Beat an Auction House Estimate
An auction estimate isn't money in your pocket. Seller fees, the buyer's premium's effect on bids, and weeks of waiting all change what you net. Send us the estimate for a firm offer. 100% by mail — no driving, no fees.
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- Free appraisalOnline, no obligation
- Prepaid overnight labelWe pay shipping — no driving
- Fully insuredHigh-value coverage in transit
- We competeBring any dealer or auction offer
Auction houses are the right home for some rare items. But for many keys and graded books, a firm offer today — with no seller fees and no waiting for the hammer — puts as much or more in your pocket, with none of the uncertainty.
auction vs. selling to us
- Auction: final price unknown until the sale
- Auction: seller fees or commissions come out of the hammer price
- Auction: consignment to payout can take weeks to months
- Us: one firm number, no fees, paid within days
how to get a better offer
- Send photos of your items plus the written offer you have (an email, text or screenshot is fine)
- We review it and reply within 24 hours with our offer — higher than theirs, or with a clear explanation of what we can do
- Accept online, ship free with our prepaid, insured label
- Get paid by PayPal or Venmo, usually within 1 business day of arrival — no fees taken out
what we compete hardest on
- Golden Age keys (1938–1956) — first appearances, origins, iconic covers
- Silver Age keys (1956–1970) — Marvel and DC firsts and major events
- Bronze Age keys (1970–1985) — first appearances like Wolverine, Punisher and Ghost Rider
- CGC and PSA graded comics of key issues
- Graded sports card keys — Hall of Fame rookies and star cards (PSA, BGS, SGC)
- Graded non-sport keys — 1966 Donruss Marvel, 1977 Star Wars, 1990s Marvel chase cards and more
more value than a higher number
- No seller fees or commissions — what we offer is what you receive
- Free, insured shipping — no driving to a shop or show
- Paid within days, not after an auction closes
- A firm number before you ship, not an estimate
- Item-by-item values, so you can see how we got there
The fine print, in plain English
How it works: send the competing offer in writing, dated within the last 30 days, from an established shop, dealer, consignor or auction house. Items must meet our buying criteria and arrive as described in your photos. If we can't beat an offer, we'll tell you so — and why — so you can sell with confidence either way.
beat an auction house estimate: questions
Should I auction my comics or sell them outright?
For a few very rare items, auction can make sense. For most keys and graded books, a strong outright offer nets about the same or more, faster.
Will you really beat my offer?
For items that meet our criteria — key issues and graded keys — that's our goal, and we usually can. If we can't, we'll say so and explain why.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the items and the written offer. A screenshot of an email or text is fine.
Can I sell by mail?
Yes — everything happens online. Send photos for a free appraisal; if you accept our offer we email a prepaid shipping label. How selling by mail works.
Who pays for shipping?
We do. The label is prepaid, and high-value insurance covers your items in transit.
What if my package is lost or damaged?
It's insured for its value, and we handle the claim — not you.
how selling to us works
- 1Tell us what you have
Use the form below — a rough list, photos or a shared album link is plenty to start.
- 2Free appraisal
We value each key item from recent public sales at its grade and send you the breakdown.
- 3Firm offer
Have an offer from a dealer or auction house? Send it — we'll compete. No pressure.
- 4Ship it — on us
Accept online and we email a prepaid USPS, FedEx or UPS label, insured in transit. Paid by PayPal or Venmo, usually within 1 business day of arrival.
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