How many years did we have to endure corner bendsdings along with front or back cover side creases due to the comic not being pinched properly or outright floatingmoving inside the inner well. Theres some new competition in the professional comic book grading services industry brought to us by none other than steve borock. Cgc will have representatives there so you can have your signed comics witnessed and given to them for slabbing. We are a comic seller, comic buyer, grader and advisor and locator of rare comics. Grading cost in uk comic book grading and restoration issues. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and. You can visit the cbcs website here, although at the current time it is just a placeholder. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. A collectible in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder.
Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. A european agent for cgc comics with full advice on submitting your comics and handling the complete service. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. The overstreet guide to grading comics 2016 edition. But you also might get a firmer more definitive answer by emailingcalling cgc yourself.
Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation, and screening services to comic book collectors. Cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. The cgc comic shop, we are a buyer and seller of comics, cgc submission center, professional grader and valuer,cgc european agent, comic locating service. Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed. Youre here to decide if having your comics graded by cgc or another. By requesting prescreen and specifying a minimum grade on your invoice, you will be charged grading fees only for comic books that meet or exceed your specified minimum grade. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. To my mind, the gap between your grading and cgcs grading is the biggest obstacle to the growth of your company. The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have been. These principles can apply to both american and british comics. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk professional. New professional comic book grading service cbcs comic. Our comic book auctions have been featured by fox, cnn, upi, the st.
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. Dealers and graders may often disagree with some grading classifications. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation. Halo certification pty ltd australiahalo certification united. Also, while there is a fairly detailed standard of comic book grading that is commonly used, grading is difficult to do well and consistently. 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. Please read the shipping your magazines section before sending us your submissions and contact us at 8776626642 if you have any further questions magazine grading tiers and services.
Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade if it is. But because i am have a premium cgc membership, i receive a 10% discount off grading for all tiers. 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. If unsure, please complete a new form, following the guidelines above. You then hand the book over to them, and it gets sent off to be graded. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books to cgc. Comic book hot picks for 3420, cgc comment and some new vintage pick ups duration. The cgc uk office is relatively new, and they only. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. And reality is they were the innovator and leader with respect to casingslabs. 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. So when you purchased the capt marvel, you expected to get an 8.
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. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. I live in the vegas area and our local comic book store torpedo comics is hosting a yearlong signing event to rival most comic cons. Please note that effective january 1, 2018 cgc lowered the cost of. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective thirdparty grading service take the guesswork out of the grading process for both collectors and dealers. 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.
We need to know titles of comics and will offer the best price we can to give you the. 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. 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. Theres a widespread belief that cbcs consistently grades higher than cgc. Ive been collecting for aver 40 years and grading standards have always been the same no matter the age of the book. The following are cgcs current prices for grading tiers. Newly updated, the overstreet guide to grading comics includes the 10point grading system, as well as exhaustive descriptions of primary and split grades, examples of each grade with more than 200 fullcolor images in all, articles on storage, preservation, and restoration, a look at the independent, thirdparty grading companies, and much more. There is a numeric system which corresponds to a titled grading system. 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. Every comic on this site is graded by our two grading experts who have over.
Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. Then, simply register or login to start the submission 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. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs. Please remember that the turnaround times are estimates only. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade.
We accept payment made by credit card, personal check, money order or we can send you an invoice via paypal using your paypal email address. A fr copy will have virtually no eye appeal and will display major damage. But looking at the grading costs on the cgc website i dont see. Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Grading of comics can be subjective, although there are basic agreed upon standards within the industry. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. Cbcs comic book certification service the newest and second most popular comic book grading company. The newest and second most popular comic book grading company. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. Are you an attorney and have a client that needs a uspap compliant appraisal.
Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. Louis post dispatch, do you have items you need to value. As grading is very much a subjective exercise, it is all too easy for the novice and. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. 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. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. We are cgcs largest european customer, having submitted over 8,000 books in 2019. 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. Who is the most reputable to help get the most value.
Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. To nostomania members an exclusive opportunity to signup and receive actual working samples of our. Halo certification pty ltd australiahalo certification. Comic books are sent to cgc for grading and encapsulation either. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. These books will be certified and encapsulated according to tier, and those grading below your specified grade are returned uncertified. Grading standards are based on the standards laid out in the overstreet grading guide with additional experience gained from our years in the comic industry. A few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join.
Were mycomicshop comes in is all 7 i sent were purchased from their website. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Please read the shipping your magazines section before sending us your submissions and contact us at 8776626642 if you have any further questions. Grading is an inherently subjective process and there will always be small differences in opinion. The biggest and most popular third party grading company. Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc comics. Comic book submission cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. Available for largenumber, single submissions for the modern, economy and value tiers. Professional grading experts, and cbcs comic book certification service.
Comic book grading and restoration may 19, 2016 scott robertson 25 comments comic book grading is one of the most important parts of speculating. 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. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. Grading cost in uk comic book grading and restoration. Mint m perfect and as new, regardless of age with full cover gloss and lustre with. Cgccertified collectibles are encapsulated in a new holder. Fine comics in fine are priced significantly less than those in very fine and for good reason. Home whats new contact us catalogue index how to order we buy comics. Specialising in back issues and finding that sought after comic, we have a large world wide base of customers and contacts through being in the comic. 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.
Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. The new company is comic book certification service or cbcs and expects to go live in july. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. 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.
Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the. Egs european grading service halo certification pgx professional grading experts vault 60 day comic grading mcg midwest comic grading. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have been signed by someone of significance. Jan 09, 2017 i have used both cgc and cbcs with good results on both. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition. The new online form is pretty simple to use, and is light years ahead for the old but still.
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. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. 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. Scroll below to see the cgc grading services available to ngc uk members for. Mar 27, 2020 when grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Writein blank comic raw grading labels the cost effective way write now. The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and. Grading is the term used for the assessment of the condition of a particular comic book. 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. 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.
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