New cgc grading fees effective june 1, 2017 cgc comic book. Grading is the term used for the assessment of the condition of a particular comic book. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. To grade a comic, you need to take in to consideration a number of factors before being able to assess the correct grade. Cgcs commitment to integrity, accuracy and consistency has made it the leader in its field. As they did last year, cgc will be accepting submission for. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects.
The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. 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. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation, and screening services to comic book collectors. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. Mar 27, 2020 when grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Submit your books pgx comics pgx comic grading services. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. You may have noticed the huge banner below each comic. A fr copy will have virtually no eye appeal and will display major damage. 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 receives. 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. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading.
A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. The overstreet guide to grading comics 2016 edition. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. 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.
Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. From the moment your books enter into our facility they are handled with the upmost care by our highly trained professional staff. 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. Best comic books and graphic novels of 2017 146 books. This plastic case forever seals your comic, unless you destroy the case to extract the comic. There are also a wide variety of possible other defects to the. Chuck rozanskis grading standards mile high comics.
All submissions received by cgc on or after june 1, 2017, will be processed at the new fees. We have no idea is a fun and accessible book about the universe and how little we know of it. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade.
Founded in 2000, certified guaranty company cgc is the worlds first independent and impartial thirdparty comic book grading service. For one, if you have a really valuable book, it offers a form of protection. An incomplete book missing pages will have significantly less value then a complete counterpart. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. Our grading guidelines are based strictly on the official overstreet price guide. All submissions received by cgc on or after june 1, 2017, will be. Comic book grading in reply to klohr222 mar 7, 2016 2. Last week i received my overstreet guide to grading comics 2015 edition from amazon. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. 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.
Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. When grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Comic grading is the process of encasing a comic book in a plastic case. Grading of comics can be subjective, although there are basic agreed upon standards within the industry. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade. 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. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles.
The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. 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. Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. 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. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. Dealers and graders may often disagree with some grading classifications. Introduction to cgc grading for new comic book collectors. The baltimore comiccon will return to the baltimore convention center on september 2830, 2018. A spine split of up to 23 the length of the book, a. In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs. The official overstreet comic book grading guide, 3rd.
You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card. New cgc grading fees effective june 1, 2017 comics. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. We have taken every precaution to safely house your comic books while in our care. 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. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. In 2017 cbcs redesigned their labels, and this article will only be covering the new ones. Cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists with the intent of protecting our fellow hobbyists when buying and selling comic books. As 2017 came to a close and i performed the final calculations in my spreadsheet it was official, i was a profitable comic book shop for the year. Comic book grading, certification process cbcs comics. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. I apologize if its too big, but im very excited to announce that my new book is on sale.
Read on to find out how much money i earned, what i reinvested that money in and ultimately how much was left over to start the new year. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. 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. 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.
This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. We are thrilled to announce that one of our most askedabout and requested exhibitors, certified guaranty company, llc cgc, will return again to the show to conduct onsite grading. Jul 16, 2014 a few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. Light tanning on inside covers becomes monkey skidmarks step 2 once completed we use a poll to select the most popular entry per gradedefect step 3 guide is published and pgm area opened. Cgc returns to baltimore comiccon in 2018 for onsite grading. Comic book grading screenshots, images and pictures comic vine. 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. Our facility boasts a heavily fortified, climate controlled vault.
Egs european grading service halo certification pgx professional grading experts vault 60 day comic grading mcg midwest comic grading. The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. 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. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. Comic books are sent to cgc for grading and encapsulation either. 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. The comic may be brittle and defaced by other materials such as paint and glue.
As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. There is a numeric system which corresponds to a titled grading system. Step 1 use the existing overstreet comic book grading guide to submit your entry. Light tanning on inside covers becomes monkey skidmarks.
Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. When we wrote it, we were inspired to make a book that doesnt. As with grading all collectibles, there is a degree of subjectivity as there are many factors to consider and all of them must be weighed to determine an overall grade. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. The expanded edition collects the original comic, two new stories, and new art from creators including tyler crook, ron chan, jake wyatt, paulina ganucheau, and more. Good format and easy to use but i do think that some of the guidelines for grading in this book are not clear enough dimpling, subscription folds, etc.
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 much more information on grading and restoration, as well as fullcolor photographs of many major defects and conditions, consult the official overstreet comic book grading guide. World class, proven, professional comic grading experts. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join.
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. Comic book submission cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. The newest and second most popular comic book grading company. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. 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. Cbcs offers impartial grading and certification for comic books. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. 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.
These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. 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. One of the most important factors is first to count the interior pages. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Cbcs comic book grading understand the labels comic burst. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. 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. A good candidate is a book you will make back your money from getting graded, plus a good profit. January 9, 2017 by ian gaudreau in comicology comic books tags. This book is actually less helpful than the 2nd edition in my opinion but its a useful tool if you want to do a lot of comic grading.
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