As condition evaluators and restoration detection experts, the professionals at pgx have spent decades inspecting multiple copies of a wide variety of comics from every era. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. This video is intended for mature audiences, so no bed wetters allowed. An incomplete book missing pages will have significantly less value then a complete counterpart. Home graded books raw books services cbcs grading variants. Others are just collectors looking to get into the hobby. I know a lot of people have said that it is important to get them graded, but i have no idea where to do this or what it even entails. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value. If you have come to this site to find pirated or illegal material, you will be disappointed.
Brand new straight from diamond and placed in bag and board. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Both prices are shown and inevitably the cgc graded comic sells for far more. Feb 02, 2008 send the comic to cgc or, for the really expensive comics take them to onsite grading at a comic con, wait until theyre sent back and depending on which tier you use it could take months to get the comic back, and then list the comic on ebay. Then you will have to have ross andru and mike espositos historic satire and parody magazine, get lost. How about comic collectibles and cgc graded comic books you can t find in any stores. All comics are shipped in a specialty cardboard mailer which prevents any damages. I was hoping people would be willing to share some of their stories with me on this thread.
Some are new investors coming over from art, antiques, stocks, or real estate market. Featuring many of your favorite characters such as spiderman, batman, and superman. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. Cgc graded books home comic books cgc graded books.
The sewer keeper, the garbage keeper and the old hag take turns telling the story. The graded comic bin holds about 30 graded and slabbed comics and includes a movable partition that helps stand up your growing stack of comic books. A rare vintage comic book featuring one of superman s first adventures. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. A number of factors are involved in deciding whether or not a comic book should be submitted to a grading service such as cgc. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail. You might also get comics that have had rusty disintegrating staples removed and. 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. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading. Customer testimonials our customers have some nice things to say about us. The cgc ad in the most recent comic buyers guide really caught my attention. Jan 03, 2020 found several slabbed books in my own damn cave worldostuff. How long would my comic take to get graded through cgc. In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs.
Getcomics getcomics is an awesome place to download dc. To grade a comic, you need to take in to consideration a number of factors before being able to assess the correct grade. Golden age comics 1930s1950s get cut some slack usually, so youll see pro graded ga comics with more or worse defects than allowed for newer comics, but get the same grade. It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. Valiants somewhat dynamic duo are going in the bag for an allnew ongoing series from rising star rafer roberts and comic book superstar david lafuente. Not every comic book is a good candidate for thirdparty grading. Like most things i do here at the certified comic shop, im always happy to talk about the finances of operating a comic shop. Comic books are sent to cgc for grading and encapsulation either directly by the owner through cgcs website or through an authorized dealer. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. Grading standards are based on the standards laid out in the overstreet grading guide with additional experience gained from our years in the comic industry. Andru and espositos get lost andru, ross, andru, ross. The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at cgc, and was recently purchased by beckett media. To learn more, including how to avoid getting fingerprints on comic book.
Third page shows sample panels how comic books should not look. His videos are well worth your time, especially if you are considering investing in comics or sending comics to cgc to be graded. Pgx utilizes the overstreet comic book grading guide in its definitions of condition. Customer testimonials mailing list join our mailing list for news and sales. Grading costs money, and the higher the gradeworth of the comic the more it costs. If the comic is wellread but still intact, give it a good grade. Jan 06, 2016 with comic properties from the big 2 marvel and dc on the big screen as well as tv, we are seeing more and more investors and collectors entering the market place. In my case it was worth it monetarily, especially since i have a reading copy of every graded book two with torn back covers, one which is a variant cover of which i have a copy with the standard cover. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Grading rare and classic comics, marvel, dc, and dark.
I had a client send in 1,000 books to get graded before i started working with him and it turned out he lost money or broke even on half the. It was created by ross andru and mike esposito, who are probably best known for doing war comics for dc comics. 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. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk professional. It is categorized by grade level to help teachers and librarians pick the best comic literature for students. The best possible existing condition of a comic book. We are currently migrating data to our new system and conducting tests, and we are really excited for you to try it out. 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. Use the standard grading guides to grade your comic, and then note that it is signed. Is it worth getting my comics graded comic book grading and. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and.
An extremely exceptional comic with only very minute printing or bindery defects. People sending in comics themselves can get a 10% discount from cgc by using the internet partners links on their submission page. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. To learn more, including how to avoid getting fingerprints on comic book pages, read on. Your books will be packaged then shipped fully insured on your behalf to cgc in florida, usa. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. You will get the maximum amount of money for that comic. This involves taking a high grade comic book in, say, a 9. One of the books is one of only ten signature series 9. Cover may be detached, and inks have lost all reflectivity. Stick with cbcs or cgc comics if you want your vintage comics graded. A major drawback to comic book grading is that there is a fairly wellused convention that is highly misunderstood and misused by casual collectors or.
Available for largenumber, single submissions for the modern, economy and value tiers. One area we focused on is the way you submit comics and access your account information. There has been a recent rise in the value of cgc graded comic books. I am not making a comment on the worthiness of cgc or pgx. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. Some collectors consider this the lowest collectible grade because comic books in lesser condition are usually incomplete andor brittle. As far as i know, get lost is the first mad comic book imitator to be reprinted. If youre wondering whether or not to submit a vintage comic book to cgc comics, then start by asking us.
Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail comics. Comic book grading is a precise procedure that can make it easy to sell or buy comics for what theyre worth. One of our goals for the new website is to offer an easier online experience for our customers. Have professional grading services overinflated the price of. Danl flannel and uncle dud plunge into an unknown world ruled by a lost native tribe. Choose a tier based on comic value and turnaround time. Buyers now have a very good idea as to what the condition of a comic book is. Izzy and dizzy use the magic lamp to liven up a greedy stage magicians show with real magic. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade.
Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. The bcw cgc graded comic book box is made of sturdy white cardboard, features double thickness handles and bottom and holds about 35 40 graded comics. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. The grade of the comic is determined through an independent thirdparty grading company that documents any deviation from the comics original mint condition. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Im looking into stories about the prevalence of comic book theft, how thieves sell stolen comic books and how collectors get their property back. We will gladly work out a solution that meets your needs and concerns. South african national department of basic education. Daniel and nathaniel spaniel get lost during a walk. Cgc graded books fetch several times the price of pgx graded books.
I have over graded books and therefore make these claims with quite of bit of experience. For collector and dealer alike, it is essential to grade the condition of a comic fairly and accurately in order to determine its true value and worth. In addition, it can be a lot of fun to get your comics graded and watch them increase in value. Again, grading comics can be very subjective and have a company like cgc give their opinion can make comic books go for much more than their cover price, especially those with high grades.
After that, do i sell them on ebay or go directly to a comic book. If youre getting your comic graded by cgc comics or cbcs, theyll more than likely give it a qualified status. Why should the factors that influence the grade on your book be a mystery. After the grading scale section theres a glossary list of common terms used for defects and other grading criteria you should know too. While there is a certain amount of subjectivity to this process, a reasonably accurate grade can be assigned by a careful amateur. A rare vintage comic book featuring one of supermans first adventures. You wont get as much for the books as you would if they really were in nice condition and youd graded them accordingly, but if youre faced with sorting through a large stash of lowish grade books, you might. Give the comic a mint grade if its flawless, or fine if it has been read but wellpreserved. If you really dont want to bother grading, list your books as condition ungraded. Have the grading companies increased the value of books. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade.
Getcomics is an awesome place to download dc, marvel, image, dark horse, dynamite, idw, oni, valiant, zenescope and many more comics only on getcomics. From the latest releases to the rare collectibles, and everything in between. Lets look at some more of the books that i got graded at the wizard world chicago show as they illustrate some of the points made above. Send us details of the comic s youre thinking of having graded.
Restoration the comic book price guide for great britain. Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. We strongly recommend avoiding pgx comic book grading. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. Whether you are looking to invest in some cgc graded comic books, or find that missing comic book featuring dr doom. There are also a wide variety of possible other defects to the. Cbcs believes that everyone should have free access to the information our graders use to determine the grade of a book the only comic grading company to do so your books. How much does it cost to get your comic books graded. This grading process details the exact condition and completeness of a comic, allowing the seller to get an idea of how much it is worth. Once they reach destination, they will be officially graded, authenticated and. These books will be certified and encapsulated according to tier, and those grading below your specified grade are returned uncertified. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation.
A vampire lady and a ghoul fall in love with each other, but get marooned and start to starve. Mar 27, 2020 the market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. Join cgc to get direct submission privileges, 247 order tracking and more. With comic properties from the big 2 marvel and dc on the big screen as well as tv, we are seeing more and more investors and collectors entering the market place. The typical cgc ad shows a raw or ungraded comic book and the sellers description compared to a cgc graded comic book. We only hold comic books and images that are in the public domain. Grading is an inherently subjective process and there will always be small differences in opinion.
However, if pages are missing or its unreadable, grade it as poor. 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. To do that, find a comic shop near you that is affiliated with the cgc in order for them to send it in to be graded. By requesting prescreen and specifying a minimum grade on your invoice, you will be charged grading fees only for comic books that meet or exceed your specified minimum grade. One of the most important factors is first to count the interior pages. You are probably looking at at least 30 bucks to have your book graded.
Robespierre and his pal tiger are both running for club president, so they each pressure jughaid to cast the tiebreaking vote in their favor. Pgx understands and can accommodate your needs for just a few bucks more by giving your order first priority to make sure its graded, slabbed, and back in your hands by the end of the workweek. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. A few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. More details about this comic may be available in their page here disclaimer. Cbcs comics 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. There is no reason for a collector to get their books graded by pgx. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. How about comic collectibles and cgc graded comic books you cant find in any stores.
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