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Timestamps:
00:00 Why you should give IG a try
2:37 Posting Content
4:00 Proper use of hashtags
5:37 Pro hashtag tip!
7:36 How IG's algorithm works
8:20 How to grow your following
14:07 How to sell comics on IG
17:38 Tips for holding live sales
18:21 Tips for buying comics on IG
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A couple important points regarding selling comics on IG:
Instagram is not primarily a selling platform. It’s a social media platform. You will be a lot more successful selling comics on IG if you’re social about it. If you want to remain anonymous and only sell comics with little interaction with people, eBay is the main platform for that. I have to say from experience, it is much more rewarding and fun selling comics to friends on IG rather than remaining anonymous like on eBay. The whole vibe is different. As long as you’re an honest person and sell comics with integrity, the social aspect of selling on IG will only enhance your sales. If you’re trying to be shady, or oversell books you won’t do well and frankly you’re a piece of garbage.
Post content
So the first thing you’re going to want to do is post some content, because in the next steps we’re going to get some followers and you’ll look like a weirdo if you don’t have any content posted on your page. Take some photos of your favorite books and write something engaging in the caption section.
Proper use of hashtags
Hashtags are what lets IG know who it should show your posts to. IG currently allows up to 30 hashtags and you should use as close to 30 as you can while keeping them relevant to your post. It’s extremely important to keep them relevant to your post and you want to avoid using the same hashtags for every single post. I recommend creating several different groups of hashtags available in a note on your phone each group being about 15-20 hashtags. Start by entering new totally unique hashtags to your post and then copy and past some of the generic groups
Grow your following
One awesome thing about IG is it’s easy to get new followers even when you’re starting from 0 and you don’t have to get the ball rolling with current friends and family, you can have a completely separate comic IG from scratch. Start by following trusted sellers and your favorite KZreadrs, follow some of their followers, comment on their posts and most of them will follow you back. Remember to be sincere and engage with people that’s the key. Here’s an example of how to get followers: go to my IG page, click on my followers list, click on anyone and see if they post things you like and if they are someone you want to have as a follower,if they are, heart and comment on all the posts you actually like and have something to say about.
Selling comics/claim sales
I’ve actually found that posting individual comics for sale on IG is kind of ineffective. The formula I’ve found to be the most effective is using posts and stories to engage with people and grow the following and then having claim sales or live sales to sell comics.
Buying comics on IG:
I’ve never had a problem buying comics on IG. If you use paypal goods and services you have some protection there but I’ve never had a problem. One method I’ve used many times is finding a comic I want on eBay and then looking them up on IG. Usually they are willing to lower the price to avoid eBay fees. I think a fair way to do this is to split the savings. For example, if it’s a $100 book, they will save at least $10 by not using eBay so ask them to lower the price to $95.
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  • @kestonsoldschoolcomicbooks6842
    @kestonsoldschoolcomicbooks68423 жыл бұрын

    Automatic Comics brought me over here. Glad to see your channel. You're a clear presenter and provide good content. Subscribed!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome aboard!!

  • @barstoolentertainment
    @barstoolentertainment2 жыл бұрын

    Have your shipping supplies organized and prepared before you sell. I have found this reduces the time I spend when selling on eBay. If you are selling slabbed comics and potential multiple slabs to one person, you can fit two or three well protected slabs into a medium flat rate postal box.

  • @jtovessr9863
    @jtovessr98633 жыл бұрын

    Hafa adai Bry! Another Awesome Video with Valuable Content! I appreciate your Kindness posting this Video specifically. Looking forward to connecting soon. Enjoy The Chase! IslandJ

  • @spyderpaul314
    @spyderpaul3143 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Ive been lurking at some claim sales trying to see how it works. Thanks for posting this.

  • @ironhammer0311
    @ironhammer03113 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for the tips. I am an old guy who doesn’t know anything about Instagram. This was very helpful.

  • @johnnyjavy
    @johnnyjavy3 жыл бұрын

    Learned a lot from your video.... I will give this a try... As always, words of wisdom... 🙏🙏🙏👍

  • @peterbishop5155
    @peterbishop51553 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful advice. Thanks Bry !

  • @notanarchitect
    @notanarchitect3 жыл бұрын

    GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for this Bry!

  • @chipsmith2256
    @chipsmith22563 жыл бұрын

    Definitely one of my favorite comic youtubers. Thanks for all the great info and spec

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🙏🏻

  • @Syabi
    @Syabi3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, excellent tips with close reasoning. Thank you and see you soon on IG.

  • @duncan1228
    @duncan12283 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and much appreciated!

  • @basementbrotherscollectibles
    @basementbrotherscollectibles3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video. It has good information!

  • @peterthornton8814
    @peterthornton88143 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for the solid tips. Very interesting.

  • @420lsd3d
    @420lsd3d3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been posting my comic collection on IG for a couple of months now. I love the community there and it’s been a very positive experience. Recently, I’ve been considering parting with some of my multiples and this video couldn’t have come at a better time. Thanks for the valuable information 😁

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍💯🙏🏻

  • @JC_COMICSANDCOLLECTIBLES
    @JC_COMICSANDCOLLECTIBLES3 жыл бұрын

    Insta is for sure the best platform for selling... the nice thing is if you have alot of sellers, shopping is easy as scrolling down.

  • @drspidey4739
    @drspidey47393 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff. Always wonder on how to start buy/sell on Instagram.

  • @paulholloway9760
    @paulholloway97603 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks so much for the information!

  • @leveragecomics5067
    @leveragecomics50672 жыл бұрын

    This video is a must!!!!

  • @samanthagarbe7086
    @samanthagarbe70863 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for that comment!!! I don’t collect my husband does but when I see these people who charge outrageous prices! Gross, taking advantage of something.. one word KARMA!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Truth!

  • @davecironelibrarykid
    @davecironelibrarykid3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks BRY -- as always ... REAL-WORLD advice! Hopefully more IG users will pick up on this.

  • @DONTSLEEEEP
    @DONTSLEEEEP3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Simply perfect

  • @michaelrice1184
    @michaelrice11843 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful. Thank you.

  • @Thee_Taterhead
    @Thee_Taterhead Жыл бұрын

    Doing my homework to find ways to engage in the hobby (newer collector) and make casual sales etc. Super helpful video and really appreciate how honest you were with how things work and the emphasis on not being "a piece of garbage". lol

  • @ameliajade6113
    @ameliajade61133 жыл бұрын

    As always helping out the community, well done Bry 🤛👍🔥

  • @joescomics6734
    @joescomics67342 жыл бұрын

    Great advice Bry! Your tips are very helpful

  • @78pts.of.articulation
    @78pts.of.articulation3 жыл бұрын

    as always great practical (data) insights

  • @carl3035
    @carl30353 жыл бұрын

    Great video man, thank you so much, some great tips. Looking to sell some of my collection, to help fund the transition to collected editions.

  • @m.lawrenceono1301
    @m.lawrenceono13013 жыл бұрын

    This is pure GOLD. Thanks Bry!

  • @m.lawrenceono1301

    @m.lawrenceono1301

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just started up ,so hopefully down the line, I can earn a follow from you!

  • @jesusdejesusjr.6991
    @jesusdejesusjr.69913 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you!!! This has been so enlightening Bry’s Comics!!! Awesome video As a 44-year-old man who’s been out of the loop and recently re-entering the comic book world this video is tremendously helpful thank you so much!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad it was helpful!

  • @jesusdejesusjr.6991

    @jesusdejesusjr.6991

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! Creating a new Comics culture account thanks again!

  • @dustinpilkinton9881
    @dustinpilkinton98813 жыл бұрын

    The short cut for the hastags is an awesome tip! Thanks

  • @waltcee
    @waltcee3 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome info brother, definitely helps to get started. Thanks!

  • @ketchyfilms8485
    @ketchyfilms84853 жыл бұрын

    Great tips for the people who are new to this community. Let’s keep the good vibes going.

  • @ost0ne
    @ost0ne3 жыл бұрын

    Just started an Instagram because of this video! Thanks BRY!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Send me a dm so I know to follow you!

  • @derekr.6885
    @derekr.68853 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting on this should be a good one thanks

  • @mjkman88
    @mjkman883 жыл бұрын

    Great video, super informative and also timely.

  • @billyrod1980
    @billyrod19803 жыл бұрын

    Still new to IG. This video was very helpful. It will take me a while to get my group of hashtag lists together but I’m committed to building up my presence online!

  • @toddwood3634
    @toddwood36343 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bry, getting ready to sell books on IG and this was an awesome no frills video!

  • @drdanawilliamson
    @drdanawilliamson3 жыл бұрын

    Well done once again, Bryan! Thank you for tbe valuable content ;)

  • @ApocalypticP
    @ApocalypticP3 жыл бұрын

    Great video , very informative. On a side note my account was the one you pulled up during the video .. my son and dog are now famous 🤣👍

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Such a cool picture! You must have just followed me while I was filming the video lol

  • @SBAVoltronProdt
    @SBAVoltronProdt3 жыл бұрын

    Great tips man. I’ve definitely followed pretty much all of these and it’s been great over on IG. I’d say the only thing that doesn’t hurt to gain a little more followers, especially when you’re starting out is through giveaways. I’m surprised you didn’t talk about this considering you’re one of the most generous within the community. I remember finding your page through a giveaway and I’ve been hooked ever since!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Holy freaking crap. I can’t believe I forgot that! That’s how you jump start it 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

  • @danasalas874
    @danasalas8743 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! Learned somethings

  • @loul5960
    @loul59603 жыл бұрын

    This was great Bry! This was extremely insightful 👏👌👍

  • @DaleofSuspense
    @DaleofSuspense3 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing... been wanting to sell more on IG.

  • @best9642
    @best96423 жыл бұрын

    Love those tips, have a great Tuesday brother

  • @FlashByKnight
    @FlashByKnight3 жыл бұрын

    I've sold a couple of things on IG, but these are great points, some of which I wouldn't have thought of.

  • @Undici
    @Undici3 жыл бұрын

    Great tips! Never sold/bought anything on Instagram, I may just consider it now!

  • @remzzed1184
    @remzzed11843 жыл бұрын

    Awesome and relevant tips bro. You're right it takes time and dedication to grow you content and following. Right I've got a bunch of books that I'm slowly putting on ebay and paying their fees coz it's convenient. I hope one day I have a big boy presence like yours on IG.

  • @coryjensen3710
    @coryjensen37103 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I've not really been using Instagram to my advantage in this hobby, definitely time to look more into it.

  • @jkeego101
    @jkeego1013 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man I'm gonna give this a try.

  • @james2506
    @james25063 жыл бұрын

    Well I’m convinced. Time to move my lots to Insta.

  • @garywoods3196
    @garywoods31963 жыл бұрын

    Cool you answered some of the questions on selling comic books I've had on my mind lately.

  • @hustlemanjaro7259

    @hustlemanjaro7259

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah this was very informative. Much appreciated Bry.

  • @TheEducatedZombeh
    @TheEducatedZombeh3 жыл бұрын

    Great timing on this video, boss.

  • @andyleighho
    @andyleighho3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a peak behind the curtain of selling comics.

  • @big90sspec9
    @big90sspec93 жыл бұрын

    I never realized the value of hashtags and how to benefit from them. Thx !

  • @franguer81
    @franguer813 жыл бұрын

    Awesome How To Video Man! I started the Instagram page but yet to post. I feel a little more confident now. Thanks!

  • @allantowns
    @allantowns3 жыл бұрын

    Great tips!

  • @pashman71
    @pashman713 жыл бұрын

    Great tips man!

  • @madmanpaul8823
    @madmanpaul88233 жыл бұрын

    Great vid as usual..speaking of claim sale I'm ready for the next round of yours the first one was alot of fun

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully before the end of the month!

  • @adrianvcomics9820
    @adrianvcomics98203 жыл бұрын

    Interesting video, some great content! 👍🏻

  • @johnny_5alive.
    @johnny_5alive.3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. 👊

  • @MrEcho1973
    @MrEcho19733 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for that hashtag tip !

  • @andrewcai5042
    @andrewcai50423 жыл бұрын

    I'll keep these useful tips in mind.

  • @tuckerdogglass5383
    @tuckerdogglass53832 жыл бұрын

    Great knowledge you have thanks for spreading your wisdom. I hope to get my collection sold and the information I have gotten from you helps me considerably. Thank you.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or you can just sell It to me 😜 jk I’ll Always get more if you put in the work, GL!

  • @tuckerdogglass5383

    @tuckerdogglass5383

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BrysComics I have multiple copies of asm#300, I worked at Mile high comics, as a grader back in the eighties. Trying to get $ to get CGC grading. This is my retirement ...I really appreciate you. I wish you continued success and ever increasing knowledge and wisdom.

  • @smilsdo
    @smilsdo3 жыл бұрын

    What an informative video. Thanks so much for your insight. Even my kids couldn't help me with the hashtags issues I was having.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao

  • @kchasecook
    @kchasecook3 жыл бұрын

    Great post

  • @marktinant4514
    @marktinant45143 жыл бұрын

    Great video Bry! Love the “piece of garbage” comment. I’m from Canada and have been using FB mostly for purchasing books. I will have to explore Instagram more thoroughly now. Later.

  • @crisoforocerezoarenas5437
    @crisoforocerezoarenas54373 жыл бұрын

    Good tips

  • @Zenmaster1
    @Zenmaster13 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff. I haven't been very successful selling on IG yet, but it seems I need to tweak some things.

  • @tommylongbox
    @tommylongbox3 жыл бұрын

    #bryforpresident 😀 great info and good tips for newbies starting out 👍🏼

  • @nekofreak1325
    @nekofreak13253 жыл бұрын

    Just got up to 300 followers and I’m trying my best to sell on IG. It’s a little hard to break the ice but I’ve made some trades and sent a few A ok’s but I’m going to keep pushing.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s the name of the game, it takes time for sure

  • @gregpragel3358
    @gregpragel33583 жыл бұрын

    Incredibly helpful and enlightening - thank you. Have you also done a video for setting up a KZread channel and how that got started for you?

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    No because only a handful of people would be interested in that from my audience...

  • @williamsantana6594
    @williamsantana65943 жыл бұрын

    I'll definitely follow your Instagram for sharing again

  • @MusicJunkiePlus
    @MusicJunkiePlus3 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing for this subject! An elderly neighbor just gifted me 3 long boxes this afternoon. 2 were all Valiant books, the other all Marvel... first appearances of Sabertooth, Gamora, Gambit, Rogue, Pip The Troll, and so much more...

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Holy crap!!

  • @MusicJunkiePlus

    @MusicJunkiePlus

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BrysComics that’s what I said! Some of those books I’ve never seen in real life before until now. I also found a Hulk 182 in there. Lots of Fantastic 4 from the 70’s and 80’s. Carnage’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd appearance. All kinds of good stuff

  • @FascinatingFlounder

    @FascinatingFlounder

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MusicJunkiePlus you thinking of selling any of them??

  • @MusicJunkiePlus

    @MusicJunkiePlus

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FascinatingFlounder I’m still going through them, but I plan on selling some

  • @bandoogiemanz

    @bandoogiemanz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MusicJunkiePlus Dang, jackpot.

  • @yodadeePS3
    @yodadeePS32 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @mbadkins6648
    @mbadkins66483 жыл бұрын

    Something I've been wanting to look into for sure. I was unsure of payment handling etc with a media without a built in payment system if that makes sense

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah you kinda gotta find a workaround...

  • @nathanielmcdonough4288
    @nathanielmcdonough42883 жыл бұрын

    I always thought that 5 or 6 #s was enough...I was dead wrong lol.

  • @miguelh4750
    @miguelh47503 жыл бұрын

    Intro voice reminds me of Joe Rogan Experience :)

  • @richmorg1243
    @richmorg12432 жыл бұрын

    I'm new to this. Maybe your video will help me.

  • @bjnowak
    @bjnowak2 жыл бұрын

    Facebook just recently kicked me off - I was hacked and no under review- I was easily able to sell comics and had a great relationship with others in the community. Now I have to start another app. This sounds like starting over. ☹️

  • @zachbrobst9473
    @zachbrobst94733 жыл бұрын

    Bro, you have to put the letter order for the next claim sale in your newsletter! Give me a chance to memorize that shit in advance 😂😂

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bahahahah!!

  • @bandoogiemanz
    @bandoogiemanz3 жыл бұрын

    I am now organizing my comic, collection, I have about 7-8 long comic boxes full. I have been selling collectible action figures on ebay and mercari. It never dawned on me to consider using instragram. But, the idea of having to get followers, is not something i'd look forward to doing.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Then you shouldn’t do it...it takes dedication and lots of time 👍

  • @luis642008
    @luis6420083 жыл бұрын

    Speaking of claim sales, when is your next one! 😂

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully this month!

  • @hustlemanjaro7259
    @hustlemanjaro72593 жыл бұрын

    Someone edit the end of Gone With The Wind with Bry saying, “frankly my dear you’re a piece of garbage.” 🤣

  • @louisbernardy2219
    @louisbernardy22192 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video, its very helpful. Question- I have an IG account. Should I or can I set one up to sell comics, cards and other memorabilia from my PC? Thanks again.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it is usually helpful to have a separate collectibles account…

  • @cclouse14
    @cclouse143 жыл бұрын

    I still haven't signed up for Instagram, but I want to. It's a good thing I've been hoarding more than I've been selling recently! But I do need to start selling a lot of my collection. It's becoming a problem.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Always good to have stuff coming in and going out...cuz yeah otherwise I would be buried!!

  • @50nollieman
    @50nollieman3 жыл бұрын

    What if you already have an insta where you post action figures? Is it a good idea to just merge comics with the action figures account? Thanks for the tips Bryce!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think they are related enough that you could do it,..

  • @Radial3clipse
    @Radial3clipse3 жыл бұрын

    Literally just created a instagram account just for this

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍💯

  • @everydaychallenges2282
    @everydaychallenges22823 жыл бұрын

    Is there any good groups I can follow I don't really know any people that like comics.

  • @BloodyFlix
    @BloodyFlix3 жыл бұрын

    I might have to give insta a go. eBay leaves me feeling abused on both ends of the sale, lol

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    No kidding me too...

  • @geekypeeples9013
    @geekypeeples90133 жыл бұрын

    💯🖐🏽❤☝🏾

  • @ProjectWhooDoo
    @ProjectWhooDoo3 жыл бұрын

    My dog has more followers than I do! 🤣😂😅

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @bennettbennettsb
    @bennettbennettsb3 жыл бұрын

    I really want to get on Instagram.. but I have really no interest in people following me I just want to buy some comics is that possible on Instagram.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. I highly recommend it!

  • @mikepetzold6357
    @mikepetzold63573 жыл бұрын

    I just started KZread and Instagram this week, made my first two horrible reveal videos, of cgc and a psa. lol... one thing before I keep going, should I start over not using my own name on KZread? And think of a cool channel? Name... also should the name be a LLC? I’m thinking about getting the resellers tax Id. Any info would be awesome

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s always good to begin with the end in mind. Where do you want to be in 5 years with it? Work back from there. What did people you’re emulating do? You don’t have to start over you can simply change the name. And yes the first dozen videos will be pretty awful, that’s all part of it!

  • @mikepetzold6357

    @mikepetzold6357

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @supermankelly
    @supermankelly3 жыл бұрын

    I don't get instagram at all. I tried it once. Reminded me of flipping through magazines in a waiting room staring at images your not interested in. Hey, I love comics but I'm not interested in looking at comic related images on my phone from strangers, at all. You realise the internet has porn, right?

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao, Um okay....

  • @jerryp7721
    @jerryp77213 жыл бұрын

    Very well done! Long time collector just recently joined IG. Opened up whole new avenues. Able to trade for a couple of silver age keys that I otherwise would not have the purchased from a eBay. Still trying to master the hashtag thing! Fortunately no one is judgmental so far on IG.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really does open so many doors...

  • @minutemancomics4519
    @minutemancomics45193 жыл бұрын

    GREAT video. Next on my personal to-do list is getting my Instagram account created, getting highly active there, and eventually down the road getting my 300+ newly graded books out for sale, with a big focus on using Instagram as a main option. Looking forward to connecting with you on IG soon. Nice work.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice!