It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Cgc was the first impartial, thirdparty certification service. Please feel free to call and ask to speak with a pedigree specialist. Fans can submit comics to cgc and ccs at wizard world. Centerfold detached comic will ship in a box for your. Click here to view a 16page brochure about this item. 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.
Collectors have noted that they have had comic books graded, opened the. This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs. Grab bags will be drawn at random by way of dice roll and you could get modern, silver age, golden age, variants, graded books or even sketch covers. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. Many customers choose to ship their comic books to cgc for grading and evaluation. Cgc comics are indepedently and professionally graded comics from certified guaranty company, who have graded over 2. Cgc graded comics wolfcomics uk online comic book shop. Over one hundred thousand comic books are submitted to cgc each year. 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. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. This comic is a mustown for any serious collector of comics as it is one of the most influential.
New graded comic books key issues cgc and cbcs collection. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. 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. Jan 16, 2014 buying cgc signature series comics on ebay. How to submit books to cgc stepbystep process comic books grading duration. My wife and i tend to order a lot of things from amazon, so if you were one of my first few dozen customers your comics probably arrived in a recycled amazon box. Comic book picture frame black quality wooden picture frame with acid free mount and conservation backing handmade to order in england, devon, uk by rubix frames 4. These are the comic books in my top 50 comic book collection for 2019. Amazing cgc collection can be found on our sister ebay store by.
Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade. Cgc graded comics cgc comics are professionally graded by a third party comic book grading service based in the usa. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them.
Cgcs creep engine case 4416 62416 videos, photos, discussion, cgc statements, wave damage database, newton ring database, mcp outline database, wrinkles. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. It was harder then i thought of a process to dwindle my collection down to 50 but here it is. A european agent for cgc comics with full advice on submitting your comics and handling the complete. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception.
Nov 15, 2015 comic book authorities like overstreet and cgc have dubbed certain comic books as classic here is an example list of classics. Please allow time for postal delivery for books being shipped out today. The most expensive marvel trading cards set of the 90s 1996 marvel masterpieces duration. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. Happiest with the hulk 181 insert variant ive never seen one before. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key. 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.
If you buy 2 comic grab bags 20 random books i will toss in another grab bag 10 more books for free. You can buy this item by clicking add to cart above and then completing checkout. Comic book frame 2 pack, black and white acidfree mat board, includes uv protected 4 mil mylar bag, fits modern, current, and standard size comics, wall mountable with sawtooth hanger 4. These cgccbcs comics are guaranteed to impress as part of your collection. Comic books, magazines, treasury raw grading service.
Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises. 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. Top 10 comic books sold in the last 10 years thecollector. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Many cgc member dealers will help you screen your notes, select the appropriate submission tiers. Cgc journals cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Its currently rated the most valuable comic of all by the overstreet comic book price guide by far, and the margin between it and the next most valuable comic books is widening. 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.
Just scan barcodes with your camera and automatically get full comic details and cover art. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Jun 15, 2017 when i first opened up my online comic shop, i was shipping comics in boxes that i had saved over the past year. There are three ways to submit your comic books to cgc and ccs. Anyone can submit books for these private signings, you do not need a paid membership to send in your books. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. For cgc certified graded comic books having to examine them in person is not as paramount as it would be for noncgc graded books since youre not as leery due to the fact that cgc has. Certified comic shop high grade cgc comic books for sale. Shop ebay for great deals on cgc collectible comics. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Most are single highest cgc grades fantastic xmen animation art. Hi everyone im selling off 3 cgc graded pre code crime comic books, the books are. You can submit comics and track your order if you are a paid member of the cgc collectors society.
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. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Raw grade is a service that is an inexpensive and fast method of providing customers with independent thirdparty grading for comic books, magazines or treasury edition books. A forum for discussions related to the cgc registry an interactive web tool for displaying your comic collection and comparing it to other great collections. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards.
A european agent for cgc comics with full advice on submitting your comics and handling the complete service. Feb 06, 2012 cgc is a business, and in order to stay in business they need to charge to grade booksplain and simple. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. Cgc comics graded comics rare comics comic collectors. What cgc has changed the most for me is how i sell my books, particulary to dealers. 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. Cgccbcs comics graded comic books superworld comics. Based on the characters featured, cgc grade, and edition, some comics have earned huge payoffs. Comic book grab bag, cgc, variants, signed, num 1s, key issues, sketch covers. Cgc employees are prohibited from commercially buying or selling comic books, eliminating any potential conflicts of interest. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. If you are the current owner of an exceptional comic book collection, cgc is more than happy to discuss the potential pedigree status with you. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. At superworld comics, we feature an extensive selection of cgccbcs.
Feb 18, 2014 my purchasing of cgc books mirrors your buying practices eerily so. But one comic book getting this designation while another worthy candidate does not, often seems like a judgment call which it is. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay youtube. The best possible existing condition of a comic book. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. One cool item today an argosy price guide from 1965, cgc graded 9. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading.
Comic book frames and displays from the collectors resource. This is the only copy on the cgc census and the nicest copy i have ever seen. 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 is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. Miscellaneous comic book discussions by studabaker may 3, 2020 14. Comics that are submitted to cgc are graded by professional graders on a 10 point scale and then sealed inside a hard. Check back weekly for freshly graded comic books from cgc. Bronze age comic books cgc graded bronze age comics da. Apr 09, 2016 heres a video of some new slabs cgc and cbcs books that i have picked up recently. Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as.
Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than. 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. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx.
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