And in some instances even a second flaw can drop a. The writers war board used comic books to shape popular perceptions of race and ethnicity. Be sure to fold the end of the bag over, and secure it with as little tape as possible a 12 piece of tape is recommended. A forum for discussing comic book grading, conservation, and restoration issues.
Community, this category, this board, knowledge base, users. The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. 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. Submitting comics for cgc at a comic convention ask cgc. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. When grading gets to fine, you start operating on a point system. Please note that we can only ship up to 30 books in one box so you will need to take this into account when submitting larger orders.
This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. A lightly restored book will be valued higher than a book with heavy restoration in. Theoretically, the higher the grade of the book, the more desirable the book will be. Miscellaneous comic book discussions by steveinthecity apr, 2020 23. See the comic value packs page for a list of available packs and prices. Vault grading received my comic in september of 2016. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. In general, the more restoration has been performed, the less the comic is worth compared to its apparent grade value. Use sturdy cardboard to protect the edges and corners. Cgc forums cgc forums comic book collecting forums. 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. Because our location is in the midwest, we feel that offers comic lovers a better choice than other grading, appraisal and brokerage services. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more.
Others complained about splitting bags i had that problem only once or twice out of 400 bags and that was generally when i tried to force the backing board in at an angle. 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. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Slabbed and graded comics from the gold, silver, platinum, bronze and modern. Supplies to protect and sell your valuable comic books, bags, sleeves, storage boxes, mailers and display supplies. In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs. Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc comics. We have taken every precaution to safely house your comic books while in our care. Stan lee made more than just comic book superheroes he inspired millions of people to achieve their. The comic book resources community, where comic fans come to talk. Packaging tips pgx comics pgx comic grading services.
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. A grade represents the condition of a book in a way that collectors can understand. Youre here to decide if having your comics graded by cgc or another grading. I had heard stories about cgc playing favors by giving harder. Ditch fahrenheits virtual comic collector universe archive only excellence in content. From the moment your books enter into our facility they are handled with the upmost care by our highly trained professional staff. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. Cbcs offers impartial grading and certification for comic books.
Before a comic books value is determined, the comic book needs to have an accurate grade assigned to it. The comic book grading companies will offer witnesses, so a representative from the grading company will stand with you as you get a book signed. The biggest and most popular third party grading company. Comic grading has created valuation standards that online price guides such as gocollect and. The backing boards fit very snuggly so the comic book doesnt slide around. A lightly restored book will be valued higher than a book with heavy restoration in the same apparent grade. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition.
For one, if you have a really valuable book, it offers a form of protection. You then hand the book over to them, and it gets sent off to be graded. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. The 2 reputable thirdparty professional grading services both begin with c use the same scale, but not exactly the same criteria, but overstreet has collaborated with them for their newest grading guide. 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. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. A few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade if it is. A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. 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. Cgc is offering free comic book evaluations by our vintage and modern grading. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry.
Every comic book is shipped to our customers in a midtown comics brand peelandstick bag and board, absolutely free. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. Comic grading is the process of encasing a comic book in a plastic case. I tried calling several times, but their phone is disconnected or its been changed. Bag and board each individual book and place each book in a toploader for maximum protection. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. I found the best way to fill the bags was to insert the backing board first, and then the comic. Professional sports authenticator psa is the worlds largest thirdparty sports card authentication service the experts in grading cards, sports autographs and memorabilia. Comic book grading, certification process cbcs comics.
Scott campbell and fabian nicieza are part of cgcs private signings this year. Today, the world lost one of the most influential and funloving creative minds in our history. Insurance is required on all orders and should be purchased based upon the fair market value of your books as determined by you. A fr copy will have virtually no eye appeal and will display major damage. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books to cgc. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and. Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. Blps comic book boards serves as the traditional and economic paper as a long time stand by for the comic board industry.
Also, pressing is a very delicate process, so please be aware that it may add time to the express and next day grading services. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. We need to emphasize, however, that not more than two of the above mentioned flaws can appear in the same comic. Games archive battle threads archive only battle threads 2 archive only ditch fahrenheits virtual comic collector universe archive only.
Cbcs comic book certification service the newest and second most popular comic book grading company. 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. Once restored, a comics value depends upon several factors. Our boards are acid free and completely archival safe. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. 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. Comic book grading is a complicated process, but were here to answer all your questions. This plastic case forever seals your comic, unless you destroy the case to extract the comic.
Futhermore, once the book is sealed and placed in the box, you can now quickly determine the grades of each comic quickly. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. A forum for direct selling offers to other board members without an intermediary no ebay, or other outside sites, etc. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. World class, proven, professional comic grading experts. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. A very effect way to keep track of your collection. View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby cards. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Once restored, a comic s value depends upon several factors. For books that have a signature witness, they are sealed with a special label. Stack the comics together, and place another backing board on the top and bottom of the stack.
Our comic value packs are a fun, affordable way to get a lot of comics without spending much. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. Collectors condition comic book raw grading labels stickers. Place each comic in a comic bag mylar bags are best with a comic backing board.
Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. I amconsidering dropping my comics off to be graded with cgc at nycc this fall versus dropping them off at my local affiliated comic book store. Each label peels off with ease so you can apply it onto the top of the backing board with no obstruction to the cover. Grading is an inherently subjective process and there will always be small differences in opinion. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and service tiers. Overstreet comic book grading guide first edition 1992 the confident collector 5. I still buy and sell raw book 99% of the time so cgc doesnt affect me much, i will say.
Please use a minimal amount of tape and try to use tape that is easily removable when securing the books with cardboard. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. A couple of minor flaws might be allowable, but no more. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. Thus when you go to the shows like nyc, orlando, or san diego the opinions of.
As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at. A fr is the lowest grade a comic book can receive as long as the story and art are complete. Midtown comics now offering cgc at all of our events and signings.