Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art auction. 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. If you have any thoughts or questions related to shipping comic books, feel free to share them in the comments section below. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. 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. We only own a few graded comic books, however we wanted to try cgcs mailaway services so we sent off a few books at wizard world. Batman and robin take a trip aboard an exclusive yacht in order to prevent the theft of the travers necklace at the hands of the cat. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. Welcome to the cgc collectors society this vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections.
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. Cgc throws in another curve ball though, because sometimes a letter grade will be given in place of a number, to signify a special circumstance. How much does the cgc comic book grading service cost. Each box can hold 2830 cgcgraded comics and measures 15 x 8. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. These strong and durable boxes can withstand over 200 pounds of pressure, and are tall enough to fit cgcgraded books in their plastic cases.
A forum to discuss movies, tv and video games based on comic book titles and characters. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Ccs offers its services in conjunction with certified guaranty company cgc, the worlds first and largest thirdparty comic book grading service, creating a. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book.
Advance orders available for comics, magazines, books, toys, poster, and comics apparel contact greg or mario in our n. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. All submissions will be sent to cgc offices in sarasota, fla. Our website is unfortunately down we will be back open asap. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. Comic book supplies auctionstore venues third party grading. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more.
If possible, the free comic i include is related to the comic or comics that you ordered from my online comic book shop. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. Certified guaranty company cgc, the leader in professional comic book certification, pioneered witnessed signature authentication when it introduced cgc. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Cgc page quality chart here is a chart of the various cgc page colors ive come across in the wild. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. The thought of restored grade, also known as the dreaded purple label, has been known to make an avid comic collector or two, shudder, when they receive the assigned grade on a cgc submission. 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. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. We stock newreleases, back issues, cgc graded books, key issues, funko pops and much more. Nothing makes you want to raise your fist to the heavens, and scream noooo like getting a great grade only to have the dreaded purple label. If anyone has done it b4 and wants to add any helpfull information, please do.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. 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. Jan 01, 2009 this is another video of my cgc collection after building a second wall. 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. 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. Stop by the cgc booth location tbd to submit comic books or magazines for regular turnaround. Boxes and lids ship flat within a cardboard case box. 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 collecting community. Hi everyone im selling off 3 cgc graded pre code crime comic books, the books are. Free file downloads, online comic viewer, plus a helpful, knowledgeable community. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. How do i know the comic book im buying is the same book cgc certified. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them. Brands dc, dark horse, image, marvel, timely payment method.
Anyone can submit books for these private signings, you do not need a paid membership to send in your books. Disney replaces bob iger a comic collecting polls and faqs, kept open permanently. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. First appearance of the cat destined to become catwoman, the first villainess in comic books, in the cat, script by bill finger, art by bob kane. A comic book collecting forum for things related to comic books creators, artists, writers, movies, pricing, etc. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded.
Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Aug 06, 2009 so heres the deal, i have some comic books id like to grade with the cgc certified grading company but i live in europe, so id like to know the shipping fee they apply,and the price of the grading itself,lets say 4 regular sized comics from 1982. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. So heres the deal, i have some comic books id like to grade with the cgc certified grading company but i live in europe, so id like to know the shipping fee they apply,and the price of the grading itself,lets say 4 regular sized comics from 1982. Cgc books showing 110 of 51 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by latest sort by price. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process.
Feb 06, 2012 cgc is a business, and in order to stay in business they need to charge to grade booksplain and simple. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Cgc is a business, and in order to stay in business they need to charge to grade booksplain and simple. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Most are single highest cgc grades fantastic xmen animation art. Fans can submit comics to cgc and ccs at wizard world. Browse and buy a vast selection of cgc graded comics collections. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. 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. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Jun 15, 2017 if possible, the free comic i include is related to the comic or comics that you ordered from my online comic book shop. Let me just say, cgc s customer service is atrocious. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Mar 04, 2014 the thought of restored grade, also known as the dreaded purple label, has been known to make an avid comic collector or two, shudder, when they receive the assigned grade on a cgc submission.
I would be interested in scans of any cgced books that have page colorgrade combinations not found on the chart for future inclusion. We are expecting around 250350 comics to go to cgc for grading generally 9. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. See more ideas about comic book display, comic book frames and comics. This is another video of my cgc collection after building a second wall. World class, proven, professional comic grading experts. Meet our team of agents your comic books are in the good hands of these friendly and talented individuals. The best site for downloading free public domain golden age comic books. So there you go folks, i do hope you found the info in this blog post useful.
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