Found Comics or Collectables During a Clearance? Don't Skip Them

Here's something most man and van services and house clearance firms won't tell you — a lot of what ends up in the skip during a clearance is actually worth money. Old comics, retro toys, vinyl records, trading cards and collectables can be worth a surprising amount, and once they're gone they're gone.

When we do a part clearance in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Yarm or anywhere across Teesside, we always keep an eye out for the kind of things that are worth a second look before they get thrown away.

Old Comics Can Be Worth Real Money

This is the big one, and it's close to home for us. Boxes of old comics turn up in lofts, garages and spare rooms all the time during clearances — often decades old, often forgotten about. Most people assume they're worthless. They're frequently wrong.

Key issues, first appearances, and comics from the right era can be worth anywhere from a few pounds to hundreds or even thousands. Marvel and DC comics from the 1960s, 70s and 80s in particular can be genuinely valuable. Even more recent comics can carry value if they contain a character's first appearance or a sought-after variant cover.

We Work With a Local Comic Specialist

This is where we're different from every other man and van and clearance service in Teesside. We work alongside Retro Relics Comics — a local comic book specialist who buys and sells across Marvel, DC and independent titles.

If we come across comics during your clearance, or if you've already found a box and don't know what to do with them, Retro Relics can take a look and offer you a fair price for the lot. No obligation, no pressure — just an honest valuation from someone who actually knows what they're worth. It's a far better outcome than watching them go in the skip, and better than selling blind to someone who'll undervalue them.

What Else Is Worth Checking Before the Skip?

Comics are our speciality through Retro Relics, but they're not the only thing worth a second look during a clearance. Keep an eye out for:

• Retro toys — Star Wars figures, Lego, Transformers, action figures, especially anything boxed
• Vinyl records — original pressings of popular albums can be highly collectable
• Trading cards — Pokémon, football stickers, older card sets
• Watches and jewellery — easily overlooked in drawers and boxes
• Vintage tools and cameras — often have a resale market
• Old coins and banknotes — some are worth well above face value

How It Works

It's simple. When we do your part clearance, we'll flag anything that looks like it might be worth something rather than just clearing it away. If you'd like, we can put you in touch with Retro Relics Comics for the comics and collectables side, or point you toward the right place for other items.

You're never under any obligation — plenty of people just want everything gone, and that's completely fine. But if there's a chance something in that loft is worth money, isn't it worth a quick check before it's lost for good?

Book a Clearance in Teesside

We offer part house clearances — single rooms, garages, lofts, flats and downsizing clearances — across Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Darlington, Yarm and all of Teesside. Licensed waste carrier (Reg: CBDL645754), fair prices, and a genuine eye for the things worth saving.

WhatsApp us on 07424 135460 or get a quote at teessidemanandvan.co.uk.