In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. If so, be sure to check out this video where i give you a few things to consider. They will grade your comic, encapsulate it, and return it to you. Considering there are a lot of scams within the comic book collecting hobby, the cgc are considered the best place to go to get the truth behind a comic book. I would recommend getting key issue golden, silver or bronze age comics graded by a third party. Though comic book grading has been around for decades, it wasnt until 2000 that a new. You can now sell your cgc, cbcs or pgx graded comics right here on the certified comic shop with my consignment service. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Nov 10, 2018 a graded comic book gets rid of the haggling. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books. Jan 09, 2017 should you get a comic graded that has a signature on it that wasnt done in their presence, you will get a green label that states there is name written on cover in marker. The condition of the dust jacket should be graded independently of the book. Grade them yourself via assistance from the book overstreets comic book price guide. Once theyre graded and cased, you have to get that shit replaced approx.
Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. I have some brand new comics and older comic books that look in great shape. Ill personally evaluate your comic using realtime market information and provide you with a detailed report via email. I think we can all agree that pricing comic books is very hard to do. So being curios, i went to cgcs website and looked into the process for submitting my comics and within seconds promptly closed my browser window. In order for a collector to read the comic book, they obviously must remove it. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk.
These mounts are inexpensive and pretty simple to use. How do i know the comic book im buying is the same book cgc certified. I get my books graded more for longterm safekeeping than resale, and dont have nearly the budget to get more than a handful graded every couple years i only have around 15 graded books to date, but all submitted by me, none bought already slabbed. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. Its important to remember that the condition of the comic is just one of several key factors when buying, selling, or trading comics. There is also the extra cost of getting comics graded. My website receives over 2,500 unique visitors per month, plus i have a very engaged social following of active comic book collectors. Learn how cgc comics have helped the industry, how cgc grading works, and.
Sell your graded comics on consignment certified comic shop. May 19, 2016 once the books are graded, both cgc and pgx provide notes to explain how certain flaws affected the grade of the submitted books. Six reasons why you should get comics graded cgc, cbcs, pgx. Have someone who is knowledgable about comic books, preferably a friend, help you. Should i even bother getting the comic book graded if i plan to sell some of them. Either way i would take a stab at guessing what the grade on each book will be and look at comparable sales on ebay or elsewhere and start with the most valuable books and work my way down from there until you get to the point where you either do not think the next book is worth grading or dont have the funds to get it graded right now. Im new to collecting comics, so i know im going to make a few mistakes here and there. To get your comic graded, you must ship your comic book s tocgc the comics guaranty, llc orpgx professional grading experts. After buying a few graded comics on ebay and starting my own certified. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. This is one of the easiest ways to get your books out of the box and on to the wall. Such restorations should be noted upfront before attempting to sell a comic book. I have set a gpa record on a book before and directly raised the actual sale price for all subsequent auctions for said book in every grade.
Advice on how to get your comics graded, slabbed and safely. They charge you on a sliding scale that depends on how much your comic ends up being worth. Not every comic book is a good candidate for thirdparty grading. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. Sell my comic books will appraise your comics free of charge.
We carry a large selection of comics that have been professionally graded and encapsulated by cgc or cbcs. Jun 29, 2016 if you get your book graded by the cgc, chances are the price of your book can increase by a small or large margin. The benefits of consigning your comics at the certified comic shop include. Dec 09, 2019 in this video, i help you understand how to determine if you should get a comic book officially graded and supervised. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade, like an f or poor, is bad. One of the most important factors is first to count the interior pages. Jun 30, 2018 thinking about getting your comics books graded.
As you can see, i have a certain disdain and distrust of comic book dealers. Its overwhelming, timeconsuming and very easy to get wrong. Why should the factors that influence the grade on your book be a mystery. I heard that cgx is more reasonable but i want to hear from you, is getting a grade. First, if you have a bunch of junk comic books its not worth it at all. Yes, the video includes parts of the cgc grading process. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Is it necessary to get my cgc book reholdered after a certain number of years. I do not care if they need to buy my comics cheap so they can make money. I mean junk comics are most comics that are after 1975, but it doesnt stop there.
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. This condition applies to perfectly flat comics with supple paper, a glossy cover, and no obvious wear. Can i submit additional comics on the same invoice as my free grading submission. From my follow up on that matter a green label is worse than no label. This is an easy and efficient way to sell your comics, without having to put in all the leg work and effort it takes to sell comic books online. I recommend posting a couple of the books in the please grade my forum.
Youd be hard pressed to find a better comic to invest in. I have encountered people saying to just get everything pressed before grading. 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. Comics are graded using both descriptive categories and a 010 rating system. Superstar writer scott snyder explodes into an allnew batman series alongside legendary artist john romita jr. These are titles we have personally made a lot of money buying and selling. To grade a comic, you need to take in to consideration a number of factors before being able to assess the correct grade. Cgc comic grading ultimate guide to certifying your comics. If your comic is in flawless or nearly flawless condition, it might merit a grade of mint or near mint.
How to effectively display slabbed comic books the comic. Like i dont really know the protocol of having a comic signed. This is a mustown key issue for any comic book collector. Or are you just interested in the world of collecting.
Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and. After buying a few graded comics on ebay and starting my own certified graded comic collection, i naturally wondered what i needed to do to have comics from my personal collection graded by cgc. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Usually, the earlier the book, the greater the percentage. I love how they look and they also make great conversation starters for those who may not know what a graded comic book is. I didnt do it on purpose, but my i dont give af, im buying this book, shut up and take my money auction win had a ripple affect. You should be able to get some funds back that way and if nothing else maybe you can. Cgc employees are prohibited from commercially buying or selling comic books, eliminating. Does an autograph increase the value of my comic book.
Regardless of what tier your comics are being graded in, there are multiple costs associated with cgcs grading process. I trust my abilities to grade a book accurately and will not pay a premium for slabbed books graded by a third party. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes. If the comic in question is not of sufficient value, it is not in your best interest to spend the money to have it certified. Included in the report will be current market conditions specific to your issue including the last sale price, 90 day andor 12 month average selling price, the expected profit should you decide to sell your comic after grading and more. I didnt do it on purpose, but my i dont give af, i m buying this book, shut up and take my money auction win had a ripple affect. 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. You can grade the comic book yourself, or you can have another. Mar 27, 2020 note that more sophisticated efforts to restore a comic book, such as color restoration or reglossing are often undetectable by amateur graders and sometimes even professionals, but can also have a negative effect on value if noticed by a potential buyer. However, with the proliferation of digital comic book apps like comixology and marvel unlimited, theres a good chance that a digital version of your comic is available for you to read at your leisure, while your original graded copy remains safe and sound inside its protective casing. Graders notes are usually provided for a small fee or every so often for free to the submitter it really depends on what you ask for when you submit the books for grading. How to grade the condition of your comic books liveabout. The value can increase from 20 to 50 percent depending on the rarity of book.
Go to the page with the description of that term and ask yourself, is my comic better or worse than this. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade. The regular collector now has a bargaining chip against weasel comic dealers who try to swindle collections far less than their guide value. Key issues before 1975 are great comics to get graded. Support my channel for free by doing your amazon shopping through this link bookmark it. What caught my attention in this ad was how close in price two of the comics were. Also their website is extremely confusing and i just want to know how to submit my books to their grading center so that i can try it out which would depend on their pricing. We will gladly work out a solution that meets your needs and concerns. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Jan 16, 2015 the simplest and cheapest way to display your graded comic books is the use of a plastic wall mount. Batman must take twoface to a destination out of gotham city, but the duplicitous villain has a two of spades up his sleeve. Unless noted, prices listed are without dust jackets. Six reasons why you should get comics graded cgc, cbcs.
An incomplete book missing pages will have significantly less value then a complete. A number of factors are involved in deciding whether or not a comic book should be submitted to a grading service such as cgc. How to effectively display slabbed comic books the comic doctor. This is extremely important if youre buying comics. Now i am aware of a cgc member needs to be there as a witness to make your comic a ss. Get good scans and post them and get the consensus of the grades of the books from the boards. Sep 26, 2017 heres what my comic books are worth after getting them graded by cgc at baltimore comic con 2017. Comic price guides are hard to use, but you are not alone. Both prices are shown and inevitably the cgc graded comic sells for far more. Truly mint condition comics, even from as recently as the 1980s, are very hard to come by. Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc comics guaranty corporation an independent third party that professionally grades a comic book and securely encapsulates said comic in a sealed plastic slab with a label that details key information and the actual grade of the comic whew, thats a mouthful. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card. Either way come here for discussion, news, purchase pictures and collections.
Once the grades are known make a more informed decision. 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. Im going to my first ohiocon this year so id like to understand somethings before having stan lee sign my giant sized xmen 1. Is it worth getting comic books graded at cgc or pgx. To get your comic graded, you must ship your comic books tocgc the comics guaranty, llc orpgx professional grading experts. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most. Take your comic books to a comic book store and ask for someone to help you. In the year 2000, the world of comic book grading was revolutionized when cgc. Finally, i personally use my cgc graded comics as display pieces in my officemancave. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics.