Comic book grading part 1 certified guaranty company. In 2010, two copies sold on the comic book auction website for record prices. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and.
How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books. I know this is a religious debate, however i am hoping it can stay objective. Apr 04, 2016 welcome to the world of 3rd party grading. See grading and encapsulation section, question what we grade. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. 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.
Many customers choose to ship their comic books to cgc for grading and evaluation. They also reduced the discount for grading tiers from 10% to 5%. Sep 17, 2016 screwed again on ebay cgc books arent safe. We have plenty of data to show a closing price gap. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. The grading process can be significantly delayed if the magazines were incorrectly packed. Gpa for cgc comics is the worlds first analysis and reporting service for online auction and dealer comic book sales. All submissions received by cgc on or after june 1, 2017, will be. Be sure your package is properly registered and or insured for delivery to cgc. There are three different levels of cgc membership, and all levels allow you to submit comic books directly to cgc. Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process.
New cgc grading fees effective june 1, 2017 comics. 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. Found some really cool and unexpected golden age books this year. A proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality has made cgc the leader in its field. Their expert grading team has been able to establish a consistent market standard that can be widely trusted. 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.
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. The second book at a later auction, a copy cgc graded at 8. Cgc was the first impartial, thirdparty certification service. Have comics purchased from us or from your personal collection graded by cgc. Cbcss services are more reasonable and a little easier to use right now. Theres a few reasons getting a book graded increases the price. 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.
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. Go through and look at what you have and find a web site that tells you what to look for on figuring out a rough grade. Aug 06, 2009 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. The collectible is nearly indistinguishable from a 10. 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. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. 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. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Evaluating books for potential restoration is another prescreen service. Introduction to cgc grading for new comic book collectors. Submit comics to cgc for grading there are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading.
Please remember that the turnaround times are estimates only. However, i have submitted literally thousands upon thousands of books to be graded since the introduction of cgc into the. 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. After figuring in cost to ship to and from cgc and grading costs plus any selling fees etc. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million collectibles certified. Next i subtracted costs associated with getting the book graded and sold by an auction house. 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. I had heard stories about cgc playing favors by giving harder. Many books are automatically flagged for restoration even if not selected. If you request that your collectibles be shipped to cgc in the usa for grading, fees include round trip shipping and insurance between ngc uk and cgc s headquarters in sarasota, florida, usa.
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. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. Cgc employees are prohibited from commercially buying or selling comic books, eliminating any potential conflicts of interest. Cgc grading does increase the price, with some books significantly. Scroll below to see the cgc grading services available to ngc uk members for. 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. The cgccomicshop, cgc submission, buyer,seller, grader,cgc.
When cgc graders examine a comic book or magazine, they often enter comments about the collectibles condition. Oct 24, 2018 in this video i highlight the stepbystep process to submit comic books to cgc for grading. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Hectorsquall, i definitely will not be ever using cgc again. Some gold and silver age comics no matter the condition will fetch a fair price that covers all grading and purchase.
He opened his first brick and mortar store in march of 1972. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. I am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books. The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have. Cgc graded comics wolfcomics uk online comic book shop. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade.
The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have been signed by. Ng no grade reserved for art or single comic book pages 0. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. We offer both cgc and cbcs comic grading submission services. Submit your books pgx comics pgx comic grading services.
Cgc comic grading ultimate guide to certifying your comics. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. This total cost is what i call the net value of the brick and morter comic store to me. The following are cgc s current prices for grading tiers. Like the submitting the same book to both companies, or two books with same grade from both companies same book, same grade, two copies.
Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. 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 get graded. After buying a few graded comics on ebay and starting my own certified. Ive been collecting for aver 40 years and grading standards have always been the same no matter the age of the book. Hi all, in this video we have a new batch of books on their way to cgc. Is it worth getting comic books graded at cgc or pgx. Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed. 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.
In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over 2 million comic. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. 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. Major problems trimming, married cf, piece replacement seem to result in larger dings to the apparent grade with cgc than with cbcs. 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. How to submit books to cgc stepbystep process comic.
You can easily identify a slabbed comic because the grades will include the name of the grading service, such as cgc 9. Shipping costs to cgc, grading costs,sellers commision, and exchange costs a variablefor sure. 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. 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. Jan 09, 2017 for a long time, cgc was the premier comic book grading company. Defective holders will be replaced at no charge, except when it is determined at cgc s sole discretion that the holder was subjected to. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Before cgc, the grading of comic books was left to individual dealers and. I for one still send a lot of books to cgc, because i know i can now take my 9. Comic book collection new grading submissions 2017. Though at times controversial, its proven grading system has become a gold standard for those looking to have their collection appraised. Comic book age comic book grading company company 1. Click on image above to go direct to our ebid store or visit cgc shop from the top menu or ebay user cgccomics4u2 or of course email us. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation.
Cgcs top grader and king of this field, steve borock, left cgc and started cbcs. How much does the cgc comic book grading service cost. To see a list of game types and systems currently available for grading, please see our faq by clicking here. Once you become a member, you can now submit your comics directly to cgc. If anyone has done it b4 and wants to add any helpfull information, please do. A comic that has not been slabbed is sometimes referred to as a raw comic, which means a regular comic not encased in a plastic slab. 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. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading. If you have highly sought after books and youre confident in their condition having them cgc graded will make you money. Cgc grader notes read notes and grading explanations inputted by cgc graders for many comic. Dec 24, 20 the real freakin comic book men greg eide has been selling comic books as his livelihood for over 42 years. Can be missing coupons, or even the cf if it does not affect reading. 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.
Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. There is also the extra cost of getting comics graded. This book has been requested a few times and i finally got around to creating this video. This book is always sub by every comic collector on the planet. All of the copies present well and look super nice but grades range from 8. Scroll below to see the cgc grading services available to ngc uk members for submissions to ngc international uk ltd. For a long time, cgc was the premier comic book grading company. Cgc has a process that ensures that a signature on a book is 100% authentic. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. 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. 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. 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.
The collectible must have no evidence of any manufacturing or handling defects. The regular collector now has a bargaining chip against weasel comic dealers who try to swindle. This is by far the hottest comic book in the current year of 2016. I have heard from the lcbs that they think cbcs is grading tougher than cgc. Screwed again on ebay cgc books arent safe youtube. Cgc was the first and has been the standard for comic book grading since 2000. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. Below are cgc s grading standards for each numeric grade as well as the restoration grading scale. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully. Cgcs fees are calculated based on the fair market value of each. Grading cost for grading comics comic book grading and.
Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Please read the shipping your magazines section before sending us your submissions and contact us at 8776626642 if you have any further questions. Cgc uses a 10point grading scale to evaluate comics. Especially considering cgc has lost a few graders to pgx, i imagine the. 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. Cgc comic grading drop off at northeast comiccon 2020. Over one hundred thousand comic books are submitted to cgc each year. These grader notes describe problems, indicate the condition of the interior pages, and help explain why a collectible received the grade it did. The following are cgcs current prices for grading tiers.
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