Providing our customers with the finest american comic books for over 30 years. There are currently three american companies that do this. A grader must comb over a book in very minute detail, looking for myriad imperfections like wear, tears, rounded corners, marks, page color e. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Certified comic shop high grade cgc comic books for sale at. We sell comics in fair for 12 of the good prices listed in our catalog. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. Get the best deals on cgc collectible comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. We have such a wide selection that the comics are broken out by letters. The comic book grading companies will offer witnesses, so a representative from the grading company will stand with you as you get a book signed. This is intended to be a basic guide so that you have a general idea of the grade of your books for pricing purposes. The best possible existing condition of that comic book.
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Ive been helping comic collectors collect the comics they love since 2017. It is very rare, especially in older vintage comic books, to discover a comic in these grades as they are virtually nonexistent. The process is cheap and quick, and nothing is added to the comic, such as japan paper or. This grading process details the exact condition and completeness of a comic, allowing the seller to get an idea of how much it is worth. This means that you may very well be able to buy a comic in 8. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. 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 records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. Insurance is required on all orders and should be purchased based upon the fair market value of your books as. Welcome to your friendly neighbourhood online comic book shop. Comic book grading has evolved over the past several decades from a much looser interpretation of standards in the beginning to the very tight professional scrutiny in use by the market today. Add this hot, new modern comic to your collection today.
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As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. About this time 1992 the first overstreet grading guide had been released using the now defunct 100 point system, this book was a great attempt to resolve some of the issues that were constantly coming up between the old timer with the older looser and less defined grading standards and the newbees that wanted nice books and were not willing. Hello, im kevin volo, and id like to thank you for checking out my learn to grade comic books course. When you have completed this course and practiced, you will be able to pick up and grade any comic, whether its one in your collection or that grail book you finally found at a con.
However, in grading and slabbing over a million american comic books, it is. The standard comic book grading system that is widely used today is the one developed in the official overstreet comic book grading guide. The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. 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. The ten point system the comic book price guide for great britain. Cbcs comic book certification service the newest and second most popular comic book grading company. The ebay item number can be found in the middle of the listing page, inside the item description tab. There has been a recent rise in the value of cgc graded comic books. The book pretty much summarizes all the checking points in determining the value of a comic book, and provides extensive comic book grading scale and descriptions for each grading level. Quicksilver comics dealers in quality golden age, silver.
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Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. Accurate grading and customer satisfaction is our goal. Bcw offers a variety of cardboard and plastic comic storage boxes. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby cards. We maintain a wide selection of golden age, silver age, bronze age and modern comics and collectibles. If youre looking for an amazing fantasy 15 copy on ebay, you can use this guide to understand certifications, authentication, and grading systems. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to. Once your books are back with us in the uk they will be posted back to. We are cgcs largest european customer, having submitted over 8,000 books in 2019. Golden age comics wide selection of golden age superworld.
Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionised the comic book. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and. 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. Please note that we can only ship up to 30 books in one box so you will need to take this into account when submitting larger orders. Welcome to superworld comics golden age comics browsing page.
In my experience with cgc in america, cgc offers a cheaper submission option for modern comics under a certain value. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. Some comic book stores even have authorized vendors who can send your books in for you. 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. Fine fn the basic minimum for most collectors but depends on your budget. When grading gets to fine, you start operating on a point system. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. 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 grading company the affordable and reliable. Again, grading comics can be very subjective and have a company like cgc give their opinion can make comic books go for much more than their cover price, especially those with high grades. The online form will allow you to easily submit any number of comics, and then you can print a copy of the form to be included in your shipment. Older uk comics tend not to use stainless steel staples so rust is more prevalent. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it.
We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Each book is placed within protective mylar that has affixed to it a label bearing the invoice and line item numbers, information which is duplicated on the label in a barcoded inscription for quick reading by the computer. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. The process is cheap and quick, and nothing is added to the comic, such as japan paper or color touch see the glossary for definitions. Browse and buy a vast selection of cgc graded comics collections. Grading is the second investigation a comic goes through, this time to evaluate the condition of the comic cover and pages. Since 2000, its been possible for enthusiasts to get their comics graded by a third party company. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and. 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. The biggest and most popular third party grading company. You then hand the book over to them, and it gets sent off to be graded. Mega city comics comic book store best selling comics.
Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Before any grading is performed, each book is examined by a cgc restoration detection professional. We also offer great comic books book collections from author collections to complementary genre collections. In recent years, grading criteria have become even tighter, especially in silver and bronze age books, due to their higher survival rate. Wolfcomics the one stop shop for high grade back issues and cgc graded comic books.
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. We have completely redesigned the site and you will now notice that we have a much greater emphasis on comics dated from before 1975. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. Buyers now have a very good idea as to what the condition of a comic book is. Were sorry but doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. When shopping for used amazing fantasy spiderman comic books, its important to understand the comic book grading system. Weve streamlined our shipping options to get your orders to you as quickly as possible. For books that have a signature witness, they are sealed with a special label.
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