Counting unbagged comics 1 1

[cigars&comix]

Hi

I have an appointment to buy a large lot of 10 boxes of bronze age comics from an estate. The person selling is very edgy and doesnt want me spending hours looking through the collection.

I can assess the value and my offer with no problem but i need to be able to count them quickly. They are all unbagged and they are NOT in standard comic boxes, they are in irregular size cardboard boxes.

What is the best way to count them? I was thinking of bringing a ruler and just count how many comics fit per foot - then do the math. what do you think?

[jcjames]

If it's ONLY comicbooks, then how about by weight?

 

[cigars&comix]

thanks...maybe i'll keep that idea as a back up or to double check my count. - not even sure if a scale will be available.

[Keys_Collector]

Edgy as in I need you to hurry up because I stole them?  

[cigars&comix]

no edgy as in - "i dont have the time for this comic stuff that landed on my lap - i got things to do"  just a weird personality over the phone. 

please reply with answers pertaining to my question.  thanks..

[Jeffro.]

1 hour ago, moemaya said:

 

What is the best way to count them? I was thinking of bringing a ruler and just count how many comics fit per foot - then do the math. what do you think?

That sounds pretty good. 

[mrwoogieman]

Tree-Fiddy

[cigars&comix]

24 minutes ago, mrwoogieman said:

Tree-Fiddy

Im a little slow - is this some type of code i should know?

[mrwoogieman]

1 hour ago, moemaya said:

1 hour ago, mrwoogieman said:

Tree-Fiddy

Im a little slow - is this some type of code i should know?

I'm calling it an answer to your question.

 

Welcome to the boards and good luck on the purchase!

 

[BlowUpTheMoon]

2 hours ago, Jerkfro said:

3 hours ago, moemaya said:

 

What is the best way to count them? I was thinking of bringing a ruler and just count how many comics fit per foot - then do the math. what do you think?

That sounds pretty good. 

Nah.  52 pager books and Giant Sized Annuals will mess things up. 

[Dick Pontoon]

When is your appointment? Would love to hear how it goes. Do you plan on keeping or selling the books?

[the blob]

Pretty simple. Measure or eyeball 50 comics in a stack at home. Throw in some giant sizes and annuals. Use that thickness to estimate how many comics you are looking at. And then lowball, since you apparently aren't being allowed to determine exactly what you are buying.

[shadroch]

Bring a box with you. Better yet, bring a couple boxes with you. Fill three boxes, see what percent of the collection is left.

Use Blobs method to see how many comics fit in your long box. I've noticed not all long boxes are the same length.

[the blob]

3 hours ago, shadroch said:

Bring a box with you. Better yet, bring a couple boxes with you. Fill three boxes, see what percent of the collection is left.

Use Blobs method to see how many comics fit in your long box. I've noticed not all long boxes are the same length.

I thought the rule of thumb was that about 225 unbagged/boarded regular size issues fit in a long box, or is that too much?

 

[shadroch]

Bronze Age books  will include hundred page DCs, as well as 52 and 68 page books.  Lots of annuals.

I've noticed long boxes bought off the internet can vary by almost an inch.

When I sell wholesale, I go with four boxes per thousand for moderns. 

Edited September 26, 2018 by shadroch

[the blob]

1 minute ago, shadroch said:

Bronze Ag

I suppose they are slightly thicker usually, have a couple more ad pages, BUT less hard stock covers

[Bomber-Bob]

If time is of the essence, I would not bother trying to count the books. Quickly look through them and keep track of anything with value. Make an offer on that alone.

[cigars&comix]

Thank you all for the replies. I guess i have to assess the situation once im there, but at least im more prepared. Will keep you posted still have a few weeks until we meet.

[seanfingh]

7 hours ago, moemaya said:

 

please reply with answers pertaining to my question.  thanks..

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[HouseofComics.Com]

1 hour ago, the blob said:

I thought the rule of thumb was that about 225 unbagged/boarded regular size issues fit in a long box, or is that too much?

 

No, that's too few. 250 bagged and boarded per long box is closer.