FAQ: Buying Comics from Republic Comics
Answers about ordering from Republic Comics: payment, shipping to Canada and the USA, duties, returns, grading, Canadian price variants and who we are.
Quick answers to the questions buyers ask most. Each one links to the page with the full details.
Ordering and payment
Is the comic in the photos the one I’ll get?
Yes. Every comic is photographed as it is, and the copy in the photos is the copy that ships. Runs and lots show the actual books in the set.
How do I pay?
By credit or debit card at checkout, processed securely by Stripe. Republic Comics never sees or stores your full card number.
Are prices in Canadian or US dollars?
All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). If you pay with a US card, your bank converts the amount at its own rate.
Do I need an account to order?
No. You can check out as a guest. An account keeps your orders in one place and is needed for Hold My Shipment.
Shipping
How fast do orders ship?
Orders ship from York, Ontario within 2 business days of payment, tracked, to Canada and the United States.
How much is shipping?
Shipping depends on how many comics are in the box. Each comic’s page shows its shipping price to Canada and the USA, and the full table by number of comics is on the Shipping page. Buying several? They share one box.
Do I pay duties if I’m in the USA?
No. US parcels ship with duties prepaid, so there’s nothing extra to pay on delivery. See Shipping to the USA.
Do you ship outside Canada and the USA?
Our checkout ships to Canada and the United States. For anywhere else, send us a message with what you’d like and we’ll email a shipping quote.
Can I combine several orders to save on shipping?
Yes, with Hold My Shipment: pay for comics as you find them, keep them in your box, and pay shipping once when the box ships.
Returns
Can I return a comic?
Yes, within 30 days of delivery, the same as on our eBay store. The buyer pays return shipping. If a comic arrives damaged or isn’t as described, tell us and we’ll make it right. The steps are on the Returns page.
Condition and grading
How do you grade your comics?
We grade every comic ourselves from the book in hand and give it one of five grade words, from Low Grade to Super Hi Grade, each with its range on the standard 10-point scale. They’re our estimates, not certified grades, so every listing has photos for you to check. The grading guide shows a real copy at each grade.
Is Hi Grade better than Higher Grade?
Yes. Hi Grade is about 9.0 to 9.4, and Higher Grade is about 7.5 to 9.0, a step below. Every listing shows the range next to the words.
Do you sell CGC-graded comics?
Some. Slabbed comics, sealed in a grading company’s case, show that company’s grade, such as CGC 9.0, instead of our grade words. Most of our comics are raw (ungraded) copies.
What is a key issue?
A key issue is a comic collectors seek out for something that happens in it, most often a character’s first appearance, an origin or a major event. Listings marked KEY say why. See the key issues in stock.
What is a Canadian price variant?
A Canadian price variant (CPV) is a Marvel or DC newsstand copy printed with a separate, higher Canadian cover price, mostly between 1982 and 1988. They’re scarcer than the regular copies. The CPV guide shows how to spot one.
About Republic Comics
Are you the same seller as Republic Comics on eBay?
Yes. We’ve sold comics on eBay since 2002, with 100% positive feedback across more than 4,600 ratings. This website carries the same collection, listed with the same care. More on the About page.
Where are you based?
In York, Ontario. Republic Comics is an online store: every order ships from York.
How do I find out when new comics are listed?
Sign up for the newsletter at the bottom of any page. For a specific issue that’s sold out, use “Email me” on its series page or in search, and we’ll email you when a copy is listed.
How do I contact you?
Use the contact form or email republiccomic@gmail.com. Asking about a particular comic? The “Ask a question about this copy” link on its page fills in which one.