: Open to the centerfold to see if the staples are original or rusted. Rusted staples can migrate and ruin the paper.

: Known for massive "buyouts" of DC and Marvel overstock, selling trade paperbacks and hardcovers for as low as $5–$10.

: This is often a "buying" season because many collectors are recouping holiday costs, leading to lower competition and prices on auction sites like eBay. 4. How to Inspect Cheap Comics