Typically the owner of a freshlygraded, purplelabeled comic opens the shipping package and immediately slumps into a pile, with much wailing and gnashing of teeth. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. Therefore, to make it easier for anyone to submit to cgc, we are temporarily accepting direct submissions to cgc headquarters from free cgc members. Comics general cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Talk pressing and cleaning techniques, show off your books, and general slab. It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. Once they reach destination, they will be officially graded, authenticated and. We are a cgc authorized online dealer of authentic and quality comic books, featuring spiderman, batman, star wars, wolverine and more. 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. Ive been helping comic collectors collect the comics they love since 2017.
Ng no grade reserved for art or single comic book pages 0. Cgc cbcs comic books collectors and pressing club public. Comic grading 101 with cgc live stream comic books. Cgc was the first impartial, thirdparty certification service.
The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. However, cbcs has gained much credibility since it launched especially since it was founded by the former president of cgc. Browse certified comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. How to ship comic books to the cgc for grading protips for proper packaging practices duration. 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. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Dealers and collectors from all over the country will be at the show. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder.
There are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading. We only own a few graded comic books, however we wanted to try cgcs mailaway services so we sent off a few books at wizard world. Cgc cbcs comic books collectors and pressing club has 4,212 members. Cream rarely given, this designation is for pages that are a uniform cream in color from the edges to the middle of each page. This year the california comic convention will continue to place emphasis on vintage comic books. A forum to post upcoming comic book events comic book conventions, shows, etc. 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. A comic book collecting forum for things related to comic books creators, artists, writers, movies, pricing, etc.
This book has been requested a few times and i finally got around to creating this video. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. 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. 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. Your books will be packaged then shipped fully insured on your behalf to cgc in florida, usa. A forum for people to post comics and comic related items that they are looking to purchase.
Many collectors are missing the opportunity to attend shows and submit their comic books to cgc without purchasing a membership. Cgc, 1st appearance, grab bag comic book lot of 5 to 7 books marvel, dc, vintage. Let me just say, cgc s customer service is atrocious. Certified guaranty collection comic books online sonnys. Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionized the comic book marketplace when it was founded in 2000 by providing clear, objective and impartial assessments of authenticity and grade. 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. 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. It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. An area for general discussions not directly related to comic books. How to submit books to cgc stepbystep process comic. How will i know if a comic book has had restoration. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Oct 19, 2016 shows you the safe way to ship cgc or cbcsgraded comic books.
So there you go folks, i do hope you found the info in this blog post useful. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgc certified examples in each grade. Over time, cbcs will likely be on an even playing field with cgc. Is it necessary to get my cgc book reholdered after a certain number of years. This page quality is most prevalent in comic books from the 30s, 40s and 50s, but also includes a significant number of silver age comic books as well. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. You can explore comic book grading by tracing through the grading process. 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.
Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises. 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. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. It also guarantees a consistent grade for the comic, which makes it easier to resell.
The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. Finally, i personally use my cgc graded comics as display pieces in my officemancave. I love how they look and they also make great conversation starters for those who may not know what a graded comic book is. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. A prepublication issue of a comic book usually used to show potential advertisers.
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. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them. An extremely exceptional comic with only very minute printing or bindery defects. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. In this video i highlight the stepbystep process to submit comic books to cgc for grading.
Certified comic shop high grade cgc comic books for sale. Unfollow cgc comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. In fact, ive been known to buy lower grade cgc comics with what i think are cool covers just so i can have them displayed on my wall. As you can see from the screenshots above, this is the first book that sold in favor of the new case. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books.
Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and service tiers. Members can also create events on the community calendar. 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. Cgc comic book collecting message board chat boards. 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.
Over one hundred thousand comic books are submitted to cgc each year. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. Ashcans for golden age comic books are commonly black and white covers. Comic verification authority cva visits worldwide comics. 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. Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. If so, be sure to check out this video where i give you a few things to consider.
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. 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. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. Magazines, movie lobby cards, vintage photographs and concert posters are all eligible for. Jun 30, 2018 thinking about getting your comics books graded. The best possible existing condition of a comic book. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Introduction to cgc grading for new comic book collectors. Cgc will again be taking comic submissions and doing signature witnessing. Valiants somewhat dynamic duo are going in the bag for an allnew ongoing series from rising star rafer roberts and comic book superstar david lafuente. This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs. Cgcs top graders traveled the country to survey leading comic book collectors, retailers and dealers for their opinions of a grading set of comic books. Yes, the video includes parts of the cgc grading process.
Breaking open a cgc comic and why cgc is a scam youtube. Cbcs vs cgc gap analysis comic book speculation and investing. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. If you have any thoughts or questions related to shipping comic books, feel free to share them in the comments section below. Six reasons why you should get comics graded cgc, cbcs, pgx. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. 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.