Knowing that the comic that youre shelling out big bucks for hasnt been tampered with takes a lot of anxiety out of the transaction. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. Cgc does third party comic book grading and encapsulation of your comic books. Apr 8, 2017 custom hand crafted polystyrene, acrylic coated, custom painted, comic book display frames for cgcpgx comics, graphic novels, trade paper backs tpbs, magazines, etc. Purchasing books graded by cgc allows consumers a reasonable expectation of condition when they buy a comic online, or through the mail. Stop by the cgc booth location tbd to submit comic books or magazines for regular turnaround. There are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading.
Many highest grade very 1st fantastic four model cel from 1967. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises. We are expecting around 250350 comics to go to cgc for grading generally 9. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. Looking for mysterydetective quiz short comics comic strips by riddler may 21, 2020 10.
Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and service tiers. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. How much does the cgc comic book grading service cost. This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs. Tales of suspense 66 first silver age appearance of red skull cgc 6. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description.
Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty 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. Jun 15, 2017 if possible, the free comic i include is related to the comic or comics that you ordered from my online comic book shop. If youre getting your comic graded by cgc comics or cbcs, theyll more than likely give it a qualified status. 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. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. Fantasycomics has been in business since 1995 and we are very serious about customer satisfaction. Cgc comic book grading understand the labels comic burst. When i first opened up my online comic shop, i was shipping comics in boxes that i had saved over the past year.
All in one collectibles 540 rt 10 west randolph, nj. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. Hi everyone im selling off 3 cgc graded pre code crime comic books, the books are. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them. The most expensive marvel trading cards set of the 90s 1996 marvel masterpieces duration. No matter the service that may be applied, ccs does not guarantee that a comic will receive a certain grade from cgc. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. All submissions will be sent to cgc offices in sarasota, fla. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21.
A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Our inventory is comprised of many of the finest cgc and noncertified comic books from the silver, bronze, and golden age. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. How do i know the comic book im buying is the same book cgc certified. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. While rare, it is possible that a comic can receive a lower grade from cgc after pressing. If you have any thoughts or questions related to shipping comic books, feel free to share them in the comments section below. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. 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. Given that online sales, especially through ebay, are the largest single source of growth in the current surge in the back issue comics market, it is quite nice that there is a generally accepted method that. 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.
Sensation comics 16 one of the highest graded and scarce cgc 7. World class, proven, professional comic grading experts. Let me just say, cgc s customer service is atrocious. So heres the deal, i have some comic books id like to grade with the cgc certified grading company but i live in europe, so id like to know the shipping fee they apply,and the price of the grading itself,lets say 4 regular sized comics from 1982. Cgc books showing 110 of 51 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by latest sort by price. If you are looking for cgc 10 comic books be ready to pay quite a premium. 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.
Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. See more ideas about comic book display, comic book frames and comics. 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. Last time the numeric grading system was introduced as a way to assess the condition of a comic. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. High grade cgc comic books for sale at the certified comic shop. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay. 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.
It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. 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. Cgccertified books that are rejected for restoration will be returned in the cgc holder. I have seen many comics graded by cgc over the years and mine should have graded at least a. Most are single highest cgc grades fantastic xmen animation art. Young allies 4 extremely rare, classic red skull cover cgc 2. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. A jampacked collection of rare danger girl sketches fills this oneshot, including production drawings for the danger girl video game and action figures, plus breakdowns of the comic, rarelyseen covers, and lots more. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay youtube.
Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. 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. Ive been selling comics for three decades, but i still am sometimes fooled by the tricks people use to upgrade comics. Looking for mysterydetective quiz short comicscomic strips by riddler may 21, 2020 10. 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. It only comes once in a long time, but when they do they set some serious price records. Orders will be shipped as soon as possible however customers should expect delays up to 2 3 weeks. Cgc box blind opening key comic book grading haul comic porn duration. If anyone has done it b4 and wants to add any helpfull information, please do.
Meet our team of agents your comic books are in the good hands of these friendly and talented individuals. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. 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. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Over time, cbcs will likely be on an even playing field with cgc. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service.
Jan 16, 2014 buying cgc signature series comics on ebay. Fans can submit comics to cgc and ccs at wizard world. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading. However, cbcs has gained much credibility since it launched especially since it was founded by the former president of cgc. Welcome to the cgc collectors society this vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. Use the standard grading guides to grade your comic, and then note that it is signed.
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