Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. 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. Certified guaranty company cgc, launched in early 2000, is a comic book grading service that can help you determine whether a comic book you are considering for purchase is restored or conserved. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million.
A forum for direct selling offers to other board members without an intermediary no ebay, or other outside sites, etc. Marvel 41 dc 15 dynamite entertainment 3 valiant 2 image comics 2 idw 2 vertigo 1 topps 1 star publications 1 other 1 fiction house 1 avatar press 1. 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. I know in the world of comic book sales, margins can be slim. This page quality is most prevalent in comic books from the 30s, 40s and 50s, but also includes a significant number of silver age comic books as well. Cgc comics are professionally graded by a third party comic book grading service based in the usa. 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.
The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Storage file boxes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Action comics comic book issue 252 from 1959 featuring the origin and very first appearance of supergirl, and also the 1st appearance of metallo. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Payment by paypal gs, local pickup available and shipping is also available. Cgc securock brand ultralight glassmat sheathing meets all requirements of.
For many years, steve borock has been well known and respected in our hobby, whether it was as the key figure in introducing thirdparty certification to the comic book hobby, as one of the top restoration detection experts in our field, as a senior advisor to the major comic book price guides and grading guides, as the senior consignment director for the hobbys largest auction house, or as. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. 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. The noncombustible sheathing resists mould and moisture and is used under. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. 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. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. Buy bcw cgc graded comic book storage box bundle of 10 corrugated cardboard storage box comic book collecting supplies. Hopefully a comics rep will see it so at least they know the book is out there.
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. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. If you are looking to save some money on cgc submissions you owe it to yourself to look at using their prescreening service cgc requires a minimum submission of 50 comics to use the service. 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. We have sent 50 copies to get grades and not all books came back cgc 9. Glass mat sheathing is lightweight and is designed to increase the productivity. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. The most expensive marvel trading cards set of the 90s 1996 marvel masterpieces duration. Will also sell separately, separate prices are listed below. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. By tracking, recording, and averaging over 40 online venues, gpa does the work for you, saving you time and money. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay.
Golden age 19381955 4 silver age 19561969 18 bronze age 19701983 17 copper age 19841991 4 modern age 1992now 30 publisher. Cgc comic book collecting message board chat boards. Comic guarantee llc, also known as cgc, is the newest trend for comics collectors to grade and maintain the collectible value for their most highly prized comics. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay youtube.
Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Posted on 9 june, 2014 7 march, 2016 author andrew r. Cgc box blind opening key comic book grading haul comic porn duration. It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. Welcome to the cgc collectors society this vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. I know a thing or two about researching comic books. Worldwide comics is very happy to have acquired this collection and bring it out to the comic collecting community, it is the best original owner collection we have acquired in the past 5 years. 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. 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. Now, collectors have a new, convenient way to store and transport their treasured graded comics with the graded comics storage box. Description cgc securock brand glassmat sheathing is a noncombustible, moisture and mouldresistant panel designed for use under exterior claddings where conventional gypsum sheathing products have traditionally been used, such as brick veneer, properly detailed exterior insulation finish. Founded in 2000, cgc is the first independent, impartial, thirdparty comic book grading service.
Others would tighten up comic book grading standards even beyond cgcs microscopic examination of every single issue. Another grade that cgc implemented in 2008 is a ng or nograde label, that identifies a comic missing cover or an authentic piecepage of a comic that has been authenticated. Cgc was the first impartial, thirdparty certification service. 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. Over 22,000 square feet of pop culture fun at vancouver comic and toy show at pne forum 2901 east hastings st. The market for unrestored comic books is at an alltime high, so choosing to restore a comic book is a personal decision that collectors should only make after carefully considering a number of critical variables. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Over one hundred thousand comic books are submitted to cgc each year. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol.
Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises. 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. 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. You can set any grade level you would like up to 9. The more common a comic book is, the less money a restored copy of that book will fetch. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. World class, proven, professional comic grading experts. Astm c1177, standard specification for glassmat substrate for use as. It also guarantees a consistent grade for the comic, which makes it easier to resell. Securock 8 x 4 x 12 ultra light glass mat sheathing.
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. I am not accustomed to seeing comicbook characters adorn or endorse shop equipment, but i suppose it is not beyond the realm of possibility. You can explore comic book grading by tracing through the grading process. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. 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. Jan 16, 2014 buying cgc signature series comics on ebay. Orders will be shipped as soon as possible however customers should expect delays up to 2 3 weeks. Cgc labels a comic book it has identified as restored with a purple label. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book.
Not recommended for lamination to masonry surfaces. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. Cgc graded comics wolfcomics uk online comic book shop. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has. Cgc comics, a guide to grading comics and the differences. 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. Cgc securock glassmat sheathing is not a finished surface. 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. Potential buyers of these items can use the site to check to see if they have been repo. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description.
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