Overview

Have you found some old comics in the attic that you want to cash in on? A collector looking to sell a scarce, single item or collection but lack the time and/or experience?

We commission the sale of items, on eBay, on behalf of their owner (the vendor) and, with an enviable reputation, achieve consistently high prices.

Key Features

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Auction Results

Prospective vendors and collectors alike are welcome to browse our auction results, since 2003, here.

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Accolades

• eBay users who have commissioned us to sell their items/collections through us have left the following feedback:

thelatinkid0

“Great service, excellent communication, a great seller you can rely on”

so6277

"I was delighted with the friendly and professional service I received from phil-comics. Just as when I've bought comics through them in the past, they proved a model of efficiency, honesty and good communications - excellent service combined with low charges. For anyone who wants a hassle-free, fairly-run, profitable and dependable way of selling comics, this is the one to go for."

koyce2005

"Service was first class and prices I got were terrific. I highly recommend phil-comics to anyone who wants to sell items. Phil does all the hard work and keeps you updated on everything throughout the bidding. Thanks again for everything."

andy_mc2

"phil-comics sold a near complete collection of Victor and Commando Comics on my behalf on eBay over a four month period in 2007. Throughout this time I was kept regularly informed on auction progress and received regular payment cheques with a detailed breakdown of the figures. I have sold a fair number of items myself on eBay and found the phil-comics approach to be thoroughly professional and very friendly. I believe that their high reputation amongst comic buyers boosted the final auction values achieved. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services to others considering selling their comic collections."  

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Items sought

We actively seek most pre-1975 British comics, annuals, books, memorabilia and artwork. No collection is too large or small, but in any doubt please contact us. The titles we seek include:

Beano, Beezer, Broons, Dandy, Eagle, Film Fun, Giles, Hotspur, Knockout, Lion, Marvelman, Mickey Mouse, Oor Wullie, Rupert Bear, Radio Fun, Rover, Superman, Topper, Victor, Wizard and more.

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Consignments

Please send us a detailed list of the items you wish to auction including a description of their condition (see Grading Guide below) and any minimum price that you wish to attain. A series of images would be beneficial. To discuss items in further detail please send us an email or ‘phone for an informal chat.

For consistency with auction layout including descriptions and images, all items must be held by phil-comics auctions prior to any work commencing..

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Fees

We charge a seller’s commission of 20% of the sale price. A further 15% of the sale price is deducted to cover associated eBay, PayPal and insurance fees. In summary, the vendor receives 65% of the sale price.

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Contract

Upon agreement of business and receipt of items, two copies of a contract will be supplied. Please sign both copies and return one to us, whereafter work will commence.

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Payment

Payment to vendors can be in regular instalments as items are sold, or as a final total. Our payment methods include cheque, PayPal and bank transfer. Please note that PayPal deduct a fee of approximately 4% from the total.

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Delivery

We are based in Brighton and can receive personal delivery of items upon prior arrangement.

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Postage

If posting items to us, please ensure they are well packaged (see below). A service that requires a signature on delivery is preferable. We would strongly advise you obtain a proof of posting and obtain sufficient compensation to protect against (the rare event of) loss or damage. We can offer advice on which postal service to use depending on the item/s you wish to send.

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Packaging

Although known to comic book collectors, due to the fragile nature of old printed material it is worth mentioning packaging. We highly recommend sandwiching comics between thick, rigid cardboard with at least an inch clearance on all sides from the edge of the comic to the edge of the packaging. Books should be packaged within bubble wrap and tightly contained within a cardboard box.

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Grading Guide

All items sold by phil-comics auctions are graded strictly and fairly using this guide. The prefix + or – can be used to define a more specific grade; Very Good+ lies between Very Good and Fine, for example. Any writing (inscriptions, puzzles etc) and price clippings are stated separately.

Reader Sometimes known as a research copy, in terms of page number and covers the item will be complete unless otherwise stated. Extensive wear can include tears, creases, folds, foxing, light to heavy tanning and pieces torn away.

Fair General, medium to heavy overall wear. Ideal as low cost gap fillers or general reading purposes.

Good General medium wear throughout, ideal for those wanting something affordable, yet reasonable.

Very Good Middle of the road, books and comics often appear in this grade having experienced light general wear over the years. Sound overall, displaying light signs of wear including some creasing, nicks, small tears and page tanning.

Fine The ‘Fine’ grade will generally cause a flutter in the heart of the collector and will satisfy the majority. The item shouts condition at you. Minor wear to include light page tanning, the odd small tear and/or crease and light scuffing.

Very Fine Speaking personally as a collector, ‘Very Fine’ is as high as I realistically aim to achieve. With white/off-white pages, the item will be clean, bright and sharp with close inspection revealing only very minor wear.

Near Mint The item is as close as one can imagine it to be when new. Clean, bright, tight, sharp, crisp. The cream of the crop and truly outstanding.

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