An extremely exceptional comic with only very minute printing or bindery defects. Theres some new competition in the professional comic book grading services industry brought to us by none other than steve borock. Comic grading, from bag and board grading to full cgc. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards.
While we cannot guarantee that a book graded twice will receive the same grade. The newest and second most popular comic book grading company. The comic book grading companies will offer witnesses, so a representative from the grading company will stand with you as you get a book signed. Cbcs comic book certification service grading company. 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.
For a long time, cgc was the premier comic book grading company. Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. The best possible existing condition of a comic book. 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. 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. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation, and screening services to comic book collectors. Choose a tier based on comic value and turnaround time. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction.
When grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. That way, anyone can compare their raw or slabbed books to consistent grading standards. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. 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. Grading is the term used for the assessment of the condition of a particular comic book. 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. For instance, take a look at a recently featured comic book, action comics 1. For books that have a signature witness, they are sealed with a special label. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition.
Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. This video will explain which 3rd party comic book grading companies to avoid and why. Then, simply register or login to start the submission process. While a casual collector might not need to bother, its vitally important to have your comics graded if you ever plan to sell them, because the value of a comic varies widely depending on the grade it receives. Theres a widespread belief that cbcs consistently grades higher than cgc.
Just to give you an idea of their significance, consider this. All professional graders, whether grading coins, currency, or comics are charged with placing your items under a microscope see logo to determine their condition and therefore value. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. By delivering the weekly list of new releases, along with news concerning current and future products available in local and online comic book. The labels, like the slabbing process, is unique to each company, but generally. Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. The official overstreet comic book grading guide, 3rd.
This book is actually less helpful than the 2nd edition in my opinion but its a useful tool if you want to do a lot of comic grading. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and. The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at. Therefore, mcg is acting both as a grading unit for mcb and trying to fill a void in both affordability and availability in the world of comic book 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. At midwest comic grading we grade comic books, but thats not the only thing we do. With new expanded information, it remains the definitive reference for. Cgc certified guaranty company, pgx professional grading experts, and cbcs comic book.
Comic book grading understand the options comic burst. New professional comic book grading service cbcs comic. It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Ill be updating this list as new companies are formed. Effective with the 4th edition, published in 2014, the overstreet comic book grading guide has been retitled as the overstreet guide to grading comics, and has been published in a new larger format. The cgc comic book shop offer as well as full cgc grading and slabbing we offer the following popular service. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic.
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. Cbcs looks like an ambitious company as it is set to challenge the undisputed king of comic book grading services, cgc. Introduction to cgc grading for new comic book collectors. Ive talked to collectors about slabbing comics and it. Newly updated, the overstreet guide to grading comics includes the 10point grading system, as well as exhaustive descriptions of primary and split grades, examples of each grade with more than 200 fullcolor images in all, articles on storage, preservation, and restoration, a look at the independent, thirdparty grading companies, and much more. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry.
Now compare that to the most expensive comics sold in just the last decade and youll notice that that price doesnt even make the top ten list. To my mind, the gap between your grading and cgcs grading is the biggest obstacle to the growth of your company. Not quite what i was expecting, but them deleting my post and leaving drchaos post requesting that people contact him outside of ebay in order to bypass their fees pretty much makes if official that they support the act of cheating ebay out of the fees that people agree to when they join. You then hand the book over to them, and it gets sent off to be graded. Bends, folds, or dents that warp the shape or surface of the book, but dont affect the color. Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. Good format and easy to use but i do think that some of the guidelines for grading in this book are not clear enough dimpling, subscription folds. If unsure, please complete a new form, following the guidelines above.
Select category comics graphic novelstrade paperbacks magazines books games trading cards novelties. The new company is comic book certification service or cbcs and expects to go live in july. Cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. 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. A highly consistent, descriptive and illustrated extensively grading guide on the web which will be a free service to the collecting community.
The lower the paper grade is, the less flaws or other defects that the book can have to receive a grade on the higher end of the spectrum. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. This is an extreme example, but the percentages are very similar across the board. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. However, grading is an inherently subjective process and there. Cgc set the standard for thirdparty comic book, magazine, lobby card and vintage photograph grading, and its independent affiliate ccs performs expert pressing, restoration and restoration removal services for comic books. The overstreet guide to grading comics 2016 edition.
Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. The product quality is great, there are a variety of labels that meet the conditions of different books e. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. Noncomic apparel toys and models posters select publisher image comics dark horse comics idw publishing dc comics marvel comics dynamite boom. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade.
It looks the current market is ripe for a new challenger like cbcs. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes. Display your books and compete with other collectors for best sets. Grading tutorialseta nick you asked i answered why dont you flip cbcs comic books. If you were to receive a grade on a book you purchased from us, after january 1, 2003, that was graded as nm that came in below 8. Comic book hot picks for 3420, cgc comment and some new vintage pick ups duration. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective thirdparty grading service take the guesswork out of the grading. There are currently three american companies that do this. Join cgc to get direct submission privileges, 247 order tracking and more. Safely package your comics for secure shipment to cgc.
Egs european grading service halo certification pgx professional grading experts vault 60 day comic grading mcg midwest comic grading. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. Yes, we can grade books but we prefer to keep our grading to comic book related materials. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. 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. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective.
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