A simple and fair way to sell your comics
Sell comic books Gurnee
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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 in Gurnee

Sell your comic book Gurnee

Why should you sell your old comic books in Gurnee?

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 68 reviews
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    George JadwinGeorge Jadwin
    15:37 20 Oct 24
    KentKent
    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!!
    KentKent
    05:37 13 Oct 24
    Karl NavarroKarl 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 AddictHobby 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 KalvassLeslie 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 PriestDavid Priest
    18:43 21 Sep 24
    M SM 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 GalloMike 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 SmithRebecca 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 GarciaAdrian 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 StuartDavid 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 JohnsonRonj 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 ZiffraKevin 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 BraeckmanAdam 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 RooneyTim 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 HoughtonCheryl 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 PuklinStephen 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).
    Had some comics to sell for a relative. Explained the whole process up front. Great, easy, smooth, experience. Thank you.
    Joe FriedensonJoe Friedenson
    01:03 05 Jan 24
    Mike MulveyMike 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 _Darksiderkid12 _
    17:54 16 Dec 23
    Huge selection
    sajay kanapillysajay 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 HauckCris 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 MarkusJim Markus
    16:29 05 Oct 23
    K RK 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 PechanSue Pechan
    17:43 21 Sep 23
    Mike is very nice, and he has lots of stuff for sale.
    Matthew GlassmakerMatthew Glassmaker
    22:31 14 Sep 23
    Very pleasant people to deal with. First time doing business with and couldn’t have been more smooth.
    BearsBears
    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 BoyerMartin 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 HJeff 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 FrazierKari 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.
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    How to Sell Comic Books in Gurnee?

    Selling your comic books collection in Gurnee 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 Gurnee:

    • 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 Gurnee 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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee

    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.

    Sell my comic book Gurnee

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

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    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 in Gurnee

    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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      Contact us anytime