My wife and i tend to order a lot of things from amazon, so if you were one of my first few dozen customers your comics probably arrived in a. Set your own price low sellers fees easy to use controls. We offer exclusive comics that are rare, limited print runs, comic convention exclusives, and key issues. I dont know about mycomicshop, but anytime i sell a raw comic books i always undergrade.
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. Based on the characters featured, cgc grade, and edition, some comics have earned huge payoffs. What cgc has changed the most for me is how i sell my books, particulary to dealers. Mycomicshop cgc grading story icbookcollecting submitted 3 years ago by cordeiro89. I absolutely love these frames for displaying cgc graded comic books. Free file downloads, online comic viewer, plus a helpful, knowledgeable community. Based in worksop, nottinghamshire, we are an independent comic book store. 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. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. 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. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality.
Top 5 mistakes when submitting comic books to cgc with. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Cgc comics also grade and witness the signing and sketching of original art remarking onto comics, which are assigned the prestigious yellow label for signature series ss comic books. The best possible existing condition of a comic book. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. Cgc professionally grade comics submitted to them and seal them in a protective tamper proof plastic holder, or slab as they are known. The writerartist team behind the acclaimed jonny double returns with a gripping new ongoing series, featuring painted covers by artist dave johnson the justice society returns. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections.
Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises. Hi everyone im selling off 3 cgc graded pre code crime comic books, the books are. The most expensive marvel trading cards set of the 90s 1996 marvel masterpieces duration. You simply take your cgc graded comic book and put it in thru the opening on the top of the case.
Choose a tier based on comic value and turnaround time. The comic book can have rounded corners and creases in the cover. I like knowing other collectors can trust me on my grades knowing. 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.
A forum for discussions related to the cgc registry an interactive web tool for displaying your comic collection and comparing it to other great collections. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Is getting the comic professionally graded up its price, or is it just nice to have it in a fancy. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. I was wondering why the comic books on ebay with a cgc grading and case were worth more than the ones that only came in a plastic sleeve. I am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books. Gem mint and comic tom count down the top 5 mistakes that collectors make when submitting comic books to cgc. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. The cover can be detached and have moderate amounts of tape. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to. When i first opened up my online comic shop, i was shipping comics in boxes that i had saved over the past year. Most are single highest cgc grades fantastic xmen animation art.
Once the comic book has been graded by cgc, it is placed in a tamperevident sleeve, meaning that if the comic book is removed, the cgc valuation of the comic book is no longer valid. Top 10 comic books sold in the last 10 years thecollector. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them. We stock newreleases, back issues, cgc graded books, key issues, funko pops and much more. All books are eligible for cgc signature series grading. For many years, steve borock has been well known and respected in our hobby, whether it was as the key figure in introducing thirdparty certification to the comic book hobby, as one of the top restoration detection experts in our field, as a senior advisor to the major comic book price guides and grading guides, as the senior consignment director for the hobbys largest auction house. The wood finish has an elegant look to it when hung on the wall.
The best site for downloading free public domain golden age comic books. Cgc graded comics cgc comics are professionally graded by a third party comic book grading service based in the usa. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. Metropolis comics and collectibles metropolis collectibles.
Unlike baseball cards, which are doublesided and can be viewed from the confines of a sleeve, comic books contain multiple pages and are meant to be read. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. Im not trying to become rich off of selling comics. We align ourselves with industry leaders to provide you with graded signature books, graded books, sketch books, original artwork, and exclusive oneofakind books to add to your collection. My purchasing of cgc books mirrors your buying practices eerily so. As you can see from the screenshots above, this is the first book that sold in favor of the new case. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. 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 that grade assigned by cgc. Comic books saw a tremendous surge the past ten years, thanks to a perfect storm of the internet, cgc, and online auctions. Services certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics.
Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Cgc comic book collecting message board chat boards. All submissions will be sent to cgc offices in sarasota, fla. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. When the same book is graded any grade and slabbed, it. Comic verification authority cva visits worldwide comics. Here is a photo gallery of comic books graded cgc 2. We only own a few graded comic books, however we wanted to try cgcs mail away services so we sent off a few books at wizard world.
Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. Meet our team of agents your comic books are in the good hands of these friendly and talented individuals. Stop by the cgc booth location tbd to submit comic books or magazines for regular turnaround. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love.
Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay. Fans can submit comics to cgc and ccs at wizard world. A forum to discuss everything to do with collecting cgc signature series comic books and. Join cgc to get direct submission privileges, 247 order tracking and more. Cgc graded comics wolfcomics uk online comic book shop.
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