Mega city comics comic book store best selling comics. Mar 09, 2014 bcw sells a really cool item called a comic book storfolio. 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. Egs european grading service halo certification pgx professional grading experts vault 60 day comic grading mcg midwest comic grading.
Comic book age comic book grading company company 1. But looking at the grading costs on the cgc website i dont see. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. Comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and. Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade if it is. There is a grading company called 60 day comic grading in canada but i think your best bet would be to find a local comic shop in canada like paradise comics that ship their comics out monthly to get graded. A few british comics have been cgc graded but these are american style. Please remember that the turnaround times are estimates only. Comic books at the works buy cheap comic books online. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. Action figure authority collectable grading authority.
They simply look up all the prices in the guide, usually blanket grading their books as near mint minus 9. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have. Scroll below to see the cgc grading services available to ngc uk members for. Grading is an inherently subjective process and there will always be small differences in opinion. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. The ten point system the comic book price guide for great britain. Cgc offers a cheaper submission option for modern comics under a. 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. They simply look up all the prices in the guide, usually blanketgrading their books as near mint minus 9.
The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. A comic is assessed, graded and encased in strong plastic. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. 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. Jan 02, 2020 the following services are available for u. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple.
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. This is a mustown key issue for any comic book collector. Buy cheap comic books online at the works, all comic books are available to buy at the works. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. The ten point system the comic book price guide for. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team. We are a comic seller, comic buyer, grader and advisor and locator of rare comics. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Dealers and graders may often disagree with some grading classifications. There is a numeric system which corresponds to a titled grading system. Grading, which is also called certifying, slabbing, holdering, rating, or encapsulating, is when an independent third party views a coin in person and gives it a numerical grade between 1 and 70 based on its condition. Over the last decade or so, a ten point system has been developed for grading american comics. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. It can be shelved in a book case or carried in your backpack to safely transport your comics to your favorite comic book convention.
Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. The ten point system the comic book price guide for great. The following are cgcs current prices for grading tiers. The newest and second most popular comic book grading company. I have used both cgc and cbcs with good results on both. Great value comic books including dc and marvel books. Removal of the tape improves the value and appearance of the book. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk professional. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. Relevance name best selling new arrivals price low to high price high to low customer rating. Grading standards are based on the standards laid out in the overstreet grading guide with additional experience gained from our years in the comic industry. Cgc will have representatives there so you can have your signed comics witnessed and given to them for slabbing.
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. Below is a brief overview of grades based on comic book conditions. As grading is very much a subjective exercise, it is all too easy for the novice and indeed. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. So, our slabs will fit in most graded comic book boxes for long term storage.
Then, simply register or login to start the submission process. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. 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. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading.
The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have been. The system starts at 0 and goes all the way to 10, with 0 being the lowest score and 10 being the highest. 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. This system was popularised by the certified guarantee company or cgc. Sold by big robs books and ships from amazon fulfillment.
Cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. When buying mylar, you typically can go from 1 mil thick called mylites at e. We are cgcs largest european customer, having submitted over 8,000 books in 2019.
Grading of comics can be subjective, although there are basic agreed upon standards within the industry. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. When shopping for used amazing fantasy spiderman comic books, its important to understand the comic book grading system. 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. The process is cheap and quick, and nothing is added to the comic, such as japan paper or color touch see the glossary for definitions. Youre here to decide if having your comics graded by cgc or another grading. 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. 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. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Fine comics in fine are priced significantly less than those in very fine and for good reason. Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionised the comic book. One of the books is one of only ten signature series 9. Providing our customers with the finest american comic books for over 30 years.
This reenforced case holds up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books,or up to 20 loose comic books. What sellers of comic books dont appreciate is that a comic book buyer. The grading label can not be removed without destroying the slab. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. We need to know titles of comics and will offer the best price we can to give you the. Please read the shipping your magazines section before sending us your submissions and contact us at 8776626642 if you have any further questions. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. Economy nongold, nonhammered world patterns and chinese portraitdragonfantasy dollars must be submitted at. By requesting prescreen and specifying a minimum grade on your invoice, you will be charged grading fees only for comic books that meet or exceed your specified minimum grade. 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. How much does it cost to get your comic books graded.
Fine fn the basic minimum for most collectors but depends on your budget. Though at times controversial, its proven grading system has become a gold standard for those looking to have their collection appraised. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. Choose a tier based on comic value and turnaround time. Onsite grading all orders submitted for onsite grading that are not picked up by the end of show normal pcgs show hours will be taken back to pcgs headquarters and shipped directly to you. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. 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. Grading cost in uk comic book grading and restoration issues. These principles can apply to both american and british comics. 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. That would save you some money and still be being graded by a well accepted company. Everything you need to know about grading with pcgs or ngc. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Newkadia 125 noble st, 3rd floor norristown, pa 19401 6102773000 monday friday, 10 am 6 pm est sitemap.
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