on earning a very specific amount, you need to take into account transaction costs to determine your net proceeds from the sale.

It Could Take A Long Time Before Getting Your Cash

From start to finish, the entire eBay listing and selling process takes time. If you’re looking to sell your comics for fast cash, eBay may not be the best option for you. It could take weeks before you see money in your bank account.

Selling Your Comics To Sparkle City Comics Instead

Get the best of both worlds by selling to an experienced comic book buyer and seller, Sparkle City Comics. You can get a top-dollar, all-cash offer as well as a fast and easy transaction.

Interested in selling your comics to us? We pride ourselves on keeping you happy, so let us prove to you why we’re the #1 buyer and seller of comics. Give us a call at 800-743-9205 or fill out our inquiry form and someone will be able to help you!