We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. 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. Cuts turn around time in half not available on quickstream, rapid or 1day. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. Comic book age comic book grading company company 1. 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. Cgcgraded comic books sell for better prices than other grading services. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. Understandably, a high grade book is the most desirable book for any collector. Please note that effective january 1, 2018 cgc lowered the cost of.
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. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Grading of comics can be subjective, although there are basic agreed upon standards within the industry. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. When initially looking at a comic book the first thing one will notice is the cover of the book. Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc comics. This book is a great tool for comic book aficionados, but i cant recommend it for anyone who doesnt know at least a little about grading comic books already. Cbcs moves into onsite grading newsarama comic book.
You can tell that this comic has been stored properly and looks as new as the day it was printed. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation, and screening services to comic book collectors. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value.
All of the copies present well and look super nice but grades range from 8. 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. Click to open the sell my comic books bbb profile page in a new tab. Sell my comic books presents a basic guide to comic book grading. But because i am have a premium cgc membership, i receive a 10% discount off grading for all tiers. 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. 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. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. 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. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition.
I have used both cgc and cbcs with good results on both. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books to cgc. 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. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. Fine comics in fine are priced significantly less than those in very fine and for good reason. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. This can include abrasions, tears, creases, bent corners, spine splits, chips.
Theres some new competition in the professional comic book grading services industry brought to us by none other than steve borock. The process is easier, faster, and designed specifically for our canadian customers. Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. The following are cgcs current prices for grading tiers. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. 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 hot picks for 3420, cgc comment and some new vintage pick ups duration.
The cover of a comic is what typically takes the most abuse. In this part two of four in the graders notes article series, we will explore high grade comic books and the graders notes from cbcs for those books. Youre here to decide if having your comics graded by cgc or another. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. Please remember that the turnaround times are estimates only. Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed. 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. 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.
Theres a widespread belief that cbcs consistently grades higher than cgc. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. To my mind, the gap between your grading and cgcs grading is the biggest obstacle to the growth of your company. Halo certification pty ltd australiahalo certification. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. Comic book restoration services hero restoration llc. Comic book grading in reply to klohr222 mar 7, 2016 2. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book.
Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. The new online form is pretty simple to use, and is light years ahead for the old but still. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. 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. In order to provide a quote for work, the book needs to be delivered to hero restoration for evaluation. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. Cbcs offers a new approach to grading comics in canada. 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 magazine grading tiers and services. Egs european grading service halo certification pgx professional grading experts vault 60 day comic grading mcg midwest comic grading.
Comic grading, from bag and board grading to full cgc. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. There is a numeric system which corresponds to a titled grading system. The newest and second most popular comic book grading company. Comic book certification service cbcs will accept onsite submissions for grading with sameweekend turnaround for the first time at the tampa bay comic con, august 57, 2016. The overstreet guide to grading comics 2016 edition. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. Cgc will have representatives there so you can have your signed comics witnessed and given to them for slabbing. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. After figuring in cost to ship to and from cgc and grading costs plus any selling fees etc. Chuck rozanskis grading standards mile high comics. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values.
Comic book submission cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. Now compare that to the most expensive comics sold in just the last decade and youll notice that that price doesnt even make the top ten list. Many customers choose to ship their comic books to cgc for grading and evaluation. A nearly perfect copy that looks brand new with only a few very minor defects. New professional comic book grading service cbcs comic. Dealers and graders may often disagree with some grading classifications.
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. 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. When grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. 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. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. When you are searching for a comic book, you need to know how to spot a high grade book. Special thanks to our comic grading advisor steve borock, president of cbsc. Any amount of wear to the cover of the book must be factored into the condition and grading of the comic. It looks the current market is ripe for a new challenger like cbcs. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. 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. The above mention prices are an additional price to the regular press prices.