This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. Here, collectors could easily compare and discuss grading with dealers. This plastic case forever seals your comic, unless you destroy the case to extract the comic. Collectors condition comic book raw grading labels stickers. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Also, pressing is a very delicate process, so please be aware that it may add time to the express and next day grading services. Chuck rozanskis grading standards mile high comics. Please note that we can only ship up to 30 books in one box so you will need to take this into account when submitting larger orders. Description universal blue a standard comic book universal blue no grade ng a comic book that is in such poor condition that cgc will not give it a grade, but merely verify that it is an actual original comic book. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. By requesting prescreen and specifying a minimum grade on your invoice, you will be charged grading fees only for comic books that meet or exceed your specified minimum grade.
You can also call gemstone toll free at 18883759800. Cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. Special thanks to our comic grading advisor steve borock, president of cbsc comic book. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. Grading is an inherently subjective process and there will always be small differences in opinion.
The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. You need the right kind of bags, and acidfree backing boards. 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. For one, if you have a really valuable book, it offers a form of protection.
Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. A standard color coded raw grading tool that is exclusively designed for you the comic book collectorinvestor. 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. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. I tried calling several times, but their phone is disconnected or its been changed. A comic book in fr condition may have nonstory elements such as coupons, ad pages, or marvel value stamps cut or torn out of the book. Jul 16, 2014 a few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. Grading standards are based on the standards laid out in the overstreet grading guide with additional experience gained from our years in the comic industry. Grading of comics can be subjective, although there are basic agreed upon standards within the industry. Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value. There is a numeric system which corresponds to a titled grading system.
Only the slightest bindery or printing defects are allowed. Nov 15, 2017 blastoff comics owner explains why most comic book stores barely stay afloat duration. If you feel that weve made an error in grading a book, you can feel free to send it back to us. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists with the intent of protecting our fellow hobbyists when buying and selling comic books. The worlds largest collectibles auctioneer comic books, vintage comics, original and animation art. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. The overstreet guide to grading comics 2016 edition. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. But only when the book is otherwise quite beautiful, and the tape does not in any way mar the appearance of the book. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. 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.
From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. When you are searching for a comic book, you need to know how to spot a high grade book. Nov 09, 2012 my personal opinion on grading comics. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. A nice comic with a piece up to the size of a standard postage stamp torn from one corner. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. Our staff of friendly and dedicated employees offer over 250 years of experience in the comic book market place, and look forward to assisting you. A grade represents the condition of a book in a way that collectors can understand. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. Blastoff comics owner explains why most comic book stores barely stay afloat duration. This is a fairly common trait in the very good category.
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. Sell my comic books presents a basic guide to comic book grading. The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. Vault grading received my comic in september of 2016. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Several events have impacted grading over the years. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Overstreet comic book grading guide first edition 1992 the confident collector 5. Pgx was established in 2002 to meet the growing demand for impartial, thirdparty grading and continues to be the fastest, most affordable grading service in the industry. In recent years, grading criteria have become even tighter, especially in silver and bronze age books, due to their higher survival rate. Understandably, a high grade book is the most desirable book for any collector. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality.
Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic book. The online form will allow you to easily submit any number of comics, and then you can print a copy of the form to be included in your shipment. This grading process details the exact condition and completeness of a comic, allowing the seller to get an idea of how much it is worth. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade if it is. 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. Before a comic books value is determined, the comic book needs to have an accurate grade assigned to it. The cpg team has put together our grading standards based upon market standards in the hobby as well as included extensive research into cgc grading. Cbcs comic book certification service the newest and second most popular comic book grading company. 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. Comic grading is the process of encasing a comic book in a plastic case.
Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition.
When grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Theoretically, the higher the grade of the book, the more desirable the book will be. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. Comic book grading basics what you need to know by admin on thursday, october 15th, 2009 4 comments the grade or condition of a comic book is the most important determination of value outside of the actual title and issue number. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective thirdparty grading service take the guesswork out of the grading process for both collectors and dealers. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. Comic book grading the basics of grading comics superworld.
A fr is the lowest grade a comic book can receive as long as the story and art are complete. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Then, simply register or login to start the submission process. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Halo certification pty ltd australiahalo certification united. Newly updated, the overstreet guide to grading comics includes the 10point grading system, as well as exhaustive descriptions of primary and split grades, examples of each grade with more than 200 fullcolor images in all, articles on storage, preservation, and restoration, a look at the independent, thirdparty grading companies, and much more. The advantages of the collectors condition comic book raw grading labeling system is. A fr copy will have virtually no eye appeal and will display major damage. The first has to be the arrival of comic book conventions. May 27, 2016 in this part two of four in the graders notes article series, we will explore high grade comic books and the graders notes from cbcs for those books. This is intended to be a basic guide so that you have a. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or. Use our articles to identify and value the comic books in your collection, or let us do the hard work for you with a free appraisal.
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