I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. The cgc census is a detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc. I found you need to be careful, the pricing seems to get out of hand. Cgc box blind opening key comic book grading haul comic porn duration. This case has been designed to fit most giant size and some golden age comic books which have been graded by cgc. If you are looking for cgc 10 comic books be ready to pay quite a premium. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. Two years have passed since the decimation of london. S comics from 99p s comics comic books reed comics. The backingslab of the case is made using 316 acrylic to ensure a perfectly. 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. It only comes once in a long time, but when they do they set some serious price records.
Exclusive and variant comic books online sonnys comics. I prefer cgc, but cbcs has the orange label which gives credibility to unwitnessed signature series books. When a tornado levels his home as well as the surrounding west texas town a restored quinlan rises from the wreckage. This is another video of my cgc collection after building a second wall. The fabled eerie ashcan edition is technically the first issue of the magazine. Pressing can be done inhouse when you submit your collectibles for cgc grading. We stock newreleases, back issues, cgc graded books, key issues, funko pops and much more. Since then i have purchased a few of the cgc comics. You can set any grade level you would like up to 9. The comics registry is a place where comic book collectors come together to share their collections and knowledge with one another. I absolutely love these frames for displaying cgc graded comic books. Now there is an easy way to identify comic books with higher visual appeal than others. Let me just say, cgc s customer service is atrocious.
Readers of this blog know how very interesting it is to find a comic book where cgc distinguishes newsstand copies from direct edition copies theres only a few special. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. Oct 06, 2015 into the trash went mementos of my dads childhood, including several shoe boxes filled with comic books. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards.
One of the most significant comic books of the golden age is now up for auction. A green qualified label on a cgc comic indicates the grade has a significant caveat. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. The wood finish has an elegant look to it when hung on the wall. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. Many collectors are missing the opportunity to attend shows and submit their comic books to cgc without purchasing a membership. Cgc notes, minor amount of color touch on cover, but the copy rates a blue universal header. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21.
Cgc grading, comic resources, video by jason january 19, 2018 2 comments when it comes to having your comics graded and slabbed by an impartial and independent third party, there are three main. If you are looking to save some money on cgc submissions you owe it to yourself to look at using their prescreening service. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. And if you want to invest in a copy of any of the 100, which grade should you seek out, and why. Visually the good slabs can be identified by the presence of and inner plastic well holding the comic. Probably putting them in 1020 book lots rather than singles dont really want 1,000 separate posts lol. Cgc is more popular, but resale value of both is comparable. 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 company. List of cgc recognized newsstand variants rare comics.
Here is a photo gallery of comic books graded cgc 2. The enchanted sword at the eye of the storm gives him. For cgc certified graded comic books having to examine them in person is not as paramount as it would be for non cgc graded books since youre not as leery due to the fact that cgc has already graded the book and encased them into the cgc holder for tamper proofing and as described above they have become an industry standard and accepted by. Like most things i do here at the certified comic shop, im always happy to talk about the finances of operating a comic shop. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. Which are the 100 hottest comic books on the planet right now.
Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them. Click for more information on what information we store accept the cookie settings on this. Find the most exclusive and sought after comic book issues and collectibles and their variants online at sonnys comics. Cgc requires a minimum submission of 50 comics to use the service. These books will be certified and encapsulated according to tier, and those grading below your specified grade are returned uncertified. This collection included a copy of action comics no. For cgc certified graded comic books having to examine them in person is not as paramount as it would be for noncgc graded books since youre not as leery due to the fact that cgc has already graded the. Subzero comics buys and sells comics, action figures, statues and busts and all related collectibles. Readers of this blog know how very interesting it is to find a comic book where cgc distinguishes newsstand copies from direct edition copies theres only a few special situations that cause them to break out newsstand comics separately for the vast majority of issues, newsstand and direct edition copies are simply lumped together by issue number.
Into the trash went mementos of my dads childhood, including several shoe boxes filled with comic books. Jan 01, 2009 this is another video of my cgc collection after building a second wall. Cgc census certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Important to ensure that your submission process stays on schedule, please package books in the same order that they are listed on the packing slip. It was released in a hurry to prevent eerie publications from using the title of warrens second horror magazine. You simply take your cgc graded comic book and put it in thru the opening on the top of the case. Based in worksop, nottinghamshire, we are an independent comic book store.
Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. 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. 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. Here, we list what the worlds top 10 comic books are worth in mint condition, using data from nostomania, which. The primary reason to slab a book is resale value, and cgc holds greater value in the market currently.
How do i know the comic book im buying is the same book cgc certified. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. I prefer cgc, but cbcs has the orange label which gives. 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. Our website is unfortunately down we will be back open asap. I ordered two of these frames a couple of months ago and just ordered a third one this week which arrived today. Jim rugg ghost variant limited to 5000 copies cover artist. Given that covid 19 is likely to keep my store closed for another couple months, im gonna throw pretty much all of those newsstands from that last collection the new jersey dealer one up in my modern sales thread. Apr 02, 2008 when assessing the value of a comic, the condition of the book comes in to play. The cover can be detached and have moderate amounts of tape. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises.
See more ideas about comic books for sale, comic books and marvel. Its a valuable resource for new collectors and experienced fans alike, with a wide range of collections on display. Its a valuable resource for new collectors and experienced fans alike. The figure of the bald headed man on page 18, panel 5 is clear and discernable. But as a rule of thumb, as im deciding which comics to submit for grading i always estimate the true cost of. These are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. 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. Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. The backingslab of the case is made using 316 acrylic to ensure a perfectly flat surface for your graded comic book.
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