Once they reach destination, they will be officially graded, authenticated and. Cgc was the first impartial, thirdparty certification service. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc. 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. 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. The florida posse is run by godfather joe johnny sack grisolia. Jun 15, 2017 if possible, the free comic i include is related to the comic or comics that you ordered from my online comic book shop. Besides its unquestioned rating as the most important comic book ever published, its rarity adds to the allure.
Certified guaranty company cgc, launched in early 2000, is a comic book grading service that can help you determine whether a comic book you are considering for purchase is restored or conserved. The case is in great shape with no scratches or cracks. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. A jampacked collection of rare danger girl sketches fills this oneshot, including production drawings for the danger girl video game and action figures, plus breakdowns of the comic, rarelyseen covers, and lots more. Cgc comics, a guide to grading comics and the differences. My purchasing of cgc books mirrors your buying practices eerily so. Im not trying to become rich off of selling comics. What cgc has changed the most for me is how i sell my books, particulary to dealers. Cgc will again be taking comic submissions and doing signature witnessing. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. According to cgc s census, just 37 copies have been certified with a blue label, and only eight of those graded higher than this one. By tracking, recording, and averaging over 40 online venues, gpa does the work for you, saving you time and money.
Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Magazines, movie lobby cards, vintage photographs and concert posters are all eligible for. Comic verification authority cva visits worldwide comics. John vachna our owner has sold over 10,000 comics on ebay and even more privately. More than 100,000 comic books are submitted to cgc every year, to be graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team. Cgc s creep engine case 4416 62416 videos, photos, discussion, cgc statements, wave damage database, newton ring database, mcp outline database, wrinkles database, other problems. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. You can explore comic book grading by tracing through the grading process. Unfollow cgc comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. According to cgcs census, just 37 copies have been certified with a blue label, and only eight of those graded higher than this one. Many collectors are missing the opportunity to attend shows and submit their comic books to cgc without purchasing a membership.
Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million collectibles certified since 2000. Cgc statements, wave damage database, newton ring database, mcp. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Frisco larson cgc comic book collectors chat boards. I do hope you found the info in this blog post useful.
Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. The photojournal guide to comic books rates it a 7 or scarce on its scarcity index. It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. Jan 16, 2014 buying cgc signature series comics on ebay. Now there is an easy way to identify comic books with higher visual appeal than others assigned the same numerical grade by 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. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. 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. Let me just say, cgc s customer service is atrocious. A forum for discussing comic book grading, conservation, and restoration issues. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. These reactions are normal since we all think we know how to grade better than cgc but the boys go through a lot of books and they for the most part do a bang up job.
Im new to collecting comics, so i know im going to make a few mistakes here and there. So there you go folks, i do hope you found the info in this blog post useful. 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. If you have any thoughts or questions related to shipping comic books, feel free to share them in the comments section below. Nov 15, 2015 by benjamin nobel, november 15, 2015 your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. High grade comics best place to find buy and sell your.
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, or as. Famo by randall dowling, hey buddy, can you spare a grade. All comic collectors have at one point or another pick up a cgc copy and said are you kidding me or are these guys on drugs. If comic dealers were like the mafia what would the families look like.
Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. Cgc comics graded comic books cgc signature series signed comics published by. 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. 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 verification authority in every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. High grade cgc comic books for sale at the certified comic shop.
The cgc comic shop, we are a buyer and seller of comics, cgc submission center, professional grader and valuer,cgc european agent, comic locating service. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises. A forum for discussions related to the cgc registry an interactive. This means we give our buyers the lowest prices possible while offering sellers fair market value. The older cgc labels are more sought after, than the newer submissions. This year the california comic convention will continue to place emphasis on vintage comic books. Dealers and collectors from all over the country will be at the show. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. Find cgc comics in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost. Therefore, to make it easier for anyone to submit to cgc, we are temporarily accepting direct submissions to cgc headquarters from free cgc members.
Spiderman comic book issue 1 from 1990 silver edition signature series yellow label signed by todd mcfarlane. Games archive battle threads archive only battle threads 2 archive only ditch fahrenheits virtual comic collector universe archive only. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value. Ask other collectors to estimate the grade of a comic book from a picture. It also guarantees a consistent grade for the comic, which makes it easier to resell. 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. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay youtube. An area for general discussions not directly related to comic books. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. Your books will be packaged then shipped fully insured on your behalf to cgc in florida, usa.
Feb 18, 2014 my purchasing of cgc books mirrors your buying practices eerily so. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over 2 million comic books. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. 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. Cgc comics are professionally graded by a third party comic book grading service based in the usa. Dont mess with the cfp, guys have been found pressed and left in holders in orange groves.
I like knowing other collectors can trust me on my grades knowing that im not going to lie and over grade raw books. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs. Find great deals on ebay for cgc comics and cgc comics 1st appearance. Scotts collectables is an authorised dealer and facilitator for cgc. He prides himself on being a honest buyer and seller. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and service tiers. 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. Fans can submit comics to cgc and ccs at wizard world. Cgc, 1st appearance, grab bag comic book lot of 5 to 7 books marvel, dc, vintage.
Certified comic shop financial update may 2017 next next post. The cgc comic shop, we are a buyer and seller of comics, cgc submission center, professional grader and valuer, cgc european agent, comic locating service. The bcw cgc graded comic book box is made of sturdy white cardboard, features double thickness handles and bottom and holds about 35 40 graded comics. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Feb 19, 2018 comic book collection key books off to cgc part 1 duration. Cgc does third party comic book grading and encapsulation of your comic books. Show off your collection, show your recent acquisitions, talk about your favorite. 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. 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. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. Over one hundred thousand comic books are submitted to cgc each year. I dont know about mycomicshop, but anytime i sell a raw comic books i always undergrade. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present.
Gpa has proved to be an indispensable tool in comic book investing, as. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. How do i know the comic book im buying is the same book cgc certified. All cgccertified books are encapsulated in their stateoftheart, tamperevident holder with a distinguished cgc label. Im going to my first ohiocon this year so id like to understand somethings before having stan lee sign my giant sized xmen 1. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. 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. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them.
Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. 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. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Comic book collection key books off to cgc part 1 duration. Like i dont really know the protocol of having a comic signed. With the permission of cgc we are using their standards. Mad titan comics the only vintage comic book store in town. 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.
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