Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Now there is an easy way to identify comic books with higher visual appeal than others assigned the same numerical grade by cgc simply look for the cva exceptional sticker. 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. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. Cgc graded comic book box, official authorized 1 box free shipping. If you are a person who wants the best, or a collector who simply enjoys exceptionally high quality books, then the pgc mint has many special treasures just for you. Ultimate key issue comics cgc and cbcs graded comics for sale. The fastest man alive faces the dire threat of an ancient evil organization called the black templars, that suddenly appears in keystone city, causing death and destruction. Your books will be packaged then shipped fully insured on your behalf to cgc in florida, usa. Knowing that the comic that youre shelling out big bucks for hasnt been tampered with takes a lot of anxiety out of the transaction. Once they reach destination, they will be officially graded, authenticated and. Apr 8, 2017 custom hand crafted polystyrene, acrylic coated, custom painted, comic book display frames for cgc pgx comics, graphic novels, trade paper backs tpbs, magazines, etc. Scotts collectables is an authorised dealer and facilitator for cgc.
These reactions are normal since we all think we know how to grade better than cgc but the boys go through a lot of books and they for the most part do a bang up job. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. So heres the deal, i have some comic books id like to grade with the cgc certified grading company but i live in europe, so id like to know the shipping fee they apply,and the price of the grading itself,lets say 4 regular sized comics from 1982. An extremely exceptional comic with only very minute printing or bindery defects.
Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. Important to ensure that your submission process stays on schedule, please package books in the same order that they are listed on the packing slip. Therefore, to make it easier for anyone to submit to cgc, we are temporarily accepting direct submissions to cgc headquarters from free cgc members. Beckett acquires comic book grading service, cbcs the beat.
Comic verification authority cva visited worldwide comics in may 20 and assessed over 4,000 of the 15,000 cgc graded comics in our inventory for the potential of finding those issues that would rate exceptional for that grade assigned by cgc. If you have any thoughts or questions related to shipping comic books, feel free to share them in the comments section below. If anyone thinks they have a holder that exhibits a slight wavy appearance, cgc would be happy to evaluate it and, if we agree with your assessment, reholder your book at no charge, as well as cover your shipping expenses. Given that online sales, especially through ebay, are the largest single source of growth in the current surge in the back issue comics market, it is quite nice that there is a generally accepted method that.
Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. Magazines, movie lobby cards, vintage photographs and concert posters are all eligible for. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. The best possible existing condition of a comic book.
Ive been selling comics for three decades, but i still am sometimes fooled by the tricks people use to upgrade comics. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. Dc and marvel writer scott snyder is joining the roster of cgc inhouse private signing participants, which has become a veritable whos who of comic book. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. Ultimate key issue comics cgc and cbcs graded comics for. When it comes to shipping graded, slabbed comics from cgc or cbcs i use another box from uline which is the. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises. These reactions are normal since we all think we know how to grade better than cgc but the boys go through a lot of. 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. If you would like your logo, brand, or trademark removed from our site please contact us.
Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and service tiers. Im not much into the grading thing, but cbcs is a rival service to cgc, the grading giant of comics. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. How much does the cgc comic book grading service cost. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. I have a feeling that after twenty years the books will dissolve totally in those cases. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. 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. Unfollow cgc comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Were always buying and selling comics so contact us below for a hassle free appraisal. Online comic shop for marvel, dc, independent back issues.
Cgc will also have witnesses available for all signature series requests at the show. If youre a full time comic book dealer, you may apply for membership as a cgc authorized member dealer. Stop by the cgc booth to submit comic books or magazines for regular turnaround. How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books. We only own a few graded comic books, however we wanted to try cgcs mailaway services so we sent off a few books at wizard world. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Let me just say, cgc s customer service is atrocious.
Has anyone stored their cases for long period of time. They look to be in good shape looking from the outsi. It says they are not really for long term storage, but doesnt say you shouldnt keep them in the cases. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. The prices above reflect books that have already been graded by cgc and are unrestored. Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. See more ideas about comic book display, comic book frames and comics. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. All logos, brands, and trademarks are ed by their respective owners. Purchasing books graded by cgc allows consumers a reasonable expectation of condition when they buy a comic online, or through the mail.
There are three ways to submit your comic books to cgc and ccs. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Liability commences with scotts collectables when your comic books are in our possession and until they are returned and signedfor by you or others authorised by you at the address provided on the scotts collectables cgc submission form. 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. Top 10 comic books sold in the last 10 years thecollector. Jun 15, 2017 if possible, the free comic i include is related to the comic or comics that you ordered from my online comic book shop.
Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. If youre getting your comic graded by cgc comics or cbcs, theyll more than likely give it a qualified status. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. The books certainly did not leave cgc looking like this, and they arrived safely to the submitter after we shipped them to him. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. Cgc graded comics new and vintage toys, comic books, and. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. 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. 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. This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs.
New back issue online comic shop stocking marvel, dc and independents from the 1960s to the present day. It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. Based on the characters featured, cgc grade, and edition, some comics have earned huge payoffs. In my opinion this seems very similar to conversations throughout the community about how much a restored comic should sell for. Browse certified comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. All comic collectors have at one point or another pick up a cgc copy and said are you kidding me or are these guys on drugs. Im new to collecting comics, so i know im going to make a few mistakes here and there. Authorized dealers certified guaranty company, llc. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. 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. I am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books.
As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay. These levels include modern, economy, standard, express and more. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. Like i dont really know the protocol of having a comic signed. Is getting the comic professionally graded up its price, or is it just nice to have it in a fancy. Classic collectible services ccs is the worlds leading comic book pressing, restoration and restoration removal. This web site offers a tremendous selection of professionally graded comic books with an emphasis on extremely high grade or the best existing of a kind. I do hope you found the info in this blog post useful. Cgc can more accurately certify pedigree collections.
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. You can submit comics and track your order if you are a paid member of the cgc collectors society. 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. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them. Many collectors are missing the opportunity to attend shows and submit their comic books to cgc without purchasing a membership. Use the standard grading guides to grade your comic, and then note that it is signed. With becketts acquiring the other company in a stock merger, what is the next step for cgc and how with that impact us ga collectors who must depend of their expert advice as to whether a book has been repaired. When you are buying comic books that arent already graded. Comic verification authority cva visits worldwide comics. It is important to note that no books have been damaged whatsoever. How do i know the comic book im buying is the same book cgc certified.
This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. So there you go folks, i do hope you found the info in this blog post useful. Beckett is a long running leader in the colelctibles market, mostly with trading cards. 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. I have a box of cgc and pgxs and some are like over 10 years old with the old labels. Guess its acquisition week, as beckett has just announced they are entering the comics market by acquiring comic book certification service, llc. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. I would agree with you about the cgc fees, postage, etc.
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. Cgc statements about new holder the comic book forum. Certified comic shop financial update may 2017 next next post. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings.