Expert: Chris Brown - 3/12/2007

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Hi Chris...

Thanks for the info...guess I was not aware of what the grading system is but they are not too bad...a little yellowed on the inside but the cover (front and back) are still white...where can I send pictures to for your review as I am not proficient with this kind of stuff...I would really appreciate your input...

I also have a Seven Sea Comics July 1946 Vol 1 #2 and a Mickey Mouse Magazine March 1940...Seven Seas is in nearly perfect condition and the color is about the same as the wonder woman comics...Mickey Mouse is a little tattered at the spine and has a few creases but is all in tact...

Can you help??

Thanks, Ellen
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I have a wonder woman #12 Spring 1945 in excellent (maybe mint) condition and a wonder woman #19 Sept Oct 1946...Also a Seven Sea Comic July 1946 Vol 1 #2 also in mint condition...any ideas on what these would be worth and where to sell them??

Thanks, Ellen
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Hi Ellen

These comics are potentially worth several hundred each or maybe even $1,000+ each if in mint condition as you say.  I would have to be able to see pictures to give you a more accurate assessment, but Mint really means flawless and looking like they were just bought off the newsstand.  Even one or two bends, creases, small tears, any discoloration, etc. could cause reduce their value by 50% or more.

I suspect you would have little trouble selling them, although getting the best price is a different matter.  You could do pretty well on eBay, which would involve the most effort on your part.  You could also use an auction house, the most prominent being Heritage Comics in Texas (www.heritagecomics.com)--where you might get a higher price but they would also claim a higher percentage of the take.

If these comics are indeed in mint or close to mint condition, you may want to have them professionally graded.  That is done by CGC (www.cgccomics.com).

I have sold a lot of comics myself on eBay and would be happy to sell them for you if you are interested.  Regardless, feel free to email me with any follow-up questions.

Chris

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Hi Ellen

You can send me pictures at chijae1@yahoo.com.  (I assume you mean digital pictures or scans.  If you mean Polaroids, let me know.)

Like the Wonder Womans, the Seven Seas issue is potentially a quite valuable comic.  There were 6 issues published, and I have found #2 to be the most common.  However, it is still very collectible, especially if in high grade.  The Mickey Mouse may not be worth as much, and based on its condition even less.  I'm guessing less than $100, but how much less I'm not sure.  I can give you a better assessment when I see pics.

Chris