Egs european grading service halo certification pgx professional grading experts vault 60 day comic grading mcg midwest comic grading. World class, proven, professional comic grading experts. Choose a tier based on comic value and turnaround time. Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. Before a comic books value is determined, the comic book needs to have an accurate grade assigned to it. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies.
Cgc comic book grading understand the labels comic burst. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. Join cgc to get direct submission privileges, 247 order tracking and more. Cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of text inside front or rear cover. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. For one, if you have a really valuable book, it offers a form of protection.
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. We are currently migrating data to our new system and conducting tests, and we are really excited for you to try it out. 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. Then, simply register or login to start the submission process. This plastic case forever seals your comic, unless you destroy the case to extract the comic. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail comics. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. Submit today all comic book characters used on the website are properties of warner brothers dc comics and disney marvel entertainment. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes.
Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. About cbcs we are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Comic book grading the basics of grading comics superworld. The lower the paper grade is, the less flaws or other defects that the book can have to receive a grade on the higher end of the spectrum.
Amazing spiderman 129 w cgc registry help and instructions. One of our goals for the new website is to offer an easier online experience for our customers. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. These books are sealed in a special case slabbed and cannot have been unsealed. The grading labels fit on top of backing boards, or can be placed over sleeves. Find the value of the warren publishing corp comic vampirella volume 1. Before the company expanded into comic books, for example, some of its experts and executives attended comic book conventions and asked industry leaders if it made sense for there to be a grading service. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. When grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join.
Comic book grading basics what you need to know by admin on thursday, october 15th, 2009 4 comments the grade or condition of a comic book is the most important determination of value outside of the actual title and issue number. The cpg team has put together our grading standards based upon market standards in the hobby as well as included extensive research into cgc grading. Safely package your comics for secure shipment to cgc. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. A forum for discussions related to the cgc registry an. This is an attempt to show the inexperienced collector a rough idea of what constitutes good, fine, near mint etc using 90s amazing spiderman comics as a reference. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. The newest and second most popular comic book grading company.
Predating todays commonly used 10point numerical grading scale by about 10 years, the 100point scale was an unsuccessful early attempt to apply a more scientific standard to the comic book grading process. Therefore, mcg is acting both as a grading unit for mcb and trying to fill a void in both affordability and availability in the world of comic book grading. Well if you ever wanted to get more information on comic book grading or how to get your comic graded by the cgc, youre at the right place now. View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby cards. Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. Submit comics to cgc for grading there are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. A grade represents the condition of a book in a way that collectors can understand. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable. 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.
All professional graders, whether grading coins, currency, or comics are charged with placing your items under a microscope see logo to determine their condition and therefore value. Cgc comic book collecting message board chat boards. The online form will allow you to easily submit any number of comics, and then you can print a copy of the form to be included in your shipment. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. Wikipedia is a registered trademark of the wikimedia foundation, inc. Mar 22, 2019 before the company expanded into comic books, for example, some of its experts and executives attended comic book conventions and asked industry leaders if it made sense for there to be a grading service. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation. 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.
Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc comics guaranty corporation an. 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. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. The graders should be given more flexibility in adjusting the grade for the general feel and appearance of the book. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. Raw grading labels the preprinted labels are colorcoded using the standard 10 pt. 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. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. Locate the book in the list of books you might need to change the drop list to go to another page.
Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. Theres a widespread belief that cbcs consistently grades higher than cgc. Grading is the term used for the assessment of the condition of a particular comic book. 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. To my mind, the gap between your grading and cgcs grading is the biggest obstacle to the growth of your company. Its only been within the last 15 years or so that the problem of bias in comic grading was amended, and it took the form of commercial grading. While a casual collector might not need to bother, its vitally important to have your comics graded if you ever plan to sell them, because the value of a comic varies widely depending on the grade it. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. 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. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. These books will be certified and encapsulated according to tier, and those grading below your specified grade are returned uncertified. This is intended to be a basic guide so that you have a. They are part of organization consisting of the numismatic guaranty corp and the sportscard guaranty llc.
Get rid of smudges and unwanted dirt on your book before having it press and send off to cgc for grading. One area we focused on is the way you submit comics and access your account information. Mar 27, 2020 when grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation, and screening services to comic book collectors.
Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. Theoretically, the higher the grade of the book, the more desirable the book will be. Mainstream comics corp new issue comics, cgc graded back. The cgc the cgc is a group of grading specialists that validate comic books. Full comic book cleaning service multiverse corps comics. In the example above carnage part one is not part of the title. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic book. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective. Mycomicshop cgc grading story icbookcollecting submitted 3 years ago by cordeiro89 hey everyone, quick little story for anyone whose interested in and the whole cgc process.
The owlone card comes sealed in its original foil packaging. Ask other collectors to estimate the grade of a comic book from a picture. A forum for discussing comic book grading, conservation, and restoration issues. 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. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. Both of these requirements were lacking for much of comic book history, and in the absence of a reliable method of achieving this, access to the culture was stifled and progress was delayed. A few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. Cgc set the standard for thirdparty comic book, magazine, lobby card and vintage photograph grading, and its independent affiliate ccs performs expert pressing, restoration and restoration removal services for comic books. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. Submit your books pgx comics pgx comic grading services. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. A spine split of up to 23 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage or residue damage. 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.
If you were to receive a grade on a book you purchased from us, after january 1, 2003, that was graded as nm that came in below 8. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books to cgc.
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