Comics at Car Boot Sales – My son is 8 years old. he loves to laugh, he adores reading and he loves to create his own comic strip characters. What a perfect car boot booty I found for him. All for the grand combined total of 60p.
Comics at Car Boot Sales
Hours of pleasure for the price of a bar of chocolate!
Car boot sales can be a goldmine for comic book collectors or just a fun way to pick up cheap reads. Here’s a quick guide to getting the most out of hunting for comics at car boot sales:
🔎 Why Car Boot Sales Are Great for Comics
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Hidden treasures: Sellers often clear out lofts/garages, so you may find old collections.
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Low prices: Comics can be much cheaper than in shops or online.
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Variety: Anything from superhero classics to British weeklies (like Beano, Eagle, or 2000 AD) may turn up.
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Bargaining: Prices aren’t fixed, so you can negotiate.
🛒 Tips for Finding the Good Stuff
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Arrive early – Dealers and collectors usually snap up the best finds first.
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Check condition – Look for creases, tears, missing pages, or water damage.
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Ask sellers – Sometimes comics aren’t displayed but are in boxes under the table.
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Bundle deals – Offer to buy a stack rather than individual issues for a discount.
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Know what you’re looking for – Familiarize yourself with key titles, first appearances, or valuable runs.
This post is linked up at Magpie Monday and the Thrifty Love Party My entry into Nifty Thrifty Tuesday Party is sponsored by Appliances Online and the Best Range Cooker.
That cartoon drawing book looks great fun, good find.
Oh I just lovve a good old treasure hunt
We have an entire cupboard full of these and they get read over and over again – you can’t beat the Beano (just watch out for those dodges!).
Dennis and gnasher rule!
Thanks for linking up Becky.
I’m particularly liking the ‘draw your own’ book. Maybe he’ll create his on multi-million dollar super hero and look after his old ma in her old age ;0)
Now that would be a good investment!
Brilliant finds. The cartoon drawing book looks fun for the rainy days
It does indeed!
I remember reading Beano and Dandy annuals over and over again as a child – especially when I was of school sick and mum made me stay in bed!! So good to see they are still being enjoyed. 🙂
He lives for Weds when its beano day!