When buying a comic especially online, where you cant see the book that looks in good shape, you assume its somewhere in this range. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. 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. Storage file boxes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Easily the most notorious comic book cover of all time, e. 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. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love.
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. Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. 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. You voted and now its time to reveal your choices for the top 100 comic book storylines of alltime. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. I know in the world of comic book sales, margins can be slim. 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. Buy bcw cgc graded comic book storage box bundle of 10 corrugated cardboard storage box comic book collecting supplies.
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. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay duration. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. I know a thing or two about researching 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. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. 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. 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. High grade comics best place to find buy and sell your. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Two new sales are currently running in the special offers section. Live cgc unboxing signatures and convention comic book.
See more ideas about comics, comic books and comic book covers. 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. 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. Last day to vote for the top 100 comic book storylines. The new yellow notification at the top of the website has been added to better inform you of sales and other events since ive been told few people read news and updates. New inventory from a number of different collections continues to be added to the website.
Mycomicshop cgc grading story icbookcollecting submitted 3 years ago by cordeiro89. 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. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder.
Others would tighten up comic book grading standards even beyond cgcs microscopic examination of every single issue. View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby cards. The top 10 most valuable cgc graded comics books its all. 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. World class, proven, professional comic grading experts. 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. While cgc isnt perfect it does however put a stop to buying amateur graded books which in reality are usually much lower. The 48 foot las vegas strip billboard for a comic book. 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 am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books. Sep 02, 2012 comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay duration. 1st donald duck comic book discovered click articles button above. See more ideas about comic book display, comic book frames and comics. This is all done before the grading process begins.
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