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The 2023 COMC NBA Tip-Off Event is Here!

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COMC is proud to announce an unbeatable trio of special processing and auction promotions to celebrate the return of the Basketball season!

We look forward to assisting in your basketball sales and helping you add exciting cards to your hoops collection! You won’t want to ‘air ball’ and miss out on these exciting promotions!

30% OFF Select & Elite Basketball Card Submissions!

This discount automatically applies to Select and Elite basketball submissions received between September 25th-October 31st.

No discount code is needed for this promotion! Users are welcome to include other sports cards integrated with your basketball submission. Basketball card submissions are not required to be separated.

There is no surcharge for graded cards sent at our auction submission level. Oversized items incur an additional $3 per card fee that is not discounted. The oversized fee applies to cards exceeding 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches (modern cards) or 2 5/8 inches by 3 3/4 inches (vintage cards).

Please note, while the processing discount extends throughout the month of October, to be eligible for our auction promotion, the submission must be received by October 13th.

NBA Tip-Off Auction Event October 29th-November 5th!

Users may submit any basketball card to our Auction service regardless of the original submission level! Submitting or reprocessing cards as Elite is NOT required.

Our auction fees and listing standards are not changed. All auctions run for 7 days and start at $0.99 with no reserve. Please note our auction fee is 3.5% of the auction sale price. (Minimum auction fee of $3.50 per card and a Maximum auction fee $35/per card)

Submissions must be received by October 13th.

Submissions to our Canadian office must be received by September 29th.

Transfers to Auction must be requested by October 23rd.

Free Elite Rebate for Basketball Cards $100+

Get FREE processing on your next Elite submission. The Elite submission fee will be rebated for any Basketball card CONSIGNED via ELITE after 9/25 & SOLD by 12/31 for $100+ on the COMC Marketplace, eBay Buy it Now, or eBay Auction. The rebates will be credited to your COMC account in January 2024.

The Elite Basketball Rebate promo will run from September 25th through December 31st. The rebate will be credited to your COMC account in January 2024.

We can’t wait for you to jump into this trifecta of basketball card discounts and promotions!

NBA Tip-Off Auction Event Submission Information

Mail-In Submissions

Cards must be received at COMC’s Redmond, WA location by the end of the day on 10/13/2023 to be included in the promotion. Items sent to our Canada office must be received by 9/29/2023.

Items must be received at COMC by 10/13 to be eligible for this event.

Mail-in submissions may be created by logging in to your COMC account or registering for a new COMC account and clicking Start New Submission in the Seller Menu on the COMC Dashboard.

Item Transfers

Items must be transferred to auction by 10/23 to be eligible for this event.

If you already have basketball cards in your COMC Inventory Manager, you can send them to auction in just a few clicks! You must transfer them to auction by the end of the day on 10/23/2023 and select the NBA Tip-Off Auction Event option when transferring your items to auction.

Click on the Actions button for a given item in your inventory and then select Send to Auction to begin the auction transfer process. Then select NBA Tip-Off Auction Event for the eBay auction service.

After transferring your cards to auction, they are locked in your Inventory Manager. You may monitor an auction item’s status via your Auction History page.

Important Auction Reminders

As you consider participating in this exciting auction event, there are a few key reminders we’d like to share:

  • The minimum fee per auction, regardless of the final sale price, is $3.50. We do not recommend submitting cards to auction that will not reach a final sale price of $25 or more.
  • There are no cancellations once we receive your auction submissions.
  • Only Basketball cards are eligible for this specific auction event.
  • Please remember all cards submitted will START during the October 29th-November 5th auction window.

For more information about our auctions service, please refer to our Auctions and Auctions FAQ pages. For additional questions regarding COMC Auctions, please email our Auctions team at auctions@comc.com. For other questions or general information, please visit our Support page. We at COMC are eager for you to participate in this exciting event!

Drop-Off at an Upcoming Show and Save on Shipping!

  • Twin Oaks Show in Auburn, WA – October 7th 2023
  • Union Marketplace in Del Mar, CA – October 6th to 8th 2023
  • Broken Arrow Card Show in Broken Arrow, OK – October 6th to 8th 2023
  • Sport Hobby Expo in Montreal, Canada – October 6th to 8th 2023
  • Nashville Sports Card Show in Nashville, TN – October 13th to 15th 2023
  • Chantilly Card Show in Chantilly, VA – October 20th to 22nd 2023

View the Full Show Calendar Here!

Follow us on social media @checkoutmycards and the COMC Blog for the latest updates!

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COMC is Headed to the Burbank Card Show in Anaheim, CA: August 31–September 3

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COMC is excited to announce our presence at this year’s Burbank Show in Anaheim, CA. Whether you’re new to COMC or a long-time user, be sure to come by our booth and say “Hello”!

The Burbank Card Show is a highly anticipated event in the world of sports cards and collectibles. The show provides a unique opportunity for collectors to browse through rare and valuable cards, engage in trading activities, and discover autographed memorabilia and other sought-after collectibles. With its dynamic atmosphere and an abundance of treasures waiting to be discovered, the Burbank Card Show promises an unforgettable experience for all sports card enthusiasts.

Accepting All Submission Levels

COMC will be accepting local drop-off submissions at the show. We will be accepting submissions using all our service levels.

Please have your submission paperwork completed in advance and included with your card submission.

To learn how to prepare your cards for submission please visit https://www.comc.com/AddingYourCards

For questions regarding the eligibility of products, please email staff@comc.com.

The Burbank Card Show Submission Promotion Discount Requirements

Take 50% Off Graded Elite, Select, and Standard submissions for items submitted onsite at the Burbank Card Show between Thursday, August 31st, and September 3rd!

Graded Card Submission discount applies to graded sports, non-sports, and TCG cards only, graded by a supported third-party grading company. 

Discount does not apply to raw cards, ungraded cards, or to uncirculated/encased, RCR, or factory-sealed toploaders. The discount also does not apply to third-party grading submission fees.

Write “SLAB50” on each submission paperwork slip to receive 50% off your graded submission’s total processing fee.

  • Cards must be provided to COMC securely packed. eg: In graded card boxes or BCW 300-800 count boxes. Submissions NOT properly packaged will be refused.
  • Please Note: COMC will NOT be accepting on-site drop offs for Comic Books. Raw or Graded.
  • Discount does not apply to raw cards, ungraded cards, or to uncirculated/encased, RCR, or factory-sealed toploaders.
  • The discount also does not apply to third-party grading submission fees.

Important Promotion Information

  • This discount does stack with other promotions: discounts such as eligible Fresh Pulls products can be combined with the discounts for this promotion!
  • The discount does not apply to the Mailbox package fee, toploader removal fee, or the missing/incorrect paperwork fee.
  • Cards must be provided to COMC securely packed. eg: In graded card boxes or BCW 300-800 count boxes. Submissions NOT properly packaged will be refused.

The savings don’t stop there! Take 50% off all cards submitted to our new Direct To Grading service level. Normally, $1 per card, now only $0.50. This one-week service is for cards you want to send directly to one of our grading partners. 

  • Write “SLAB50” on each submission paperwork slip to receive 50% off your Direct to Grading submission’s total processing fee. Maximum 300 Direct to Grading submission items (per user).
  • Maximum 150 total graded cards in submissions (per user, not per service level).

Important Submission Reminders

  • Each submission slip must have handwritten codes on the submission paperwork to qualify. There are no exceptions, and submissions without handwritten codes will not be eligible for a retroactive promotional discount.
  • Non-elite items submitted for reprocessing through the Elite service are not eligible for the discount.
  • Items must be submitted onsite at the Burbank Card Show between Friday, August 31st through Sunday, September 3rd in order to be eligible for the promotion discounts.

For questions regarding the eligibility of products, please email staff@comc.com.

Drop-Off Submission Information

We’re excited to offer our users the option to drop off their consignments at our booth. Whether you’ve already been preparing a new COMC submission or plan to consign cards you find at the show, save the cost of shipping by dropping off your submissions directly with COMC! Our team at the Burbank Show will be accepting submissions for the following consignment services:

  • Elite
  • Fresh Pulls
  • eBay Auctions
  • Select
  • Standard
  • Direct to Grading

Minimum submission quantities and add-on fees still apply for drop-off submissions. Please review our COMC Selling Rates page for more information.

To speed up the drop-off process, please pack your items securely and print your submission paperwork in advance. Be sure to select the Drop Off @ Burbank Show – Anaheim, CA within the Submission Wizard as shown below:

We will have computer stations set up for consignors to use at the show. These stations often get busy during peak show hours, so we encourage you to print your submission slips in advance to make your drop-off process quick and easy!

Start Your Submission Today!

Meet With Our Leadership Team!

Are you a COMC user and going to the Burbank Card Show? Our leadership team will be on hand and would love the chance to meet up with you! Spots are limited, so please click the link below and we will connect with you to schedule a time.

Meet with COMC Leadership!

We’ll See You in Anaheim!

Anaheim Convention Center

800 W Katella Ave

Anaheim, CA. 92802

Booth #200 B1

Website: burbankcardshow.com

As the countdown to the show continues, stay tuned for more updates about COMC’s presence and promotions at the Burbank Show by following us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

COMC is Headed to East Coast National in White Plains, NY: August 18–20

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COMC is excited to announce our presence at this year’s East Coast National in White Plains, NY. Whether you’re new to COMC or a long-time user, be sure to come by our booth and say “Hello”! For more information about the show itself, please visit the official site.

The convention will be held at the Westchester County Center from Friday, August 18th through Sunday, August 20th in White Plains, NY. COMC will have a team of employees on hand to accept consignment submissions and answer any and all questions about COMC!

Here are some of the services and events you can look forward to at our booth:

  • Consignment Drop-Off Center
  • Promotional Discounts on Submissions

The East Coast National Submission Promotion Discount Requirements

Take 50% Off Graded Elite, Select, and Standard submissions for items submitted onsite at the East Coast National between Friday, August 18th, and Sunday, August 20th!

Graded Card Submission discount applies to graded sports, non-sports, and TCG cards only, graded by a supported third-party grading company. 

Discount does not apply to raw cards, ungraded cards, or to uncirculated/encased, RCR, or factory-sealed toploaders. The discount also does not apply to third-party grading submission fees.

Write “SLAB50” on each submission paperwork slip to receive 50% off your graded submission’s total processing fee.

  • Cards must be provided to COMC securely packed. eg: In graded card boxes or BCW 300-800 count boxes. Submissions NOT properly packaged will be refused.
  • Please Note: COMC will NOT be accepting on-site drop offs for Comic Books. Raw or Graded.
  • Discount does not apply to raw cards, ungraded cards, or to uncirculated/encased, RCR, or factory-sealed toploaders.
  • The discount also does not apply to third-party grading submission fees.

Important Promotion Information

  • This discount does stack with other promotions: discounts such as eligible Fresh Pulls products can be combined with the discounts for this promotion!
  • The discount does not apply to the Mailbox package fee, toploader removal fee, or the missing/incorrect paperwork fee.
  • Cards must be provided to COMC securely packed. eg: In graded card boxes or BCW 300-800 count boxes. Submissions NOT properly packaged will be refused.

The savings don’t stop there! Take 50% off all cards submitted to our new Direct To Grading service level. Normally, $1 per card, now only $0.50. This one-week service is for cards you want to send directly to one of our grading partners. 

  • Write “SLAB50” on each submission paperwork slip to receive 50% off your direct to grading submission’s total processing fee. Maximum 300 Direct to Grading submission items (per user).
  • Maximum 150 total graded cards in submissions (per user, not per service level).

Important Submission Reminders

  • Each submission slip must have handwritten codes on the submission paperwork to qualify. There are no exceptions, and submissions without handwritten codes will not be eligible for a retroactive promotional discount.
  • Non-elite items submitted for reprocessing through the Elite service are not eligible for the discount.
  • Items must be submitted onsite at the East Coast National between Friday, August 18th through Sunday, August 20th in order to be eligible for the promotion discounts.

For questions regarding the eligibility of products, please email staff@comc.com.

Drop-Off Submission Information

We’re excited to offer our users the option to drop off their consignments at our booth. Whether you’ve already been preparing a new COMC submission or plan to consign cards you find at the show, save the cost of shipping by dropping off your submissions directly with COMC! Our team at the East Coast National will be accepting submissions for the following consignment services:

  • Elite
  • Fresh Pulls
  • eBay Auctions
  • Select
  • Standard
  • Direct to Grading

Minimum submission quantities and add-on fees still apply for drop-off submissions. Please review our COMC Selling Rates page for more information.

To speed up the drop-off process, please pack your items securely and print your submission paperwork in advance. Be sure to select the Drop Off @ East Coast National – White Plains, NY within the Submission Wizard as shown below:

We will have computer stations set up for consignors to use at the show. These stations often get busy during peak show hours, so we encourage you to print your submission slips in advance to make your drop-off process quick and easy!

Start Your Submission Today!

We’ll See You in New York!

As the countdown to the show continues, stay tuned for more updates about COMC’s presence and promotions at the East Coast National by following us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

The COMC App Is Here!

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COMC is excited to bring users the long-awaited COMC App! Enjoy all the benefits of COMC in the palm of your hand. Download now from the iOS App Store and Google Play Store!

COMC is giving away $1,500 at this years National Sports Collectors Convention! If you’re visiting the National, download the COMC App and visit us at Booth #325 to enter for a chance to win. Learn more below!

One App, 30 Million Trading Cards

Access all the benefits of COMC from anywhere! Use the new COMC app to buy, sell and manage your inventory on the go.

Download today in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store (Click Below)

“Note: If you have trouble signing in or using, the COMC App, please head over to the COMC website and reset your password.”

New Features!

We are excited to offer mobile users more ways to find your favorites! Enjoy app-exclusive features such as Recent Searches and Saved Searches! Recent searches will automatically appear on your search page. Save a specific search by utilizing the Heart icon then access it easily from your Saved search tab!

Check out your Recently Viewed cards directly on the App homepage! Quickly and easily browse cards that you have recently viewed with this dedicated section on our app.

Improved offer interface! Incoming and outgoing offers are clearly displayed and are easily monitored from our Offers page. Send offers and navigate deals!

Offer Notifications! Stay updated with all your incoming offers and respond instantly through the COMC App!

Third-Party Grading!

COMC is pleased to partner with some of the hobby’s premier third-party grading services to allow for grading submissions through our platform. Click to submit cards to any of our third-party grading partners, and our expert team will provide white-glove service as we prepare and submit the card to your desired grading service.

Inventory Manager!

Control your inventory from our centralized Inventory Manager page. Update the pricing of a card instantly, send to Auction or submit a card in your account to third-party grading from this page. Review all cards in your account and check the list price of your items against other copies for sale.

Win $100 in COMC Store Credit!

Do you want to win $100 in COMC Store Credit?! If you’re attending this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention don’t forget to stop by the COMC booth Wednesday through Sunday, and show us your downloaded COMC App! Show proof of download to a COMC staff member at Booth #325 and you could win! 3 random winners per day will win $100 in COMC Store Credit at the National Sports Collectors Convention.

One grand prize winner will also win this 2005-06 Ultimate Collection LeBron James #’d 304/750 graded a PSA 10 Gem Mint. All entries from Wednesday to Saturday are eligible to win this card! The winner will have the card directly transferred to their COMC account.

We hope you are as excited as we are about this latest evolution of the COMC Marketplace!

For any questions or general information, please visit our Support page where you can view topics, FAQ’s, and contact our Customer Service team.

Follow us on social media @checkoutmycards and the COMC Blog for the latest updates!

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The 2023 COMC MLB All-Star Auction Event is Here!

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COMC Auctions is partnering with eBay to promote our upcoming MLB All-Star card auction event!

As part of this event, COMC Auctions will be featured on eBay’s homepage from July 9th through July 16th. This Baseball promotion is the ideal opportunity to increase the visibility of your Baseball auction consignments!

Cards submitted to auction via COMC will receive a maximized number of views throughout the auction event. Below you’ll find all the information you need to get started, and even if you’re new to COMC, there’s still time to register for a free account!

COMC users have multiple options for submitting cards. Whether you already have cards consigned with us to submit to auction, or you are considering sending cards to COMC specifically for this event, details and key dates are listed below.

We hope you take advantage of this exciting opportunity to showcase your Baseball cards to a wider audience and potentially receive more bids and higher selling prices. Don’t miss out on this chance to participate in this special Baseball eBay event!

Mail-In Submissions

Both domestically and internationally shipped cards must be received at COMC’s Redmond, WA location by the end of the day on 6/26/2023 to be included in the promotion. Items sent to our Canada office will NOT be included in the event.

Items must be received at COMC by 6/26 to be eligible for this event.

To create a new mail-in auction submission, follow these simple steps:

  1. Log in to your COMC account or register for a new COMC account
  2. Click Start New Submission in the Seller Menu on the COMC Dashboard
  3. Select the COMC/eBay MLB All-Star Auction Event processing service as shown below:

Elite-Item Transfers

Elite-Item Transfer deadlines apply only to items already processed through our Elite consignment service.

Items must be transferred to auction by 7/3 to be eligible for this event.

If you already have COMC Elite Baseball cards in your COMC Inventory Manager, you can send them to auction in just a few clicks! You must transfer them to auction by the end of the day on 7/3/2023 and select the COMC/eBay MLB All-Star Auction Event option when transferring your items to auction.

Click on the Actions button for a given item in your inventory and then select Send to Auction to begin the auction transfer process.

Then select COMC/eBay MLB All-Star Auction Event for the eBay auction service.

After transferring your cards to auction, they are moved from your Inventory Manager to the Grading Submissions page in your COMC account. Once one of your auctions is scheduled, you can monitor it via the Auction History page.

Only items already processed through our Elite consignment service may be transferred to our COMC/eBay MLB All-Star Auction Event. If you’d like to reprocess an item as Elite in order for it to be included in this promotion, you must submit it for Elite reprocessing by the end of the day on 6/30/2023.

Items must be submitted for Elite reprocessing by 6/30 to be eligible for this event.

Important Auction Reminders

As you consider participating in this exciting auction event, there are a few key reminders we’d like to share:

  • The minimum fee per auction, regardless of the final sale price, is $3.50. We do not recommend submitting cards to auction that will not reach a final sale price of $25 or more.
  • There are no cancellations once we receive your auction submissions.
  • Only Baseball cards are eligible for this specific auction event.
  • Please remember all cards submitted will START during the July 9th-16th auction window.

For more information about our auctions service, please refer to our Auctions and Auctions FAQ pages. For additional questions regarding COMC Auctions, please email our Auctions team at auctions@comc.com. For other questions or general information, please visit our Support page. We at COMC are eager for you to participate in this exciting event!

Follow us on social media @checkoutmycards and the COMC Blog for the latest updates!

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The 2023 COMC Graded Card Auction Event is Here!

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COMC Auctions is partnering with eBay to promote our upcoming graded card auction event!

As part of this event, COMC Auctions will be featured on eBay’s homepage from May 14th through May 21st. This promotion is the ideal opportunity to increase the visibility of your graded auction consignments!

Cards submitted to auction via COMC will receive a maximized number of views throughout the auction event. Below you’ll find all the information you need to get started, and even if you’re new to COMC, there’s still time to register for a free account!

COMC users have multiple options for submitting cards. Whether you already have cards consigned with us to submit to auction, or you are considering sending cards to COMC specifically for this event, details and key dates are listed below.

We hope you take advantage of this exciting opportunity to showcase your slabbed cards to a wider audience to receive more bids and higher selling prices. Don’t miss out on this chance to participate in this special graded card eBay event!

Mail-In Submissions

Both domestically and internationally shipped cards must be received at COMC’s Redmond, WA location by the end of the day on 5/1/2023 to be included in the promotion. Items sent to our Canada office will NOT be included in the event.

Items must be received at COMC by 5/1 to be eligible for this event.

To create a new mail-in auction submission, follow these simple steps:

  1. Log in to your COMC account or register for a new COMC account
  2. Click Start New Submission in the Seller Menu on the COMC Dashboard
  3. Select the COMC/eBay Graded Card Sales Event processing service as shown below:

Elite-Item Transfers

Elite-Item Transfer deadlines apply only to items already processed through our Elite consignment service.

Items must be transferred to auction by 5/7 to be eligible for this event.

If you already have COMC Elite graded cards in your COMC Inventory Manager, you can send them to auction in just a few clicks! You must transfer them to auction by the end of the day on 5/7/2023 and select the COMC/eBay Graded Card Sales Event option when transferring your items to auction.

Click on the Actions button for a given item in your inventory and then select Send to Auction to begin the auction transfer process.

Then select COMC/eBay Graded Card Auction Event for the eBay auction service.

After transferring your cards to auction, they are moved from your Inventory Manager to the Grading Submissions page in your COMC account. Once one of your auctions is scheduled, you can monitor it via the Auction History page.

Only items already processed through our Elite consignment service may be transferred to our COMC/eBay Graded Card Auction Event. If you’d like to reprocess an item as Elite in order for it to be included in this promotion, you must submit it for Elite reprocessing by the end of the day on 5/5/2023.

Items must be submitted for Elite reprocessing by 5/5 to be eligible for this event.

Important Auction Reminders

As you consider participating in this exciting auction event, there are a few key reminders we’d like to share:

  • The minimum fee per auction, regardless of the final sale price, is $3.50. We do not recommend submitting cards to auction that will not reach a final sale price of $20 or more.
  • There are no cancellations once we receive your auction submissions.
  • Only Graded cards are eligible for this specific auction event.
  • Please remember all cards submitted will START during the May 15th-21st auction window.

For more information about our auctions service, please refer to our Auctions and Auctions FAQ pages. For additional questions regarding COMC Auctions, please email our Auctions team at auctions@comc.com. For other questions or general information, please visit our Support page. We at COMC are eager for you to participate in this exciting event!

Follow us on social media @checkoutmycards and the COMC Blog for the latest updates!

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The 2023 COMC Marvel Madness Auction Event is Here!

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COMC Auctions is partnering with eBay to promote our upcoming Marvel card auction event!

As part of this event, COMC Auctions will be featured on eBay’s homepage from April 23rd through April 30th. This Marvel promotion is the ideal opportunity to increase the visibility of your Marvel auction consignments!

Cards submitted to auction via COMC will receive a maximized number of views throughout the auction event. Below you’ll find all the information you need to get started, and even if you’re new to COMC, there’s still time to register for a free account!

COMC users have multiple options for submitting cards. Whether you already have cards consigned with us to submit to auction, or you are considering sending cards to COMC specifically for this event, details and key dates are listed below.

We hope you take advantage of this exciting opportunity to showcase your Marvel cards to a wider audience and potentially receive more bids and higher selling prices. Don’t miss out on this chance to participate in this special Marvel eBay event!

Mail-In Submissions

Both domestically and internationally shipped cards must be received at COMC’s Redmond, WA location by the end of the day on 4/10/2023 to be included in the promotion. Items sent to our Canada office will NOT be included in the event.

Items must be received at COMC by 4/10 to be eligible for this event.

To create a new mail-in auction submission, follow these simple steps:

  1. Log in to your COMC account or register for a new COMC account
  2. Click Start New Submission in the Seller Menu on the COMC Dashboard
  3. Select the COMC/eBay Marvel Sales Event processing service as shown below:

Elite-Item Transfers

Elite-Item Transfer deadlines apply only to items already processed through our Elite consignment service.

Items must be transferred to auction by 4/17 to be eligible for this event.

If you already have COMC Elite Marvel cards in your COMC Inventory Manager, you can send them to auction in just a few clicks! You must transfer them to auction by the end of the day on 4/17/2023 and select the COMC/eBay Marvel Sales Event option when transferring your items to auction.

Click on the Actions button for a given item in your inventory and then select Send to Auction to begin the auction transfer process.

Then select COMC/eBay Marvel Madness Auction Event for the eBay auction service.

After transferring your cards to auction, they are moved from your Inventory Manager to the Grading Submissions page in your COMC account. Once one of your auctions is scheduled, you can monitor it via the Auction History page.

Only items already processed through our Elite consignment service may be transferred to our COMC/eBay Marvel Madness Auction Event. If you’d like to reprocess an item as Elite in order for it to be included in this promotion, you must submit it for Elite reprocessing by the end of the day on 4/14/2023.

Items must be submitted for Elite reprocessing by 4/14 to be eligible for this event.

Important Auction Reminders

As you consider participating in this exciting auction event, there are a few key reminders we’d like to share:

  • The minimum fee per auction, regardless of the final sale price, is $3.50. We do not recommend submitting cards to auction that will not reach a final sale price of $20 or more.
  • There are no cancellations once we receive your auction submissions.
  • Only Marvel cards are eligible for this specific auction event.
  • Please remember all cards submitted will START during the April 23rd-30th auction window.

For more information about our auctions service, please refer to our Auctions and Auctions FAQ pages. For additional questions regarding COMC Auctions, please email our Auctions team at auctions@comc.com. For other questions or general information, please visit our Support page. We at COMC are eager for you to participate in this exciting event!

Follow us on social media @checkoutmycards and the COMC Blog for the latest updates!

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COMC at the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, WA: August 18–21

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COMC @ The ECCC

COMC is excited to announce our presence at this year’s Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, WA. Whether you’re new to COMC or a long-time user, be sure to come by our booth and say “Hello”! For more information about the show itself, please visit the official site.

The convention will be held at the Seattle Convention Center from Thursday, August 18th through Sunday, August 21st in Seattle, WA. COMC will have a team of employees on hand in the corporate area at Booth #215 to accept consignment submissions and to answer any and all questions about COMC!

Here are some of the services and events you can look forward to at our booth:

  • Consignment Drop-Off Center
  • Promotional Discounts on Submissions
  • Scratch-To-Win Cards
  • Giveaways, Games, and Prizes!

Where to Find COMC at the Show

COMC will be at the heart of the show located by the sky bridge in Booth #215!

Emerald City Comic Con Submission Promotion and Discount Requirements

Take advantage of this event-only promotion to submit your items at the Emerald City Comic Con using our Elite and Select services at a reduced price. If you have been waiting for a discount on submissions, now is your chance to save BIG: 40% off Elite & 30% off Select submissions for items submitted onsite between Thursday, August 18th and Sunday, August 21st!

  • Elite: write “ELITE40” on each Elite submission paperwork slip to receive 40% off your Elite submission’s total processing fee—normally $2.00/card, now $1.20/card! (There is no Elite submission minimum.)
  • Select: write “SELECT30” on each Select submission slip to receive 30% off your Select submission’s total processing fee—normally $1.00/card, now $0.70/card! (Select submissions must contain a minimum of 10 cards.)
  • This promotion only applies to Pokémon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Marvel TCG, and Marvel cards. The discount does not apply to any comics and/or other TCG cards not listed.

Which Cards Are Best for Elite?

The Elite service is intended for raw and graded single trading cards with a sale value of more than $50. Elite items are guaranteed a 2-week turnaround time and are eligible to list at auction on eBay at any time.

Important Promotion Information

  • This discount does stack with other promotions: discounts such as eligible Fresh Pulls products can be combined with the discounts for this promotion!
  • The discount does not apply to the Mailbox package fee, toploader removal fee, or the missing/incorrect paperwork fee.
  • There is no maximum quantity limit; submit as many cards as you would like!
  • Items submitted to the Select service level are not eligible to be listed at auction on eBay; please use Elite processing for cards that you may want to list at auction.
  • For Select items, cards that need to be removed from protective holder (e.g. toploaders, pages, card savers, one-touches) incur an additional $0.50 processing add-on fee. There is no additional charge for cards submitted in penny sleeves per item.
  • For Select items, third-party graded cards and cards encased with a manufacturer seal incur an additional $0.50 processing add-on fee per item.
  • For Select and Elite items, oversized cards larger than 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ (modern size), 2 5/8″ x 3 3/4″ (vintage size), coins, and comic books incur an additional $3.00 processing add-on fee per item.

Important Submission Reminders

  • Each submission slip must have handwritten codes on the submission paperwork to qualify. There are no exceptions, and submissions without handwritten codes will not be eligible for a retroactive promotional discount.
  • Non-elite items submitted for reprocessing through the Elite service are not eligible for the discount.
  • Our mail-in submission services in the United States and Canadian offices are not eligible for this promotion.
  • Items must be submitted onsite at the Emerald City Comic Con between Thursday, August 18th through Sunday, August 21st in order to be eligible for the promotion discounts.

For questions regarding the eligibility of products, please email staff@comc.com.

Drop-Off Submission Information

We’re excited to offer our users the option to drop off their consignments at our booth. Whether you’ve already been preparing a new COMC submission or plan to consign cards you find at the show, save the cost of shipping by dropping off your submissions directly with COMC! Our team at the Emerald City Comic-Con will be accepting submissions for the following consignment services:

  • Elite
  • Fresh Pulls
  • eBay Auctions
  • Select
  • Standard

Minimum submission quantities and add-on fees still apply for drop-off submissions. Please review our COMC Selling Rates page for more information.

To speed up the drop-off process, please pack your items securely for shipment and print your submission paperwork in advance. Be sure to select the Drop Off @ Emerald City Comic-Con – Seattle, WA within the Submission Wizard as shown below:

We will have computer stations set up for consignors to use at the show. These stations often get busy during peak show hours, so we encourage you to print your submission slips in advance to make your drop-off process quick and easy!

Scratch-to-Win Prize Cards

Stop by our booth for your chance to win COMC Store Credit or free shipping! Just show one of our COMC team members at our booth your COMC account on your phone, and we will award you one (1) prize card with a scratch-off code. If you don’t have a COMC account, sign up for one now or while at the show, and you’ll receive a prize card, too!

The prize code can be redeemed online here. Log in to your COMC account and enter the prize code to reveal your prize. The prize code must be redeemed by 8/31/2022 to be valid. Limit one (1) prize card per COMC user.

Check out the prizes you could win!

  • $5.00 COMC Store Credit
  • $10.00 COMC Store Credit
  • $25.00 COMC Store Credit
  • $100.00 COMC Store Credit
  • $1,000.00 COMC Store Credit
  • Free Shipping*

*This promotional shipping credit expires 10/31/2022 and cannot be combined with other shipping promotions.

Giveaways and Prizes

Be sure to stop by our booth and register to win a SGC 9.5 2020 Pokemon Darkness Ablaze Charizard VMAX card we will be giving away.

Test your knowledge of TCG cards with games and contests we will have as well. Plus, come hang out for live breaks we will be doing at our booth and sign up to win the cards from the breaks.   

We’ll See You in Seattle!

Our team is excited for this highly regarded show in our beautiful hometown of Seattle and to connect with members of both the COMC and TCG communities. The Emerald City Comic Con is an incredible opportunity to celebrate the growth and also the future of the TCG hobby that we all love so much!

As the countdown to the show continues, stay tuned for more updates about COMC’s presence and promotions at the Emerald City Comic Con by following us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

Guest Blog: The Parallels of Collecting

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(Editor’s Note:) Please welcome Johnny Martyr back to the COMC Blog for another guest blog! Johnny owns the world’s largest collection of Night of the Living Dead trading cards, and has been a photojournalist for over 20 years

Collecting parallels can be fun or infuriating, depending on how many you have and how many you need to complete a set!

For the uninitiated, a parallel is an exact copy of a common or base card but it contains some sort of slight but sometimes significant, difference and is much fewer in number.  Some parallels are numbered, whereas their common card copy will not be.

Frankly, I didn’t originally see the appeal in collecting parallels.  I figured I’d just pick up the best of the set and move on.  My interest is in Night of the Living Dead trading cards.  I have the biggest, most complete Night of the Living Dead trading card collection this side of Pittsburgh and I’ve written a few articles about them.  Building this collection is what started me down the rabbit hole of parallel collecting.

Night of the Living Dead director, George A. Romero was featured in 2008 Donruss Americana II, 2009 Panini Americana and 2011 Panini Americana.    

While waiting to find the most desired/expensive, autographed relic Romero cards, I picked up a few of the cheapies just because.  But when I eventually found the nicer autographed parallels that I was searching for, I continued to come across other parallels that were cheaper.  So, I figured I’d fill out my sets as a best as possible now that the expensive cards were out of the way. 

So, you could say that I sort of stumbled into a parallel universe!  And honestly, while the differences from card to card are minor, I think they look quite handsome in a sleeve all together.  In terms of resale, despite some of these cards selling for just a few bucks, when placed with the $50 to $150 cards, the total value of the set can spiral.  How often do you see a complete set of parallels, much less, for sale?  

There are some typical features you can expect to see on parallels that distinguish them from common cards.  And you have to look carefully because the differences aren’t always obvious or show up well in photographs.

Use of foil is popular.  It can be as dramatic as printing the whole front of the card, the background of the image, or border on foil.

Or it can be as simple as stamping a special identifier on the card in foil.  In the Donruss and Panini Americana card sets, the parallels feature the celebrity’s name in foil or words like “Proof” or “Private Signings.”  Notice too, that in three Americana sets, the foil is slightly different colors, there were gold, silver and platinum foils.  Each color means a whole other parallel card with different numbers in the print run.  

Speaking of which, some parallels are also numbered.  In the Americana sets, one can find print runs as short as five or as many as 250.  Both, very small compared to the number of common cards that were available.  Oddly, the autographed relic cards in all three of these sets are numbered 99 or 100 whereas some of the parallel proof cards are numbered much lower; five, ten, or 25.  This is kind of cool because it levels the playing field of value that might be assigned to cards with more and cooler features, to cards that are simply short run.  Or maybe it’s irritating that a card that’s one of five could sell for as much as a signed card simply because of that foil stamped number on it!  In either case, you’ll be happy when you find that one of five!    

Finally, and this is the real thrill with parallels, as I’ve already touched on, you can find autograph and relic cards.

Usually autographs are on a holographic label that is neatly adhered to the card.  Not as cool as hard-signed auto but nice presentation.  These cards tend to be printed on slightly thicker than normal stock and are often numbered as well as have some comment on the back about the guarantee of authenticity of the signature.  

Relic cards contain a swatch of clothing worn by the celebrity.  I’ve read there’s been some controversy over the practice of doing this, that it destroys the value of the original garment or that the garment came from questionable sources etc.  Sometimes the card will contain an image of the celebrity actually wearing the garment, such as screen-worn items.  So that can be some consolation for anyone concerned with authenticity/value.  I’ll leave those debates up to others though.  On the surface at least, relic cards are a fun way to celebrate your favorite famous folks.  Something I like about relic cards too, is that they are very thick compared to a normal trading card.  This is to accommodate the swatch of fabric of course.  But it makes the card much sturdier.  In theory, you should never have to worry about soft corners on these.  Just be sure to keep the additional thickness in mind for storage products.  

If you’re at all interested in collecting parallels, if even only picking up the best of the set, be sure to have a look at checklists posted online to so that you’re aware of how many parallels any given card has and what they are.  That knowledge might sway you one way or the other on some critical collecting decision.  Also, I’d encourage you to inspect cards that are for sale or swap very carefully.  Front side.  Back side.  And ask the seller/trader questions even if you THINK that you recognize the card.  There have been several instances when I had been staring at a card that I needed for months without realizing it.  Things like silver and gold foil are sometimes difficult to differentiate.  

After about three years of searching, I am still missing two of seven George Romero 2008 Donruss Americanas, three of twelve 2009 Panini Americanas and three of ten 2011 Americanas.  I have most of the signatures and relics though so my appetite to press forward is starting to wane… until I find another one! 😉

What parallel universe are you consumed by?  Have any complete sets?  How many do you have left?  

Thanks for reading and happy collecting!

The Pulse of COMC – Superheroes

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Welcome to ‘The Pulse of COMC’ , a monthly blog series where we give members of the COMC Team a platform to be heard on topics ranging from trading cards and sports  to pop culture and everything in between! In our last blog, we talked sports and asked our team their thoughts on our beloved local Seattle Mariners. This time around we’re turning our focus to pop culture. With Avengers: Endgame setting all kinds of records last month, we figured now is the perfect time to ask our team members about their favorite Superheroes and movies!

Who is your favorite superhero of all time? Why?

“I’m going with The Joker for my favorite super hero. Come on, man! No one tops the Joker! Exclamation point.” – Joseph H.

“The Dark Knight himself, Batman. Bruce’s my favorite because with the exception for his intellect and martial arts training, he’s an average Joe Everyman. Anyone could’ve taken up the cape and cowl and cleaned up their city and I love that optimism.” – Stephan L.

“The Punisher. A man dedicated to his convictions, refuses to give up and always protects the people. While his methods are unconventional, he always looks out for innocents and ends the problem. While he doesn’t boast any “super” powers, he still dedicates his life to fighting against tyrants, evil-doers and the lowly street level criminals.” – Paul D.

“Spider-Man” – Verne. S.

“Viscous Verne Siebert“ – James G. (You should watch the three links to see why!)

“My favorite superhero of all time is Captain Planet. Why? Because he’s going to bring pollution down to zero.” – Chad T.

“I only have two heroes in life, and one of them is Scott Summers, AKA: Cyclops, leader of the X-Men, Ruler of Utopia, and Savior of Mutantkind. Ok, that last one may have been pushing it, but he deserves it after the 20 years of hatchet jobs and character assassination that FOX has pulled.  In the comics Scott has become an incredibly militant and badass leader that has sacrificed everything just to keep the mutant population alive and safe. 

Considering everything he has been through, its amazing hes turned out so well. The death of his parents, legit brain damage, years of abuse in an orphanage, being forced to murder his sketchy father figure, the deaths of two wives *though to be fair i guess it was kind of the same wife twice…*, and being hated by the general population during most of his life. He is a true hero and someone every mutant should look up to and every human should fear..uhm…respect. CYCLOPS WAS RIGHT!”  – Jason M.

“Reading Marvel comics as a kid – and I’ve always preferred Marvel over DC — my favorites were always Fantastic Four and Spider-Man. Watching Marvel movies as an adult, I really enjoy the classic good-guy stoicism of Captain America, even if he never gets the funniest lines. Having said that, however, my most common recurring thought after any Avengers movie is always “I wish there had been more Black Widow.”  So she’s probably my current favorite.” – Steve W.

Do you have a favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe or Superhero movie? Why is it better than the rest?

“The Hulk directed by Ang Lee is my favorite movie. Reasons? Being the first foray into a CGI Hulk as his own presence, Ang brought a unique and passionate vision to the project. I have been watching and waiting since I was a wee lad reading comics and watching their live action counterparts on TV since the seventies and that movie finally gave me what, to that point, I had only been able to picture (poorly) in my mind. Extremely well-acted by the entire cast and with CGI innovations in “real motion” motion capture it is still top dog for me!” – Joseph H.

“As a huge history buff, and a military brat – I’m a huge fan of Captain America and thus my favorite so far has been Captain America Civil War. It’s a great continuation of Winter Soldier, and really propelled what’s come since while not being as cookie-cutter as some others in the MCU.” – Stephan L.

“Avengers: Infinity War is my favorite, as I am a big fan of Thanos in the comics and the original Infinity Gauntlet story arc. It’s comforting to think the heroes will always win and exciting when they finally meet someone who can put an end to that. Without danger there is no bravery. I am hoping that Endgame will give me a new favorite!” – Paul D.

“Thor: Ragnarok” – Verne S.
 
“Unpopular but spicy take:  I’m not a fan of any of the MCU films, with the Deadpool movies as the only exception. I have not watched all 20 some odd films in the saga, but after watching about a half dozen, I just couldn’t keep going on watching some of my beloved comic book and video game characters of the 90’s placed into seemingly generic albeit high budget action films. 
 
That being said, my favorite superhero movie(s) of all time is The Dark Knight trilogy. Batman was never my favorite superhero growing up, but these three films, especially the first Dark Knight, really opened my imagination. Christopher Nolan did an incredible job creating an immersive story told with a much different tone than Batman films in the past. – James G.  
 
“The best superhero movie ever is Superman 2. Why? It brings a very human element to Kal-El, his growing feelings for Lois Lane and his willingness to remove what makes him special for her. Meanwhile, Earth faces its greatest threat to date in the form of General Zod, Ursa, and Non, hardened criminals who gain the same powers Superman possesses. The fight in Metropolis, to this day, still holds up due to the emphasis on realistic character concerns and reactions to situations. Superman realizes he can’t continue endangering the city in his quest to defeat the villains and makes sure his adopted home is protected by moving the battle to his Fortress of Solitude, where he uses his mind to win the day. Superman 2 shows that even the strongest force in the universe ultimately needs knowledge to reign supreme.” – Chad T.
 
“The best MCU films in order:

1. Winter Soldier
2+3. Guardians 1 + 2 *cant pick between them*
4. Doctor Strange
5. Black Panther or Ragnarok” – Jason M.

“Although there are several MCU movies that I could rave about, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is still my favorite.  The chemistry between Cap, Black Widow, and The Falcon is pitch perfect, and the 70’s-era political thriller vibe is an inspired setting for this story. After the over-the-top intergalactic Battle of New York in the first Avengers movie, it was almost a relief to see Marvel scale things back and give us just a great human-based action movie.  (That elevator fight scene still wows me every time I see it.)” – Steve W.