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thunderize1 Posts: 157
4/12/2017
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I noticed that there are many of the same issue, they are separated by something called an HRN and a number. how do I distinguish on my issues the difference and what does HRN mean?
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Defiant1 Posts: 720
4/13/2017
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I think this article explains some of the mystery.
http://www.ebay.com/gds/CLASSICS-ILLUSTRATED-comic-books-IDENTIFYING-REPRINTS-/10000000000084872/g.html
I'm sure some have value, but I've never met a collector that wanted to collect them. A $50 comic with no buyer is essentially worthless. I don't get excited when I see them.
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kds_comics Posts: 686
4/13/2017
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good article link from Def1.
Simple answer - HRN stands for "Highest Reorder Number". On the back cover of the cover there is a list of Classics Illustrated titles by number. On most comics - there is a copyright date for the publication. For Classics Illustrated - there is only the original copyright date of the material and the re-order (or reprint) number. Comics were reprinted many times - generally the higher the number the less the value. Numbers above 150 are very common. (i.e. reading material - no money!). This is true even for comic printed in 1960's you think might be valuable - probably not as valuable as you might guess.
Prices on classics illustrated are all over the place depending on story and re-order number. Suggest you check guide carefully. Valuing Classics Illustrated comics is not for the faint of heart. Just my opinion.
KDS
edited by kds_comics on 4/13/2017
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thunderize1 Posts: 157
4/18/2017
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Thank you for all the input. this has been very helpful. I am primarily a collector, haven't really sold anything I usually distribute all doubles within the family that are collectors or in a few cases getting family members to learn to read. but this has been a great insight to tracking them in this system.
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