To quote, i checked this particular book in our census and it appears that we have graded several of this title and date. 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. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable. The game has celshaded graphics which suit batman a lot. I know a thing or two about researching comic books. 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is placed in a tamperevident sleeve, meaning that if the comic book is removed, the cgc valuation of the comic book is no longer valid.
The game is quite detailed and looks great, it mostly runs well with all the patches although the frame rate drops from time to time. World class, proven, professional comic grading experts. Yellow this is used for a signature series comic and applied to those signed by someone of significance under the view of the cgc and is therefore certified as authentic. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. How to submit a comic for cgc signature series cgc. The cgc comics holder is made of state of theart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Now this will no doubt change over time exchange rates, etc so again this is 2014 prices, with exchange, with a credit card. Jan 01, 2009 this is another video of my cgc collection after building a second wall. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has. Hopefully a comics rep will see it so at least they know the book is out there. The case of the captive seals starring congo bill, art by fred ray.
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. 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. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. 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. All hobbies are fucked up, of course, but the comic book hobby more than most. Comics general cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Cgc comics, a guide to grading comics and the differences. Feb 06, 2012 deviating slightly from the discussion, since we are talking about cgc, i have questions. The rhyming horse starring hayfoot henry, script by al schwartz, art by stan kaye. 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.
How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books. As a comix creator, i consider it my moral duty to buy cgc books and then. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. A forum to discuss movies, tv and video games based on comic book titles and characters. This apparently includes the return shipping as well. Blue this is used for a universal comic and reflects that the comic is graded as marked with no qualifiers or special considerations. I took my book to 3 local dealers and went through a detailed breakdown of what i wanted and why. See more ideas about comic books for sale, comic books and marvel. None of them of course liked the idea much, particulary the part where i assign a nonnegotiable grade that i. 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, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Apr 8, 2017 custom hand crafted polystyrene, acrylic coated, custom painted, comic book display frames for cgc pgx comics, graphic novels, trade paper backs tpbs, magazines, etc.
Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. Double digit multiples by steveinthecity may 11, 2020 10. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. At the time of signing, the cgc representative will open the case and witness the signature. Disney replaces bob iger a comic collecting polls and faqs, kept open permanently. Famo by randall dowling, hey buddy, can you spare a grade. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. Ask other collectors to estimate the grade of a comic book from a picture. None of them of course liked the idea much, particulary the part where i assign a nonnegotiable grade that i think a 3rd party grader cgc will give. And celestial comics is your source for getting your own comic collectibles signed and graded by world renown grading company cgc.
Jun 15, 2017 you can pack your graded comic with ample amounts of bubble wrap and rest assured that that your slab will arrive safely at its destination in this 200 lb. How to submit a comic for cgc signature series cgc comics blog. See more ideas about comic book display, comic book frames and comics. Cgc graded comics wolfcomics uk online comic book shop. Comic book art and collectibles 3 comic book figures statues 1 comic book original artwork 2 comic book basics 154 cgc comic books 9 comic book grading comic book history 8 comic book price guide 22 comic book storage 3 comic book values 99 digital comic books 3 comic book glossary 1 comic book investing 3 comic. Cgc comic book grading understand the labels comic burst. Yellow this is used for a signature series comic and applied to those signed by someone of significance under the view.
This is another video of my cgc collection after building a second wall. Thus, in a standard cgc slab you have the equivalent alkaline removal capacity of 40. A forum for discussing comic book grading, conservation, and restoration issues. Show off your collection, show your recent acquisitions, talk about your favorite titlescharacters, post pics of your recent con adventure, etc. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Usually there are two sheets of microchamber paper inserted into each book. 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. 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.
Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. This is where you send your comic to a company, who will grade your book and place it in a rigid plastic case where it will be safe. Founded in 2000, cgc is the first independent, impartial, thirdparty comic book grading service. A proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality has made cgc the leader in its field. Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Anyway, the book above, probably a mile high ii, is incorrectly labeled as being an edgar church copy and its in the current comiclink auction. Feeling confident that was the case i sent all three to cgc for grading. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Apr 8, 2017 custom hand crafted polystyrene, acrylic coated, custom painted, comic book display frames for cgcpgx comics, graphic novels, trade paper backs tpbs, magazines, etc. In this blog post i take a deep dive into all aspects of cgc grading in an effort to help you. Celestial comics is the largest provider of signing opportunities in the world. The microchamber paper cgc uses ha s over 20 times the acidremoval capacity of buffered throughout backing boards this is after accounting for the weight difference between boards and the ultra thin microchamber interleaving paper.
When assessing the value of a comic, the condition of the book comes in to play. The rookie collector time to grade your comics, who to choose. Find great deals on ebay for cgc comics and cgc comics 1st appearance. I actually reported this to cgc on the forums through their ask cgc feature and got a response from one of the currency representatives pointing me me. Cgc comics are professionally graded by a third party comic book grading service based in the usa. A comic book collecting forum for things related to comic books creators, artists, writers, movies, pricing, etc. After the fiasco that is known as pgx grading, i think collectors are very cautious about accepting a new grading authorities claim to rigor, transparency and honesty with the marketplace. Comic verification authority cva visits worldwide comics. 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. The book that was too real starring vigilante, script by don cameron, inks by george roussos. That makes celestial comics your home for really cool collectibles. Cgc journals cgc comic book collectors chat boards.
The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Instaure depuis 2014 par dc comics pour les 75 ans du chevalier noir, le batman day revient desormais annuellement, generalement au. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs. You can pack your graded comic with ample amounts of bubble wrap and rest assured that that your slab will arrive safely at its destination in this 200 lb. Posted on 9 june, 2014 7 march, 2016 author andrew r. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Submit your books pgx comics pgx comic grading services. There are a series of guidelines for determining the condition of a book, but since wear and tear can vary immensely, two different people might grade a comic differently really, no one should even attempt to grade a comic with any authority unless they have been grading comics for some time there is a. Deviating slightly from the discussion, since we are talking about cgc, i have questions. Comic book grading understand the options comic burst.
Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionized the comic book marketplace when it was founded in 2000 by providing clear, objective and impartial assessme. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. I know in the world of comic book sales, margins can be slim. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. These early cgc labeled slabs, and the comic books found with them, will be the focus of this blog. Comic book figures statues 1 comic book original artwork 2 comic book basics 154 cgc comic books 9 comic book grading comic book history 8 comic book price guide 22 comic book storage 3 comic book values 99 digital comic books 3 comic book glossary 1 comic book investing 3 comic book movies 112 comic book news 15. The sleuth who never failed starring superman, script by alvin schwartz, art by ira yarbrough. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description.
Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. 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. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. Ive been collecting comics for a while now, but i just got my first cgc graded comic 2 days ago. 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. A forum for discussions related to the cgc registry an interactive.
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