The cgc comic shop, we are a buyer and seller of comics, cgc submission center, professional grader and valuer,cgc european agent, comic locating service. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. Has anyone had experience with sending in slabbed books to have drycleaned and. Please feel free to call and ask to speak with a pedigree specialist. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. Cgc books showing 2 of 52 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by latest sort by price. Gpa for cgc comics is the worlds first analysis and reporting service for online auction and dealer comic book sales. How to submit books to cgc stepbystep process comic books grading duration. Spiderman comic book issue 1 from 1990 silver edition signature series yellow label signed by todd mcfarlane. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. I dont know about mycomicshop, but anytime i sell a raw comic books i always undergrade. Fans can submit comics to cgc and ccs at wizard world.
Scotts collectables is an authorised dealer and facilitator for cgc. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and service tiers. Found a few places through searches and definitely seems worth sending in some key books. I do hope you found the info in this blog post useful. 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.
Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. There are three ways to submit your comic books to cgc and ccs. Top city comics cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Certified comic shop financial update may 2017 next next post. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx.
Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. 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. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. So there you go folks, i do hope you found the info in this blog post useful. 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. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Im not trying to become rich off of selling comics. View all journals 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.
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. Purchasing books graded by cgc allows consumers a reasonable expectation of condition when they buy a comic online, or through the mail. If you are a person who wants the best, or a collector who simply enjoys exceptionally high quality books, then the pgc mint has many special treasures just for you. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. Submit comics to cgc for grading there are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined. These are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Games archive battle threads archive only battle threads 2 archive only ditch fahrenheits virtual comic collector universe archive only.
Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Ive been selling comics for three decades, but i still am sometimes fooled by the tricks people use to upgrade comics. Many collectors are missing the opportunity to attend shows and submit their comic books to cgc without purchasing a membership. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. This web site offers a tremendous selection of professionally graded comic books with an emphasis on extremely high grade or the best existing of a kind. A forum for people to post comics and comic related items that they are looking to purchase. The fastest man alive faces the dire threat of an ancient evil organization called the black templars, that suddenly appears in keystone city, causing death and destruction. This means we give our buyers the lowest prices possible while offering sellers fair market value. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Cgc books showing 110 of 52 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by latest sort by price. Photos, discussion, cgc statements, wave damage database. We stock newreleases, back issues, cgc graded books, key issues, funko pops and much more. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books.
Comic verification authority cva visits worldwide comics. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them. Forgot login password request support find members. We align ourselves with industry leaders to provide you with graded signature books, graded books, sketch books, original artwork, and exclusive oneofakind books to add to your collection. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. These reactions are normal since we all think we know how to grade better than cgc but the boys go through a lot of books and they for the most part do a bang up job. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the. 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. Hey everyone, quick little story for anyone whose interested in and the whole cgc process. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to. If you have any thoughts or questions related to shipping comic books, feel free to share them in the comments section below.
Comic verification authority cva visited worldwide comics in may 20 and assessed over 4,000 of the 15,000 cgc graded comics in our inventory for the potential of finding those issues that would rate exceptional for that grade assigned by cgc. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. 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. Find great deals on ebay for cgc comics and cgc comics 1st appearance. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. Once they reach destination, they will be officially graded, authenticated and. If you arent serious about it, please dont waste peoples time looking to see if they have it. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading. We only own a few graded comic books, however we wanted to try cgcs mail away services so we sent off a few books at wizard world.
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. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. John vachna our owner has sold over 10,000 comics on ebay and even more privately. I like knowing other collectors can trust me on my grades knowing that im not going to lie and over grade raw books. It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Liability commences with scotts collectables when your comic books are in our possession and until they are returned and signedfor by you or others authorised by you at the address provided on the scotts collectables cgc submission form. Photos, discussion, cgc statements, wave damage database, newton. Given that online sales, especially through ebay, are the largest single source of growth in the current surge in the back issue comics market, it is quite nice that there is a generally accepted method that. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Unfollow cgc comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cgc, 1st appearance, grab bag comic book lot of 5 to 7 books marvel, dc, vintage.
Based in worksop, nottinghamshire, we are an independent comic book store. I am going to take it up a notch and give you my top collecting themes, each of which will lead you to new ideas for comics to add to your collection. Home page welcome to fox arts comics the ultimate online. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. Knowing that the comic that youre shelling out big bucks for hasnt been tampered with takes a lot of anxiety out of the transaction. This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs.
You can submit comics and track your order if you are a paid member of the cgc collectors society. Nov 15, 2015 by benjamin nobel, november 15, 2015 your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. 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. I am going to take it up a notch and give you my top collecting themes, each of which will lead you to new ideas for comics to add to your. 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. Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. Cgc can more accurately certify pedigree collections. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. He prides himself on being a honest buyer and seller. All comic collectors have at one point or another pick up a cgc copy and said are you kidding me or are these guys on drugs. If you are the current owner of an exceptional comic book collection, cgc is more than happy to discuss the potential pedigree status with you. 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.
Therefore, to make it easier for anyone to submit to cgc, we are temporarily accepting direct submissions to cgc headquarters from free cgc members. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. The cgc comic shop, we are a buyer and seller of comics, cgc submission center, professional grader and valuer, cgc european agent, comic locating service. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Account wishlist log in sign up visit foxartscomics on facebook.
Often, it simply will not be worth your time and effort. Cgc customer service representatives are working from home and remain available to help. The bcw cgc graded comic book box is made of sturdy white cardboard, features double thickness handles and bottom and holds about 35 40 graded comics. All in one collectibles the gaming leader in northern new jersey. Ive been doing some research on the comic drycleaning and pressing frontier. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. The case is in great shape with no scratches or cracks. 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. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Your books will be packaged then shipped fully insured on your behalf to cgc in florida, usa. We offer exclusive comics that are rare, limited print runs, comic convention exclusives, and key issues. Let me just say, cgc s customer service is atrocious.
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