It also guarantees a consistent grade for the comic, which makes it easier to resell. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Based in worksop, nottinghamshire, we are an independent comic book store. This is stan and jack making history and legend, although no one knew it at the. 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.
Golden age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. 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. We are a comic seller, comic buyer, grader and advisor and locator of rare comics. You may submit comics through a cgc authorized dealer, who can help screen your books and answer any questions you may have. A european agent for cgc comics with full advice on submitting your comics and handling the complete service. Digital comic books 3 comic book glossary 1 comic book investing 3 comic book movies 112 comic book news 15 comic book picks 12 comic book tv 7 comic books for sale 19 discount comic books 8 featured 3 golden age comic books 6 high grade comics 3 marvel comic books 1 pedigree comic books 11 perpetual comic book. Cgc comic grading ultimate guide to certifying your comics.
If youve ordered comics from me before, then you already know this but i include a free comic book with every single order from my shop, no matter what the price. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Dealers and collectors from all over the country will be at the show. Nancy by olivia jaimes for november 28, 2019 gocomics. How do i know the comic book im buying is the same book cgc certified. All submissions will be sent to cgc offices in sarasota, fla. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. 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. Go to bidorbuy and discover online shopping at its best. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools.
Stop by the cgc booth location tbd to submit comic books or magazines for regular turnaround. When assessing the value of a comic, the condition of the book comes in to play. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. The ff track the kidnapped alicia to the beehive, where the cocoon opens and reveals him.
Before cgc, the grading of comic books was left to individual dealers and collectors. Top 5 mistakes when submitting comic books to cgc with. My purchasing of cgc books mirrors your buying practices eerily so. Pressing can be done inhouse when you submit your collectibles for cgc grading. Safely package your comics for secure shipment to cgc. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises. Cgc will again be taking comic submissions and doing signature witnessing. The death of the classic storyline as a collectible. 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. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Meet our team of agents your comic books are in the good hands of these friendly and talented individuals.
If you are looking for cgc 10 comic books be ready to pay quite a premium. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. There was never a consensus on what a grade would be. Additionally, cgc charges a reject fee for each comic returned uncertified. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. We only own a few graded comic books, however we wanted to try cgcs mailaway services so we sent off a few books at wizard world. Conceived by stan lee and jack kirby, this first issue will always remain one of the core books within the marvel comics mythos. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art.
I am going to take it up a notch and give you my top collecting themes, each of which will lead you to new ideas for comics to add to your collection. This year the california comic convention will continue to place emphasis on vintage comic books. My wife and i tend to order a lot of things from amazon, so if you were one of my first few dozen customers your comics probably arrived in a recycled amazon box. This is it, the first issue of the uncanny xmen, and even in the beginning, there was magneto, the earths most powerful super villain. Im going to my first ohiocon this year so id like to understand somethings before having stan lee sign my giant sized xmen 1. Ill write up the books im not selling over the next week or so, but for now, heres a handy list of the books im selling. These arent your typical dollar bin comics that are well read either. To locate a dealer near you, visit the cgc dealer locator. Copper age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Im new to collecting comics, so i know im going to make a few mistakes here and there. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Subzero comics buys and sells comics, action figures, statues and busts and all related collectibles. Fantasycomics has been in business since 1995 and we are very serious about customer satisfaction. Most are single highest cgc grades fantastic xmen animation art.
Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. This is another video of my cgc collection after building a second wall. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. We stock newreleases, back issues, cgc graded books, key issues, funko pops and much more.
Like i dont really know the protocol of having a comic signed. It only comes once in a long time, but when they do they set some serious price records. Cgcs top graders traveled the country to survey leading comic book collectors, retailers and dealers for their opinions of a grading set of comic books. Cgc comic book collecting message board chat boards. It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. Our inventory is comprised of many of the finest cgc and noncertified comic books from the silver, bronze, and golden age.
What cgc has changed the most for me is how i sell my books, particulary to dealers. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics 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. Origin part 2 and first appearance of him warlock in when opens the cocoon.
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. 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. This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs. 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.
We are expecting around 250350 comics to go to cgc for grading generally 9. The most expensive marvel trading cards set of the 90s 1996 marvel masterpieces duration. 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. Gem mint and comic tom count down the top 5 mistakes that collectors make when submitting comic books to cgc. View the comic strip for nancy by cartoonist olivia jaimes created november 28, 2019 available on. Cgc rated comics buy comics on comic collector live. Services certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. Fees are calculated based on the number of books submitted, the grading tier selected. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics.
Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. When i first opened up my online comic shop, i was shipping comics in boxes that i had saved over the past year. Fans can submit comics to cgc and ccs at wizard world.
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