Special thanks to our comic grading advisor steve borock, president of cbsc comic book certification service, former heritage auctions consignment director and former cgc presidentprimary grader. Yes, the video includes parts of the cgc grading process. We will have two booths so will be bringing a large variety of books from our. How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. To my mind, the gap between your grading and cgc s grading is the biggest obstacle to the growth of your company. After spending almost 3 weeks on the road driving up the east coast running ahead. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. We are cgcs largest european customer, having submitted over 8,000 books in 2019. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists with the intent of protecting our fellow hobbyists when buying and selling comic books. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Cgc authorized dealer comics to astonish best comic store.
How do you ship graded cgc books and keep cost down for. Superworld comics, owned by ted vanliew has been in business for 31 years. Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionized the comic book marketplace when it was founded in 2000 by providing clear, objective and impartial assessments of authenticity and grade. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable.
They also reduced the discount for grading tiers from 10% to 5%. Jun 15, 2017 you can pack your graded comic with ample amounts of bubble wrap and rest assured that that your slab will arrive safely at its destination in this 200 lb. This is a solid video for those new to collecting comic. Because our location is in the midwest, we feel that offers comic lovers a better choice than other grading, appraisal and brokerage services. Silver age comic books cgc graded silver age comics da. Minimum prices are for complete, but poor condition books. The grade cgc gave included grading the pages as off white to white which is outstanding for a 1948 issue. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Please read the shipping your magazines section before sending us your submissions and contact us at 8776626642 if you have any further questions magazine grading tiers and services.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Browse and buy a vast selection of cgc graded comics collections. I know in the world of comic book sales, margins can be slim. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. A few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Cbcs comic book certification service the newest and second most popular comic book grading company. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. There are three different levels of cgc membership, and all levels allow you to submit comic books directly to cgc. You can drop off or pick up the books to us at any convention we are attending.
Submit your books pgx comics pgx comic grading services. Cgc comics guarantee company llc the biggest and most popular third party grading company. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. May 03, 2012 cgc, the certified guaranty company, announced a new service yesterday. To my mind, the gap between your grading and cgcs grading is the biggest obstacle to the growth of your company. Collecting comic books can cost a lot of money duration. Tales from the future and just about every atlas horror title from those years. Please read the shipping your magazines section before sending us your submissions and contact us at 8776626642 if you have any further questions. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide.
Jul 16, 2014 a few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. I also have a small amount of sa thru copper asm books on ebay and. May 28, 2019 comic book hunting has never been so good. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective thirdparty grading service take the guesswork out of the grading process for both collectors and dealers. Cgc s restoration grading scale is a transparent system that is much more descriptive and accurate than before. Cgc, the certified guaranty company, announced a new service yesterday. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. When cgc graders examine a comic book or magazine, they often enter comments about the collectibles condition.
Hectorsquall, i definitely will not be ever using cgc again. This listing contains a golden age comic from atlas comics. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. Cgc authorized dealer comics to astonish best comic. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books.
Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. We are expecting around 250350 comics to go to cgc for grading generally. If you request that your collectibles be shipped to cgc in the usa for grading, fees include round trip shipping and insurance between ngc uk and cgc s headquarters in sarasota, florida, usa. Our staff of friendly and dedicated employees offer over 250 years of experience in the comic book market place, and look forward to assisting you. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Reporting on thousands of certified comic book sales daily, gpa is the only service that offers the level of depth and analysis required in todays fastmoving comic book market. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and service tiers. Mail submissions to cgc headquarters paid collectors society members and authorized dealers can complete submission forms online and send collectibles directly to the cgc headquarters. Theres a widespread belief that cbcs consistently grades higher than cgc.
Also cgc site says that if you havent gotten a comic signed in front of a cgc staff that it gets a green label i was wondering how much this will affect the book or its value. Every type of restoration found on each book will be individually graded for quantity and quality, with a cumulative score determining the final restoration grade assigned. Many customers choose to ship their comic books to cgc for grading and evaluation. Submit comics to cgc for grading there are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Jun 30, 2018 if so, be sure to check out this video where i give you a few things to consider. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and. Get the best deals on cgc golden age comics 19381955 when you shop. How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books vs. After the fiasco that is known as pgx grading, i think collectors are very cautious about accepting a new grading authorities claim to rigor, transparency and honesty with the marketplace. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. We combine shipping on all winning bids and invoice the next business day. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders.
I am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books. The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles. Comics that are submitted to cgc are graded by professional graders on a 10 point scale and then sealed inside a hard plastic cotainer to prevent tampering. Find the value of your comic books using our comic price guide articles below. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Please remember that the turnaround times are estimates only. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation.
Gpa for cgc comics is the worlds first analysis and reporting service for online auction and dealer comic book sales. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. I was wondering why the comic books on ebay with a cgc grading and case were worth more than the ones that only came in a plastic sleeve. The primary reason to grade a comic is that there is a direct correlation between the condition of the comic and the value of the book.
The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. You can pack your graded comic with ample amounts of bubble wrap and rest assured that that your slab will arrive safely at its destination in this 200 lb. The following are cgcs current prices for grading tiers. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder.
Though comic book grading has been around for decades, it wasnt until 2000 that a new thirdparty grading service, cgc, burst onto the scene and revolutionized the comic book collecting industry. Is getting the comic professionally graded up its price, or is it just nice to have it in a fancy case with a grade number. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. Record prices are upgraded immediately for bigticket items, and over. Six reasons why you should get comics graded cgc, cbcs, pgx.
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