5 Types Of Comic CON Dealers

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[WrngNumbr]

If you want to talk about gatekeeping, let me tell you how bad it is being an older woman who collects comics. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been completely ignored or dismissed. God forbid I get something slightly off when asking about a book. The fact is I was collecting comics before a lot of them were born.

[VolkswagenGamer]

These are so on point. I am saving more money on Ebay then PAY to come into a convention to buy overpriced books

[costantinolaratta]

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[teetoo]

I liked this video. You exposed them. Wish I saw this video a few years ago where the dealers bent me over at a con.

[SkullyTheHypnoSkull]

It's expensive to buy a booth, hotels, gas, renting uhauls... and that's just to sell at a convention.

[murrayk.morrison]

You go to a convention with your books to sell or trade: a) you didn’t pay for a table b) you better have something that is not on a bunch of dealers walls c) free market- good luck and try your best- but you better be good at making a connection with a dealer in under 5 seconds

[mikeandpaulah]

I find it hard to believe that Dealers try to make money at conventions

[Rawstock]

A things is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. That’s it.

[JustinKleimann]

As a collector, I have been trying to sell off some of my more unwanted issues lately. I recently had 6 books graded by CBCS. It cost me about $250. 2 of those 6 books were Blade: Vampire Hunter 1 white cover from 1999 and the Wizard 1/2. They were graded at 9.8 and 9.2. I put them on ebay, along with the other issues of the 6 issue run. Starting bid was $250. The set sold for $284 and after fees and shipping, I got $230. That’s a win in my book. I bought those back in ‘99 for cover price. I got 4 other graded books basically for $20. Anyone who doesn’t take the money FMV or not when they have the opportunity is losing money. If you can unload inventory and make a profit, do it.

[orrinzucker]

I got back into the hobby about 10 years ago and the first dealer I ran into was and old school "I Don't Believe in Grading" dealer...6 months later I got back from CGC a HoS92 I got at his booth with a dreaded Purple Label. I'd like to add that type to the list.

[mikehunt]

The worst are the non-hagglers, where they price shit arbitrarily and then if you offer them a fair price act like you crapped in their slippers. I just walk away from those booths.

[paulpurvis]

pulling out your abacus lol that popped me

[PerthComics]

I have the money and am ready to walk away. I have all the power. Over priced dealers I don't even stop at their booths.

[emillan]

bro you are absolutely correct these dealers rip u off when you try to sell or trade your books! It’s a real turn off

[lukeyznaga]

I agree with you. this is why I rarely buy comics at big comic conventions, even though I go to some, to have fun and look. I find that these dealers ARE NOT shop owners usually, usually, that have their own LCS. they routinely go and make their "business tour circuit" of comic conventions and some of them YOU ONLY FIND at conventions. They "schtick" would never work at a local comic book shop amongst local regular fans and buyers. Never. They are pretty much like the infamous CAR SALESMEN in this comic book industry. THANK YOU for revealing this to us. Watch out who you buy from.

[BarryConklin-ivky]

I don’t care what anyone says u are speaking complete facts ….great video I’ve bought and sold big books privately and I’ve been to NYCC and other major cons for over a decade ….i know a lot of the major players and dealers and i will say the gate keeper dealer u mentioned did that to me as well for a showcase 4 …..deals are never mostly to be found and some dealers are as bad as a used car salesman….best to win a book at auction….thanks for making this video

[TheJohno]

I honestly hate trying to buy comics at a comic convention. My preference, as weird as this is going to sound, is to try to find deals at sci-fi or horror conventions. A lot of times, you'll have someone set up thinking there's a chance to make some cash, and they'll get realistic quick when they see that most of the people are there to get autographs or look at cosplayers.

The best deal you're going to get at a con is on the last day. The jerk that is trying to get top price for all of their stuff can become suddenly reasonable if they need to pay for their table or get some gas money.

I'm a weird customer at a con. I'm the one that is the dealer's best friend. Without being the dealer's best friend. What I mean when I say that is, when I'm going through stuff, I retain a good memory of everything I'm seeing. So, if someone else comes looking for something, I may know more than the dealer does about what they have. It's happened a few times. Someone will ask if they have a book, they'll say "No" and I'll point out the box it's in. I do a tactic on the first day, if it's a weekend con, I'll take note of everything they've got. Put it to memory. Take my time. If I see something I've been looking for forever, just buy it, no haggling, and go on my way. Break the ice. Let them know I'll spend money. The second day, I'm their best bud. I probably won't buy anything, but I'll be their private data base by pointing other customers in the right direction. I'm not usually going to hard sell for them by saying it's a deal if it isn't or trying to talk them into buying. But I'll let them know it's there and they can make their own deals. The final day, if I'm lucky, my new best bud may like that I helped them out and make me a deal on some books I want to buy. Or not. But getting on someone's good side early can make that final transaction go smoother.

As far as when I'm selling, I have my own method. First, I price my stuff BELOW fair market value. If someone wants to buy something at "store price", they'll go on Ebay to do it. When I'm at a flea market, I know people are looking for deals. The easiest way to start is to price lower than average. And if someone wants to haggle, I know what I've got in books. As long as it's a reasonable offer, I'll definitely take it into consideration. If I'm selling, I'm usually trying to make space, so getting some stuff moving is more important to me than making the big bucks. I also will make good deals with someone that is just getting into the hobby. That super score might turn them into a regular customer. But the main secret is to just sell reasonably. No one is going to a convention or flea market to pay the top price for books. Especially when that con has fifty people all selling Hulk #181 for the same price. If you're selling it for $500 less than all the snobs, guess who is going to make some money? As long as you don't cut your own throat.

[JasonEdmondsgplus]

This video explains why/how CGC/CBCS exists. Grading takes so much power away from dealers.

[johnprovince]

My favorite Dealer bullshit line is "I just want to see it go to a good home!" I've collected Comics since 1965 and could tell some soul sickening stories. A good rule of thumb is to trust NO ONE and regard any Seller as a thief and grifter. If you're dealing with friends, keep it on a business level.and don't let them play the friendship card. It can cost you serious cash
I know Dealers who have committed felony fraud and bunco and belong in jail. Dealing Comics is a great way to make money for someone who lacks the balls to deal drugs.

[youlovecomicbooks]

My favorite is the ones that sell random 90s books or really bad conditioned older books for 10 times the value and then have a sign that says 10% off entire booth. I skip right over those booths.