Table of Contents

- Introduction to ComicLink
- Buyer Information
- Seller Information (Benefits and Options)
- Payment Instructions
- ComicLink Contact Information/Mailing Address
- Packaging/Mailing Information for Seller
- Terms and Conditions for Buying, Bidding and Logging into ComicLink

Introduction to ComicLink

ComicLink^® is a full-service auction house, exchange and brokerage service for vintage, investment-quality comic books and original comic art. ComicLink's mission is to help sellers maximize return, whether selling an entire collection, or selling individual comic books or comic art. Launched on the Web in early 1996, ComicLink.com has established the strongest network of buyers and sellers of vintage comic books and comic art in the world, leading to the widest selection of listings for our buyers and frequent sales at record-breaking prices for our sellers. As a result, some of the most valuable comic books and comic art in existence have sold on ComicLink.

With our unique and revolutionary combination of options (auction or exchange placement, private-placement brokerage or direct sale), ComicLink brings users the most comprehensive and secure buying and selling environment in the industry. We pride ourselves on our experience, professionalism, extensive client base and intensive marketing of vintage comic books and comic art. ComicLink has always made customer service the top priority, has an expert and accessible staff, and a reputation for honesty and integrity throughout the industry that others simply don't have. These are just a few of the many reasons why buyers and seller alike choose ComicLink.

Many extremely valuable vintage comic books and original art items sell on ComicLink every month, within both ComicLink Auctions and the Exchange sections. The Comic Book Exchange houses the largest selection in the world of high-quality vintage, CGC Graded comic books, a wide selection of comic books not CGC Graded (but condition verified by ComicLink's expert staff) and there is a large selection of comic art listings on the Comic Art Exchange. ComicLink sellers are responsible for establishing many record-setting price points on both vintage, CGC Graded comic books and original artwork.

ComicLink offers a number of different buying and selling options:

ComicLink Auctions: View the Auction Schedule
Comic book and comic art auctions are organized by our professional and experienced staff in order to maximize bidder interest in special, high-quality collections and individual items of value. Of any company conducting comic book and comic art auctions, ComicLink has been online the longest - virtually since the inception of the browser as a viable marketing tool in 1996. ComicLink Sellers frequently realize record-breaking price results as serious buyers bid against each other in order to add comic books and comic art to their prized collections. Our philosophy with regards to commission level is to offer the lowest total commission structure in the industry in order to ensure that the highest percentage of what the buyer ultimately pays for each item goes to the consignor. There are no seller listing, reserve or buyback fees and generous cash advances may be issued for quality consignments. There is 100% fraud protection for buyers. The end result in all of this is that through ComicLink, auction consignors realize the highest net realized prices possible for their comic books and comic art.

The Internet Comic Book Exchange^TM
Sellers consistently realized record breaking prices on the Comic Book Exchange. This Internet Comic Book Exchange, accessible from the "Comics For Sale" tab, works similar to the stock market - it is a bid/ask system where sellers list available items at a set asking price. Interested buyers can either place a buy order at the asking price in order to secure the desired item or submit a bid (that is, make an offer below the asking price) in hopes that the seller is willing to negotiate. Sellers are then able to utilize our patented counteroffer system in order negotiate with bidders. An order is filled, utilizing our patented verification system after item availability is confirmed and both parties agree on price.

The Internet Comic Art Exchange^TM
Sellers also consistently realized record breaking prices on the Comic Art Exchange. This Internet Comic Art Exchange, accessible from the "Art For Sale" tab, works the same way that the Comic Book Exchange does, and utilizes the same patented methods, except the focus is on original comic book art.

Outright Purchase Option
We would also like to remind sellers that if they want to sell their collection for immediate cash, ComicLink will also buy entire collections outright or individual vintage comic books or comic art for a higher price than any dealer or collector.

Top Credentials
Launched on the Web in February of 1996, ComicLink has established the strongest network of buyers and sellers both on and off of the Internet, leading to the widest selection of vintage and high-grade listings for our buyers and the most frequent sales for our sellers. ComicLink is trusted throughout the comic book industry and has many thousands of satisfied clients worldwide. The buying and selling benefits, available selling options, client base, customer service, expertise and functionality that ComicLink brings to our users are unmatched.

ComicLink President Josh Nathanson is nationally recognized as one of the premier experts in the comic book field. A lifetime comic book collector, Nathanson formed ComicLink in order to establish the most reliable marketplace and auction house with the best selection of vintage comic books and comic art transacting safely over the Internet. Through hard work and dedication, this goal has been accomplished and Nathanson and ComicLink have earned the patronage and respect of the worldwide comic book community. Nathanson has extensive credentials within the industry. He is known throughout for pricing and grading expertise, and prides himself most on honesty, integrity, expertise and professionalism. Nathanson is and has been an Advisor to the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide for many years, has written over one hundred columns for the Resale Report section of Comic Buyer's Guide ("ComicLink Comments") and has published columns in the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Comic Book Marketplace, the Overstreet Comic Price Review. Nathanson was selected for Gemstone Publishing's Diamond Dialogue and Scoop "Star Collector" interview in 2005, a privilege shared by the most honored comic book aficionados. ComicLink is also a Comics Guaranty (CGC) Charter Member and CEO Josh Nathanson was one of the few panel experts asked to help CGC establish their grading standards in 1999. Nathanson graduated Cornell University in 1995 with a degree in Business Management and Marketing and received an MBA in Marketing in 1999 from Long Island University at CW Post, where he received the Dean's Award for graduating first in the University's MBA class of 1999.

ComicLink Sales and Auction Coordinator Douglas Gillock is a lifelong comic book enthusiast whose large and varied collection of Golden and Silver Age comics and original art began at the age of 8. Over the years, Gillock built a solid reputation as a full-time collector and part-time dealer, garnering respect from many in the field for his extensive knowledge of the history and hobby of comic books. He has been a Special Contributor to the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide and helped write and produce graphics for the article "Defining The Ages" in Overstreet #34. Gillock graduated from Bennington College with a BA in Visual Art and Art History Theory in 1994. An accomplished visual artist, his work has been shown throughout the US.

Buying on ComicLink

Benefits

Wide Selection
ComicLink specializes in investment-quality Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age and CGC-Graded comic books, vintagecomic book art, and related items. A large number of sellers across the globe list comic books and other collectibles on ComicLink. Consequently, we have an extremely wide selection of comic books and comic art for sale.

Frequent Updates
New items are usually listed multiple times throughout the day and night - buyers that check back frequently can get first shot at the best books and the best deals!

Wantlist Service
If a particular comic book, comic art piece or other item that you are interested in is not currently available on the site, you can make use of ComicLink's Wantlist Service. This service notifies you the instant an item matching your specifications is available - it is a great way to add to your collection and get a jump on other eager buyers interested in the same material! To start using this service right away, click here. If you are a new customer and are not yet a registered user, you must register prior to using the service.

Bidding Ability
If there is an item in the For Sale section that you are interested in purchasing, but you think the price is too high, you can submit a bid (an offer to the seller to purchase the item at your bid price). The seller can then accept your offer, decline your offer, or make a counteroffer.

Impartial and Accurate Grading
Buyers benefit from the large number of CGC-graded comics listed on ComicLink and the fact that for every ComicLink transaction involving an uncertified book, ComicLink's professional staff will assure accurate grading so that you know what you will receive ahead of time and you get your money's worth. Buyers can feel confident that items purchased through ComicLink will be accurately graded.

Safety and Fraud Prevention
ComicLink is a buyer's protection against fraud. A number of our clients have complained about having sent payment to unknown Internet auction sellers only to realize later that they have been swindled. One client did not get the merchandise he ordered at all and lost his money completely. Another sent a large sum of money out to a seller advertising a CGC-graded book in a particular grade. Upon receiving it, he found that the CGC holder had been tampered with and a low grade copy was in place of the high grade book he was promised. The book he received was worth thousands of dollars less than the book that he paid for! ComicLink protects buyers from these horrors because all items are received by ComicLink and inspected before sent to the buyer. This assures that buyers receive what they pay for. Unlike other online comic book venues, you don't have to worry about being taken advantage of by unscrupulous sellers when buying from ComicLink - it is the safest place to purchase expensive, investment-quality comic books from other sellers over the Internet.

Secure Packaging
All comic books are securely packaged and insured (unless otherwise requested) when shipped from ComicLink to the buyer.

Money Back Guarantee
ComicLink provides a 6-day money back guarantee on all non CGC-graded comic books (including PGX books, unless the PGX books were purchased at auction). A return will be accepted if all of the following occur: 1) Payment is received from the buyer on time 2) The book is mailed back out to ComicLink no later than 6 days from the date received by the buyer, 3) ComicLink receives an email or phone notification within the 6-day time period that the book is going to be returned, and 4) The item is received by ComicLink in the same condition sent, within 12 days from the date the book was first received by the buyer. In the extremely rare event that CGC's competant staff misses restoration on a book, and that book is subsequently shown to be problematic at any time in the future (after being reviewed by CGC or by ComicLink's staff before it is cracked out of the CGC holder), a full refund will be issued.

Cancelling Orders Placed
Sellers must be able to rely on orders that buyers place through the ComicLink system. Any questions that may lead to your not wanting an item must be asked prior to placing an order in the system. Through our system, buyers have ample time to review the item(s) ordered prior to submitting and confirming the order on the site. Changing your mind after a legally binding order (or, offer to purchase) is placed is not fair to sellers. Therefore, failure to pay for an item ordered will result in permanent cancellation of a buyer's account and, in some cases, potential legal action. In addition, it is your full responsibity to safeguard your password. Items purchased by any of your relatives or friends who obtain your password will be your responsibility to pay for. Therefore, ComicLink will not cancel an order after it has been placed by the buyer.

Cost Savings
Buyers can find accurately graded and competitively priced comic books on ComicLink and save on shipping costs by purchasing more than one comic book at the same time.

Free Investment Advice
Comic books are a great investment. Throughout history, they have been unequivocally proven to have as much upside as the best stocks without the same downside risk. No matter how much a buyer loves comic books, at a certain price level it is always considered an investment. Upon request, ComicLink will provide free, objective investment advice for clients considering listed items for purchase. It is sometimes difficult to choose between investments and some are better than others. Speaking with a professional can help. We can also help you to build a collection or investment portfolio that meets your specific needs. We have a vast network of contacts and have access to many of the most precious and valuable comic books and comic art known to exist.

Confidentiality and Anonymity
ComicLink has among its client list numerous high profile individuals that want to remain anonymous, whether buying items for their collection or selling.. Unless otherwise instructed, ComicLink will keep buyer and seller information in the strictest of confidence. We realize that trustworthiness is tantamount to having reputable partnerships.

Payment Terms
Payment is due within 7 days of the day that our final order confirmation is sent to you via email. There is only one exception. If a buyer needs more time to pay than that, a plan may be worked out where the buyer can pay items off over time. However, this must be arranged in advance of placing your order. Otherwise, late payment may result in permanent cancellation of a buyer's ComicLink account. If interested in a payment plan for books on the ComicLink web site, buyers must call in advance to work out terms (617-517-0062).

Terms and Conditions for Buying, Bidding and Logging into ComicLink

Please read the terms and conditions carefully before placing an order with ComicLink. The terms and conditions will apply to every transaction unless another arrangement is made. If trust is an issue for you, the most reputable references will gladly be provided upon request.

Selling Comic Books and Comic Art

Whether you are an experienced dealer or collector, or a novice seller, ComicLink is far and away the smartest route for selling. With very little work and no up-front advertising costs, professional sellers and original owners alike generate sales, inventory turnover, and cash flow by selling vintage comics and comic art on (or to) ComicLink. Over the past 15 years, an extraordinarily large proportion of comic book and art sellers across the globe have used, and continue to rely on, ComicLink in order to auction or sell their valuable items. Our unique combination of options and "win-win" sales philosophy ensures that sellers have much to gain and nothing to lose when using our service. If you are interested in participating in ComicLink Auctions or in listing your items for sale on the Internet Comic Book Exchange^TM please review the seller benefits and seller service options below. We also offer immediate payment for comic books and comic art published between 1936 through 1985 (if interested in this direct sales option, simply email us your list or call us now (617-517-0062 option 1).

Seller Benefits
Seller Service Options

Seller Benefits
Sellers receive many benefits in selling comic books and comic art through ComicLink. These include, but are not limited to:

ComicLink Provides The Largest Client Base
Throughout the years, ComicLink has consistently realized the best prices for our sellers. We are the industry innovator and have spent over 15 years promoting our service and nurturing our many loyal buyers. As a result, sellers gain the largest exposure for their material on ComicLink.com for their listings and auction items. The site receives millions of hits per week and many eager and exclusive buyers view listings on a daily basis. Vintage comic books and art that would take weeks or months to sell at auction commonly sell in a matter of days or hours on the Internet Comic Book and Comic Art Exchanges for significantly more! Vintage comics and art also fetch more in our auctions. The reason is simple - trustworthiness combined with our exclusive client base is a winning combination. Our devoted, global client base of collectors and dealers actively use ComicLink and our large and ever expanding network of buyers means an instant and aggressive customer base for our sellers. We have been online since 1996 (virtually since the inception of the Web as a viable marketing tool and longer than any other rare or vintage comic book company). In that time we have established a reputation for site functionality, payment reliability and expertise second to none. We also have the most well placed advertisements in visible trade publications, including the most full color spots in the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Many articles are also frequently written about ComicLink's vintage listings and record-breaking sales. More traffic from the right kind of buyers leads to frequent, top dollar sales for ComicLink sellers.

ComicLink Enables Sellers to Receive Record Breaking Prices
For years, ComicLink has been the site both buyers and sellers trust most. One of the reasons ComicLink showcases the best items is that knowledgeable sellers are consistently able to sell their items for more on ComicLink then on any other venue. People who sell on ComicLink consistently realize record-breaking prices for their vintage items. Samples of ComicLink record-breaking sales are featured on the home and For Sale pages of the site.

Three Selling Venues
We offer a combination of venues through which to sell - the For Sale/Bid sections (the Comic Book Exchange ^TM and the Comic Art Exchange ^TM) and two ComicLink Auction venues:

For Sale/Bid sections (the Comic Book Exchange and the Comic Art Exchange):
The For Sale section works like the stock market - it is a bid/ask system where you can list available items at a set asking price. Interested buyers can either place a buy order at your asking price or submit a bid (that is, make an offer below the asking price). You can then respond to buy orders and bids from ComicLink's ComicTrack^TM section. Sellers only need to list items in the For Sale section once and they are listed until either sold, deleted or moved by you to the eBetter Auction section of ComicLink.

Featured Auctions ^TM and Focused Auctions^TM :
Our top-tier auction venue, held quarterly, is the Featured Auction. This auction is always an event that resonates throughout the comic book collecting community. It showcases the very best in valuable, vintage comic books and original artwork selected by our staff as being of high enough quality and value for inclusion. Our Focused Auction material is also screened to meet quality requirements by our expert staff, but there is a lower value level bar for individual lots. Each session within these monthly auctions (of which we hold 7 each year) focuses on a specific category of material. Sessions include: Golden Age comic books (1930s through mid-1950s); Key and high-grade comic books from the Silver Age (late 1950s through 1975); Late Bronze and Modern Age comic books graded by CGC (1976 through the present); Assorted comic books and Original Artwork.

ComicLink counts the most aggressive buyers in the industry among it's exclusive auction bidder clientele, and that enables sellers to not only get fair market value, but to frequently obtain record-breaking price results in ComicLink Auctions. Another thing that helps a seller's net sales is that we also have the lowest total auction commission structure in the industry, translating into less out of pocket cost to our sellers. Our auction deal truly cannot be beat! We are always looking for new material for upcoming auctions, so if you have a collection of comic books or comic art, or an individual item, that you think qualifies for one of our Focused Auctions, we are waiting to hear from you via email or telephone (617-517-0062 option 1).

eBetter Auctions:
Registered sellers can run 3, 5, 7, or 10 day real-time eBetter Auctions. There is no listing fee, no reserve fee and no penalty if items do not sell. If the reserve is not met or there are no bids above your start price, the item will automatically be posted into the For Sale section at your desired list price (asking price). Our staff also professionally grades and auctions comic books for owners of collections that do not have the time, or the know-how, to do it themselves. These "ComicLink coordinated eBetter Auctions" are promoted to many collectors who want what you have, and are a great way to turn comics into cash.

If you do not know which of the above services will work best for you, call ComicLink (617-517-0062, option 1) prior to listing and a live sales advisor will recommend a selling strategy right for you.

Convenient Full-service Brokerage
ComicLink enables you to negotiate quickly, efficiently and anonymously with buyers yourself through the ComicLink system. However, sellers can also expect top rate service from our professional staff. Our experts can recommend a sales strategy, suggest pricing, and for the most valuable items we can negotiate with buyers on your behalf.

Effortless Transaction Processing
When you sell on ComicLink, and we don't already have the sold items in our possession, all you need to do is send them to us. We do everything else involved with the transaction, from handling credit card processing (without charging you a fee!) to shipping out your books to multiple parties. Even though you will be dealing with many different buyers, you will not have to spend time dealing with multiple parties for each transaction, shipping out many packages, or worrying about bounced checks and costly credit card processing fees.

ComicLink Saves You Money
In addition to the ability to yield record breaking prices and provision of top notch service, listing on ComicLink also keeps your costs down! There is no listing or reserve fee levied in either the For Sale section or the Auction section - if your reserve is not met in the Auction section, you are not charged a cent. This translates to huge cost savings as savvy sellers can avoid unnecessary fees that others sites charge. Items listed for $50 or more are free and there are no other charges except for a small seller commission levied upon the sale (we have to stay in business, somehow! You can find more information on ComicLink commissions in the seller service option section after this one.

Another way ComicLink saves you money is that, unlike most auction houses, we do not charge a hefty buyer commission. Most auction houses try to disguise the fact that the seller is getting a much lower percentage of the total final price realized by calling a portion of their commission a "buyer" commission. Almost always, auction house buyer commissions amount to 15 to 20% of the final sales price (the price the buyer pays for your item). An auction house will commonly try to "sell the seller" by saying that the buyer is the one who pays the buyer commission. That is not true, because the lower the buyer commission, the greater the amount of an item's value that goes to the seller instead of the auction house. The smart seller knows that even if the auction house waives their seller commission entirely, with a high buyer commission, they can still take a bigger cut of the final sale price out of your pocket. We know that this is not necessarily intuitive and may confusing for novice sellers. If you need further illustration, feel to give us a call.

ComicLink Saves You Time
We understand that your time is very precious and have designed our system with that in mind. First, you can list your entire inventory in the For Sale section within a very short period of time - very little effort on your part can result in very significant sales. If you are unfamiliar with the listing process and are unsure of how to get started, simply contact us (617-517-0062) and we will advise you on the fastest way to start selling your items. Secondly, once you have your inventory listed, the sales will begin rolling in (as long as your prices are reasonable). Since there is no time limit imposed on your For Sale listings, you do not have the drawback of having to do the work every week to relist your items. This is another major time saver for our sellers.

Prompt Payment
You can count on prompt payment when you sell your items through ComicLink. Unlike other services that take as long as 2-3 months after selling an item to settle the account (as much as 6 months after the initial consignment), ComicLink mails payments the first or second week of every month for all completed sales to date.
We have been in business for nearly a decade and have a consistent track record for prompt payment and a reliability that is second to none.

Established Dealer or Collector Benefits
For many years, experienced dealers and major collectors alike have found ComicLink to be a strong additional selling tool. If you are an established dealer or collector, and you are able to accurately assess the condition of your items, you may obtain "preferred seller" status. This means that you can list your comic books for sale on ComicLink without first having them CGC-graded or having the grade verified by ComicLink's grading service. If you think you qualify for preferred seller status, please call (617-517-0062) and ask to speak with Josh Nathanson.

Insurance and Professional Packaging
Your items are insured both on ComicLink premises and in transit to buyers, and items are always professionally packaged.

Top Credentials
ComicLink CEO Josh Nathanson is nationally recognized as one of the premier experts in the comic book field. Mr. Nathanson has been an Overstreet Price Advisor for many years, has been a weekly columnist for the Resale Report section of Comic Buyer's Guide ("ComicLink Comments"), and writes a monthly market report for Gemstone's Overstreet Price Review. ComicLink is trusted throughout the comic book industry and has many satisfied clients worldwide. ComicLink is also a Comics Guaranty (CGC) Charter Member. Nathanson was also one of the few comic book professionals selected to help CGC establish its grading standards. The most reputable references can be provided upon request to potential sellers.

Seller Service Options

Auction Selling Option:
One excellent option available to sellers of vintage comic books, CGC Graded comic books, and original comic book or illustration artwork is to sell via ComicLink Auctions. The commission for CGC Graded comic books (either those already CGC Graded or those that ComicLink gets graded for you), and for Original artwork when selling at auction is a flat 10%. We can be extremely helpful to sellers in processing their vintage comic book collections for sale. Collections containing raw (books not CGC graded) books that qualify (generally those published in the 1960s and earlier or ultra high-grade 1970s material) can be filtered for items that make sense to get CGC graded (where the increase in value outweighs the cost) and if they are valuable enough, we will submit them to CGC, lay out the CGC fees, pass along our 20% CGC discount, and charge the lower 10% commission rate. Most or all of the books that don't make sense to be CGC graded can be sold raw by ComicLink within our auctions for a commission ranging between 10% and 25% depending on the overall value and composition of the collection. If you are interested in selling in ComicLink Auctions, a good first step is to either email ComicLink at buysell@comiclink.com your prospective list of auction items. If you do not have a list, but you have a large collection to sell, you can either email us some details about your collection (i.e. key issues, key title runs, time periods or cover price ranges, publishers, condition specifications if known) or phone us weekdays at 617-517-0062 (option 1) between 9pm and 6pm (Eastern Time) to provide us with more information.