In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. 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. One of our goals for the new website is to offer an easier online experience for our customers. Taking into account the capricious nature of cgc grading, comics in this grade can be expected to grade out with cgc at 6. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition. 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. Cgc grader notes read notes and grading explanations inputted by cgc graders for many comic. Some comic book stores even have authorized vendors who can send your books in for you. The cover can be detached and have moderate amounts of tape. One way comic books are graded is on the basic grading scale, which runs from mint the highest, through near mint, very fine, fine, very good, good, fair, and poor the lowest.
The oldest and most trusted comic book grading service is provided by. A proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality has made cgc the leader in its field. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. Fixing a forklift that sat in a field for 17 years brake job and rear wheel bearings part 1 duration. After buying a few graded comics on ebay and starting my own certified. Hectorsquall, i definitely will not be ever using cgc again. To my mind, the gap between your grading and cgcs grading is the biggest obstacle to the growth of your company. Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade if it is submitted for grading more than once.
Comics listed for sale on johns comics and stuff are listed with the basic grading scale. The learn to grade comic books course is the most comprehensive course of its kind. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. The ultimate upside to getting your comics cgc graded is that it greatly enhances the value of your comics if they are in really good condition.
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. Located in florida, cgc, which claims to grade over 100,000 comic books. 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. Is getting the comic professionally graded up its price, or is it just nice to have it in a fancy case with a grade number. How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books. I was wondering why the comic books on ebay with a cgc grading and case were worth more than the ones that only came in a plastic sleeve. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. Below are cgc s grading standards for each numeric grade as well as the restoration grading scale. Learn more about the cgc grading scale and see comparisons.
In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over 2 million comic. Cbcs looks like an ambitious company as it is set to challenge the undisputed king of comic book grading services, cgc. Someone most likely in the far east is forging my email address. I would be interested in scans of any cgced books that have page colorgrade combinations not found on the chart for future inclusion. Founded in 2000, cgc is the first independent, impartial, thirdparty comic book grading service. The cpg team has put together our grading standards based upon market standards in the hobby as well as included extensive research into cgc grading. 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. 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. Ive talked to collectors about slabbing comics and it seems there is a lot of discontent out there, directed primarily towards cgc. Ive been collecting for aver 40 years and grading standards have always been the same no matter the age of the book. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. You can easily identify a slabbed comic because the grades will include the name of the grading service, such as cgc 9. 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. These comic grading services will grade a comic and then seal the comic in a hard plastic case that displays the assigned grade.
Mail submissions to cgc headquarters paid collectors society members and authorized dealers can complete submission forms online and send collectibles directly to the cgc headquarters. Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc comics guaranty corporation 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. Cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. There are eight major grades in the comic book grading scale. Cgc comics, a guide to grading comics and the differences. Pgx also offers a comparable service and directly competes with cgc in the comic book grading market. Blue this is used for a universal comic and reflects that the comic is graded as marked with no qualifiers or special considerations.
The worlds largest collectibles auctioneer comic books, vintage comics, original. The comic book can have rounded corners and creases in the cover. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Introduction to cgc grading for new comic book collectors. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. 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. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. 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. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Cgc graded comics wolfcomics uk online comic book shop. In it, i walk you step by step through 27 comics at every grade level from 0. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality.
Have comics purchased from us or from your personal collection graded by cgc. I am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books. Comic book supplies auctionstore venues third party grading. Next, the magazines pages are counted and the presence of inserts and other enclosures is recorded. Additionally, some comics are slabbed by cgc, cbcs, or pgx. Cgc comic grading ultimate guide to certifying your comics. Ng no grade reserved for art or single comic book pages 0. These grading services assign grades on the same tenpoint grading scale used by mycomicshop.
The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at. Before any grading is performed, each magazine is examined by a cgc restoration detection professional. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. Here is a photo gallery of comic books graded cgc 2. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. 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. Cgc uses a 10point grading scale to evaluate comics. Submit comics to cgc for grading there are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading. Below are cgcs grading standards for each numeric grade as well as the restoration grading scale. Cgc uses a standard 10point grading scale to grade comic books. We are currently migrating data to our new system and conducting tests, and we are really excited for you to try it out. Draft grading standards now online for fine and above. 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. Then, simply register or login to start the submission process.
This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. Cgc page quality chart here is a chart of the various cgc page colors ive come across in the wild. The collectible is nearly indistinguishable from a 10. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. I am still amazed that a company that is so vocal about being the biggest comic grading service can be so bad at what they do and not care. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Learn how cgc comics have helped the industry, how cgc grading works, and. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. Cgc magazines offers magazine collectors independent, thirdparty grading and. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading.
Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. The collectible must have no evidence of any manufacturing or handling defects. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. Theres a widespread belief that cbcs consistently grades higher than cgc. It looks the current market is ripe for a new challenger like cbcs. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. If any form of restoration work is detected, this information is also logged and made available to the grading team. Another way is on a tenpoint grading scale from 10. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards.
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