What JF Bastok buys in Waterloo
Vintage comics, first editions, hardback albums, signed comics, deluxe editions, bookplates and original drawings. Vintage comics are bought according to condition, signed comics according to the author.
What determines the value
With a comic, everything counts: the title, the year and edition, the original endpapers, the state of the spine and corners, and of course the inscription. A Belgian first edition from the 1940s to 1960s in good condition can be worth far more than a recent reprint of the same album.
Home appraisal in Waterloo
JF Bastok is based in Waterloo, on the drève de l’Infante: an appointment is quickly arranged, whether you live in the centre, Mont-Saint-Jean, Joli-Bois, Chenois or the Faubourg. He also travels to neighbouring towns such as Braine-l’Alleud, Lasne, Rhode-Saint-Genèse and La Hulpe.
Before the appointment
Store albums upright, away from light, and don’t cover them with adhesive film. If they carry dedications, leave them as they are: they are part of the value.
How it works
Call +32 499 08 03 84 or send a few photos by WhatsApp. An appointment is set at your home in Waterloo. The appraisal is free and without obligation; if the offer suits you, payment is made in cash, on the spot.
Full details on the Books and comics page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you make home visits in Waterloo?
Yes. JF Bastok visits by appointment in every part of Waterloo. Travel and appraisal are free and without obligation.
Do you buy runs of Spirou or Tintin magazine?
Yes, magazines and albums, especially the early years. See also the old papers and newspapers page.
Is a signed comic worth more?
Often, yes. The value depends on the author, the quality of the drawing and the album’s condition.