Cgcs fees are calculated based on the fair market value of each. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. Cgc graders will know only that the book is signature series and have no knowledge of the previous grade or any work performed by ccs. Please remember that the turnaround times are estimates only. 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. Is getting the comic professionally graded up its price, or is it just nice to have it in a fancy case with a grade number. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has. Cgc will provide you with a comprehensive, reliable and expert grading of your old comic books. I for one still send a lot of books to cgc, because i know i can now take my 9. The following are cgcs current prices for grading tiers. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry.
Submit your books pgx comics pgx comic grading services. 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. Comic book hero grading comics cgc vs cbcs youtube. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books to cgc. Guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. 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.
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. After figuring in cost to ship to and from cgc and grading costs plus any selling fees etc. The collectible is nearly indistinguishable from a 10. Nov 10, 2018 cgc is universal, while pgx isnt quite. Screening fees are waived for walkthrough if pressing restoration removal is performed. Cgc s top grader and king of this field, steve borock, left cgc and started cbcs. 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. A comic creator is claiming he bought a fantastic four comic in pgx 7. Auctions consignment director and former cgc presidentprimary grader. Cgc is headquarted in parsippany, nj and is headed by president steve. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. Cbcss services are more reasonable and a little easier to use right now. To those who were asking about the scandal with pgx, here is.
Below are cgc s grading standards for each numeric grade as well as the restoration grading scale. These grader notes describe problems, indicate the condition of the interior pages, and help explain why a collectible received the grade it did. Cgc comics, a guide to grading comics and the differences. After buying a few graded comics on ebay and starting my own certified. Therefore, mcg is acting both as a grading unit for mcb and trying to fill a void in both affordability and availability in the world of comic book grading. Submit comics to cgc for grading there are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading. Ive been collecting for aver 40 years and grading standards have always been the same no matter the age of the book. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. I am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books. The second book at a later auction, a copy cgc graded at 8. Before cgc, the grading of comic books was left to individual dealers and.
In 2010, two copies sold on the comic book auction website for record prices. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. What i mean by that is lets say someone is collecting an asm mcfarlane run in a 9. To see a list of game types and systems currently available for grading, please see our faq by clicking here. Ive recently started searching for valuable comics in garage sales, book stores, etc. 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. Below are the costs associated with having your comics graded by cgc. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. All professional graders, whether grading coins, currency, or comics are charged with placing your items under a microscope see logo to determine their condition and therefore value.
I think one thing that could make a difference is the buyers preexisting collection. Removing these defects can often raise the grade of your books and the results have been phenomenal. But as a rule of thumb, as im deciding which comics to submit for grading i always estimate the true cost of. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. Founded in 2000, cgc is the first independent, impartial, thirdparty comic book grading service. I am still amazed that a company that is so vocal about being the biggest comic grading service can be so bad at what they do and not care. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Cbcs comic book certification service the newest and second most popular comic book grading company. Mail submissions to cgc headquarters paid collectors society members and authorized dealers can complete submission forms online and send collectibles directly to the cgc headquarters. When cgc graders examine a comic book or magazine, they often enter comments about the collectibles condition. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder.
Comic books are sent to cgc for grading and encapsulation either directly by the owner through cgcs website or through an authorized. Hectorsquall, i definitely will not be ever using cgc again. The affordable and reliable comic grading service comic grading company is the only affordable and reliable comic book grading service. 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.
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. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists with the intent of protecting our fellow hobbyists when buying and selling comic books. Cgc comic grading ultimate guide to certifying your comics. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles. Cgc was the first and has been the standard for comic book grading since 2000. Have comics purchased from us or from your personal collection graded by cgc.
Cgc uses a 10point grading scale to evaluate comics. The collectible must have no evidence of any manufacturing or handling defects. Please read the shipping your magazines section before sending us your submissions and contact us at 8776626642 if you have any further questions. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Special thanks to our comic grading advisor steve borock, president of cbsc. Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionized the comic book marketplace when it was founded in 2000 by providing clear, objective and impartial assessments of authenticity and grade. Comic book age comic book grading company company 1. 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. How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Though comic book grading has been around for decades, it wasnt until 2000 that a new thirdparty grading service, cgc, burst onto the scene and revolutionized the comic book collecting industry. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable.
The regular collector now has a bargaining chip against weasel comic dealers who try to swindle. In think cbcs has a much better overall look than cgc in terms of colour logo, fonts etc but the positioning of the smaller text always looks out of alignment with everything else on the label why is info about the comic arbitrarily offset underneath but left aligned to the right of center to the comic book title. 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. Gpa for cgc comics is the worlds first analysis and reporting service for online auction and dealer comic book sales. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over 2 million comic. Comic grading company is the only affordable and reliable comic book grading service. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. They believe cgc graded comics are unnecessary and nothing more than a costly showpiece. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. Learn how cgc comics have helped the industry, how cgc grading works, and how it. After the fiasco that is known as pgx grading, i think collectors are very cautious about accepting a new grading authorities claim to rigor, transparency and honesty with the marketplace. We offer both cgc and cbcs comic grading submission services. Cgc comics guarantee company llc the biggest and most popular third party grading company. Though at times controversial, its proven grading system has become a gold standard for those looking to have their collection appraised.
Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc comics guaranty corporation an independent third party that professionally grades a comic book and securely encapsulates said comic in a sealed plastic slab with a label that details key information and the actual grade of the comic whew, thats a mouthful. To those who were asking about the scandal with pgx, here. The product quality is great, there are a variety of labels that meet the conditions of different books e. How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books vs. See grading and encapsulation section, question what we grade. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million collectibles certified. Cbcs offers impartial grading and certification for comic books. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc comics guaranty.
Our 25step proprietary grading method follows the grading guidelines established by robert overstreet. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Now do you think the 3 guys who work at dynamic forces have gotten so good at judging book grades that when they need 500 9. Please note that cgc will charge the applicable signature series grading fees, but the ccs fee will remain the standard charge for pressing signature series comics. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade.
Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. Each comic graded adheres to cgc standards, preserving the integrity. May 03, 2012 when cgc graders examine a comic book or magazine, they often enter comments about the collectibles condition. Will one shipping fee cover the return of all my submissions if i send in multiple submission forms at the same time.
Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Cgcs top grader and king of this field, steve borock, left cgc and started cbcs. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and. I was wondering why the comic books on ebay with a cgc grading and case were worth more than the ones that only came in a plastic sleeve. Is it worth getting comic books graded at cgc or pgx. Cgc grader notes read notes and grading explanations inputted by cgc graders for many comic. Avoid cgc like the plague page 2 the ebay community. Ever try to sell a comic and get into a debate with the buyer if the book was. However, both make a buyer a bit more secure for a buyer to buy a book or sell a book with a third party, professional grader than an unslabbed comic book.
A proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality has made cgc the leader in its field. Feb 06, 2012 i for one still send a lot of books to cgc, because i know i can now take my 9. 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. For a long time, cgc was the premier comic book grading company.