Once the book is graded, it is placed in an archivalquality interior well along with its bar coded grading certificate, which is then placed inside a transparent sleeve using compression and ultrasonic vibrations. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. What cgc has changed the most for me is how i sell my books, particulary to dealers. Fans can submit comics to cgc and ccs at wizard world. Get the best deals on cgc silver age avengers comics when you shop the largest online selection at. When i first opened up my online comic shop, i was shipping comics in boxes that i had saved over the past year. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. Jun 15, 2017 when it comes to shipping graded, slabbed comics from cgc or cbcs i use another box from uline which is the 15 1. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. Breaking open a cgc comic and why cgc is a scam youtube.
The cgc census is a detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. Yes, a handful of the books will skyrocket on the final day, but compared to prices of picture frame comics days before prior auctions closed there are a bunch of books destined to markedly underperform. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic. The microchamber paper cgc uses ha s over 20 times the acidremoval capacity of buffered throughout backing boards this is after accounting for the weight difference between boards and the ultra thin. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. 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. 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. Stop by the cgc booth location tbd to submit comic books or magazines for. The microchamber paper cgc uses ha s over 20 times the acidremoval capacity of buffered throughout backing boards this is after accounting for the weight difference between boards and the ultra thin microchamber interleaving paper. The most expensive marvel trading cards set of the 90s 1996 marvel. 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.
This is perhaps the most desirable comic book we have auctioned at heritage to date. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Welcome to the cgc collectors society this vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. 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.
Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. Now there is an easy way to identify comic books with higher visual appeal than others. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards.
Cgc certified books that are rejected for restoration will be returned in the cgc holder. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. We are expecting around 250350 comics to go to cgc for grading generally 9. The first appearance of batman, this comic has been considered among the top books in the hobby ever since comic collecting began. We buy, sell, and trade comic books and attend many comic conventions. The dimensions of this box a perfect for shipping graded comics. While rare, it is possible that a comic can receive a lower grade from cgc after pressing. Ill write up the books im not selling over the next week or so, but for now, heres a handy list of the books im selling. Of the 71 currently in the march auction, prices are running right now at 50% of gpa with days to go. 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. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. Highest grade first comic link the online vintage comic book. 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.
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. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Collectors have noted that they have had comic books graded, opened the tamperevident. Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. My purchasing of cgc books mirrors your buying practices eerily so. Jan 16, 2014 buying cgc signature series comics on ebay. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Purchasing books graded by cgc allows consumers a reasonable expectation of condition when they buy a comic online, or through the mail. My wife and i tend to order a lot of things from amazon, so if you were one of. 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. Cgccertified books that are rejected for restoration will be returned in the cgc holder. To my great surprise, collecting cgc comics has become a subset of the entire comics collecting field. Let me just say, cgc s customer service is atrocious.
Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. Geeks, gangsters and the birth of the comic book basic books, 2004, gerard jones incorrectly attributes the inks to jerry robinson. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Feb 19, 2018 cgc comic book collection home of the ny warriors. No matter the service that may be applied, ccs does not guarantee that a comic will receive a certain grade from cgc. Illustrated by ryan sook, the masks are reimaginings of iconic comic artists takes on the two popular characters. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them. 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. Looking for mysterydetective quiz short comicscomic strips by riddler may 21, 2020 10. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading.
Comic book and art lots must be checked out separately by the buyer. 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. 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. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay youtube. We have sent 50 copies to get grades and not all books came back cgc 9. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. The greatest comic book collection ive ever found cgc unboxing bronze and modern books duration. We will have two booths so will be bringing a large variety of books from our. Usually there are two sheets of microchamber paper inserted into each book. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies.
Feb 18, 2014 my purchasing of cgc books mirrors your buying practices eerily so. There are now collectors andor investors who avidly seek out cgc graded comics, and for a few, cgc graded comics are the only ones that they will purchase. Given that online sales, especially through ebay, are the largest. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. Reeces rare comics specializes in vintage comics from the 1950s through the 1980s. Get the best deals on bronze age defenders comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Looking for mysterydetective quiz short comics comic strips by riddler may 21, 2020 10.
Infinite marvel picture frame books page 167 bronze. This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. Cgc grader notes read notes and grading explanations inputted by cgc graders for many comic.
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