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October 9, 2024

Cyberspace Comics Market Report #169 October 2024

Filed under: Cyberspace Comics Market Report — Tags: , , , , — cyberspace steve @ 10:00 am

I started selling comics full-time in 2010 and wanted to track my progress against the online back issue markets. Here’s a look at the current comics aftermarket and my progress in achieving my goal of becoming a prominent back issue dealer.

one month change one year change five year change
Listings in eBay’s Comic Books, Manga & Memorabilia section 11,039,346 +0.38% +7.24% +122.60%
Cyberspace Comics listings 179,911 +0.61% +4.61% +36.47%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on eBay 1.63% -0.02% -2.41% -38.73%
Number of eBay comic listings that are auctions 287,521 -4.55% -7.25% +26.32%
Percentage of eBay comic listings up for auction 2.60% -4.94% -13.47% -43.26%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section (90 days) 1,625,554 -2.02% +23.47% +41.30%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section divided by current listings 14.73% -2.42% +15.13% -36.53%


Total number of listings in eBay’s “comics” section

My current eBay feedback (unique): 120,673
My current eBay feedback (total): 302,917
My positive eBay feedback score: 100%

one month change one year change five year change
Listings on Atomic Avenue 1,786,354 -11.40% +0.97% +12.27%
Listings in the Cyberspace Comics Store on Atomic Avenue 156,085 +0.41% +3.59% +30.85%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on AtomicAvenue 8.74% +13.33% +2.55% +16.50%
Number of unique issues on Atomic Avenue 278,685 +0.42% +3.47% +20.96%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of unique issues on AtomicAvenue 56.01% +0.00% +0.12% +8.19%


Total number of comics listed on Atomic Avenue
one month change one year change five year change
Number of members on ComicCollectorLive 253,558 +0.05% +2.84% +36.07%
Number of items for sale on ComicCollectorLive 1,331,110 +0.58% +5.35% -8.51%
Number of items sold on ComicCollectorLive 2,937,869 +0.14% +2.09% +19.86%
Number of stores open on ComicCollectorLive 43 -4.44% -8.51% -31.75%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings in HipComic’s Comic Books section 1,163,727 -27.54% -7.87% +142.08%
Number of those listings that are in the Cyberspace Comics HipComic store 178,007 +6.54% +7.24% +37.39%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on HipComic 15.30% +47.08% +16.41% -43.24%
Number of Stores on HipComic 392 -1.75% +5.66%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings on YouSellComics 186,913 +5.39%

 
 

eBay‘s number of listings have recovered from the recent dip. They’re at near-record highs of listings.

Atomic Avenue: This marketplace’s number of listings has returned to a more normal state. I’m wondering if last month’s height of 2 million had some inaccuracies included.

Comic Collector Live: This marketplace seems to be struggling to find any growth in their userbase, in their number of listings and in their number of sellers.

HipComic: This marketplace’s number of listings is more reflective of their recent drop in sellers (including some large sellers: MHC & NK). They’re still showing impressive five year growth that has outpaced eBay’s listings growth in that same time period

YouSellComics: This is a marketplace that has caught my eye so we’ve added our inventory to their marketplace. They’re showing more growth in their number of listings.






September 11, 2024

Cyberspace Comics Market Report #168 September 2024

Filed under: Cyberspace Comics Market Report — Tags: , , , , — cyberspace steve @ 1:31 pm

I started selling comics full-time in 2010 and wanted to track my progress against the online back issue markets. Here’s a look at the current comics aftermarket and my progress in achieving my goal of becoming a prominent back issue dealer.

one month change one year change five year change
Listings in eBay’s Comic Books, Manga & Memorabilia section 10,997,381 +9.46% +8.46% +126.93%
Cyberspace Comics listings 178,822 -0.26% +4.75% +40.03%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on eBay 1.63% -8.65% -3.21% -38.41%
Number of eBay comic listings that are auctions 301,228 +5.21% -3.95% +32.68%
Percentage of eBay comic listings up for auction 2.74% -3.89% -11.36% -41.47%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section (90 days) 1,659,145 +8.89% +26.14% +45.23%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section divided by current listings 15.09% -0.55% +16.32% -35.99%


Total number of listings in eBay’s “comics” section

My current eBay feedback (unique): 119,820
My current eBay feedback (total): 300,093
My positive eBay feedback score: 100%

one month change one year change five year change
Listings on Atomic Avenue 2,016,092 +9.65% +13.63% +40.88%
Listings in the Cyberspace Comics Store on Atomic Avenue 155,443 -0.46% +4.11% +33.26%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on AtomicAvenue 7.71% -9.19% -8.43% -5.40%
Number of unique issues on Atomic Avenue 277,530 +0.39% +3.93% +22.29%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of unique issues on AtomicAvenue 56.01% -0.83% +0.18% +8.97%


Total number of comics listed on Atomic Avenue
one month change one year change five year change
Number of members on ComicCollectorLive 253,428 +0.10% +2.88% +38.24%
Number of items for sale on ComicCollectorLive 1,323,490 +0.53% +0.61% -9.27%
Number of items sold on ComicCollectorLive 2,933,754 +0.19% +2.07% +20.21%
Number of stores open on ComicCollectorLive 45 +9.76% +12.50% -28.57%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings in HipComic’s Comic Books section 1,605,989 +0.19% +19.35% +243.38%
Number of those listings that are in the Cyberspace Comics HipComic store 167,078 -3.19% -0.26% +33.35%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on HipComic 10.40% -3.40% -16.44% -61.17%
Number of Stores on HipComic 399 -4.09% +5.00%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings on YouSellComics 177,348 -2.93%

 
 

eBay‘s number of listings have recovered from the recent dip.

Atomic Avenue: This marketplace has increased their number of listings by nearly 10% from last month.

Comic Collector Live: This marketplace’s number of listings dropped by more than 10% over the past 5 years. In that same time frame, eBay increased by more than 100% and HipComic increased by 250%. As with last fall, the number of stores increased following the summer months.

HipComic: This marketplace has shown a sharp increase in their stated number of listings but I can’t seem to pinpoint where they’re coming from since their top sellers don’t have any major gains and they have even fewer sellers as they did last month. Perhaps there is a glitch in the reporting? Or, they fixed a glitch that’s been there a long while?

YouSellComics: This is a marketplace that has caught my eye so we’ve added our inventory to their marketplace. This month their number of listings retracted slightly.






August 14, 2024

Cyberspace Comics Market Report #167 August 2024

Filed under: Cyberspace Comics Market Report — Tags: , , , , — cyberspace steve @ 10:00 am

I started selling comics full-time in 2010 and wanted to track my progress against the online back issue markets. Here’s a look at the current comics aftermarket and my progress in achieving my goal of becoming a prominent back issue dealer.

one month change one year change five year change
Listings in eBay’s Comic Books, Manga & Memorabilia section 10,046,906 -3.60% +2.73% +109.57%
Cyberspace Comics listings 179,294 +2.00% +6.28% +41.82%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on eBay 1.78% +5.60% +3.75% -32.40%
Number of eBay comic listings that are auctions 286,309 -2.51% -6.12% +24.53%
Percentage of eBay comic listings up for auction 2.85% +1.05% -8.66% -40.63%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section (90 days) 1,523,705 +0.18% +9.70% +35.48%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section divided by current listings 15.17% +3.88% +6.80% -35.35%


Total number of listings in eBay’s “comics” section

My current eBay feedback (unique): 118,755
My current eBay feedback (total): 297,018
My positive eBay feedback score: 100%

one month change one year change five year change
Listings on Atomic Avenue 1,838,630 +3.45% -34.13% +17.70%
Listings in the Cyberspace Comics Store on Atomic Avenue 156,156 +1.26% +6.15% +33.83
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on AtomicAvenue 8.49% -2.15% +61.16% +13.70%
Number of unique issues on Atomic Avenue 276,456 +3.59% +3.65% +21.01%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of unique issues on AtomicAvenue 56.48% -2.26% +2.42% +10.60%


Total number of comics listed on Atomic Avenue
one month change one year change five year change
Number of members on ComicCollectorLive 253,173 +0.27% +2.94% +40.95%
Number of items for sale on ComicCollectorLive 1,316,478 +0.27% +0.28% -10.62%
Number of items sold on ComicCollectorLive 2,928,300 +0.13% +2.11% +20.20%
Number of stores open on ComicCollectorLive 41 -2.38% -6.82% -37.88%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings in HipComic’s Comic Books section 1,602,930 +30.43% +20.58% +259.68%
Number of those listings that are in the Cyberspace Comics HipComic store 172,590 -0.54% +4.54% +39.48%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on HipComic 10.77% -23.75% -13.31% -61.23%
Number of Stores on HipComic 416 +0.00% +7.49%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings on YouSellComics 182,701 -0.62%

 
 

eBay‘s number of listings have been declining recently. There are two users who consistently have over 200,000 listings in the comics category (sadly, I’m not one of them … yet). One of them has now removed all of his listings AND closed his eBay store. The recent decline is mostly because of this closure.

Atomic Avenue: This marketplace has been seeing big gains in the number of unique issues listed – recently surpassing 275,000!

Comic Collector Live: This marketplace’s number of listings dropped by more than 10% over the past 5 years. In that same time frame, eBay increased by more than 100% and HipComic increased by 250%.

HipComic: This marketplace has shown a sharp increase in their stated number of listings but I can’t seem to pinpoint where they’re coming from since their top sellers don’t have any major gains and they have the same number of sellers as they did last month. Perhaps there is a glitch in the reporting? Or, they fixed a glitch that’s been there a long while?

YouSellComics: This is a marketplace that has caught my eye so we’ve added our inventory to their marketplace. This month their number of listings retracted slightly.






July 10, 2024

Cyberspace Comics Market Report #166 July 2024

Filed under: Cyberspace Comics Market Report — Tags: , , , , — cyberspace steve @ 8:07 am

I started selling comics full-time in 2010 and wanted to track my progress against the online back issue markets. Here’s a look at the current comics aftermarket and my progress in achieving my goal of becoming a prominent back issue dealer.

one month change one year change five year change
Listings in eBay’s Comic Books, Manga & Memorabilia section 10,422,059 -7.93% +10.68% +138.60%
Cyberspace Comics listings 175,771 +0.29% +5.17% +41.94%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on eBay 1.69% +8.81% -4.72% -40.62%
Number of eBay comic listings that are auctions 293,668 -0.29% +1.52% +38.27%
Percentage of eBay comic listings up for auction 2.82% +8.38% -8.22% -42.02%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section (90 days) 1,520,966 -0.92% -0.28% +35.07%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section divided by current listings 14.60% +7.62% -9.92% -43.39%


Total number of listings in eBay’s “comics” section

My current eBay feedback (unique): 117,802
My current eBay feedback (total): 293,581
My positive eBay feedback score: 100%

one month change one year change five year change
Listings on Atomic Avenue 1,777,282 -2.95% -0.45% +12.67%
Listings in the Cyberspace Comics Store on Atomic Avenue 154,219 +0.55% +6.12% +33.95
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on AtomicAvenue 8.68% +3.55% +6.60% +18.87%
Number of unique issues on Atomic Avenue 266,871 -2.85% +0.65% +17.44%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of unique issues on AtomicAvenue 57.79% +3.51% +5.43% +14.07%


Total number of comics listed on Atomic Avenue
one month change one year change five year change
Number of members on ComicCollectorLive 252,484 +0.21% +2.84% +42.40%
Number of items for sale on ComicCollectorLive 1,312,897 +0.32% +0.50% -10.90%
Number of items sold on ComicCollectorLive 2,924,465 +0.13% +2.12% +20.50%
Number of stores open on ComicCollectorLive 42 -2.33% -4.55% -33.33%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings in HipComic’s Comic Books section 1,228,981 -21.71% -10.46% +169.09%
Number of those listings that are in the Cyberspace Comics HipComic store 173,530 +0.43% +8.89% +43.24%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on HipComic 14.12% +28.25% +21.62% -46.78%
Number of Stores on HipComic 416 -3.26% +7.49%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings on YouSellComics 183,836 +0.50% +6,414.39%

 
 

eBay‘s number of listings were not reporting today so I had to deduce the number of listings through other means that are likely slightly under-reported.

Atomic Avenue: This marketplace recently hit an all-new high number of unique comic books but their growth has leveled off, and began a slight decline this month.

Comic Collector Live: This marketplace’s number of listings dropped by more than 10% over the past 5 years. In that same time frame, eBay increased by 138% and HipcCmic increased by 169%.

HipComic: This marketplace has lost a significant chunk of listings because MHC has removed their listings.

YouSellComics: This is a marketplace that has caught my eye so we’ve added our inventory to their marketplace. This month their number of listings leveled off.






June 12, 2024

Cyberspace Comics Market Report #165 June 2024

Filed under: Cyberspace Comics Market Report — Tags: , , , , — cyberspace steve @ 10:00 am

I started selling comics full-time in 2010 and wanted to track my progress against the online back issue markets. Here’s a look at the current comics aftermarket and my progress in achieving my goal of becoming a prominent back issue dealer.

one month change one year change five year change
Listings in eBay’s Comic Books, Manga & Memorabilia section 11,319,843 -0.36% +20.09% +150.91%
Cyberspace Comics listings 175,261 -0.07% +5.25% +44.09%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on eBay 1.55% +0.54% -12.53% -42.66%
Number of eBay comic listings that are auctions 294,527 -2.84% -6.57% +40.64%
Percentage of eBay comic listings up for auction 2.60% -2.55% -22.10% -43.93%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section (90 days) 1,535,028 -6.01% -2.46% +57.23%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section divided by current listings 13.56% -5.70% -18.80% -37.34%


Total number of listings in eBay’s “comics” section

My current eBay feedback (unique): 116,827
My current eBay feedback (total): 290,552
My positive eBay feedback score: 100%

one month change one year change five year change
Listings on Atomic Avenue 1,831,222 +3.24% +3.52% +16.67%
Listings in the Cyberspace Comics Store on Atomic Avenue 153,381 +0.60% +6.21% +35.18
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on AtomicAvenue 8.38% -2.61% +2.65% +15.85%
Number of unique issues on Atomic Avenue 274,710 +3.43% +4.31% +21.82%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of unique issues on AtomicAvenue 55.83% -2.75% +1.83% +10.96%


Total number of comics listed on Atomic Avenue
one month change one year change five year change
Number of members on ComicCollectorLive 251,949 +0.80% +2.77% +44.16%
Number of items for sale on ComicCollectorLive 1,308,680 +0.57% +0.51% -11.58%
Number of items sold on ComicCollectorLive 2,920,740 +0.22% +2.17% +20.86%
Number of stores open on ComicCollectorLive 43 +0.00% -6.52% -31.75%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings in HipComic’s Comic Books section 1,569,863 +0.68% +30.30% +233.08%
Number of those listings that are in the Cyberspace Comics HipComic store 172,795 +1.73% +7.36% +45.29%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on HipComic 11.01% +1.07% -17.61% -56.37%
Number of Stores on HipComic 430 +2.38% +15.28%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings on YouSellComics 182,924 -0.73% +6,844.72%

 
 

eBay‘s number of listings recently passed 11 million but their climb leveled off this month.

Atomic Avenue: This marketplace recently hit an all-new high number of unique comic books but their growth has leveled off, as well.

Comic Collector Live: This marketplace’s number of listings dropped by more than 10% over the past 5 years. In that same time frame, eBay increased by 150% and HipcCmic increased by 233%.

HipComic: This marketplace increased now has over 1.5 million listings. Their listings growth also leveled off this month.

YouSellComics: This is a marketplace that has caught my eye so we’ve added our inventory to their marketplace. This month their number of listings leveled off.






May 8, 2024

Cyberspace Comics Market Report #164 May 2024

Filed under: Cyberspace Comics Market Report — Tags: , , , , — cyberspace steve @ 1:26 pm

I started selling comics full-time in 2010 and wanted to track my progress against the online back issue markets. Here’s a look at the current comics aftermarket and my progress in achieving my goal of becoming a prominent back issue dealer.

one month change one year change five year change
Listings in eBay’s Comic Books, Manga & Memorabilia section 11,361,224 +1.28% +21.91% +159.69%
Cyberspace Comics listings 175,379 +2.00% +6.55% +46.46%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on eBay 1.54% +0.89% -12.79% -43.46%
Number of eBay comic listings that are auctions 303,149 -3.86% -2.78% +39.56%
Percentage of eBay comic listings up for auction 2.67% -5.04% -20.35% -46.31%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section (90 days) 1,633,200 +3.11% +1.70% +67.25%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section divided by current listings 14.38% +1.81% -16.57% -35.59%


Total number of listings in eBay’s “comics” section

My current eBay feedback (unique): 115,526
My current eBay feedback (total): 278,905
My positive eBay feedback score: 100%

one month change one year change five year change
Listings on Atomic Avenue 1,773,830 -2.34% +2.24% +13.77%
Listings in the Cyberspace Comics Store on Atomic Avenue 152,466 +1.66% +7.00% +37.59
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on AtomicAvenue 8.60% +4.06% +4.69% +20.89%
Number of unique issues on Atomic Avenue 265,588 -2.80% +1.72% +18.43%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of unique issues on AtomicAvenue 57.41% +4.60% +5.20% +16.18%


Total number of comics listed on Atomic Avenue
one month change one year change five year change
Number of members on ComicCollectorLive 249,965 +0.58% +2.23% +45.64%
Number of items for sale on ComicCollectorLive 1,301,275 +0.71% +0.47% -12.30%
Number of items sold on ComicCollectorLive 2,914,397 +0.15% +2.17% +21.03%
Number of stores open on ComicCollectorLive 43 +2.38% -6.52% -36.76%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings in HipComic’s Comic Books section 1,559,303 +2.14% +32.24% +237.67%
Number of those listings that are in the Cyberspace Comics HipComic store 169,853 +0.68% +6.85% +45.12%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on HipComic 10.89% -1.42% -19.19% -57.03%
Number of Stores on HipComic 420 +0.00% +13.82%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings on YouSellComics 184,270 +4.85% +7,433.52%

 
 

eBay‘s number of listings recently passed 11 million and they’re continuing their climb to hit 12 million.

Atomic Avenue: This marketplace recently hit an all-new high number of unique comic books but they’re experiencing a slight decline this month. Their selection of unique books still remains above one quarter million!

Comic Collector Live: This marketplace lost more than 1/3 of their sellers in the past five years. In the same time-frame, their number of listings declined by 10%. A very small number of sellers keep this marketplace going.

HipComic: This marketplace increased now has over 1.5 million listings. Their percentage growth of listings in the last five years sharply outpaces eBay’s.

YouSellComics: This is a marketplace that has caught my eye so we’ve added our inventory to their marketplace. This has caused their number of listings to see an over 7,000% increase from last year.






April 10, 2024

Cyberspace Comics Market Report #163 April 2024

Filed under: Cyberspace Comics Market Report — Tags: , , , , — cyberspace steve @ 10:05 am

I started selling comics full-time in 2010 and wanted to track my progress against the online back issue markets. Here’s a look at the current comics aftermarket and my progress in achieving my goal of becoming a prominent back issue dealer.

one month change one year change five year change
Listings in eBay’s Comic Books, Manga & Memorabilia section 11,217,509 -5.25% +22.77% +160.67%
Cyberspace Comics listings 171,941 +0.03% +6.20% +49.42%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on eBay 1.53% +5.71% -13.40% -43.85%
Number of eBay comic listings that are auctions 315,328 -6.30% -1.05% +51.47%
Percentage of eBay comic listings up for auction 2.81% -1.02% -19.45% -41.92%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section (90 days) 1,583,915 +2.10% -1.36% +35.66%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section divided by current listings 14.12% +7.79% -19.64% -47.95%


Total number of listings in eBay’s “comics” section

My current eBay feedback (unique): 114,545
My current eBay feedback (total): 275,693
My positive eBay feedback score: 100%

one month change one year change five year change
Listings on Atomic Avenue 1,816,406 -0.19% +5.39% +16.17%
Listings in the Cyberspace Comics Store on Atomic Avenue 149,975 -0.05% +6.90% +36.99%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on AtomicAvenue 8.26% +0.20% +1.43% +17.95%
Number of unique issues on Atomic Avenue 273,256 +0.21% +5.26% +22.19%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of unique issues on AtomicAvenue 54.88% -0.26% +1.54% +12.12%


Total number of comics listed on Atomic Avenue
one month change one year change five year change
Number of members on ComicCollectorLive 248,512 +0.11% +2.03% +46.10%
Number of items for sale on ComicCollectorLive 1,292,156 +0.42% -0.27% -12.90%
Number of items sold on ComicCollectorLive 2,910,105 +0.19% +2.28% +21.32%
Number of stores open on ComicCollectorLive 42 -2.33% -10.64% -37.31%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings in HipComic’s Comic Books section 1,526,706 +29.93% +30.71% +225.73%
Number of those listings that are in the Cyberspace Comics HipComic store 168,707 +0.16% +7.81% +47.02%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on HipComic 11.05% -22.89% -17.53% -54.86%
Number of Stores on HipComic 420 +1.20% +10.82%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings on YouSellComics 175,743 N/A +7,400.77%

 
 

eBay‘s number of listings recently passed 11 million and were on track to hit an all-time high of 12 million but this month saw their number begin to dwindle by a bit.

Atomic Avenue: This marketplace recently hit an all-new high number of unique comic books but their growth has leveled off.

Comic Collector Live: This marketplace lost more than 1/3 of their sellers in the past five years.

HipComic: This marketplace increased their listings sharply as one of their largest sellers (MHC) brought their listings back leading to a nearly 30% increase over last month.

YouSellComics: This is a marketplace that has caught my eye so we’ve added our inventory to their marketplace. This has caused their number of listings to see an over 7,000% increase from last year.






March 13, 2024

Cyberspace Comics Market Report #162 March 2024

Filed under: Cyberspace Comics Market Report — Tags: , , , , — cyberspace steve @ 10:00 am

I started selling comics full-time in 2010 and wanted to track my progress against the online back issue markets. Here’s a look at the current comics aftermarket and my progress in achieving my goal of becoming a prominent back issue dealer.

one month change one year change five year change
Listings in eBay’s Comic Books, Manga & Memorabilia section 11,838,817 +6.31% +30.50% +177.01%
Cyberspace Comics listings 171,896 +0.90% +6.28% +49.35%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on eBay 1.45% -5.10% -18.43% -46.02%
Number of eBay comic listings that are auctions 336,535 +15.74% +7.45% +60.69%
Percentage of eBay comic listings up for auction 2.84% +8.91% -17.60% -41.99%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section (90 days) 1,551,288 +0.25% +35.22% +31.21%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section divided by current listings 13.10% -5.73% +3.58% -52.63%


Total number of listings in eBay’s “comics” section

My current eBay feedback (unique): 113,289
My current eBay feedback (total): 279,351
My positive eBay feedback score: 100%

one month change one year change five year change
Listings on Atomic Avenue 1,819,944 -1.65% +7.38% +15.82%
Listings in the Cyberspace Comics Store on Atomic Avenue 150,043 +0.21% +8.15% +39.43%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on AtomicAvenue 8.24% +1.91% +0.66% +20.36%
Number of unique issues on Atomic Avenue 272,672 -0.02% +6.28% +22.28%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of unique issues on AtomicAvenue 55.03% +0.23% +1.75% +14.02%


Total number of comics listed on Atomic Avenue
one month change one year change five year change
Number of members on ComicCollectorLive 248,242 +0.14% +2.36% +46.67%
Number of items for sale on ComicCollectorLive 1,286,729 -0.03% +0.13% -13.37%
Number of items sold on ComicCollectorLive 2,904,722 +0.16% +2.31% +21.56%
Number of stores open on ComicCollectorLive 43 -2.27% -8.51% -35.82%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings in HipComic’s Comic Books section 1,174,985 -21.88% +1.60% +156.23%
Number of those listings that are in the Cyberspace Comics HipComic store 168,440 +1.02% +8.33% +49.55%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on HipComic 14.33% +29.27% +6.66% -41.63%
Number of Stores on HipComic 415 -0.48% +8.92%

 
 

eBay‘s number of listings recently passed 11 million and are quickly on track to hit an all-time high of 12 million! This is the place to buy comics if you’re looking for the most diverse selection.

Atomic Avenue: This marketplace recently hit an all-new high number of unique comic books but this month they’ve leveled off.

Comic Collector Live: This marketplace lost more than 1/3 of their sellers in the past five years.

HipComic: This marketplace took a big hit this month as one of their largest sellers (MHC) has reduced their active listings to 0. This dropped their total number of listings by over 20%!






February 14, 2024

Cyberspace Comics Market Report #161 February 2024

Filed under: Cyberspace Comics Market Report — Tags: , , , , — cyberspace steve @ 10:00 am

I started selling comics full-time in 2010 and wanted to track my progress against the online back issue markets. Here’s a look at the current comics aftermarket and my progress in achieving my goal of becoming a prominent back issue dealer.

one month change one year change five year change
Listings in eBay’s Comic Books, Manga & Memorabilia section 11,136,306 +8.18% +25.91% +159.71%
Cyberspace Comics listings 170,366 +0.54% +5.66% +52.32%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on eBay 1.53% -7.28% -15.94% -41.39%
Number of eBay comic listings that are auctions 290,768 -0.43% -3.63% +45.75%
Percentage of eBay comic listings up for auction 2.61% -8.06% -23.43% -43.85%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section (90 days) 1,547,411 +1.77% +29.83% +33.12%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section divided by current listings 13.90% -5.92% +3.16% -48.75%


Total number of listings in eBay’s “comics” section

My current eBay feedback (unique): 112,205
My current eBay feedback (total): 275,695
My positive eBay feedback score: 100%

one month change one year change five year change
Listings on Atomic Avenue 1,850,489 +5.08% +7.06% +19.48%
Listings in the Cyberspace Comics Store on Atomic Avenue 149,729 +0.38% +7.85% +40.82%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on AtomicAvenue 8.09% -4.47% +0.76% +17.95%
Number of unique issues on Atomic Avenue 272,726 +0.82% +6.35% +22.56%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of unique issues on AtomicAvenue 54.90% -0.43% +1.41% +14.90%


Total number of comics listed on Atomic Avenue
one month change one year change five year change
Number of members on ComicCollectorLive 247,902 +0.20% +2.41% +47.07%
Number of items for sale on ComicCollectorLive 1,287,137 +0.10% +0.46% -13.18%
Number of items sold on ComicCollectorLive 2,900,103 +0.28% +2.40% +21.81%
Number of stores open on ComicCollectorLive 44 +0.00% -10.20% -32.31%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings in HipComic’s Comic Books section 1,504,049 +2.80% +34.14% +226.19%
Number of those listings that are in the Cyberspace Comics HipComic store 166,746 +0.60% +7.65% +49.29%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on HipComic 11.09% -2.15% -19.78% -54.23%
Number of Stores on HipComic 417 +4.25% +13.62%

 
 

eBay‘s number of listings reversed course from last month and hit an all-new high of 11 million!

Atomic Avenue: This marketplace is offering an all-new high number of unique comic books (over 272,000).

Comic Collector Live: This marketplace lost nearly 1/3 of their sellers in the past five years.

HipComic: This marketplace is showing moderate growth over the past year in their number of listings. If they continue this pace, they will soon have more listings than Atomic Avenue offers.






January 10, 2024

Cyberspace Comics Market Report #160 January 2024

Filed under: Cyberspace Comics Market Report — Tags: , , , , — cyberspace steve @ 10:00 am

I started selling comics full-time in 2010 and wanted to track my progress against the online back issue markets. Here’s a look at the current comics aftermarket and my progress in achieving my goal of becoming a prominent back issue dealer.

one month change one year change five year change
Listings in eBay’s Comic Books, Manga & Memorabilia section 10,294,189 -3.35% +123.75% +141.35%
Cyberspace Comics listings 169,449 -0.32% +8.10% +49.80%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on eBay 1.65% +3.13% -51.61% -37.74%
Number of eBay comic listings that are auctions 292,032 -1.00% +5.65% +49.29%
Percentage of eBay comic listings up for auction 2.84% +2.41% -52.80% -38.19%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section (90 days) 1,520,565 -1.38% +27.32% +35.41%
Number of listings sold in eBay’s comics section divided by current listings 14.77% +2.01% -43.10% -43.90%


Total number of listings in eBay’s “comics” section

My current eBay feedback (unique): 110,790
My current eBay feedback (total): 271,243
My positive eBay feedback score: 100%

one month change one year change five year change
Listings on Atomic Avenue 1,761,046 +0.00% +2.06% +12.03%
Listings in the Cyberspace Comics Store on Atomic Avenue 149,165 -0.52% +10.09% +42.88
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on AtomicAvenue 8.47% -0.47% +7.90% +27.56%
Number of unique issues on Atomic Avenue 270,515 +0.00% +6.29% +21.56%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of unique issues on AtomicAvenue 55.14% -0.52% +3.57% +17.55%


Total number of comics listed on Atomic Avenue
one month change one year change five year change
Number of members on ComicCollectorLive 247,398 +0.10% +2.37% +47.53%
Number of items for sale on ComicCollectorLive 1,285,822 +0.19% +0.90% -13.12%
Number of items sold on ComicCollectorLive 2,891,972 +0.18% +2.33% +21.88%
Number of stores open on ComicCollectorLive 44 +4.76% -10.20% -33.33%
one month change one year change five year change
Number of listings in HipComic’s Comic Books section 1,463,096 +4.66% +3.10% +211.73%
Number of those listings that are in the Cyberspace Comics HipComic store 165,756 -1.56% +10.04% +50.26%
Cyberspace Comics “market share” of comic listings on HipComic 11.33% -5.90% +6.68% -51.79%
Number of Stores on HipComic 400 +1.78% +8.99%

 
 

eBay‘s number of listings has taken a downturn for the first time in a while.

Atomic Avenue: This marketplace hasn’t updated their numbers since November so I have nothing new to report here.

Comic Collector Live: This marketplace lost 1/3 of their sellers in the past five years.

HipComic: This marketplace’s growth has begun to slow – only increasing their number of listings by a little more than 3% over the past year.






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