Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. This plastic case forever seals your comic, unless you destroy the case to extract the comic. 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. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books.
Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. But as a rule of thumb, as im deciding which comics to submit for grading i always estimate the true cost of. This is a mustown key issue for any comic book collector. Cgc employees are prohibited from commercially buying or selling comic books, eliminating any potential conflicts of interest. A fr copy will have virtually no eye appeal and will display major damage. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. The comic may be brittle and defaced by other materials such as paint and glue. 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.
Some people will not grade a comic missing its cover, but some give incomplete comics a score between 0. Slab city comics currently holds thousands of comic books in stock and we pride ourselves on delivering a high level of service. Doug at treehouse on facebook treehouse comic shop on the web. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. 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. I have ordered many comics from mycomicshop and wondered how accurate their grades were compared to cgc and i finally have atleast a couple things i can say from my experience. Add this hot, new modern comic to your collection today. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. Top websites about best comic book grading company. Professional grading experts, and cbcs comic book certification service. We maintain a wide selection of golden age, silver age, and bronze age comics and collectibles.
But did you know that you can submit your comics directly to us at the cgc comic shop uk for grading. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. Comic grading is the process of encasing a comic book in a plastic case. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of people just like you. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade. 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. We have completely redesigned the site and you will now notice that we have a much greater emphasis on comics dated from before 1975. Focusing mainly on american back issue comics and a new release. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. Cgc will have representatives there so you can have your signed comics witnessed and.
Have comics purchased from us or from your personal collection graded by cgc. Slab city comics uk comic shop specializing in exclusive variants. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it.
Whether its packaging raw or graded comics or getting the industrys heavyweights doin. A fr is the lowest grade a comic book can receive as long as the story and art are complete. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and. Though at times controversial, its proven grading system has become a gold standard for those looking to have their collection appraised. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. The owner, matt, who has collected comics for over 15 years, has taken his hobby and turned it into business. For a certain price, a team of cgc comic book grading experts will examine your comics minutely according to wellestablished grading standards.
Being a uk comic shop we bring exclusive and rare variant comics to the uk market. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Ok comics is the independent comic book shop in leeds, and the winner of multiple independent retailer, customer service and retail legend awards. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. Upon receipt, the comics are inspected by five experts in a temperature and humiditycontrolled environment. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Mega city comics comic book store best selling comics. Ccg comprises seven of the worlds leading collectible services companies. We are a comic seller, comic buyer, grader and advisor and locator of rare comics. Please check out the website for new arrivals since i no longer have any barriers to grading and pricing books. A european agent for cgc comics with full advice on submitting your comics and handling the complete service. We use the commonly accepted grades for american comics, abbreviated thus. In some cases it is possible for a comic shipped brand new from the publisher, or purchased new from a comic store s shelves, to already be in less than near mint condition due to the way the comic was produced, shipped, stored, or handled prior to purchase.
All the books on offer have been personally selected by sean goodrich and ashley cottercairns, advisors to the. Due to the nature of paper, discoloration is expected over time. Taking into account the capricious nature of cgc grading, comics in this grade can be expected to grade out with cgc at 6. The 2 reputable thirdparty professional grading services both begin with c use the same scale, but not exactly the same criteria, but overstreet has collaborated with them for their newest grading guide. Comic books and comic related magazines can only be submitted to cgc for grading and encapsulation through an authorised dealer like ourselves. For one, if you have a really valuable book, it offers a form of protection. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the million book mark and has now graded over 2 million comic. Comic grading once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. High grade comics best place to find buy and sell your.
You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card. If you want to learn how to do basic grading on vintage comic books then here is a simple tutorial for you. The raw grade labeling application method is for the rookie to the veteran comic book collector, investor, dealer and shop owner. We are cgcs largest european customer, having submitted over 8,000 books in 2019. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation, and screening services to comic book collectors. This is intended to be a basic guide so that you have a general idea of the grade of your books for pricing purposes. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels.
The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. A proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality has made cgc the leader in its field. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. Slab city comics uk comic shop specializing in exclusive. This comic is a mustown for any serious collector of comics as it is one of the most influential comic books of all time. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. Welcome to your friendly neighbourhood online comic book shop. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Grading a book with an ink stamp on cover comic book talk.
Providing our customers with the finest american comic books for over 30 years. Find out whats happening at your local comic book shop with our 2020 calendar of special occasions and in store events. A proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality has made cgc the leader in its. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. Ps shop around for an outofdate grading guide at amazon, sometimes you can find one for a couple bucks. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. 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. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value.
I dont know about mycomicshop, but anytime i sell a raw comic books i always undergrade. Wolfcomics the one stop shop for high grade back issues and cgc graded comic books. If you were to receive a grade on a book you purchased from us, after january 1, 2003, that was graded as nm that came in below 8. 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. Sell my comic books is proud to offer you exclusive, private access to handselected comic books, offered direct to you, without the middle man. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years.
I like knowing other collectors can trust me on my grades knowing that im not going to lie and over grade raw books. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk professional. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. As with grading all collectibles, there is a degree of subjectivity as there are many factors to consider and all of them must be weighed to determine an overall grade. Numismatic guaranty corporation ngc, numismatic conservation services ncs, paper money guaranty pmg, certified guaranty company cgc, classic collectible services ccs, authenticated stamp guaranty asg and collectibles authentication guaranty cag. The majority of comics people find in their attic or basement, at an auction, storage unit, or garage sale are published by marvel or dc. There are grades in between these basic grades such as finevery fine, but we want this to be a general easytofollow comic grading guide for the novice. Though comic book grading has been around for decades, it wasnt until 2000 that a new thirdparty grading. Dale roberts comics buys and sells comic books from the 1930s current. Or read our free, online comic book price guides, focusing on each character, to determine their current market value. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. This was done in the same print runs, and stamped or uk priced copies are first. There may be other comic books that we cannot certify. I got tired of using standard labels, cutting, taping, searching, and wasting time.
A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Once your books are back with us in the uk they will be posted back to. I have used both cgc and cbcs with good results on both. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. The graders look for damage and signs of alteration. 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. Hey everyone, quick little story for anyone whose interested in and the whole cgc process. I have been a comic book fan, collector, publisher pocket comics mars attacks 1988 and graphic artist for years necessity is the mother of invention. 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. Whether you crack them open to read or store them away for a rainy day is. When you visit a comic book shop, youre stepping into a world of wonders. Cgc grades most standard comics that do not exceed the following dimensions. 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.