A simple and fair way to sell your comics

FREE APPRAISALS

We are happy to educate you on your collection and give you a professional appraisal of its value, even if you are not looking to sell.

TOP PRICES PAID

We consistently offer higher prices than other comic buyers. This is because we keep our overhead costs low and have a loyal customer base.

ALWAYS OPEN

We will meet with you at a time and place of your convenience. This can be at your place, our showroom, or somewhere in-between.

Expertise

Our very experienced buyers are always willing to evaluate your collectables and offer a vast amount of knowledge about your collectables.

Sell Comic Books

Why should you sell your old comic books?

Selling old comic books is a wise choice for several compelling reasons.

Declutter and Organize. Selling old comics helps declutter your living space and allows you to organize more efficiently. It's a practical way to create space for new interests or to simply tidy up your surroundings.

Pass on Memories. Comic book buyers are passionate collectors and enthusiasts. Selling to us means your comics will find a new home among people who genuinely appreciate and value them.

Financial Gain. Selling comics can provide you with extra income, which you can use for various purposes, whether it's to invest in new hobbies or cover expenses.

If you're looking to sell old comics, especially those within the specified time frame and genres, it's a smart choice that can bring financial benefits, organization, and a connection to a passionate community of comic enthusiasts.

Our Reviews

Comic Buying Center

4.9

Based on 113 reviews

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Simon Tan

16:50 26 Apr 25

Great place! I generally go here when I’m wanting to buy comics during the summer. Their $5 Trade Paperback section is my favortie part of the store and I’ve bought multiple from them over the past few years. The prices are always fair and all the staff I’ve interacted with are really friendly. I’m very happy to support this local buisness instead of having to spend tons of money on Amazon.

Jonathan Stopek

05:17 18 Apr 25

My kids love going there to look through the longboxes. They have 100K+ comics! They offer free candy and drinks to customers. They also provide free short or longboxes to customers who buy enough comics to fill themOn the last 5 business days of every month, all comics in the main room are $1! Otherwise, they’re $2.

Dana Jones

12:43 18 Mar 25

Best value on old video games and systems in town! Selling and buying, they know their stuff here and make sure all customers are taken care of! I wanted to max my old Nintendo game collection value – but FB Marketplace was intense and GameStop offers pennies – then I was lucky enough to hear about the Comic Buying Center. I am very happy with the trade we made and even scooped up some new treasures while I was there.

Ryan S

01:32 16 Mar 25

I cannot say enough about the fine folks at Comic Buying Center. Their team of professionals were knowledgeable, courteous, and honest.The shop itself was clean, well-organized, fairly priced, and had a vast assortment of comics, games, and Magic cards.A special shout out to Dorian who went above and beyond. He came in on his ONE DAY OFF to appraise my collection after he heard I drove two hours to meet with him. I could tell he’s a collector himself who genuinely enjoys his work which shows in his interactions with you and items you wish to sell.Highly recommend. I’ll be sending both buyers and sellers here in the future 🙂

Elizabeth Sazdanoff

23:19 14 Mar 25

Staff SO helpful and welcoming for my first time there. Great MTG selection–it was unwise of me to go unsupervised with a fresh paycheck in my pocket! They pay very close attention to pricing based on current market price and condition. Can’t wait to go back when I have more time!

Jason Mahler

17:03 14 Mar 25

I just sold my entire game collection to Comic Buying Center and let me yell you..it was an Amazing experience!I highly recomend them, with their expert knowledge and appraising.Thank you Dorian

John Castiglione

16:11 12 Mar 25

These guys are the best!! I inquired about 2 CGC graded books and got a great deal!! Mike provided me with excellent customer service and communication!! I give my highest recommendation!!!

David Storm

05:39 10 Mar 25

Staff are super helpful and knowledgeable. Unbelievable selection of vintage comics! My new favorite place! Highly recommend

Josh

23:01 06 Mar 25

This shop is amazing, has such a huge variety of comic books and games and cards I couldn’t believe it. The guys there are super nice and friendly and selling comic books was fast and easy and they were very fair in pricing, highly recommend!!

Akhil Ranjan

00:19 02 Mar 25

I had a fantastic experience selling my PS4 games to Dorian and Mike. They were super friendly, professional, and made the whole process smooth and hassle-free. Their knowledge of games made the transaction even better. If you’re looking for honest and reliable buyers, I highly recommend them. Thanks again, Dorian and Mike!

grenkeman

22:31 28 Feb 25

Comic book heaven! Tons of cheap back issues to look through. Great selection of wall books and higher grade as well. Videos games, funko pops, trade paperbacks! The staff is the best and go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome.

Tony Kuzera’s

20:13 28 Feb 25

An amazing seller! Great inventory and always willing to help find those missing pieces from your collection. Great prices and amazing inventory. Highly recommend!

Matthew S

20:05 27 Feb 25

Thanks to Dorian who helped me during my visit. He is very knowledgeable, fair and all around a great person. The store is awesome and i compare it to a treasure hunt as you can find a hidden gem anywhere. The selection is SICK! Go here, especially if you’re looking for old school stuff. I was immediately filled with nostalgia as I roamed the building. Thanks Dorian.

Gillian L

22:46 14 Feb 25

Great to work with. Very accommodating & fair in their buying & selling of comics.While I live far away, i’m definitely going back.

Nick Heena

19:36 14 Feb 25

Friendly staff and a great selection. Definitely worth a visit

KalEl0710

05:54 11 Feb 25

Fantastic experience today. Went to sell most of my collection and was met by amazing staff who helped me bring in all my stuff. Pete spent a lot of time with me and was patient with my questions while providing thorough answers and insight. I was never made to feel rushed and I felt Pete gave me a very honest appraisal/offer. I must also say that the store itself is fun to look around. Great selection of comics as well as video games, consoles, and other collectibles. This place was definitely a hidden gem for me. I highly recommend visiting Pete and the staff at Comic Buying Center whether you want to sell something or just want to browse their amazing in-store selection.

James Harrison

20:59 05 Feb 25

I’ve been collecting rare comic book slabs for about 6 months now. My son (4.5) has seen them and kept asking if we could read one. I looked up a place locally that carried them since I’d bought most of them from online auction sites. This was the first one that popped up. We went to get him his very first TMNT comic and right when we walked in we were greeted by an incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff. (they really leaned in to make it a special experience for him. The owner Peter, came over and also showed me their collection of CGC Slabs and it was extensive. He also took a wish list from me to call as they came in. 10/10 would recommend!

Jim Chiappetta

11:05 05 Feb 25

Called a few weeks ago about a conic collection I acquired. Was given great advice by Mike & ultimately stopped in. Mike was great, giving us a full tour of the facility & a detailed explanation about the grading & pricing process. Great experience, honest & trustworthy, professional & courteous, great selling experience for us. Highly recommend & I’ll be back for more transactions!Jim / Racine, WI

Matt Blackledge

00:35 02 Feb 25

I was looking to sell some old Magic: The Gathering cards that I had sitting around in my basement for YEARS. My wife happened to find this business while helping me look for locations. I called them on a Friday afternoon and Dorian called me back that very evening on his off hours to discuss my collection. He was extremely knowledgeable about MtG and especially with the card sets I was looking to sell.I drove up the next day from NWI to meet with Dorian who spent an exceptional amount of time appraising my cards with me and walking for through his process and even showing me what certain very valuable cards were selling for in the same condition as my cards. He even took into account the distance traveled with his appraisal! I was VERY impressed with Dorian and Comic Buying Center and would highly recommend them for anyone looking to sell high value Magic cards.Thanks Dorian and Comic Buying Center for a very special experience!

John Stach

00:17 02 Feb 25

Sold some Comics of my Deceased Brother. Great to deal with!😊

Justin Howard

21:03 20 Jan 25

Great experience selling my Magic the Gathering (MTG) cards today. Appreciate the knowledgeable and transparent discussion and quick transaction. A+ service. Thank you!

Mark Hilgart

21:56 17 Jan 25

Mike did a fabulous job of walking us through the process and offered a fair price for all of our comics. I would highly recommend their services!

Sue Torpe

06:42 16 Jan 25

I met with Mike in regards to a collection of comic books I was selling. While they weren’t as valuable as I had hoped I felt that Mike was fair and knowledgeable about the value of comic books. I would definitely recommend the Comic Buying Center, very well organized and friendly staff.

James Schroeder

21:37 11 Jan 25

Great communication. Very fast appraisal. Looked through all my boxes of comics and even took into consideration that there were specialty single issues which where larger and whose original value was larger than the typical comic books in the series. Was able to talk negotiate a fair price for the entire collection. Highly recommend!

T-Ray Stein

18:19 07 Jan 25

Excellent experience. Very well organized. Besides, the large collection of very reasonably priced comics, were vintage video games, Pop figures and Magic the Gathering cards. Ask for Dorian. He’s the man.

Andreas Seidler

02:02 04 Jan 25

Mike was excellent at getting my comic collection assessed quickly and professionally. I was given a fair price for the whole collection with no pressure to finalize the transaction. Highly recommend this business and plan to visit their store in Libertyville, Ill in the future.

Russell Pantek

15:35 09 Dec 24

This place is great! I inquired about selling some old Magic: The Gathering cards and I got a call back from Dorian (EXTREMELY knowledgable) almost instantly. Went in the next day and had the cards appraised while my first grader had fun looking at all the cool retro games and comics. Very generous offer on my cards which I accepted. Would do business again! Highly recommended for old MTG heads like me. Thanks again Dorian and team!

Rick Kaup

21:57 25 Nov 24

I sold my comic collection to the comic buying center. These guys are so incredibly knowledgeable. So very very fair with their pricing. We worked out a fair price and they wrote me a check on the spot. If I know anyone who is looking to sell collectibles I will recommend to comic buying center.

Niloy Roy

20:40 01 Nov 24

I’ve been coming to CBC for my years in Chicago. It really is the city’s best kept severer, Peter, Mike, Chris, Dorian are just amazing people and help you out with anything you need. It always is nice to have a free snack and drink too while you are hunting. This is a go to for comic book collectors, and should be a stop for anyone who’s visiting Chicago!

George Jadwin

15:37 20 Oct 24

Kent

03:14 19 Oct 24

Always friendly and super clean store and the staff is very informed and great prices and willing to work with you ..go and see this amazing store!!

Kent

05:37 13 Oct 24

Karl Navarro

20:52 10 Oct 24

this is the best place in the world for the classic video games and there comic collection is so vast anybody can find something to enjoy and the staff is so helpful and friendly it’s like talking with friends- Griffin

Hobby Addict

00:13 02 Oct 24

Nice store with lots of great deals. Excellent service, fair deal on trade in, fast appraisal. Would recommend. Thanks Mike

Leslie Ann Kalvass

16:45 24 Sep 24

Professional and resourceful business! I will recommend for special Star Wars collector gifts and wide variety of comic books!

David Priest

18:43 21 Sep 24

M S

14:25 21 Sep 24

Massive stock of comic books. Also trade paperbacks and games. Very cool place and the thebpeople there are extremely friendly.

Mike Gallo

00:53 12 Sep 24

Mike, Pete, and Dorian (sp?) were fantastic to deal with!! These folks really know their stuff about comics AND video games, and were really great people on top of it. Highly recommended if you have a video game or comic (or Magic the Gathering!!) need! Check them out and give them a call! A++ experience!

Rebecca Smith

20:05 25 Aug 24

Has a pleasant comic and MTG card selling experience. Mike and Dorian sat with us in a room dedicated to the process, and went through all our items. They used live pricing estimates, sharing their on line sources with us, and explained their offers. They were friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable.

Adrian Garcia

19:38 06 Aug 24

Friendly, inviting, helpful, and fair. I am very happy that I found Comic Buying Center. They have efficiently reviewed and fairly assessed my collections and handled everything with respect and care. They quickly gained my trust and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to appraise and/or sell their own collections.

David Stuart

21:25 05 Aug 24

The epitome of geeked out Comic Capitalism. For those of us who grew up with these incredible pieces of art AND storytelling, this is the quintessential distribution center for collectors and just plain nostalgic folk. There are incredible displays for the wandering eye and bins and bins of cost effective illustrated options. Every imaginable comic and illustrated novel….available here. Collectibles galore. Sometimes it feels like a capitalistic museum from the Marvel and DC universe. Enjoy this little gem on the outskirts of Libertyville, right off of RT176 coupla blocks east of RT21.

Ronj Johnson

20:50 05 Aug 24

Nice place good people…but only 50% for your best…brought in 490.he took 20.payed half what worth.. Should at least do 65% and the rest wanted to pay 150…only go if your desperate..can sell higher end comics yourself. Or pass them down.kind of felt stupid letting comics go I had 50 years go like that.and only the best ones.

Kevin Ziffra

18:17 04 Aug 24

I wanted to give a big shout out to the Comic Buying Center in Libertyville. I recently decided to part with a 251 issue comic book collection that I inherited 7 years ago when my father passed. I first did my own research with the Overstreet Guide. I subsequently brought my collection in for a free evaluation. I interacted with Mike and Pete and they were extremely knowledgable and professional. I felt that they offered me a fairly valuation for my collection which contained some rare and marketable issues. I chose to seek out a second opinion from a local comic book seller which was a nightmare. I was advised that I had nothing of value and offered $100 for my entire collection. This was either a dishonest attempt to obtain my collection for essentially nothing or the owner doesn’t really know his business. I returned to the Comic Buying Center and was paid $5,000 for my collection. Pete is a very honest and professional individual and I would recommend him and his business without hesitation. As my story above illustrates, there are many others in this business who are not so forthright. Choose carefully!

Adam Braeckman

18:10 20 Jul 24

Very easy to work with. Gave me a fair price on a large collection of modern comics and graphic novels. Would definitely work with them again.

Tim Rooney

17:56 11 May 24

Friendly and very welcoming place.I brought in my old TMNT collection to get it appraised. Peter is very knowledgeable. Taught me a bunch!Made me a fair offer with a great explanation of how he came to that.Cool place to check out for the serious or casual collector especially if you are looking for back issues.

Cheryl Van Houghton

18:39 09 May 24

This is the place to deal with professionals! I recently dealt with Peter and Dorian with my sale.They we’re both so knowledgeable and professional- not to mention friendly. The whole staff has the same professionalism.Peter was more than fair with his offer.He laid out ally options and with no pressure.They really do care about you as a customer…I highly recommend doing business with them if you are looking to buy or sell- go in and be amazed!! Their showroom is very impressive.They also offer free beverages! Such a pleasure to deal with. I am so happy I found them!!! And will be doing more business with them.5 stars across the board Thank all of you!

Stephen Puklin

22:58 29 Apr 24

Peter is awesome. I highly recommend his shop. I had a large comic collection that I had been hanging on to since the mid-90s, and I finally decided to sell it. As he appraised my collection, Peter took the time to explain to me what some of the key comics were worth and why. I found him to be very knowledgeable and very honest ( something you won’t always find from people in his line of work).

fitzpatrick fortis sub fortis

09:37 12 Jan 24

Had some comics to sell for a relative. Explained the whole process up front. Great, easy, smooth, experience. Thank you.

Joe Friedenson

01:03 05 Jan 24

Mike Mulvey

14:48 26 Dec 23

I came here on my lunch break and this place is awesome! Staff was super friendly. The selection of comics and trades was insane. Even their binder of MTG cards had a great selection. I plan on going back very soon!

Darksiderkid12 _

17:54 16 Dec 23

Huge selection

sajay kanapilly

04:36 14 Dec 23

Wonderful experience at Comic Buying Center today! I contacted Mike and we set an appointment to possibly sell my comics. Mike was so knowledgeable and friendly. He showed me around the store, offered me something to drink and walked me thru the buying process. HONEST. Very refreshing to experience. He offered me a great and fair price and we were done. It was so relaxed we ended up talking a little about our lives outside of comics. Great time today. Thanks Mike!

Cris Hauck

15:08 07 Oct 23

I was recently tasked with selling the large comics collection (around 7000 comics), of a relative’s estate. It was almost all DC silver age comics. Peter came to my home in Wisconsin and carefully walked through the process with me and made a very fair offer that day. His knowledge, experience and thoughtfulness made this a very pleasant experience. I’m so glad I called them first!

Jim Markus

16:29 05 Oct 23

K R

16:08 27 Sep 23

This place is amazing! I can spend hours going through the hundreds of back issues in stock and constantly find amazing issues for cheap. I love visiting this place!

Sue Pechan

17:43 21 Sep 23

Mike is very nice, and he has lots of stuff for sale.

Matthew Glassmaker

22:31 14 Sep 23

Very pleasant people to deal with. First time doing business with and couldn’t have been more smooth.

Bears

01:27 17 Aug 23

They drove out to me to buy my comics. They were very fair, knowledgeable, and friendly. I plan on continuing to do business with them and I would strongly recommend them if you are buying or selling comics!

Martin Boyer

20:52 28 Jul 23

Very impressed with this center, and their expertise in comics. Mike and the team were very welcoming, from my initial phone call to my store visit. Gave me a very fair price on my small collection, and showed me cool items that I hope to return to take a look at.Thank you!

Jeff H

12:02 22 Jul 23

Selling my collection to these guys was a very pleasant experience. I got a fair price for my comics and, I’m glad they’ll go to collectors who’ll value them. I highly recommend this company.

Kari Frazier

18:00 19 Apr 22

Randomly stopped by because we saw the “Comics 4 Less Store OPEN” sign on the street. A little weird to get into the building because there’s no other signage, but the comics inside were awesome! $2 for issues, $5 for trades. Great quality and selection. Really nice guys too! Definitely will come back.

How to Sell Comic Books in Libertyville?

Selling your comic books collection in Libertyville can be smooth and rewarding, especially when you choose the right method and the right place. The best way to sell comic books is to turn to the trusted experts at the "Comic Buying Center." Here's a step-by-step guide on how to sell comics collection in Libertyville:

Step 1. Make an Appointment
Contact Comic Buying Center to set up an appointment. This allows you to discuss your collection in detail and schedule the evaluation at a convenient time.
Step 2. In-Person Evaluation
Depending on your preference, you can either bring your comics to our Comic Buying Center location in Libertyville or arrange for us to come to you for an in-home evaluation. We offer flexibility to accommodate your needs.
Step 3. Immediate Payment
Upon evaluation and agreement on the value of your collection, Comic Buying Center provides immediate payment. You can sell comics for cash, ensuring a hassle-free and lucrative transaction.

Comic Buying Center is the best place to sell comics in Libertyville, offering a straightforward and reliable process that values your collection and provides you with a fair return.

YOU CAN VISIT US

We are available to appraise and/or purchase your collectables from Monday through Saturday 10 am until 5 pm. If those times don’t work for you, we can try to accommodate your schedule. We always recommend making an appointment with us, but it is not necessary.

WE CAN VISIT YOU

We travel the country every year buying collections. We are happy to have one of our professionals come to you to evaluate your collectibles and make a fair purchase offer.

Sell Your Old Comic Books to Comic Buying Center in Libertyville

When it comes to deciding where to sell old comics, Comic Buying Center is the best place to sell comics. Here are the benefits of choosing us as your go-to comic book buyers:

We Know Our Stuff. Our team consists of passionate comic book buyers who have an in-depth knowledge of the industry. We recognize the true value of your comics and offer expert appraisals.
Top Value. When you sell comic books to us, you can expect to receive the best possible value for your collection. We offer competitive prices that reflect the worth of your comics.
Convenience. Sell comics to Comic Buying Center to get a hassle-free experience. We streamline the process, handling all the necessary steps, from assessment to payment, with efficiency. To sell comic books you can come to us or we can come out to you.
Preservation. By using us for comics sales, you ensure that these cherished pieces of history continue to be appreciated and preserved by avid collectors and fans.

When it comes to the best way to sell comics, Comic Buying Center is a way to go, offering a combination of expertise, value, convenience, and preservation for your old comic book collection.

Examples of
comics we purchased

We buy comic books published from 1930 to 1979 and are most interested in Superhero, Sci-Fi, Horror, and War comics.

A man who knows a lot about comics

Pete Przysiezny, owner of Comic Buying Center, has been buying and selling comics and collectibles for over 30 years. He lives in Northern Illinois and specializes in buying large comic book collections. He has a vast knowledge of all eras and types of comic books ranging from the 1930s to the 2000s. Pete spent his childhood going to comic book conventions with his father, so you could say he was raised in the industry. Pete and his wife, Jessica started the business and continue to work together on building the business. They have one child and enjoy traveling all over the world. Pete is a collector of comic books, sport cards, star wars toys and video games..

We buy More than comics

Common questions about selling comics

What type of comic books are you looking for?

We are mainly looking for comics published between 1930 and 1979. However, there are many comics from that time-period that have little collectable value due to either lack of demand or low condition/grade. We do buy newer comics, but most of the comics from that era do not yet have much of a collectable value. We will be happy to appraise any comic book collection for you.

Are there other items besides comics that you are interested in?

Yes, we are also interested in sport cards printed before 1970, comic related toys before 1986, video games, and Magic The Gathering cards. If you think you have something we might be interested in, give us a call at 1-888-88-COMIC or submit the Free Online Appraisal Form and we can discuss this with you.

I have a large collection that is too large to bring in. Do you make house calls?

Yes, we do make house calls if your collection is too large or you are unable to drive to our showroom. Please call us at 1-888-88-COMIC to make sure that we would be interested in your comic collection. If we are interested, we will be happy to make a house call.

Is it worth grading my comic books. Does that increase their values?

Yes, usually grading comics increases their value, however most of the times it doesn’t increase the value by more than the grading fee. If you have never graded a comic before, it is important for you to understand how grading works and what constitutes a certain grade. You can search online for already graded examples of comics to see what a certain grade looks like. You can always stop by our office and we can show you examples of graded comics.

Do I get payment for my items right away or do I have to wait until you sell them?

After we evaluate your collection, we make an offer on the spot. You will be paid right away.

We inherited a collection and we don’t want to sell right now. Can we just get an appraisal?

We always want to assist you with any help we can. We provide a no strings attached free appraisal service for you. We are available anytime to do the free appraisal but we would prefer if you called ahead to set up a meeting. Please call us at 1-888-88-COMIC or message us on our website.

How much is each comic book that I have worth?

Most comics that are from 1980 to current are not worth more than their cover price. Most comics from this era are hard to sell for even $1.00. There are exceptions to that rule. For example, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles # 1 from 1984 can be worth over $100,000!

Where do you sell your comics that you buy?

We either sell the comics at our store in Libertyville, IL or we sell them online through auction houses or sites like eBay. There are many different ways of selling comics and we have employees who have a lot of experience in finding the best ways to sell comics.

Comics before 1980 usually have the best chance to be worth a decent amount of value. Usually the superhero, horror, sci-fi, and romance comics are the most valuable. Comics from this era can range from $1 up to $5,000,000. Condition and demand dictates the values.

How do I know how old my comic is?

Almost every comic has their date listed on the bottom of the first interior page of the comic. It is sometimes hard to find, but if you look in the paragraphs at the bottom of the first page, it will be there. Sometimes with newer comics, the dates are posted on a random page.

The comics that have the best chance of being valuable have a cover price of 25 cents or less. The price is usually on the top left or top right of each comic cover.

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