We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. Apr 02, 2019 cbcs is now in canada, comic grading service opens ontario office cbcs is now in canada cbcs has opened its first international facility in oakville, ontario, not far from toronto. Apr 20, 2019 the comics guaranty company, or cgc, is a business that grades collectible comic books for a fee. All it takes is a quick ebay search to see that high grade cgc comics will always sell for more than their raw counterparts.
Cgc comic grading ultimate guide to certifying your comics. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. As with grading all collectibles, there is a degree of subjectivity as there are many factors to consider and all of them must be weighed to determine an overall grade. Even though youd think cgc should have comic grading in it it actually stands for certificate guaranty company. So, read on and learn how to use our free price guide to discover the value of your comic book collection. Taking into account the capricious nature of cgc grading, comics in this grade can be expected to grade out with cgc at 6. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. There are grades in between these basic grades such as finevery fine, but we want this to be a general easytofollow comic grading guide for the novice. Canada comic pressing offers the best in comic book pressing, cleaning, and cgc grading submission services. 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. Landing a role in a comic book movie is a big deal in hollywood today. Heres what you should know to get started with comic book investing. You can drop off or pick up the books to us at any convention we are attending or at the collingwood store.
May 02, 2018 the same general ideas apply when dealing with comic books and the cgc grading scale. Since its inception in 1991, psa has certified over 40 million cards and collectibles with a cumulative declared value of over a billion dollars. Jun 28, 2019 grading is the process through which we define the condition of the comic. Cbcs grading and authenticity standards are fundamental to its concept of thirdparty grading. To view the cgc grading standards for comics, see the standard grading scale below, as well as the page quality scale and restoration grading scale.
Price can be negotiable as the more books youre interested in, the better i can accommodate the price. The cgc grading process is designed to ensure consistency, accuracy and integrity while safeguarding your valuable collectibles. Details on cbcs opening a canadian office in oakville, ontario to handle comic book grading in canada. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. Using the standard grade as set up in the overstreet comic book grading guide and the 10 point grading system it corresponds with, the grades are as follows.
Each company does different tiers and levels so its difficult to make exact price comparisons. May 08, 2016 comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. Cbcs guarantees all comics submitted to it shall be graded in accordance with its stringent grading standards and procedures. We also offer the thinnest, most durable slabs in the industry. Here, you can explore the key stages of the cgc grading process. Cgc is a thirdparty grading service that encapsulates your book so that it has a.
Some comic books dont just have science in them, but actually go so far as to teach science concepts. We are fair, honest, and we pay high prices for 1940s, 1950s and 1960s era comics. As we match the sale we record the comic grading company, holderlabel type and the assigned grade. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. Alpha comics alpha comics where the heroes hang out. Feb 15, 2021 when grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. These processes, when combined with putting the comic in a slab, are a great way to protect your book. Special thanks to our comic grading advisor steve borock, president of cbsc comic book certification service, former heritage auctions consignment director and former cgc presidentprimary grader. Cbcs comic book grading 200 miles 500 miles miles 2000 miles 3000 miles shopsdealers listed on this website are approved by beckett andor cbcs to accept submissions. Superworld is one of the top comic book dealers in the world. Start your comic book search using the premier free comic book price guide. Higher grading means the better condition, and as with all other things it implies higher value. Here are tips on how you can grade the condition of your comic books, including info on grading terms and definitions. These films rake in huge bucks at the box office, and the stars in them have padded their bank accounts and become household names.
Because comics are a visual medium, an artist can put together a portfolio and companies can see the resu. Mar 30, 2021 professional sports authenticator psa is the largest and most trusted thirdparty trading card authentication and grading company in the world. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade, like an f or poor, is bad. Please have a look at my other books as both local pick up and combined shipping are always available. Cgc uses highly accurate, industry standard 10point grading scales to evaluate comics and trading cards. Comic books are a great way for kids to get interested and excited about reading and helps to develop. Pgx comic grading services pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. To view cgc trading cards grading standards, click on the tab for trading cards below.
From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Gotham central takes great care of all of our submissions from the time we receive your book for grading, prepping, and signature placements. High grade of the fifth issue of ghost rider in own series in a graded 8. The comics guaranty company, or cgc, is a business that grades collectible comic books for a fee. Mar 02, 2019 the term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. Find out about the steps the major comic book publishers go through in creating a comic book and how you can too. Cbcs guarantees this comic book has been inspected by a minimum of two graders and one. With over 10,000 comics captured within our free online comic book price guide, you are sure to find your comics and be able to get a ballpark figure for what they are worth. Getting noticed as a comic book writer is more difficult than getting noticed as an artist. Cbcs is now in canada, comic grading service opens ontario office. Part of the reason is because its understood that at minimum the cost of grading the comic is added to the raw value of the book.
Everything you need to know about submitting comic books to. Actors who played more than one comic book character in their careers. Learn about comics that are geared specifically for kids with this list of the top 18 childrens comics. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc certified guaranty company 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. The process is easier, faster, and designed specifically for our canadian. Cgc grading process cgc uses a proven, multistep process to certify comic books, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles. There is no way to possibly predict a book s value. Im a fan of science fiction and even science fiction comic books, like iron man and fantastic four, but its the rare comic book which a. In general, cgc is set up the same way as ngc and pcgs as far as the grading process. This is a perfect or near perfect book across the board. However, please note that comic book grading is subjective and each grader might vary slightly on the grade they would give a comic. Im not perfect and by no means a professional grad.
You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card. Finally, we gather supportive information about the individual sale including when and where it was sold, how the sale can be identified at the remote venue, the format of the sale auction, fixed price, etc. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Though at times controversial, its proven grading system has become a gold standard for those looking to have their collection appraised. Grading will only preserve and protect the value of an alreadyvaluable book. Since then, the comic book grading service has helped comic book collectors and sellers determine the value and worth of a particular comic. This is intended to be a basic guide so that you have a general idea of the grade of your books for pricing purposes. If you are thinking about selling your comic collection, call us first. Here are some detailed notes on what each grade entails for a comic book. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, trading cards, magazines and other collectibles. Your prized possession is protected in plastic so you can show all of your friends. Comic book grading standards your new and collectible comic.
Youre here to decide if having your comics graded by cgc or another grading. Jan 14, 2003 the ultimate authority delivers the right grade every time grading comic books is the key to successful comic book collecting, and now the leading expert on comic books, robert m. Remember, you dont always want to grade your book and may not be worth it for lower grade books, but your admiration for that book can be worth a lot more. Beckett cbcs offices will be closed for walkin dropoffs and pickups, effective july 27, 2020. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a g. Reading is important for kids of all ages, whether theyre reading on their own or hearing stories from teachers, parents and the other adults in their lives. Carlos has been handling cgc submissions since 2004 and has since been the largest submitter in canada for comic grading. It is very similar to trying to find the state of the car you want to buy or any other purchase you might want to make. When you submit a comic book to cgc, it is inspected before grading actually begins.
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. These books look like they were printed yesterday with zero damage or defects. This is an exceptional example of a given book the best ever seen. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. All the comics you can get today for free comic book day.
More and more people are getting into comic books and not just for fun, either. What are the options to submit books with cbcs canada. Blumberg, has set the standard for grading the condition of comic books. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Easily search titles such as amazing spiderman, batman, xmen and the black panther. So if you are going to get only these 4 books graded, make sure to have the books be either a super indemand, b super high grade, or c books that you personally really want to get graded. The only downside to graded slabs is that you cannot access them to read anymore. Comic book retailed selected 51 titles in total to be free this year, 12 from gold sponsors and 39 from silver sponsors. Cgc prides itself on being an impartial comic grading service that provides a professional and impartial assessment of your comics quality. Its especially important for first graders because theyre still learning langua. The grading cost does not include return shipping to you. You dont even have to wear a costume to get free comic books this year although its decidedly more fun if you do. Free comic book day is today, may 4th, which also happens to be star wars day.
Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Cbcs offers a new approach to grading comics in canada. 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. 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. Our slabs come with builtin uv protection, standard. If you thought that getting free stuff on halloween was only for trickortreaters, think again.
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