Is it worth me buying comics from a shop 1 1

[Colin Nash]

As i live in Europe, I tend to buy comics on ebay. They tend to always be American sellers as they have the best selection. However, I always have the added costs of postage and import duty, which tends to add around $50 to $60 to the cost of any purchase...ouch !! This pretty much kills most comic deals I may enter.

So, I was wondering if going to comic shops when I next visit the USA (2020) would be the answer. For sure, I eliminate the high delivery cost, but are US comic shop prices competitive with ebay prices, or would it not be worth the trouble ?

[the blob]

It depends on the shop. On less expensive stuff, when you factor in shipping, most shops are often cheaper than ebay. Also, many smaller shops will give preferential pricing for a cash purchase. Many of the books I sell on eBay were purchased at shops for less.

[the blob]

And it really depends on where you are going. Every city has different retail options. My guess is that with $50-60 in shipping and duties you are not buying cheap books, so you need to confirm in advance the depth of inventory at a shop.

[arinya]

YES! If you are spending and extra 50-60 for books then yes! Buy from the store when you visit. Where are you planning to visit? Maybe someone local can give you some advice on what shop to visit.

[revat]

Too many unknown variables to answer your question.  BUT I would say in general if you love comics, you should at least visit a shop when you visit America.  I would say if you can time it right, going to a comic book show will give you the most value for your time and money.

[Mike Bray]

If possible - check out a convention on your next visit ---

[Ken Aldred]

6 hours ago, revat said:

  I would say if you can time it right, going to a comic book show will give you the most value for your time and money.

I’d concur.

More common sense if travelling that far to have the vacation coincide with a decent convention and have much more choice in one place.

[Phantalien]

It can't hurt to try.

 

[WolverineX]

Go to the Baltimore comic convention

[slym2none]

37 minutes ago, Wolverinex said:

Go to the Baltimore comic convention

Just don't get murdered.



-slym

[theCapraAegagrus]

It depends on a lot of things. My LCSs are almost completely devoid of anything pre-Bronze Age.