Hi,  I found this page kinda by accident.  I was doing a search on Archie Comics and am trying to figure out how to price my collection.  I collected Archies in the late 80s and early 90s.  I bet I had over 1500 before I quit collecting. I also have several other things that I would think to be rare collectables but dont know how to find out their value?   When I first looked at this page I saw a forum talking about nobody being able to find older Archie comics in decent shape.  I wanted to post on that forum because 80% of my collection is dated before the 70's.....  I have someone interested in buying them but I dont think Im being offered fair price.  Any help is GREATLY appreciated!

Please don't go to Milehigh as they grossly overprice their inventory.  You can use this online site for a quick reference but keep in mind that it isn't Overstreet.  http://www.comicspriceguide.com/Default.aspx

If you are serious about selling your collection it will take research, time and effort.  If you truly have .10¢ and .12¢ that are in nice condition as you claim, then invest in an overstreet guide and sell to the buyer when you are done. - http://www.amazon.com/Overstreet-Comic-Book-Price-Guide/dp/1603601201/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291463235&sr=8-1

The other suggestion is to get an overstreet grading guide.  This will allow you to correctly price out the collection - http://www.amazon.com/Overstreet-Comic-Book-Price-Guide/dp/1603601201/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291463235&sr=8-1  These books may also be available in your library.

Then realize that we are in a recession but even if we weren't, very few will to pay full guide when purchasing an entire collection.  The nature of bulk buying implies great discounts.  Good luck.

Thanks alot for the help....  I am being offered around $500 for about 1000 books and I really have some rare items that I think a dyehard collector would wanna see.  I know if I sell the collection I am selling myself short but these books are in amazing condition. I have had them stored in tupperware containers and each in plastic sleeves.  Thanks again!!!

Yep, that price sounds about right.  If you are unhappy with it then take the time an effort to sell them individually.  Take pictures and scans of each one and post them with separate prices.  This all sounds like a lot of work to someone that is looking for a quick payout.  It is alot of work.  If you are looking to sell them and have a buyer, just do it and stop fishing.