A catalog, a vault and a marketplace — built on honest records.

1. 01The catalog

   Every collectible edition gets its own record — separate from the ordinary book — with variants, print run and distinguishing features. Collectors submit editions; each is reviewed before approval.

2. 02Your Vault

   Record each copy you own: price paid, date, condition, photos and notes. Keep it private or make it public. Estimated values appear only when enough real sales exist.

3. 03The marketplace

   Sellers list their own physical copies with photos and a condition from RELIC's scale. Asking prices are always shown apart from completed sales.

4. 04Protected checkoutPlanned

   Buyer pays RELIC, the seller ships tracked, and the payout releases after delivery and an inspection window.

The RELIC condition scale

Seller-described. It is not a RELIC grade or an authentication.

• Sealed

  Unopened in original shrink or packaging. No handling marks visible.

• As New

  Opened, unread or read once with care. No marks, creases or fading.

• Fine

  Minimal shelf wear — a faint rub or tiny edge mark, described in notes.

• Very Good

  Visible but minor wear such as a corner bump or edge fade, photographed.

• Good

  Noticeable wear or a flaw that is fully disclosed and photographed.

Trust & protection

• Seller identityPlanned

  Every listing belongs to a signed-in account. Identity checks and seller ratings are planned.

• Listing photosLive

  Sellers photograph the actual copy: cover, spine, edges, signature/number page and any defects.

• Condition descriptionsLive

  Sellers choose a level from RELIC's scale and describe visible defects in their own words.

• Buyer protectionPlanned

  Payment held until delivery, with a window to inspect the copy.

• Disputes & returnsPlanned

  A way to open a dispute if a copy doesn't match its listing.

• VerificationPlanned

  RELIC does not authenticate copies today. A photo review and optional physical inspection are planned.

Questions collectors ask