I know a thing or two about researching comic books. Two new sales are currently running in the special offers section. 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. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. 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. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. The 48 foot las vegas strip billboard for a comic book. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable. 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. The highlight of the auction was a copy of action comics no.
New inventory from a number of different collections continues to be added to the website. 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. This is all done before the grading process begins. Anyway, the book above, probably a mile high ii, is incorrectly labeled as being an edgar church copy and its in the current comiclink auction. View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby cards.
I know in the world of comic book sales, margins can be slim. Mycomicshop cgc grading story icbookcollecting submitted 3 years ago by cordeiro89 hey everyone, quick little story for anyone whose interested in and the whole cgc process. Cgc graded comics that receive a 10 the perfect score, a gem mint. While cgc isnt perfect it does however put a stop to buying amateur graded books which in reality are usually much lower. I am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books. High grade comics best place to find buy and sell your. Book will be shipped in a box contained in a specialized cgc storage case have never had a cgc book arrive damaged in one of these. The 48 foot las vegas strip billboard for a comic book posted on august 15, 2012 by rich johnston bleeding cool first featured the microdistributed comic. 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 cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. 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. 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. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay duration.
When assessing the value of a comic, the condition of the book comes in to play. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. There are some comics dealers who thought even the 1992 edition of the grading guide was too stringent, and that cgc is simply insane in their nitpicking. You voted and now its time to reveal your choices for the top 100 comic book storylines of alltime. Storage file boxes free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. 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. Buy bcw cgc graded comic book storage box bundle of 10 corrugated cardboard storage box comic book collecting supplies. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and.
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See more ideas about comic book display, comic book frames and comics. You can pack your graded comic with ample amounts of bubble wrap and rest assured that that your slab will arrive safely at its destination in this 200 lb. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. There are a series of guidelines for determining the condition of a book, but since wear and tear can vary immensely, two different people might grade a comic differently really, no one should even attempt to grade a comic with any authority unless they have been grading comics for some time there is a. Easily the most notorious comic book cover of all time, e. When buying a comic especially online, where you cant see the book that looks in good shape, you assume its somewhere in this range. Jul 26, 2012 the first issue of both avengers and xmen fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of highgrade silver age comics held by heritage auctions on july 26 xmen no. The cgccomicshop cgc comics for sale free uk delivery. See more ideas about comics, comic books and comic book covers. Rare avengers, xmen first issues sell for record prices. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. 1st donald duck comic book discovered click articles button above.
Mycomicshop cgc grading story icbookcollecting submitted 3 years ago by cordeiro89. The first issue of both avengers and xmen fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of highgrade silver age comics held by heritage auctions on july 26 x. World class, proven, professional comic grading experts. The top 10 most valuable cgc graded comics books its all. Each book is then sealed in a protective mylar sleeve, labeled, and placed in a temperaturecontrolled room. Jun 15, 2017 you can pack your graded comic with ample amounts of bubble wrap and rest assured that that your slab will arrive safely at its destination in this 200 lb. Others would tighten up comic book grading standards even beyond cgcs microscopic examination of every single issue. Apr 8, 2017 custom hand crafted polystyrene, acrylic coated, custom painted, comic book display frames for cgcpgx comics, graphic novels, trade paper backs tpbs, magazines, etc.
Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. Hey everyone, quick little story for anyone whose interested in. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by.
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