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. Finally, i personally use my cgc graded comics as display pieces in my officemancave. Buy and sell graded comic books from cgc, pgx and cbcs buy and sell group. How do i know that the comic im buying is the same book cgc certified. Add this historic issue to your comic book collection today. For a long time, cgc was the premier comic book grading company. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Uv protected high quality comic book frames for cgc and cbcs. Youd be hard pressed to find a better comic to invest in. The graded comic book frame the collectors resource.
Published on aug 10, 2017 we only own a few graded comic books, however we wanted to try cgcs mailaway services so we sent off a few books. 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 art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. These books will be certified and encapsulated according to tier, and those grading below your specified grade are returned uncertified. Dc and marvel comic book writer tom king has agreed to do an cgc inhouse private signing in june. Heres a video of some new slabs cgc and cbcs books that i have picked up recently. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. I dont know what the grades are and this is a live unboxing. 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. Get the best deals on cgc comic book collections when you shop the largest online. Cgc grading cgc graded marvel comics cgc graded dc comics cgc graded image comics cgc graded other. Happiest with the hulk 181 insert variant ive never seen one before. I love how they look and they also make great conversation starters for those who may not know what a graded comic book is. Guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles.
According to cgc, certification offers many benefits for comic book collectors, dealers and retailers. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. Unlike baseball cards, which are doublesided and can be viewed from the confines of a sleeve, comic books contain multiple pages and are meant to be read. Cgc graded comics the online vintage comic book and comic. Cgc inhouse private signing with dc and marvel writer tom king. 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. There is a large distrust in the collecting community, so if you are going to spend the money to get a book graded, we recommend cgc or cbcs. Comics guaranty company cgc cgc comics guaranty company is a business that will grade your comic book for you, for a price. These newton rings ultimately end up of leaving an illusion of oil slicks or light distortion upon your cherished cgc graded comic book. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books to cgc.
Jan 09, 2017 several years ago, pgx had a large scandal where books were being given higher grades than in reality. Browse and buy a vast selection of cgc graded comics collections. Display stands free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Over 22,000 square feet of pop culture fun at vancouver comic and toy show at pne. 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. The second book at a later auction, a copy cgc graded at 8.
Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. You can ship it to them or take it to a convention where they will be at and they will tell you what grade it is considered to be. Bundle of 10 cgc graded comic storage boxes holds 3540. 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 since 2000. The bcw graded comic bin is a heavy duty comic box made from acidfree, reinforced, snaptogether panels. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process.
Fold in end cubes protect case corners from arriving cracked or broken. 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. Below we explain what each grade means as for the condition of the comic book. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value. Damaging cgc comic book case newton rings distortion. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards.
Dc comics silver era to current day cgc graded books. Cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other. In 2010, two copies sold on the comic book auction website for record prices. Aug 10, 2017 we only own a few graded comic books, however we wanted to try cgc s mailaway services so we sent off a few books at wizard world philadelphia in june of 2017, and decided to unbox them in front.
The graded comic bin holds about 30 graded and slabbed comics and includes a movable partition that helps stand up your growing stack of comic books. Certified comic shop high grade cgc comic books for sale. 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. Just got my nine comic books back from c2e2 onsite grading. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Your mystery box might contain a variant issue comic book or key issue. Includes direct submission privileges, free grader notes and 5% off grading tiers. Introduction to cgc grading for new comic book collectors. Cream to offwhite paper that appears white or offwhite in the middle with aged outer edges, or exhibits an overall aged color that is more close to brown than white. Graded comic mailer ships 1 graded comic 814 x x 34 safely ship your graded comics with our custom designed graded comic mailers. Storage file boxes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. In fact, ive been known to buy lower grade cgc comics with what i think are cool covers just so i can have them displayed on my wall. Depending on which graded comic mystery box you order you might get a cgc or cbcs graded book between the grade of 5. Then, they will put in a protective sleeve and seal it.
Ng no grade reserved for art or single comic book pages 0. Mar 21, 2020 just got my nine comic books back from c2e2 onsite grading. 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. King is best known for writing the sheriff of babylon, mister miracle and the rebirthera batman for dc comics and the vison for marvel comics. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. The full view window shows off your entire slab including the registers label. We are a cgc authorized online dealer of authentic and quality comic books, featuring spiderman, batman, star wars, wolverine and more. The graded comic book frame is the perfect solution for displaying your standard sized cgc, cbcs or pgx graded comic book. View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby cards. It just so happens that cgc graded comic books are subject to a phenomenon called newtons rings. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. This is our best selling comic book frame, the one that started it all. Publication years range from 1970 until present day. The graded book frame is the perfect solution for displaying your standard sized cgc, cbcs or pgx graded comic book.
Silver comic book bags golden comic book bags graded. Buy bundle of 10 cgc graded comic storage boxes holds 3540 graded comic books white by max pro. I had heard stories about cgc playing favors by giving harder. With rare exception, comic books considered for the grade of 9. With the permission of cgc we are using their standards. Get the best deals on cgc collectible comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Cgc graded comic books cgc is a comic book grading company. This is a mustown key issue for any comic book collector. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. 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. I picked up most of these comics from one collection. Once the comic book has been graded by cgc, it is placed in a tamperevident sleeve, meaning that if the comic book is removed, the cgc valuation of the comic book is no longer valid.