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Visit us by appointment or see us at shows around the country. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. 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. The ten point system the comic book price guide for great britain. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the.
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. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and. A few british comics have been cgc graded but these are american style sizes, not beano and dandy and bigger british comics. 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. Grading is the term used for the assessment of the condition of a particular comic book. When grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Fine comics in fine are priced significantly less than those in very fine and for good reason. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. How much does the cgc comic book grading service cost. 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.
Please read the shipping your magazines section before sending us your submissions and contact us at 8776626642 if you have any further questions magazine grading tiers and services. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. How much does it cost to get your comic books graded. The newest and second most popular comic book grading company. The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have. Ive been collecting for aver 40 years and grading standards have always been the same no matter the age of the book. Comiccon cancelled for the first time in 50year history due to coronavirus pandemic.
New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. I live in the vegas area and our local comic book store torpedo comics is hosting a yearlong signing event to rival most comic cons. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. We are currently migrating data to our new system and conducting tests, and we are really excited for you to try it out. Metropolis comics and collectibles the online comic shop to buy. Cgc will have representatives there so you can have your signed comics witnessed and. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading.
Comic con cancelled for the first time in 50year history due to coronavirus pandemic. One of our goals for the new website is to offer an easier online experience for our customers. Scroll below to see the cgc grading services available to ngc uk members for. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. I have used both cgc and cbcs with good results on both. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. If anyone has done it b4 and wants to add any helpfull information, please do. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any. 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. One area we focused on is the way you submit comics and access your account information. Grading cost in uk comic book grading and restoration issues. Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade if it is. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making.
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. Grading is an inherently subjective process and there will always be small. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. We are cgcs largest european customer, having submitted over 8,000 books in 2019. The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have been signed by.
The avengers is, of course, one of three superhero actioners to be released this summer, with the dark knight rises and the reboot the amazing spiderman on deck. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. Professional sports authenticator psa is the worlds largest thirdparty sports card authentication service the experts in grading cards, sports autographs and memorabilia. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Comic book price guides are generally monthly, quarterly, or yearly publications which detail. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. While a casual collector might not need to bother, its vitally important to have your comics graded if you ever plan to sell them, because the value of a comic.
Mega city comics comic book store best selling comics. Cbcs will be providing on site grading and accepting regular submissions at the grand hyatt seattle across the street from the comic con. Comic book grading and restoration may 19, 2016 scott robertson 25 comments comic book grading is one of the most important parts of speculating. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. One of the books is one of only ten signature series 9. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs.
A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Comic book submission cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. A british comic is a periodical published in the united kingdom that contains comic strips. 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. Cgc will have representatives there so you can have your signed comics witnessed and given to them for slabbing. The cbcs comic book certification service crew will be traveling to seattle march 25, 2017 to offer our comic book grading services during the emerald city comic con weekend. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers.
Please remember that the turnaround times are estimates only. Grading is an inherently subjective process and there will always be small differences in opinion. In 2006, overstreet advisor and contributor dan fogels hippy comix, inc. Underground comics and small press titles have also appeared in the uk, notably oz and escape magazine. Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. In order to provide a quote for work, the book needs to be delivered to hero restoration for evaluation. We are a comic seller, comic buyer, grader and advisor and locator of rare comics. A spine split of up to 23 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage or residue damage. But looking at the grading costs on the cgc website i dont see. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. They simply look up all the prices in the guide, usually blanketgrading their books as near mint minus 9. Jan 09, 2017 i have used both cgc and cbcs with good results on both. Specialising in back issues and finding that sought after comic, we have a large world wide base of customers and contacts through being in the comic.
Mar 27, 2020 when grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. 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. 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. For collector and dealer alike, it is essential to grade the condition of a. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. Comic book restoration services hero restoration llc. A european agent for cgc comics with full advice on submitting your comics and handling the complete service. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. What sellers of comic books dont appreciate is that a comic book buyer. Set your own price low sellers fees easy to use controls.
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