One comic book out of your collection isnt a big deal, but when you have thousands of comics, like me, the cost in justifying getting every single comic book. A comic book in fr condition may have nonstory elements such as coupons, ad pages, or marvel value stamps cut or torn out of the book. The term grading refers to finding the condition that a comic book is in. Cgc charges a cost for every comic book graded, and not every comic book is going to be worth it, not even after it is graded. Ive recently started searching for valuable comics in garage sales, book stores, etc its a very addicting hobby and i find myself wanting to send everything i find to cgc.
Yes, the video includes parts of the cgc grading process. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. This book has been requested a few times and i finally got around to creating this video. 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. This is a solid video for those new to collecting comic. As with grading all collectibles, there is a degree of subjectivity as there are many factors to consider and all of them must be weighed to determine an overall grade. I am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books. Below are cgc s grading standards for each numeric grade as well as the restoration grading scale. Grading cost for grading comics grading cost for grading comics 1 1. How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books. I live in the vegas area and our local comic book store torpedo comics is hosting a yearlong signing event to rival most comic cons. 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.
Magazines that come two or more in a bag, or without backing boards, or with backing boards in their centers, must be separated individually by one of our pregraders. 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. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. It falsely gives the appearance of a comic having an official grade, but their only certification is the acceptance of their grading by the collecting community. In this video i highlight the stepbystep process to submit comic books to cgc for grading. Cgc was the first and has been the standard for comic book grading since 2000. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored.
I have used both cgc and cbcs with good results on both. Comics4kids inc appraises and authenticates comic book collections in the united. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade.
Cgc employs a team of more than twenty professional graders. 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. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. Like most things i do here at the certified comic shop, im always happy to talk about the finances of operating a comic shop.
Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. 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. Certified guaranty company cgc is a third party comic book grading service located in sarasota, florida. The cgc comic book shop offer as well as full cgc grading and slabbing we offer the following popular service. Please note that cgc will charge the applicable signature series grading fees, but the ccs fee will remain the standard charge for pressing signature series comics. Cgc will have representatives there so you can have your signed comics witnessed and given to them for slabbing. Please read the shipping your magazines section before sending us your submissions and contact us at 8776626642 if you have any further questions. The collectible is nearly indistinguishable from a 10. Ecc frames economy graded comic book frame cgccbcs with uv resistant acrylic 5. Cgc set the standard for thirdparty comic book, magazine, lobby card and vintage photograph grading, and its independent affiliate ccs performs expert pressing, restoration and restoration removal services for comic books. It is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies and the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. The collectible must have no evidence of any manufacturing or handling defects. 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. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s.
Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. The following are cgcs current prices for grading tiers. A senior grader at pgx was caught buying a nice looking cgc 8. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine.
The online form will allow you to easily submit any number of comics, and then you can print a copy of the form to be included in your shipment. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Company cgc, also formerly known as comics guaranty llc cgc. Hectorsquall, i definitely will not be ever using cgc again. Though at times controversial, its proven grading system has become a gold standard for those looking to have their collection appraised. Please remember that the turnaround times are estimates only. Cgc has a higher value on ebay, but only cbcs offers the signature verification. The regular collector now has a bargaining chip against weasel comic dealers who try to swindle. So if you are going to get only these 4 books graded, make sure to have the books be either a super indemand, b super high grade, or c books that you personally really want to. Cgc uses a 10point grading scale to evaluate comics. How to submit books to cgc stepbystep process comic.
Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. 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. If anyone has any suggestion or advice, i would greatly appreciate it. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. 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. I am still amazed that a company that is so vocal about being the biggest comic grading service can be so bad at. I am still amazed that a company that is so vocal about being the biggest comic grading service can be so bad at what they do and not care. Ng no grade reserved for art or single comic book pages 0. Introduction to cgc grading for new comic book collectors. Other publishers comic link the online vintage comic book. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects.
We accept payment made by credit card, personal check, money order or we can send you an invoice via paypal using your paypal email address. Cgc cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art. Overstreets comic book grading guide and overstreets comic book price guide. Grading cost for grading comics comic book grading and. When you go to buy a car, an antique, house, or other purchases, you want to know what kind of shape it is in. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. Cgc graders will know only that the book is signature series and have no knowledge of the previous grade or any work performed by ccs. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Major problems trimming, married cf, piece replacement seem to result in larger dings to the apparent grade with cgc than with cbcs. They are headed by steve eichenbaum in parsippany, new jersey.
Nov 10, 2018 cgc is universal, while pgx isnt quite. 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. A spine split of up to 23 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage or residue damage. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. Be sure your package is properly registered and or insured for delivery to cgc. 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 grading, from bag and board grading to full cgc. The cgc is a group of grading specialists that validate comic books. Apr 04, 2016 welcome to the world of 3rd party grading.
It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. These grader notes describe problems, indicate the condition of the interior pages, and help explain why a collectible received the grade it did. Jan 09, 2017 i have used both cgc and cbcs with good results on both. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. Will one shipping fee cover the return of all my submissions if i send in multiple submission forms at the same time. Grading is the second investigation a comic goes through, this time to evaluate the condition of the comic cover and pages. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Nothing the matter with cbcs taking a different position on how to grade these books, but i think its worth acknowledging that they do seem to be grading these books differently than cgc has historically. Comic book submission cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form.
A grader must comb over a book in very minute detail, looking for myriad imperfections like wear, tears, rounded corners, marks, page color e. Six reasons why you should get comics graded cgc, cbcs, pgx. Turnaround times processing books receivedpaid on 03012020 03072020 cbcs. It also guarantees a consistent grade for the comic, which makes it easier to resell. 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.
Screening fees are waived for walkthrough if pressing restoration removal is performed. Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed. The grading process can be significantly delayed if the magazines were incorrectly packed. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes.
Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6. Certified guaranty company cgc, launched in early 2000, is a comic book grading service that can help you determine whether a comic book you are considering for purchase is restored or conserved. How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books vs. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. Cgc s top grader and king of this field, steve borock, left cgc and started cbcs. But as a rule of thumb, as im deciding which comics to submit for grading i always estimate the true cost of. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. The official overstreet comic book grading guide 2nd edition by robert m. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process.
Cgc will have representatives there so you can have your signed comics witnessed and. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and. Can be missing coupons, or even the cf if it does not affect reading. May 03, 2012 when cgc graders examine a comic book or magazine, they often enter comments about the collectibles condition. Cbcss services are more reasonable and a little easier to use right now. Submit your books pgx comics pgx comic grading services. There is also the extra cost of getting comics graded.
Jun 30, 2018 if so, be sure to check out this video where i give you a few things to consider. However if you have a book sitting around with a signature and you submit it to them for grading, you will likely get the qualified green label see below. However, both make a buyer a bit more secure for a buyer to buy a book or sell a book with a third party, professional grader than an unslabbed comic book. Cgc has a process that ensures that a signature on a book is 100% authentic. Im pretty new to the grading scene and was a bit upset what i heard that hahah but it makes sense i suppose. All grading is subjective and grading isnt governed by any entity, so these official grades are no more than some individuals opinion on a given day. They are part of organization consisting of the numismatic guaranty corp and the sportscard guaranty llc. Submit comics to cgc for grading there are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading. The grade of a comic book is very similar to a report card grade. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable. However, i have submitted literally thousands upon thousands of books to be graded since the introduction of cgc into the. So, ill send anything that would get a blue or yellow label to cgc and anything that was already signed to cbcs for a red lable. Gpa for cgc comics is the worlds first analysis and reporting service for online auction and dealer comic book sales. Is it worth getting comic books graded at cgc or pgx.
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