A simple
and fair way to sell your comics
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, Cards & Collectibles in Chicago
If you have a comic book collection, sports cards, Pokémon cards, Magic: The Gathering cards, vintage toys, or old video games in Chicago, Comic Buying Center can help you turn your collection into a straightforward sale.
Our buyers work with collectors throughout the Chicago area and Northern Illinois. For larger collections, you do not necessarily need to pack everything into your car and bring it to Libertyville. We can arrange an appointment for one of our experienced buyers to meet you at your Chicago location, evaluate the collection, and discuss a purchase offer.
For smaller collections, you can also bring your items to our showroom in Libertyville. Either way, the goal is the same: a professional appraisal, a transparent offer, and a simple way to sell your collection without listing hundreds of individual items online.
How It Works for Chicago Collectors
Selling a collection from Chicago does not have to mean transporting boxes of comics or cards across the suburbs.For large collections, we can come to you
If you have a substantial comic book collection or a large group of collectibles, contact us before moving anything. We regularly work with sellers who have too many boxes to conveniently transport. One of our buyers can arrange a meeting at your Chicago home or another suitable location. We will look through the collection, identify items that have collectible value, consider condition and market demand, and explain how we arrive at an offer. This approach can be especially useful for inherited collections, long-term collections that have been stored for years, or collections that include hundreds or thousands of individual items.Prefer to come to us?
You can also schedule an appraisal at Comic Buying Center in Libertyville. Our showroom is located at 624 E Park Ave, Suite D, Libertyville, IL 60048, approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. We recommend contacting us before bringing a large collection so we can discuss what you have and determine the best way to handle the appraisal.
What
We Buy from Chicago Sellers
Comic Buying Center buys a wide range of comics, cards, games, and collectibles from Chicago sellers. You can sell individual items or entire collections, even when they include multiple categories.
- Comic Books — Vintage and modern comic book collections.
- Sports Cards — Baseball, football, and basketball cards, including vintage collections.
- Baseball Cards — Vintage baseball cards, including pre-1970 cards.
- Football Cards — Vintage cards, rookie cards, and cards featuring notable players.
- Basketball Cards — Vintage and collectible basketball cards.
- Magic: The Gathering Cards — Older and vintage Magic card collections.
- Pokémon Cards — Pokémon cards and collections of different sizes and eras.
- Video Games — Old and vintage video games, consoles, and related collectibles.
- Old & Vintage Toys — Vintage toys and other collectible items.
Our Reviews
Rob Fowler
2 weeks ago
I brought in a collection of Magic the Gathering cards and was greeted warmly by the staff. We sat down in a front office where they assessed my collection and explained their purchasing process. They gave me a VERY fair offer and I accepted. Very pleasant experience. The staff were super knowledgeable. Their stock of Comics, Cards, and video games is stellar. This place is a Gem.
Autumn Wallace
2 weeks ago
Walked in with some awesome pulp magazines and romance comics from 1940s till mid 1960s and their “ appraiser” looked up eBay sold comps then found the lowest one and told me they would do half of that. Called in someone else to try and tell me “these don’t really sell” Sir I sell these online, in person, and at shows. The Weird Tales collection I have is insane and by incredibly desired artists and in good condition.
If you don’t know the market don’t try. I even told the guy I didn’t wanna waste his time (really mine) and he still kept talking.
Noel Chambers
3 weeks ago
Mike was a tremendously knowledgeable and personable appraiser and expert. He was extraordinarily patient with me and my questions. I feel I learned a lot about a fascinating business, and I got to know a true professional.
What a cool place. I look forward to visiting again, and I'd have zero qualms recommending it to anyone.
Nicholas Stone
1 month ago
If you don't have expensive comic books there offering i50 cents each and even on the expensive ones they want to give you 25% of their value I'll pass so should you
Linda Edwards
1 month ago
Terrible service they want to offer you nothing for your comics
D G
4 months ago
I cannot say enough how great this store is, I wish I had known about it sooner. I went there twice this week, the first time I brought about 25 retro games with me that I was looking to sell. I met Dorian and he could not have been nicer, he went through what I brought in efficiently and made me an offer that was actually more than I was expecting. (I have been to places that seem almost resentful that you are attempting to sell them your games, absolutely none of that here)
I was so happy with both the offer and Dorian's friendly demeanor that I eneded up making an appointment to sell about 250 games. Appointment day comes, Dorian and 2 others whose names I unfortunately did not get, went through the 250 games in an hour! While they went through the games I wandered around this amazing shop just drowning in my own nostalgia. Amazing selection of both videogames and comics, and everybody I interacted with was just so friendly. I apologize for the 1,000 word essay, but I definitely recommend this store!
Matt Grezlik
4 months ago
Went in for the first time on 6/16/26 to sell some slabbed cards and I was so happy with the experience. The owner (Ronnie) treated me respectfully and gave me a price that was fair for both sides. His sidekick Declan (sp?) was really knowledgeable and nice to talk to. I’m excited to finally a local shop I feel good about going to.
Rachel Shadwick
5 months ago
This place is flipping amazing! Dorian helped us with the video games. Giving us info about a bunch of games. They also have such a huge collection of comics, trading (pokémon) cards, and video games. An absolute gem. Will be my number one game store.
Ryan Kroll
5 months ago
This is the place to sell your comics and collectibles. I recently sold my comic book collection as well as my Pokémon cards here, and it was the best place I could have picked. The two teammates I spoke with (Jared and Mike) were very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. Throughout the experience they walked through the breakdown of cost, never pressuring to sell, and their offers were incredibly fair. You know your collection is in good hands here.
John Sparreo
5 months ago
Comics 4 Less (Comic Buying Center) has an abundant inventory of Comic Books, Cards, Games and Graphic Novels. I go there for the comic book back issues which are extensive and updated frequently. They have a discounted bulk area which gets turned over quickly, a $5, $10, $20 and individually priced section of better books. The employees there are knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. I do not know much about the inventory outside of the comic books, but I always see people shopping those areas being assisted by the friendly staff. I have traded comics to get better books and the buyers and owner treated me well twice now. The best thing I can say about this place is that I saw a mother bringing her kids in and the kids ran in because they were so excited to be there. I share their enthusiam about this store. Visit here – you won't regret it!
Salvador Galvan
6 months ago
I can’t even tell you how many times I would pass this on a drive home or to Vernon Hills/Libertyville. I had an event to go to just about two blocks away and I decided to finally pop in and check it out. I brought my 11 year old daughter with me and could not believe this place.
I have gone to check out various types of shops and this one is definitely special. We were greeted and shown the deals they currently had and where to find products in different rooms and areas. We browsed and checked out a ton of comics and Pokemon cards. I was showing my daughter stuff that I remember from my childhood and at no point were we pressured into looking at stuff or buy stuff. An hour and a half flew by and we didn’t even realize it.
The three different gentleman we interacted with were great. They didn’t mind showing us stuff in the cases and were servicing multiple people without missing a beat or showing that they were bothered.
The prices were great too and I can’t wait to go back and make the turn into the lot more often. I’m hoping to make it a weekly occurrence and see what else I’m able to find.
Do yourself a favor and check this place out.
Scott Gaczorek
8 months ago
I highly recommend to anyone and everyone that loves video games, comic books or anime. I was greeted by Mike at the door as I was trying to sell some Basketball And Pokémon Cards. He helped me find and Understand the value of my basketball cards and introduced me to Jared, who thoroughly knowledgeable in Pokémon and my Japanese cards I’ve had since childhood.
I want to mention that because of those two outstanding gentlemen I rekindled a lot of memories and the things that I enjoyed, but it’s always been about culture with the things that actually resonate my life.
I can’t wait to be back next time to buy some video games that I’ve been long waiting to play.
Ryan Armstrong
8 months ago
Recently stopped in, to not only sell some of my collection but check this place out after reading the reviews. If you call ahead and learn about their buying process it is straightforward and transparent. Staff and ownership were friendly, knowledgeable and the place had a very welcoming feeling. Safe to say I will be coming back as a customer and encourage any and all who have questions to visit them to find out and experience this place for yourselves! Comics, Cards, Video games and much more!
sumdum dino
8 months ago
Came here for a tournament that unfortunately did not fire but the organizers did give out promos which was very nice. Very impressive store tons of comics that you could probably spend days upon days looking through. Very impressive vintage collection of magic cards, with very reasonable prices. Tons of retro video games too if that is your thing. Very impressed and letting my comic book friends know about the place.
Dan
9 months ago
I recently sold a large collection of comic books and video games to the comic buying center. The experience was fantastic all the way around. I dealt with Dorian, and he was so great to work with. Very knowledgeable and led me through the process the whole way. I had a call with him before hand and then provided a list of what I had to sell. I had had comics and video games that ranged from the 70s to the 2010’s, so it was good to be organized beforehand. This made the process go so smoothly as he was able to research the items before I came in. We setup a time over the weekend and they were able to accommodate my schedule. I brought in a wide array of older and newer comics, and some consoles and old video games. The process they used to give values on my items was transparent and straight forward. I knew I had some things that were more valuable than others, but also a lot that was more common. Comic Buying Center gave me fair value for both my rarer and more common items. I left very happy and would give my highest recommendation if you have old collectibles to sell. I also did a pass through the shop after my appointment and was very impressed. I had to fight the urge to start building my collection again!
Francisco Yao
9 months ago
Safe to say this will be my only source for magic the gathering cards from now on. Best selection of vintage cards i've ever seen in person. The staff is incredibly helpful and kind. They chatted with me aton and made me feel super welcome. The drive was about an hour and twenty minutes for me and it was worth every second. Cant wait to come back. Thank you for the amazing treatment and for the beautiful new dual land and mox diamond 😁🤙
SlayerQT420
10 months ago
OZmg! I brought my Friend Ryan here he was madly in love we bought 35 comics and 2 Funkos! Best money ever spent. Great finds!! I got Simpson comics, one of the guys showed me the $5 dollar trades, I saw them. It was awesome they got room full of shelves of different $5 dollar trades! This place is awesome I will get back very soon. Thanks guys!! Love the store my new favorite place and love the free drinks and candy. Just can't eat too much candy or I end up in diabetic coma. Rated #1 in my book
Dave Kawakami
10 months ago
My wife Tania brought me to this place for the first time yesterday morning and absolutely love this place! This was her second time coming here. The comic books, the Funko pops, and action figures are very reasonably priced! Funkos are $5 and action figures are $10. The worker Mike was really nice and knowledgeable. I will definitely be coming back here again and letting other people know about this great place!!
markskirlb
10 months ago
Came here once to sell my comic books and another time to sell my basketball cards. Pete went over the value of my items based on condition and what I could get if I sold them myself, which I didn’t want to do. He gave me a fair price for everything and I was happy with it. I will definitely come here again if I come across any other collectible items.
Keith Bear
11 months ago
We had a box of Pokemon Cards and needed help assessing their value so we would know what to do with them… The guy at this place was a walking Pokemon Card Encyclopedia, educated us on card values, shared the card selling market dynamics and made us a fair price offer on the entire box! I recommend this place. There is no high pressure to sell. Good expdrience, full stop!
Arclight
12 months ago
Sold my old MTG Cards, staff was great, helped me go through a large amount of cards. Comfortable, and knowledgeable. They have an amazing selection of comics to look through. Also some retro games and consoles. Great experience.
Edmond Lee
12 months ago
A different way to shop. A no pressure quiet place to shop. Helpful staff and amazing deals. I treat myself here on retro games and star wars figures. You have to check this place out! 5 stars!
Candace Rakow
1 year ago
Professional and informative. Sorted through our collection and gave us a fair price. Great place to go to sell your comics. Very friendly, inviting and clean. Would highly recommend.
Jonathan Dunmore
1 year ago
Following over thirty years of active collecting and an additional twenty years of boxes collecting dust in my bedroom, I finally decided that the time had come to part with my precious collection. Searching on-line I came upon Comic Buying Center, gave them a call, and am glad I did. Mike came down to my place at the agreed upon time, looked through each of my boxes to see what I had, gave me what I considered to be a fair offer, wrote the check and hauled away all the boxes. I found the entire process to be quite pleasant and appreciated both his professionalism and knowledge of comics. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to liquidate their collection.
Austin Jacks
1 year ago
I had a great experience working with Mike on selling my comic book collection! He was very nice and gave a fair offer for the collection. Would recommend the Comic Buying Center for selling comics.
Nicholas B. Poluha
1 year ago
I needed to finally purge my comics collection for space since I haven't touched the boxes since I moved 5 years ago. I came across an ad on Reddit and decided to send in an inquiry for an appraisal. The next day I got a call and they walked me through the process, how they price the books for both buying and selling, and informed me that I could also sell video games and systems.
I scheduled my appraisal with them and brought in a bunch of short boxes, a couple long boxes, a PS3, and some games. Roughly an hour later, I walked out with a check that I thought was extremely fair. I was very happy with the experience and if I ever have an unwieldy comics collection that I need to unload again, I will happy bring it in.
Jason Metallo
1 year ago
Highly recommend if you are looking to sell your comic collection… I had a large collection of comics and spoke with Mike briefly on the phone – was thoughtful and informative, so I made an appointment to take it to the next step… Was thoroughly impressed with the process – spent about 2 hours with Mike looking up all kinds of sales data on various comics in the collection and also learned a lot about their process. I was presented a very reasonable offer, and after a little negotiating, ended up with a final offer everyone was happy with. While I have been out of comics for a while, the stores I dealt with in the past would never have put as much time and effort into something like this. If you are looking to sell your collection, this is the only place you need to go.
Steven Harris
1 year ago
These guys are awesome! We went in looking for some retro games and what we found was a gold mine. The prices were very fair for what we bought considering the quality and condition of everything. They even had some very hard to find games. Highly recommend if you're in the area and don't want to get price gouged on retro games.
Steve Kipp
1 year ago
My wife and I knew almost nothing about comic books, but we took a chance and contacted the Comic Buying Center, based upon the results of a google search. We spoke to Mike on the phone and made arrangements for him to come to our house to evaluate a collection of several hundred comics from the fifties and sixties, that belonged to my wife's deceased brother.
Mike was prompt and courteous, and he took nearly three hours to evaluate and price every single comic book we had, often explaining the rarity and grading of several of what turned out to be our more valuable comics. We were more than happy with his final offer to purchase the entire collection. It was the best experience we could have wished for. Now I only wish that we had even more comic books to sell, because now I know where to go and who to ask for!
Keith Loeffler
1 year ago
I brought in some old NES games to sell and had no idea what any were worth. Dorian did a pretty quick evaluation of the games, while I looked around the store and explained what he could offer and how he got to those numbers. I was really impressed by Dorian’s extensive knowledge of video games, as well as the transparency of the whole process. I left feeling like I got a very fair price. I would highly recommend!
Andrew Jones
1 year ago
Selling was a fair and enjoyable experience. They took the time to explain their method and look up current prices. It was a friendly atmosphere and there was no pressure to sell books if we had different opinions on value. I sold them nearly 2000 books without having to advertise or deal with the post office! Thanks!
2D Animation
1 year ago
I so grateful to work with Mike at Comic Buying Center. This person was not only great to talk to, but got me fantastic Silver Age comics I was looking for at a great price and was very generous and patient. I will be going back no doubt. Thank you for making a dream place for collectors!
Andrew Maxa
1 year ago
We found a bunch of 1940's-era comics in my late-father's belongings and took them here to sell. Peter was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, explaining what the comics were worth and why. In the end, I feel like I received a fair price for them and thoroughly enjoyed being in the store. Highly recommend!
Zach Hauser
1 year ago
So, I have been through the hassle before of trying to sell Magic Cards. Store credit here, not a fair offer there, and I've run the gauntlet of rude shop owners. But not these guys. These guys are what every shop owner should try to be.
Dorian and Jared put me 100% at ease right away. They explained their process, made sure I understood what they could offer, even let me sit and joke with them while they worked on my cards. I had some good stuff and I could tell they love their jobs because of the genuine excitement just going through the collection. It was a bit of a drive for me, so I would say call and talk to them first, just so you can be sure the trip is worth it. But if you live a little closer and need a place that will show your collection the respect it unequivocally deserves, look no further.
I have more to sell and a wish list of comics I'd like to get my hands on. Maybe even that sweet game cube in the vintage video game room if it's still there. I will be going back for sure.
Frank Sennett
1 year ago
After a brief intro phone call last week, Mike came in from the suburbs to my house in Chicago today and spent several hours evaluating my 3,600-book collection. He's a true pro and a nice guy.
I decided I would probably sell to CBC after hearing about their program of setting out lightly picked boxes (major keys pulled) at five bucks a book at the beginning of the month and then dropping the price to a buck on remaining stock at the end of the month. Cool way to keep the collectors engaged and give them a shot at some nice finds. Those are the kind of people you want to do business with.
If you are selling a collection, the biggest difference between having a positive experience and a bad one is in setting realistic expectations. I told Mike I wanted us both to do well in the transaction and that I know guide prices often don't reflect market realities. After that, it was a mellow process marked by good conversation.
The price we negotiated was a fair one and I felt this collection–which I built from the ages of 7 to 16 from a combo of diligently buying new books and making the rounds of second-hand stores back in the days when you could stumble on an entire box of Silver Age superhero titles for cover price–was going to a good home.
If I sent the major keys out to be graded and sold them individually on eBay, I probably could have tripled the payout, but I don't have the time or inclination to do that. CBC will very likely double the money, which is perfectly fair. The collection was assembled with passion and I smile at the thought of collectors going through my 15 long boxes and fishing out some gems.
I would recommend these guys to any collector looking to sell. If I was still a kid, I'm sure I'd be camped out there on the first day of every month. Thanks, Mike.
Thor
1 year ago
Very impressed with the tons of comics here! Originally came to sell some magic cards and a few old video game gems. Dorian took good care and time with my cards and gave a very fair offer. So happy that I randomly found these guys searching google. Apparently, they're going to be expanding a video game section in the summer. Will definitely be back and would recommend
Simon Tan
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
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 them
On the last 5 business days of every month, all comics in the main room are $1! Otherwise, they're $2.
Dana Jones
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
Staff are super helpful and knowledgeable. Unbelievable selection of vintage comics! My new favorite place! Highly recommend
Josh
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
Friendly staff and a great selection. Definitely worth a visit
KalEl0710
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
Sold some Comics of my Deceased Brother. Great to deal with!😊
Justin Howard
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
Kent
2 years ago
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!!
Karl Navarro
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
Nice store with lots of great deals. Excellent service, fair deal on trade in, fast appraisal. Would recommend. Thanks Mike
Leslie Ann Kalvass
2 years ago
Professional and resourceful business! I will recommend for special Star Wars collector gifts and wide variety of comic books!
David Priest
2 years ago
M S
2 years ago
Massive stock of comic books. Also trade paperbacks and games. Very cool place and the thebpeople there are extremely friendly.
Mike Gallo
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
3 years ago
Had some comics to sell for a relative. Explained the whole process up front. Great, easy, smooth, experience. Thank you.
Joe Friedenson
3 years ago
Mike Mulvey
3 years ago
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 _
3 years ago
Huge selection
sajay kanapilly
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
K R
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
Mike is very nice, and he has lots of stuff for sale.
Matthew Glassmaker
3 years ago
Very pleasant people to deal with. First time doing business with and couldn't have been more smooth.
Bears
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
4 years ago
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.
Why
Chicago Sellers Choose Us Over Chicago Comic Shops
Selling a collection is different from selling a single collectible. If you have hundreds or thousands of items, you need a buyer who is prepared to evaluate the collection as a whole.
Free appraisals
You can speak with our team about the potential value of your collection without committing to a sale. Our buyers are happy to explain what they see and how collectible value is determined.Payment when you sell
If you accept our offer, we can complete the purchase rather than asking you to list every item individually and wait for buyers.We buy collections, not just selected items
A large collection usually contains a mixture of valuable, moderately valuable, and common items. Our approach is to evaluate the collection rather than simply choosing a few desirable pieces and leaving everything else behind. That can make a major difference for Chicago collectors who want to liquidate an entire collection rather than spend months photographing, listing, negotiating, packing, and shipping individual items.Experienced buyers
Comic Buying Center owner Peter Przysiezny has more than 30 years of experience buying and selling comics and collectibles and specializes in large comic book collections. The team works with comics, sports cards, trading cards, video games, toys, and other collectibles. The goal is not simply to put a number on your collection. It is to explain what you have, what affects its value, and what we can realistically offer.
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.
Recent Purchases from the Chicago Area
The best way to understand how our Chicago buying process works is through actual collections we have evaluated.3,600 comic books evaluated at a Chicago home
One Chicago collector contacted Comic Buying Center before selling a collection built over many years. Mike traveled from the suburbs to the collector’s Chicago home and spent several hours evaluating approximately 3,600 comic books. The collection filled 15 long boxes and included books collected from childhood through the collector’s teenage years, with a strong focus on Silver Age superhero comics. Rather than asking the seller to transport 15 boxes to Libertyville, the appraisal was handled at the seller’s home. After discussing the collection and negotiating a price, the seller chose to sell the collection to Comic Buying Center.Several hundred 1950s–1960s comics evaluated on-site
Another collection consisted of several hundred comics from the 1950s and 1960s. The collection had belonged to the seller’s deceased brother, so the owners were not experienced collectors themselves. Mike traveled to the sellers’ home and spent nearly three hours evaluating and pricing the comics individually. He also explained the rarity and grading of several of the more valuable books before making an offer for the entire collection.A collection combining comics, games and consoles
Not every Chicago-area sale is limited to one type of collectible. One seller brought a collection containing multiple short boxes, two long boxes, a PS3, and video games. After an appraisal lasting roughly one hour, the seller accepted an offer and left with a check. The collection is a good example of why it can be useful to tell us about everything you have before deciding how to sell it. Comics, video games, consoles, cards, and other collectibles may be evaluated as part of the same appointment.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
Peter 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell comic books to Comic Buying Center from Chicago?
Yes. Comic Buying Center works with collectors throughout the Chicago area. For larger collections, you can contact us to discuss an on-site appraisal rather than transporting the entire collection to Libertyville.
Do you come to Chicago to appraise collections?
Yes. The Comic Buying Center team travels to sellers to evaluate collections and make purchase offers. For a large Chicago collection, contact us first so we can discuss the size and type of collection and arrange an appointment.
Do I have to bring my entire collection to Libertyville?
No. For large or difficult-to-transport collections, an on-site appraisal may be the better option. Smaller collections can also be brought to our Libertyville showroom.
Is the appraisal free?
Yes. Comic Buying Center offers free professional appraisals. You can learn more about your collection's potential value without being required to sell it.
Do you buy entire comic book collections?
Yes. Buying large collections is one of Comic Buying Center's specialties. The team evaluates collections as a whole rather than requiring sellers to separate only the most valuable books
Can I sell comics, cards and video games together?
Yes. Comic Buying Center buys multiple types of collectibles, including comic books, sports cards, Pokémon cards, Magic cards, video games, and vintage toys. If you have several categories, mention them when you contact us.
How do you determine what my collection is worth?
Value can depend on condition, rarity, age, demand, and recent market activity. For comics and cards, individual items can vary substantially in value even when they belong to the same collection. Our buyers evaluate the items and explain the basis for the offer.
Do I need to sort or price my collection before contacting you?
No. You do not need to determine the value of every comic or card yourself. If you have a large collection, it is often better to contact us first and discuss what you have before spending significant time sorting everything.
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