When cgc sees books from a regular joe the grades are lower. Apparently you need to buy an annual membership first. Cgc graded comics wolfcomics uk online comic book shop. I agree 100% and even without the newton rings, cgc s grading is shit. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Fantasycomics has been in business since 1995 and we are very serious about customer satisfaction. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Many collectors are missing the opportunity to attend shows and submit their comic books to cgc without purchasing a membership. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. On the plus side, we all have a pretty good idea wholl be the beneficiary of it. Selling my walking dead comics issue 19 cgc graded 9. 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.
I dont want to crack the case to get the comic out. Unfortunately, i received a cracked case after being told there were no cracks present at the time of sale see included photo. But when i went to the cgc website, it was very confusing. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. This happens rarely, but on occasion people purchase counterfeit comic books thinking they are the real deal. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay. Help on reslab a comic book through cgc comics general.
New cgc case general comic discussion comicspriceguide. Comic books, walking dead city of toronto 12 hours ago. Read on to discover everything you need to know about the cgc. The cgc holder also locks and stacks with other cgc holders, both old and new, making the new holder easy to integrate with your existing collection, and creating a uniform display you can be proud of. I am going to phoenix comiccon next week to meet stan lee and i have a cgc graded captain america 100. Comic verification authority cva visits worldwide comics. Cgc statements, wave damage database, newton ring database, mcp. The cgc comic registry is a free online community where collectors register and display their comics, interact with other collectors, and compete for awards and recognition. Apr 8, 2017 custom hand crafted polystyrene, acrylic coated, custom painted, comic book display frames for cgcpgx comics, graphic novels, trade paper backs tpbs, magazines, etc. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. Ive been helping comic collectors collect the comics they love since 2017. Thought it would be easy as i can just send it in and pay some money. John vachna our owner has sold over 10,000 comics on ebay and even more privately.
The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Comic book collection key books off to cgc part 1 duration. The older cgc labels are more sought after, than the newer submissions. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Its not really a big issue im just really picky but i recently bought a nice silver age book, graded 9. Certified comic shop high grade cgc comic books for sale. Cbcs comics 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. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. They no longer recommend it, and say this on their. Cgc comics are professionally graded by a third party comic book grading service based in the usa. Avoid cgc like the plague page 2 the ebay community. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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.
Newton rings cgc announcements cgc comic book collectors. Reholder fee ask cgc cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Find great deals on ebay for cgc comics and cgc comics 1st appearance. If you would like your logo, brand, or trademark removed from our site please contact us. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred. See more ideas about comic book display, comic book frames and 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. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder.
Those are some of the best superhero comics from that era. After announcing his retirement from the comic con. Hi guys, newbie here, i am looking to reslab a cgc signature comic. Ever wonder what it takes to send your comic books to cgc to be graded.
Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and. Dark phoenix comics has a slew of great signings coming up dont miss out. 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. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. Our inventory is comprised of many of the finest cgc and noncertified comic books from the silver, bronze, and golden age. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies.
To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. Therefore, to make it easier for anyone to submit to cgc, we are temporarily accepting direct submissions to cgc headquarters from free cgc members. With that in mind, cbcs is better for the buyer collector and cgc is better for the seller. If you are buying an expensive graded book, you can be. Games archive battle threads archive only battle threads 2 archive only ditch fahrenheits virtual comic collector universe archive only. Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. 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. Cgcpgx graded comic storage box official authorized measures 15 x 812 x case of 5 boxes. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and service tiers. I dont know about mycomicshop, but anytime i sell a raw comic books i always undergrade. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. Im not trying to become rich off of selling comics. If you have any thoughts or questions related to shipping comic books, feel free to share them in the comments section below.
Trust me, if cgc doesnt find a permanent fix to this oil slick cluster fiasco, theyll likely lose some serious business. Cgc is thrilled to announce an cgc inhouse private signing with comic book artist and writer george perez. Ive bought cgc slabs and wonder why the grade was soooo high when the comic book has visible defects on front, back and spineand had some of my comic books graded by cbcs and got far less grades than i. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. Buy bcw cgc graded comic book storage box bundle of 10 corrugated cardboard storage box comic book collecting supplies. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. This means we give our buyers the lowest prices possible while offering sellers fair market value. 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. These strong and durable boxes can withstand over 200 pounds of pressure, and are tall enough to fit cgcgraded books in their plastic cases. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. How do i know the comic book im buying is the same book cgc certified. 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.
From the moment your books enter into our facility they are handled with the upmost care by our highly trained professional staff. I was thinking about having him sign the slabbed comic. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. Although cgc intends to act with care to prevent damage, you acknowledge that handling and possession may cause damage to the comic books, including, but not limited to, the bending, ripping, cracking, or curling of pages associated with the shifting position of the comic books inside the holders. I do hope you found the info in this blog post useful. Since cgc books have to be placed in a new slab every 57 years, it would probably be cheaper in the long run to pay cbcs once, since im holding onto them long term. The following are cgcs current prices for grading tiers. Certified comic shop financial update may 2017 next next post. Cbcs offers impartial grading and certification for comic books. Its housed in one of those thicker older cases from 2009. 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. He prides himself on being a honest buyer and seller.
I am going to take it up a notch and give you my top collecting themes, each of which will lead you to new ideas for comics to add to your collection. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. When the time comes to submit my more valuable books for a reholder, im thinking of just having then reslabbed by cbcs. Cgc recommended to reslab books, years ago, just to replace the microchamber paper. We have taken every precaution to safely house your comic books while in our care. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in toronto gta.
Storage file boxes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Comic book grading, certification process cbcs comics. Whos the cool kid with books in the next comicconnect auction this guy, thats who starlin captain marvelthanos run. Find cgc comics in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them.
Cgc graded comics professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing an expert assessment of condition and quality. 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. Scotts collectables is an authorised dealer and facilitator for cgc. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books to cgc. 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. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. All logos, brands, and trademarks are ed by their respective owners. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. The mad lama starring zatara master magician, script by gardner f. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. I just got 2 books back from cgc and i cant see anything obviously wrong. Cgc graded comics new and vintage toys, comic books, and. The moore stuff is actually the focus of my cgc set, especially the books he did with travis charest.