Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. Need help identifying a war comic hi, id like to know which comic is this and who did the cover. High grade cgc comic books for sale at the certified comic shop. Cgc, 1st appearance, grab bag comic book lot of 5 to 7 books marvel, dc, vintage. Therefore, to make it easier for anyone to submit to cgc, we are temporarily accepting direct submissions to cgc headquarters from free cgc members. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. How will i know if a comic book has had restoration. I dont know about mycomicshop, but anytime i sell a raw comic books i always undergrade.
Over one hundred thousand comic books are submitted to cgc each year. You simply enter the cgc certification number of your comics into appropriate slots in predefined competitive sets. Nov 15, 2015 by benjamin nobel, november 15, 2015 your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. A forum to discuss movies, tv and video games based on comic book titles and characters. 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. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception.
Cgc was the first impartial, thirdparty certification service. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Dos and donts to packing your comic books for shipping. By thewritestuff, comics related movies, tv, video games. Certified guaranty company cgc, the leader in professional comic book. The case is in great shape with no scratches or cracks. Let me just say, cgc s customer service is atrocious.
What cgc has changed the most for me is how i sell my books, particulary to dealers. A comic book collecting forum for things related to comic books creators, artists, writers, movies, pricing, etc. These reactions are normal since we all think we know how to grade better than cgc but the boys go through a lot of books and they for the most part do a bang up job. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. We only own a few graded comic books, however we wanted to try cgcs mail away services so we sent off a few books at wizard world. How to submit books to cgc stepbystep process comic books grading. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgc certified examples in each grade. 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.
Once they reach destination, they will be officially graded, authenticated and. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises. I like knowing other collectors can trust me on my grades knowing that im not going to lie and over grade raw books. An area for general discussions not directly related to comic books. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Plus, theres no need to drop your books off with a thirdparty to use our service. Cgc comics, a guide to grading comics and the differences. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. If you need a cgc shipping kit, they can be purchased here.
Comics general cgc comic book collectors chat boards. 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. Cgc announces private signing with marvel comic book. Valiants somewhat dynamic duo are going in the bag for an allnew ongoing series from rising star rafer roberts and comic book superstar david lafuente. If you have any thoughts or questions related to shipping comic books, feel free to share them in the comments section below. Books will be received into cgc s system when they arrive and will be safely stored by cgc until the event.
More than 100,000 comic books are submitted to cgc every year, to be graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team. See more ideas about comic book display, comic book frames and book and frame. Felix the cat golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over 2 million comic books. You can explore comic book grading by tracing through the grading process. It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. I am going to take it up a notch and give you my top collecting themes, each of which will lead you to new ideas for comics to add to your. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc. This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs.
Unfollow cgc comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. All cgccertified books are encapsulated in their stateoftheart, tamperevident holder with a distinguished cgc label. Pgx graded books are sealed in our exclusive freefloating holder with ultraviolet light protection to discourage possible fading for those who like to display their books. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002.
All comic collectors have at one point or another pick up a cgc copy and said are you kidding me or are these guys on drugs. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Many collectors are missing the opportunity to attend shows and submit their comic books to cgc without purchasing a membership. If you are a person who wants the best, or a collector who simply enjoys exceptionally high quality books, then the pgc mint has many special treasures just for you. Home new york collector cave new and vintage toys, comic books, and collectibles action figures, apparel, statues, comics, cgc, preorder, vehicles, and much more. 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. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. This web site offers a tremendous selection of professionally graded comic books with an emphasis on extremely high grade or the best existing of a kind. The cgc comic shop, we are a buyer and seller of comics, cgc submission center, professional grader and valuer,cgc european agent, comic locating service. Felix the cat fc 46 dell comic book 1944 vg only 1 staple. Cgcs top graders traveled the country to survey leading comic book collectors, retailers and dealers for their opinions of a grading set of comic books. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. Comic verification authority cva visits worldwide comics.
Often, it simply will not be worth your time and effort. Jun 15, 2017 if possible, the free comic i include is related to the comic or comics that you ordered from my online comic book shop. Is it necessary to get my cgc book reholdered after a certain number of years. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Cgc s creep engine case 4416 62416 videos, photos, discussion, cgc statements, wave damage database, newton ring database, mcp outline database, wrinkles database, other problems. I searched online but found nothing, any help would be welcome. Your books will be packaged then shipped fully insured on your behalf to cgc in florida, usa. 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. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Im not trying to become rich off of selling comics.
Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. With signature series, collectors can have their comic books, magazines, prints. Spiderman comic book issue 1 from 1990 silver edition signature series yellow label signed by todd mcfarlane. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. Feb 18, 2014 my purchasing of cgc books mirrors your buying practices eerily so. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. The cgc comic shop, we are a buyer and seller of comics, cgc submission center, professional grader and valuer, cgc european agent, comic locating service. Books that are already certified by cgc, including cgc signature series books, can be submitted for this event. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. 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. So there you go folks, i do hope you found the info in this blog post useful. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them.
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