In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. Grading certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. I personally like the look of the cgc slab a bit better so i tend to continue to only send books to them to grade and the extra 510% resale value doesnt hurt. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the million book mark and has now graded over 2 million comic. When cgc offered limited charter membership in july 99, it took only a few weeks for retailers and dealers to fill the one hundred slots available. Cgc page quality chart here is a chart of the various cgc page colors ive come across in the wild. Apr 04, 2016 welcome to the world of 3rd party grading. Aug 12, 2014 some comic book stores even have authorized vendors who can send your books in for you. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at cgc, and was recently purchased by beckett media. Cgc comics, a guide to grading comics and the differences.
The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over 2 million comic. I was wondering why the comic books on ebay with a cgc grading and case were worth more than the ones that only came in a plastic sleeve. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. And up until now cbcs slabs did not have a sales venue comparable to the cgc message boards so i felt it was limiting to get cbcs slabs. To my mind, the gap between your grading and cgcs grading is the biggest obstacle to the growth of your company. Cgc uses a standard 10point grading scale to grade comic books. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million collectibles certified.
Submit comics to cgc for grading there are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. As condition evaluators and restoration detection experts, the professionals at pgx have spent decades inspecting multiple copies of a wide variety of comics from every era. The comic book can have rounded corners and creases in the cover. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Ive been collecting for aver 40 years and grading standards have always been the same no matter the age of the book. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. Once logged into the cgc processing system, magazines are placed into clear barcoded sleeves and separated from their submission invoices. The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at.
Exclusive promotional mini comic that originally came with the 300 deluxe dvd edition. If any form of restoration work is detected, this information is also logged and made available to the grading team. While there is some small degree of variation on the following grading scheme within the community, the following is a representative of the general consensus on the comic book grading scale. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Founded in 2000, cgc is the first independent, impartial, thirdparty comic book grading service. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. 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. 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.
Before any grading is performed, each magazine is examined by a cgc restoration detection professional. 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. It looks the current market is ripe for a new challenger like cbcs. A proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality has made cgc the leader in its field. Choose a tier based on comic value and turnaround time. Magazines are assigned a grade on a 10point grading scale to efficiently communicate the assessment of. Cbcs offers impartial grading and certification for comic books. Taking into account the capricious nature of cgc grading, comics in this grade can be expected to grade out with cgc at 6.
For return shipping directly to your homeoffice from cgc. Ng no grade reserved for art or single comic book pages 0. I would be interested in scans of any cgced books that have page colorgrade combinations not found on the chart for future inclusion. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Return shipping directly to your homeoffice from cgc.
These grading services assign grades on the same tenpoint grading scale used by mycomicshop. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. I am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books. Jul 16, 2014 cbcs looks like an ambitious company as it is set to challenge the undisputed king of comic book grading services, cgc. Magazines are assigned a grade on a 10point grading scale to efficiently communicate the assessment of the magazines c. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. Cgc comic book grading understand the labels comic burst. Cgc grader notes read notes and grading explanations inputted by cgc graders for many comic. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Hectorsquall, i definitely will not be ever using cgc again.
Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc comics guaranty corporation an independent third party that professionally grades a comic book and securely encapsulates said comic in a sealed plastic slab with a label that details key information and the actual grade of the comic whew, thats a mouthful. Some comic book stores even have authorized vendors who can send your books in for you. The ultimate upside to getting your comics cgc graded is that it greatly enhances the value of your comics if they are in really good condition. Theres a widespread belief that cbcs consistently grades higher than cgc. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Cbcs looks like an ambitious company as it is set to challenge the undisputed king of comic book grading services, cgc. Pgx also offers a comparable service and directly competes with cgc in the comic book grading market. Last time the numeric grading system was introduced as a way to assess the condition of a comic. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder.
After the fiasco that is known as pgx grading, i think collectors are very cautious about accepting a new grading authorities claim to rigor, transparency and honesty with the marketplace. It doesnt publicly release how it grades its comics, but as it has graded over 5. Comics listed for sale on johns comics and stuff are listed with the basic grading scale. Mail submissions to cgc headquarters paid collectors society members and authorized dealers can complete submission forms online and send collectibles directly to the cgc headquarters. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. 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. Cgc uses a 10point grading scale to evaluate comics. I am still amazed that a company that is so vocal about being the biggest comic grading service can be so bad at what they do and not care. Below are cgcs grading standards for each numeric grade as well as the restoration grading scale. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. The cover can be detached and have moderate amounts of tape. You can easily identify a slabbed comic because the grades will include the name of the grading service, such as cgc 9. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable.
Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. 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. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. If all grades are in agreement or are very close, the book will be assigned a final grade. Submit your books pgx comics pgx comic grading services. How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books. 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. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. Services certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading.
Safely package your comics for secure shipment to cgc. To my mind, the gap between your grading and cgc s grading is the biggest obstacle to the growth of your company. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. In order for a comic to be graded and slabbed by cgc, one must submit their books through one of cgcs dealers or internet partners such as auctions, ebay, and wizard. After buying a few graded comics on ebay and starting my own certified. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. Have comics purchased from us or from your personal collection graded by cgc. 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. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Located in florida, cgc, which claims to grade over 100,000 comic books annually, is unique among grading services because it doesnt allow its employees to commercially buy or sell comic books. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Most comics graded using the tenpoint grading scale have cover scans. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition.
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. This ensures complete impartiality and anonymity during grading, as all paperwork identifying the submitters has been separated from the magazines themselves. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionized the comic book marketplace when it was founded in 2000 by providing clear, objective and impartial assessments of authenticity and grade. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Join cgc to get direct submission privileges, 247 order tracking and more. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. After being examined by a restoration detection professional, the comic books are placed in barcoded mylar sleeves, and separated from their original invoice. This allows it to provide impartial and accurate valuations of comic books without the concern of conflicts of interest or fraud. Grading guide pgx comics pgx comic grading services. It also guarantees a consistent grade for the comic, which makes it easier to resell. Next, the magazines pages are counted and the presence of inserts and other enclosures is recorded. As with grading all collectibles, there is a degree of subjectivity as there are many factors to consider and all of them must be weighed to determine an overall grade.
It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. Comic book supplies auctionstore venues third party grading. Pgx utilizes the overstreet comic book grading guide in its definitions of condition. Ive talked to collectors about slabbing comics and it seems there is a lot of discontent out there, directed primarily towards cgc. Cgc comic grading ultimate guide to certifying your comics. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. Introduction to cgc grading for new comic book collectors. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the million book mark and has now graded over 2 million comic books. Cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists with the intent of protecting our fellow hobbyists when buying and selling comic books.
Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the. On the tenpoint grading scale, a lower grade like 9. Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade if it is submitted for grading more than once. If there is disagreement among the graders, there will be a discussion with. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis.
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