Comic verification authority in every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. Reporting on thousands of certified comic book sales daily, gpa is the only service that offers the level of depth and analysis required in todays fastmoving comic book market. 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. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Comic book grading has evolved over the past several decades from a much looser interpretation of standards in the beginning to the very tight professional scrutiny in use by the market today. Verified signature program how vsp work cbcs comics. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic book. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. A new chapter in the authority begins as a bolt from the deepest reaches of space gives the carrier a new lease on life. For as long as there have been comic book conventions and long before grading companies existed, fans have been getting their comic books signed by artists and writers.
Each book is placed within protective mylar that has affixed to it a label bearing the invoice and line item numbers, information which is duplicated on the label in a barcoded inscription for quick reading by the computer. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of text inside front or rear cover. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Have you ever looked at an old marvel comic book and wondered why theres a picture of spidermans head where the barcode should be. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. I got tired of using standard labels, cutting, taping, searching, and wasting time.
Its only been within the last 15 years or so that the problem of bias in comic grading was amended, and it took the form of commercial grading. Comic books, cgaafavga grades the condition of action figures, video games, and other collectibles and encases them in high quality acrylic display cases. Before any grading is performed, each book is examined by a cgc restoration detection professional. This is the searchable digital edition of the overstreet comic book price guide, widely considered the primary authority on the subject of comic book grading, valuing and pricing in the hobbyindustry by serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians. Locate the book in the list of books you might need to change the drop list to go to another page. Comic book display case for boarded comic books, cgaafavga grades the condition of action figures, video games, and other collectibles and encases them in high quality acrylic display cases. Like most things i do here at the certified comic shop, im always happy to talk about the finances of operating a comic shop. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. The comic book grading companies will offer witnesses, so a representative from the grading company will stand with you as you get a book signed. 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. The grading labels fit on top of backing boards, or can be placed over sleeves. Comic book grading and restoration may 19, 2016 scott robertson 25 comments comic book grading is one of the most important parts of speculating.
In this case we provide an estimate on the condition, which will be listed as the comics condition. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. 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. 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 varies widely depending on the grade it. 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. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. Once the restoration pro is finished, the book is placed in mylar and any flaws. Mar 27, 2020 when grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Find the value of the wildstorm comic authority volume 4. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable.
Display stands free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Many observers tie in the growth of the direct market distribution system and comic book specialty shops to the general. For one, if you have a really valuable book, it offers a form of protection. You then hand the book over to them, and it gets sent off to be graded. If youre purely interested in protecting your comics, mylar and acid free boards will protect the books.
We feel the companies that offer that form of encapsulation do a good job but many people own newer, highergrade comics that may want to get them graded, but dont want to pay a higher price to have them placed inside an. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. In recent years, grading criteria have become even tighter, especially in silver and bronze age books, due to their higher survival rate. For books that have a signature witness, they are sealed with a special label. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail. World class, proven, professional comic grading experts. Comic book submission cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. Gpa for cgc comics is the worlds first analysis and reporting service for online auction and dealer comic book sales. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. However, grading is an inherently subjective process and there. Comic books are sent to cgc for grading and encapsulation either directly by the owner through cgcs website or through an authorized. All grading is subjective and grading isnt governed by any entity, so these official grades are no more than some individuals opinion on a given day.
Cga has no affiliation with cgc which is a registered trademark of certified collectibles group. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. Inhumans marvel comic book price guide find out the value of key first appearances of major inhumans members and villains in our hot comic price guide. Now the heroes of the wildstorm universe must decide whether they should abandon the seemingly hopeless earth or stay behind and fight for its survival. Ditch fahrenheits virtual comic collector universe archive only excellence in content. This is because of the direct market of comic sales, and has. Professional sports authenticator psa is the worlds largest thirdparty sports card authentication service the experts in grading cards, sports autographs and memorabilia. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. I have been a comic book fan, collector, publisher pocket comicsmars attacks 1988 and graphic artist for years necessity is the mother of invention.
The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. 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. When grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. This plastic case forever seals your comic, unless you destroy the case to extract the comic. Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. There are great reasons to slab a comic slabbing is slang for getting a comic professionally graded and encased in an unopenable hard plastic shell from cgc, pgx, or cbcs.
Lets explore those reasons and examine some things to be careful about when slabbing comics. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction.
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. The ultimate authority delivers the right grade every time grading comic books is the key to successful comic book collecting, and now the leading expert on. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. On the other hand, if you are buying an expensive comic over the internet and want a 3rd party graded copy to ensure you that youre getting what youre paying for, getting a slabbed book is a way to ensure that.
Third party grading will alleviate any worries about misrepresented grades and restoration. We accept payment made by credit card, personal check, money order or we can send you an invoice via paypal using your paypal email address. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. The overstreet comic book price guide on apple books. 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. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. Now there is an easy way to identify comic books with higher visual appeal than. Feb 03, 2016 have you ever looked at an old marvel comic book and wondered why theres a picture of spidermans head where the barcode should be. However, we also desire to offer comic book lovers, collectors, buyers and sellers options to just hard shell grading. Read more iron man comic book price guide another of the marvel age of comic book characters, iron man played in the superhero movies by robert downey jr.
Conditions ungraded many of the comics sold on this site will not be officially graded by the authorities on grading, such as cbcs, cgc, and pgx. Cgc prides itself on being an impartial comic grading service. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world.
The verified signature program is a cbcs exclusive service that authenticates unwitnessed signatures that have been obtained by collectors over the years. The overstreet comic book price guide or official overstreet comic book price guide is an annually published comic book price guide widely considered the primary authority on the subject of american comic book grading and pricing in the hobbyindustry. 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 varies widely depending on the grade it receives. About youtuber everything you need to know about comics. In the example above carnage part one is not part of the title. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike.
Comic grading is the process of encasing a comic book in a plastic case. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. If we notice any comic damage while handling, this will be noted in the comic description. Improper installation or excessive vibration can cause items to fall from any wall. Grading is the term used for the assessment of the condition of a particular comic book. Since then, theres been a renewed interest in comic books and the resale market in particular by people who had avoided participating due to the lack of a professional presence and authority. Book stands free delivery possible on eligible purchases. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. 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. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail comics. It falsely gives the appearance of a comic having an official grade, but their only certification is the acceptance of their grading by the collecting community. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join.
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