This article is meant as an introductory article to comic grading. 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. As always, wednesday is new book day this weekplease be sure to email your pull list by tuesday morningfor a complete list of what is shipping this week, click here. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. 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. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises. 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. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books to cgc. Then, check the spine for small tears or folds, or spine break, which is a tear near the staples. Once they reach destination, they will be officially graded, authenticated and.
Nov 10, 2018 a graded comic book gets rid of the haggling. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Books that are coverless, but are otherwise complete, will receive a grade of 0. Most of the books i want to get graded i had claremont and. This is highly subjective, but the higher the demand, the likelier your restored book will fetch its apparent grade price. One friend says i should get at least one graded and another says its not worth it. Both prices are shown and inevitably the cgc graded comic sells for far more. May 19, 2015 comic book formatted graded readers as an eslefl extensive reading resource john garrett though extensive reading programs have become popular in eslefl over the past several years, students are. Available for largenumber, single submissions for the modern, economy and value tiers. Services certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. This is intended to be a basic guide so that you have a general idea of the grade of your books for pricing purposes. Captain confederacy is not something i want to bring into my school or my home.
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. The regular collector now has a bargaining chip against weasel comic dealers who try to swindle collections far less than their guide value. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. We will gladly work out a solution that meets your needs and concerns.
Cgc or pgx graded books gives comic dealers less room to screw you when selling your books, more room to haggle, and if you dont like the price theyre offering, you. There were several sexually inappropriate books as well, but the hate comic books are far more disturbing. Having someone else grade your comic book can actually increase the value of it, but wont do too much if the comic is a dud. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. Featuring many of your favorite characters such as spiderman, batman, and superman. Marketability is the demand for the book and also is their potential buyers interested in your comic. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database.
The cgc uses a 110 numbering system which is pretty selfexplanatory and easy to understand. Back to top the market fluctuates widely on restored copies of expensive books. Nov 05, 2015 in my blog post for my top 5 funko pop vinyl wishlist on my funko wishlist was a series on the legendary ms. They will grade your comic, encapsulate it, and return it to you. So i went digital a few years ago but i have a ton of great books and varriants that i would like to get graded. I prefer comics in my collection raw, in mylar bags with 2 backing boards.
A dealer making an offer on your comic books is hardly likely to point this out to you. My wife heard me talking about it when first released and surprised me with another copy so thats why i have two never opened or read. Join cgc to get direct submission privileges, 247 order tracking and more. May 27, 2016 hi everyone, i am very excited to share with you the release of my first comic book with the avengers, against the wind. Chuck rozanskis grading standards mile high comics. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading. Antman cgc silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Comic book formatted graded readers by nexusoneaintdone issuu. 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. To grade a comic, you need to take in to consideration a number of factors before being able to assess the correct grade. A lightly restored book will be valued higher than a book with heavy restoration in the same apparent grade. To grade a comic book, start by examining the cover through a magnifying glass for things like folds or fingerprints.
I was wondering what is the best way to go about getting it graded. Is it worth getting comic books graded at cgc or pgx. Safely package your comics for secure shipment to cgc. To get your comic graded, you must ship your comic book s tocgc the comics guaranty, llc orpgx professional grading experts. Anyone who knows me knows that britney spears is one of the staples of my life so it was just a matter of time before she started showing up on my blog. One of the bottom corners was smashed on every book very. Many customers choose to ship their comic books to cgc for grading and evaluation. Comic book grading part 1 certified guaranty company duration. Cgc also partners with local and internet dealers, to make submitting your book for grading easier and more convenient. When you have completed this course and practiced, you will be able to pick up and grade any comic, whether its one in your collection or that grail book you finally found at a con. How to submit your comics for cgc grading the cgc comic shop. 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. One of the main comic book graders out there is cgc the comics guaranty company. My wife got me uncanny xmen266 first apperance of gambit.
So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. When you want to sell comic books youve inherited or found, it can be hard to assess what. I know a lot of people have said that it is important to get them graded, but i have no idea where to do this or what it even entails. Once youve finished checking the cover, count the pages of the comic to make sure none are missing. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. You may think your favorite comic is a very fine read but is it a very fine buy. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Or, you might see if your local comic book shop can do it as well. There are various reasons why you might want to have your comics graded by an. 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 philadelphia in june of. There are two rating system that give buyers and sellers use to grade the condition of comic books. In my case it was worth it monetarily, especially since i have a reading copy of every graded book two with torn back covers, one which is a variant cover of which i have a copy with the standard cover. Submitting comics for cgc at a comic convention ask cgc.
Collects infinity countdown prime, infinity countdown. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. I will buy graded comics if i get a better deal on them than any raws i can find, but i would rather not. 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. Whether you are looking to invest in some cgc graded comic books, or find that missing comic book. Does having it singed by an artist or writer like claremont actually increase the value. Once restored, a comic s value depends upon several factors. In this article, we will describe the basics of what comic book grading is, why you would get your comics graded, and the differences between the companies. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. My frames are designed for handling and changing out often, and the more handling, the more opportunity for glass to break. Sell my comic books presents a basic guide to comic book grading. The mad lama starring zatara master magician, script by gardner f. As you can see, i have a certain disdain and distrust of comic book dealers. You can ship it to them or take it to a convention where they will be at and they will tell you what grade it is considered to be.
Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. Marvel and iron man to help save the city before a big storm. Somewhere along the process my books all got damaged in the same spot. A number of factors are involved in deciding whether or not a comic book should be submitted to a grading service such as cgc. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Then, they will put in a protective sleeve and seal it. I did find some batman and other marvel comics which i will use, but seriously do not sell hate comics. Choose a tier based on comic value and turnaround time. Either way i would take a stab at guessing what the grade on each book will be and look at comparable sales on ebay or elsewhere and start with the most valuable books and work my way down from there until you get to the point where you either do not think the next book is worth grading or dont have the funds to get it graded right now. He wants to give you the least he can get away with to buy your comics from you.
I have a bunch of comics been collecting for years. Ng no grade reserved for art or single comic book pages 0. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Introduction to cgc grading for new comic book collectors. This is a mustown key issue for any serious comic book collector, add it to your. These books will be certified and encapsulated according to tier, and those grading below your specified grade are returned uncertified. Cbcs believes that everyone should have free access to the information our graders use to determine the grade of a book the only comic grading company to do so your books. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Im sure you know all or most of the lcs in melbourne, whether they grade or not i dont know probably not. The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process.
Cgc is universal and forty years or so from now those graded books will still be marked with the grades they were given and adhered to by most people in the comic market place. Can anyone tell me where i can get my collection graded in melbourne, australia. 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. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Numerous collectors and comic fans will purchase coverless comics to either read or to obtain a filler copy of a book for their collection. Hello, im kevin volo, and id like to thank you for checking out my learn to grade comic books course.
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. Get the best deals on ungraded comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. High grade comics best place to find buy and sell your. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value. Why should the factors that influence the grade on your book be a mystery. In this book, youll see me working alongside captain america, ms. I do not care if they need to buy my comics cheap so they can make money. I was wondering if the tier pricing was the same for both andor if i would save a little on shipping by bringing them to nyc.
Graphic books present informational text in a visually engaging and entertaining format, while the comic and humor books use the comic strip format and photos with humorous captions to provide students with a fun reading experience. There are various reasons why you might want to have your comics graded by an independent third party. Slabbed books dont fit in boxes with the rest of your collection, and that bothers me for some reason. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Comic book grading screenshots, images and pictures comic vine. 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.
Everything you need to know about submitting comic books. 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. After that, do i sell them on ebay or go directly to a comic book. By bidding on or purchasing a thirdparty graded comic you are acknowledging your acceptance of the grade assigned by the certification company. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. I use high quality plexiglas that is nearly impossible to chip or break, so using it is just another protective feature. The corona collection continues to get graded and processed. Best way to go about getting graded comic book grading. For those who want or need consignment options you have the ability to remotely list and sell through my website.
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. An incomplete book missing pages will have significantly less value then a complete counterpart. The 6 sales have been extended and a new 50% off sale are currently running in the special offers section. I imagine you are looking to get either a raw grading done or slabbed grading. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. Consequently, if the comic is slow on the market, a restored copy may be less than the value derived from the above formulae. The typical cgc ad shows a raw or ungraded comic book and the sellers description compared to a cgc graded comic book. What caught my attention in this ad was how close in price two of the comics were. Not every comic book is a good candidate for thirdparty grading. There are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading. How much does it cost to get your comic books graded. Your books will be packaged then shipped fully insured on your behalf to cgc in florida, usa. I have very early batman, xmen and superman just to name a few. Get the best deals on antman cgc silver age comics 1956 1969.
Get your signed andor sketched books authenticated with our exclusive gold. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. One of the most important factors is first to count the interior pages. These ratings often affect the price that a comic book will sell for. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. If youre just getting started with having your comics graded, my recommendation is to join cgc at the associate level.
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