A comic book in fr condition may have nonstory elements such as coupons, ad pages, or marvel value stamps cut or torn out of the book. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective thirdparty grading service take the guesswork out of the grading process for both collectors and dealers. Finding information about a comic book is a good way to get an idea of a comic s. Finally, we gather supportive information about the individual sale including when and where it was sold, how the sale can be identified at the remote venue, the format of the sale auction, fixed price, etc. We are a comic seller, comic buyer, grader and advisor and locator of rare comics. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Grading of comics can be subjective, although there are basic agreed upon standards within the industry. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Dealers and graders may often disagree with some grading classifications. I got tired of using standard labels, cutting, taping, searching, and wasting time. Large onecent pieces, flowing hair, wreath reverse 1793 snc2 strawberry leaf mspf 63 value pcgs certified. 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 cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have been. We accept payment made by credit card, personal check, money order or we can send you an invoice via paypal using your paypal email address. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. For collector and dealer alike, it is essential to grade the condition of a comic fairly and accurately in order to determine its true value and worth.
A european agent for cgc comics with full advice on submitting your comics and handling the complete service. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. As we match the sale we record the comic grading company, holderlabel type and the assigned grade. Specialising in back issues and finding that sought after comic, we have a large world wide base of customers and contacts through being in the comic.
When grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. The comic book grading companies will offer witnesses, so a representative from the grading company will stand with you as you get a book signed. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels.
Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic book. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. Egs european grading service halo certification pgx professional grading experts vault 60 day comic grading mcg midwest comic grading. Grading cost in uk comic book grading and restoration issues. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. The grade of a comic book is a shorthand description of the books condition. For one, if you have a really valuable book, it offers a form of protection. In this post ill continue with the rest of the comic book description the grade.
When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. Therefore, mcg is acting both as a grading unit for mcb and trying to fill a void in both affordability and availability in the world of comic book grading. Auctions, such as ebay, are a great way to see how much people are willing to pay for a comic book. There is a numeric system which corresponds to a titled grading system. However, grading is an inherently subjective process and there. 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. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade.
Generally speaking, their system and service has provided valuable data about numbers of rare copies and grades and when a cgc book is spot on in its grade, it. You then hand the book over to them, and it gets sent off to be graded. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Archies girls betty and veronica comics price guide.
Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition. Nostomania coin and comic book price guide, values. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. Feb 23, 2017 this video shows you how to look up the value of your comic books using ill show you how to search for your comic and get an average price of what it sells for online. What is comic book grading and why is it important.
How to accurately describe a comic book grade including some example flaws. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Charlie hebdo magazine special edition january 14 2015 uk version jan 14, 2015. Finding information about a comic book is a good way to get an idea of a comics. What sellers of comic books dont appreciate is that a comic book buyer. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. The grade of a comic book is a shorthand description of the book s condition. We break down the archie series for the first 100 issues, plus spinoffs, annuals and christmas specials. In the last comic book values post we talked about the description.
The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. The grading labels fit on top of backing boards, or can be placed over sleeves. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored.
Like any other collectible, the condition, or grade, is an important determinant of final value or price. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. Comic book submission cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. Our staff of friendly and dedicated employees offer over 250 years of experience in the comic book market place, and look forward to assisting you. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. Once your books are back with us in the uk they will be posted back to you via a signed for and. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. All professional graders, whether grading coins, currency, or comics are charged with placing your items under a microscope see logo to determine their condition and therefore value. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. Comic grading is the process of encasing a comic book in a plastic case.
Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and. Apr 01, 2008 how to accurately describe a comic book grade including some example flaws. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade. Mar 27, 2020 when grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack.
They simply look up all the prices in the guide, usually blanketgrading their books as near mint minus 9. Scroll below to see the cgc grading services available to ngc uk members for. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. 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. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. As with most collectibles, there are some auction websites that are better than others. They simply look up all the prices in the guide, usually blanket grading their books as near mint minus 9. I have been a comic book fan, collector, publisher pocket comicsmars attacks 1988 and graphic artist for years necessity is the mother of invention. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. A spine split of up to 23 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage or residue damage. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply.
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. We are cgcs largest european customer, having submitted over 8,000 books in 2019. The newest and second most popular comic book grading company. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. Sell, buy and trade with comic collectors from around the world. You will even find a few auction sites dedicated to the comic book market. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card.
For books that have a signature witness, they are sealed with a special label. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team. This video shows you how to look up the value of your comic books using ill show you how to search for your comic and get an average price of. For the new readers out there it is the condition of the comic book. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have been signed. Raw grading labels the preprinted labels are colorcoded using the standard 10 pt. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. By requesting prescreen and specifying a minimum grade on your invoice, you will be charged grading fees only for comic books that meet or exceed your specified minimum grade.
The ten point system the comic book price guide for great britain. This plastic case forever seals your comic, unless you destroy the case to extract the comic. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. When buying or selling a comic book, or any collectible, it is important that both parties reach a level of agreement on that collectible condition or grade, as this will to a great extent determines its value.
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