Everything you need to know about submitting comic books. They are part of organization consisting of the numismatic guaranty corp and the sportscard guaranty llc. Low grade restored books keys that is bring a higher percentage of the unrestored book value. I find the grading system posted by shark in the how to grade comic books thread useful when im grading books. What are the differences between cgc, cbcs, and pgx. After buying a few graded comics on ebay and starting my own certified. One of the most significant comic books of the golden age is now up for auction.
The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. After being examined by a restoration detection professional, the comic books are placed in barcoded mylar sleeves, and separated from their original invoice. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. The value is less than the cost of grading and encapsulation. If you are selling a valuable comic or something else valuable that they grade, it cuts through all the potential doubt a buyer might have about the item. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the.
Books that are already certified by cgc, including cgc signature series books, can be submitted for this event. Comic books are now encased, or slabbed, in a hard archival plastic case to be preserved forever. Both prices are shown and inevitably the cgc graded comic sells for far more. Cgc comic grading ultimate guide to certifying your comics. There is no longer any guessing when it comes to determining the grade of a comic. As you can see from the screenshots above, this is the first book that sold in favor of the new case. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. It is not the practice, however, to use numbers other than those in this scale so you wouldnt see a book graded 6. Vuescan is the one i am aware of that a lot of comic collector types use. The cgc is a group of grading specialists that validate comic books. 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. Gpa for cgc comics is the worlds first analysis and reporting service for online auction and dealer comic book sales. The comic book speculation game is a crap shoot and the truth is that if you are trying to make money off of comic books you are.
In the end, my feelings are still the same as when i didnt use cgc. C1 restored comic book grade cgc comic book collectors. Once this is done, a more detailed comparison is made to ensure that their invoice descriptions correspond to the actual comics. They have better holders i like the clear plastic, they dont charge a membership fee, they are cheaper, have grading notes for free, and have better online tracking. New graded comic books key issues cgc and cbcs collection. Here is a photo gallery of comic books graded cgc 2. Jan 01, 2009 this is another video of my cgc collection after building a second wall. Browse and buy a vast selection of cgc graded comics collections. The company was founded in 2000 and changed comic collecting and investing forever. Apr 09, 2016 heres a video of some new slabs cgc and cbcs books that i have picked up recently. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Cgc grading scale cgc uses a 10point grading scale to evaluate comics. Some people also take their favourite books in to cgc even though they wont have a great monetary value.
Comic book values, grading and cgc video series comic. The cgc ad in the most recent comic buyers guide really caught my attention. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over 2 million comic books. Put all ungraded books in window bags or they will not be accepted. While collectors have been restoring rare comics for ages, the certified guaranty company cgc has reconditioned their grading scale for the classification of.
You can explore comic book grading by tracing through the grading process. Cgc uses a standard 10point grading scale to grade comic books. Cgc or pgx graded books gives comic dealers less room to screw you when selling your books, more room to haggle, and if you dont like the price theyre offering, you. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers.
Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. The comic book can have rounded corners and creases in the cover. How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books. Cgc was the first impartial, thirdparty certification service. The cover can be detached and have moderate amounts of tape. Receiving cgc s receiving department opens the newly arrived packages each morning and immediately verifies that the number of books in each package matches the number shown on the invoice. Cgc uses a 10point grading scale to evaluate comics. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. If you want to hear some realities about comic book values, grading and cgc i highly recommend you take some time and view the three videos below.
Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Indepth look at the new cgc comic book restoration grading. Feb 06, 2012 cgc is a business, and in order to stay in business they need to charge to grade booksplain and simple. Cgc is a business, and in order to stay in business they need to charge to grade booksplain and simple. What the cgc does as soon as a comic arrives at the cgc it is opened under a high resolution digital camera. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. When buying a comic especially online, where you cant see the book that looks in good shape, you assume its somewhere in this range. Scans of ga slabsat least cgc onesusually have some glare thats difficult to avoid. Cgc graded comics wolfcomics uk online comic book shop. Free shipping domestic orders of 25 or more comics qualify for.
What caught my attention in this ad was how close in price two of the comics were. Over one hundred thousand comic books are submitted to cgc each year. What scanner is the best scanner cbcs comics page 2. These positions are located in our cbcs facility in st. There is a sort of inverse, linear scale to restoration and grade. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books to cgc. Cgc graded comics will become the norm and noncgc graded books will fade into oblivion. After your comics arrive at cgc, up to three graders will inspect your comic before a final grade is given. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards.
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. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. The typical cgc ad shows a raw or ungraded comic book and the sellers description compared to a cgc graded comic book. Aug 31, 2016 types of cgcrecognized newsstand variants. Comic books graded by cgc and cbcs the hall of comics. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading. Nov 10, 2018 cgc is universal and forty years or so from now those graded books will still be marked with the grades they were given and adhered to by most people in the comic market place. Heres a video of some new slabs cgc and cbcs books that i have picked up recently. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books.
The comics registry is a place where comic book collectors come together to share their collections and knowledge with one another. If you have a high value book it makes sense to protect your book. Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc comics guaranty corporation an independent third party that professionally grades a comic book and securely encapsulates said comic in a sealed plastic slab with a label that details key information and the actual grade of the comic whew, thats a mouthful. While there are a few things i disagree with, this was an impromptu video and not meant to be all inclusive so i give the interviewee wide latitude. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgc certified examples in each grade. It does well with raw books and pretty well with sa and later books. Feb 18, 2014 my purchasing of cgc books mirrors your buying practices eerily so. Otherwise it is generally the same, with the bottom of the scale equating to poor condition, and a 10 being perfectly mint. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. 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. My purchasing of cgc books mirrors your buying practices eerily so. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises.
Cgc comics, a guide to grading comics and the differences. Comic book pre graders comic grader, modern comic grader, vintage order entry receiving customer service operations shipping cbcs offers competitive salary based on experience and excellent benefits. Competition in the comics registry rewards completeness and condition. Cgc vs cbcs i have dealt with both companies, and honestly i like dealing with cbcs better than cgc. As more consumers create more demand, more cgc books will enter the marketplace. All cgccertified books are encapsulated in their stateoftheart, tamperevident holder with a distinguished cgc label. Cgc announces private signing with marvel comic book. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. They are headed by steve eichenbaum in parsippany, new jersey. Is it worth getting comic books graded at cgc or pgx.
Happiest with the hulk 181 insert variant ive never seen one before. Cgc grader notes read notes and grading explanations inputted by cgc graders for many comic. Comic book values, grading and cgc video series comic book. How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books vs. 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. Receiving certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. More than 100,000 comic books are submitted to cgc every year, to be graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. Every comic book receives a score or point value associated with its scarcity, desirability, and certified grade. Cgc also grades other stuff i didnt know about like.
This is another video of my cgc collection after building a second wall. Its tough, though, because the highest grade allowable on that system for water damage is vg, and thats just for a single drop. Cgc is universal and forty years or so from now those graded books will still be marked with the grades they were given and adhered to by most people in the comic market place. This step is taken to ensure that graders do not know whose books they are grading, as a further guarantee of impartiality. This 10point comic book grading scale is widely used now and you will often see people grade by simply putting the number value on the book with the classic descriptive grade. Then you can play the comic sweepstakes and take in new books that have a perceived future value and get it sealed while its in great shape. The integration of cgc grading will create a legitimacy to the art of grading and the comic industry as a whole. What cgc has changed the most for me is how i sell my books, particulary to dealers. Five or ten years down the road, one of two things will occur. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. When it comes to comic book grading services, cgc is the big daddy of them all. There are plenty of examples of graded comics selling for less than the grading cost itself. Below are cgcs grading standards for each numeric grade as well as the restoration grading scale. Its a valuable resource for new collectors and experienced fans alike, with a wide range of collections on display.
Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. It doesnt publicly release how it grades its comics, but as it has graded. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books the company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. Grading certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. You simply enter the cgc certification number of your comics into appropriate slots in predefined competitive sets. Cgc graded comics cgc comics are professionally graded by a third party comic book grading service based in the usa. Its a complicated process, and if you want to know more about it you can read how it works for yourself here. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. Cgc graded comics new and vintage toys, comic books, and. Cgc comic book grading understand the labels comic burst. It too was graded on april 2012 by cgc and was given a 9. 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. A jampacked collection of rare danger girl sketches fills this oneshot, including production drawings for the danger girl video game and action figures, plus breakdowns of the comic, rarelyseen covers, and lots more.
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