$46.34
Average order value
Median account AOV · USD
$24.32 to $96.67Middle 50% of account AOVs
Snapshot read 2026-10-11Scope & method
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Trading Cards & Comics
Median account AOV: $46.34 USD.
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What should match a graded comic's listing?
Check the comic's description against the identification on its grading record and holder. CGC's comic-grading process verifies submissions against their descriptions and assigns a unique ID and barcode.
Why read a CGC comic's label notes as well as its grade?
CGC comic labels can identify significant defects or restoration. CGC distinguishes qualified and restored labels, so buyers should read the stated condition details before comparing grades.
How should an ungraded comic be handled?
Use clean hands and a clean space, avoid folding it back, and keep tape and glue away. Library of Congress gives those precautions for comics with vulnerable pages and bindings.
What protects a comic between viewings?
Use a supportive enclosure in a cool, stable and low-light place. Library of Congress notes that many comics use acidic paper, making storage conditions important even when the cover looks sound.
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What is the average order value benchmark for Trading Cards & Comics?
The median account AOV for Trading Cards & Comics is $46.34 USD. This is the middle account-level average order value in the benchmark.
USD · Equal-weight AOV benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.
What is the typical AOV range in Trading Cards & Comics?
The middle 50% of account AOVs runs from $24.32 to $96.67 USD. This is the interquartile range, not the minimum and maximum.
USD · Equal-weight AOV benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.
What is the lower-quartile AOV?
The 25th-percentile account AOV is $24.32 USD. It marks the lower edge of the middle 50% of this distribution.
USD · Equal-weight AOV benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.
What is the upper-quartile AOV?
The 75th-percentile account AOV is $96.67 USD. It marks the upper edge of the middle 50%, not a performance target.
USD · Equal-weight AOV benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.
What does this AOV benchmark show?
Median and middle 50% of observed account-level average order values in USD, with each account weighted equally. Use this range as a comparison, not a profitability measure.
USD · Equal-weight AOV benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.
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Is this the mean AOV across all orders?
No. It is the median of account-level average order values. Each account receives equal weight; it is not a pooled average of every order.
USD · Equal-weight AOV benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.
When was this benchmark snapshot read?
The snapshot was read on 11 October 2026.
USD · Equal-weight AOV benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.
Which industry or subcategory does this benchmark cover?
This benchmark covers exact Trading Cards & Comics classifications under Collectibles & Artifacts. It excludes the parent industry and sibling subcategories.
USD · Equal-weight AOV benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.
How can I compare my AOV with this benchmark?
Enter your AOV in USD in the comparison field above. It shows the difference from the median and whether your value falls below, within or above the middle 50%. Your entered amount stays on this page.
USD · Equal-weight AOV benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.
Does an above-median AOV mean better advertising performance?
The comparison describes position in the account AOV distribution, not profitability. It is not a performance score.
USD · Equal-weight AOV benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.
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Equal-weight AOV benchmark
Median and middle 50% of observed account-level average order values in USD, with each account weighted equally. Use this range as a comparison, not a profitability measure.
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