Jan 01, 2009 this is another video of my cgc collection after building a second wall. With a cover featuring luke skywalker locked in a lightsaber battle with darth vader, this cgc 8. 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. For the past three months we have been processing these books as fast as we can but are not even half way through the collections.
New graded comic books key issues cgc and cbcs collection 1st appearances duration. Cbcs comics the clear leader in comic book protection. Older books are more expensive to grade, and truly spectacular keys will set you back a bit. In fact, violent images make me turn green and i dont handle graphic horror movies well. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. The developments to now comic book shops nicole drum 05162020 10. Comic book values, grading and cgc video series comic book. Fans of the show are bound to have fun with the opening to this arc, as it stays true to it in terms of spirit. A forum for discussions related to the cgc registry an interactive web tool for displaying your comic collection and comparing it to other great collections. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. While there are a few things i disagree with, this was an impromptu video and not meant to be all inclusive so i give the interviewee wide latitude.
Steve was hired by comics guaranty corporation as its primary grader and restoration detection expert when the firm started up in 1999 and subsequently established the grading standards used for third party grading. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. In this video i highlight the stepbystep process to submit comic books to cgc for grading. James obarr of the crow at toronto comicon 2015 cgc comics. How much does the cgc comic book grading service cost. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. This book has been requested a few times and i finally got around to creating this video. 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. For years, my biggest comic collecting regret has been that i didnt know or understand how amazing precode horror and crime books were when i was younger. There are a series of guidelines for determining the condition of a book, but since wear and tear can vary immensely, two different people might grade a comic differently really, no one should even attempt to grade a comic with any authority unless they have been grading comics for some time there is a company. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. Reasons would be good to, i would like to start reading some more indepth things.
The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Apr 02, 2008 when assessing the value of a comic, the condition of the book comes in to play. Raw books, cgc certified books and non cgc certified books may be evaluated by ccs. Painted it black and used screws to secure it into the wall.
Create your own comics with this comic book journal notebook. 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. Comics general cgc comic book collectors chat boards. 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. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. Bleeding cool news and rumors comics, movies, tv, games. A ridiculously long time later multiple months in most cases, youll get your books back in shiny new cgc slabs. A comic book collecting forum for things related to comic books creators, artists, writers, movies, pricing, etc. Autographed comics superhero tv cgc comics, comic books. 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.
How to submit a comic for cgc signature series cgc comics blog. Disney replaces bob iger a comic collecting polls and faqs, kept open permanently. A forum to discuss everything to do with collecting cgc signature series comic books and. We maintain a wide selection of golden age, silver age, and bronze age comics and collectibles. The first 200 have returned from cgc in late november and you can see those in the new arrivals section being uploaded daily. Sex comix, hentai, 3d comics, porn comics, 3d porn, jab comix, milftoon, mind control comics mcc and more. Shop our selection of graded and ungraded comic books.
It was one of the first modern graphic novels and the first to be distributed in comic book shops. Sabre subtitled slow fade of an endangered species, published in august 1978, is the title of an american graphic novel. See more ideas about comic book display, comic book frames and comics. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Since the correction, some prices have picked up again. 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.
For many years, steve borock has been well known and respected in our hobby, whether it was as the key figure in introducing thirdparty certification to the comic book hobby, as one of the top restoration detection experts in our field, as a senior advisor to the major comic book price guides and grading guides, as the senior consignment director for the hobbys largest auction house, or as. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. Please feel free to call and ask to speak with a pedigree specialist. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Submit comics to cgc for grading there are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading. If cgc certified books submitted for screening are rejected, ccs will return the book in. This is my process for bundling comic books for shipment to cgc, pgx or cbcs for grading. How to submit books to cgc stepbystep process comic.
It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay duration. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. If anyone has done it b4 and wants to add any helpfull information, please do. If ccs believes that pressing would not benefit the comic, you will pay only the screening fee. The comic book can have rounded corners and creases in the cover. Cgc graded comic books cgc is a comic book grading company. Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. To date, over have gone to cgc for grading and we have put up over 4,000 non cgc on the site at this point. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. May 05, 2017 so even though it was a small sample size, i decided id just repurpose the recording of the live stream, give it a little snazzy production value, and upload it to the brand new certified comic shop youtube channel. The cover can be detached and have moderate amounts of tape. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books.
Cgc graded comic book unboxing video certified comic shop. Created by writer don mcgregor and artist paul gulacy, it was published by eclipse enterprises, whose eventual division eclipse comics would publish a spinoff comic book series. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Cgc graded comics that receive a 10 the perfect score, a gem mint. Cgc graded comics that receive a 10 the perfect score, a gem mint are very rare. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. A forum to discuss movies, tv and video games based on comic book titles and characters. 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. I had no idea that the window for these defective slabs was only a few months. The term was initially coined in the 1930s to describe the way women were sometimes drawn in comic books, comic strips, and pulp magazines.
So as much as it pains me to say it, heres my very first unboxing video of cgc graded comics. 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. All in one collectibles 540 rt 10 west randolph, nj. During his tenure there his reputation for fairness, honesty, and impartiality was a key component in acceptance of comic book. Here is a photo gallery of comic books graded cgc 2. Just used the wall mount for wire closet organization from lowes. Mar 16, 2016 unfortunately, with saber rider and the star sheriffs, the first issue is a mixed bag. Super sabre martin fletcher is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. So, what are the best non marvel and dc books that you are or have read. Next misc cgc graded comics all comics only magazines only this series only. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception.
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