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. This is intended to be a basic guide so that you have a general idea of the grade of your books for pricing purposes. These numbers correspond with more traditional descriptive grades such as very fine, near mint. Collectibles in the qualified, restored and signature series grade categories are calculated separately. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. Test your comic book grading skills cgc unboxing nightmare. A cgc price guide comic book forums comic book realm. Cgc grades comic books, magazines, concert posters and lobby cards using a highly accurate 10point grading scale. I thought i knew a lot about grading but he taught me things i had no clue about. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over 2 million comic. The grading scale is the same 10 point scale with 25 possible grades, ranging from 0. Can be missing coupons, or even the cf if it does not affect reading.
Cgc comics, a guide to grading comics and the differences. I have, so i made another video so that we can all have the opp. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Comic grading 101 with cgc live stream comic books. Taking into account the capricious nature of cgc grading, comics in this grade can be expected to grade out with cgc at 6. A proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality has made cgc the leader in its field. How to ship comic books to the cgc for grading protips. Jun, 2019 if you are buying an expensive book, and the seller is telling you that the grade is a 7. May 08, 2016 this 10point comic book grading scale is widely used now and you will often see people grade by simply putting the number value on the book with the classic descriptive grade. Else youd have to take it on faith that the sellers grading and description is accurate. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. Submit comics for grading and signature authentication, no membership required. Have professional grading services overinflated the price of. All conserved grades must satisfy the cgc quality scale of a and quantity scale of 1.
Indepth look at the new cgc comic book restoration. Learn about cgcs grading standards for each numeric grade value in the scale. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Comic book grading standards are based on overstreets grading guide and our stores best estimate. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file. There are grades in between these basic grades such as finevery fine, but we want this to be a general easytofollow comic grading. The cgc grading process is designed to ensure consistency, accuracy and integrity while safeguarding your valuable collectibles. Since ive never seen cgc give a 10 grade, one has to logically assume that just having a cgc employee touch your comic lowers its grade value by at least 1100 automatically. The comics guaranty company, or cgc, is a business that grades collectible comic books for a fee. Certified guaranty company cgc, launched in early 2000, is a comic book grading service that can help you determine whether a comic book you are considering for purchase is restored or conserved. Ng no grade reserved for art or single comic book pages0. Visual glossary of terms used in comic book grading.
Learn about cgc s grading standards for each numeric grade value in the scale. Like the sheldon scale, the cgc grading scale also skips exact grades where it makes sense to do so. Here is the link to the video at the 22 sec mark you can see some of the new grade grading scale examples. 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. Cgc uses a standard 10point grading scale to grade comic books. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. Defective holders will be replaced at no charge, except when it is determined at cgc s sole discretion that the holder was subjected to. Zapkapow comics uses this scale to show raw prices for comics, grading services such as cgc, cbcs, and pgx use the same scale and criteria when slabbing comic books in their protective cases. For the similar 10point scale used by cgc trading cards, click on trading cards above. Technically, a slabbed comic should not sell for more. Is cgc implementing a new grading scale with current 9. The first 200 have returned from cgc in late november and you can see those in the new arrivals section being uploaded daily. The population in higher grades will include collectibles graded cgc universal 9.
For more information on the cgc grading scale and designations, click here. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. 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. Whether youre researching a books rarity, or simply curious about whats out there, the cgc census provides a quick and easy way to browse the most.
Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade if it is submitted for. 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 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. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition. Several factors should be considered before a grade is assigned to a comic bookmagazine. 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. Jul 01, 2014 conservation repairs are performed with the intent of preserving the structural or chemical integrity of a comic book using professional techniques and materials.
Draft grading standards now online for fine and above. See more ideas about comic book grading, comics, lesson. Technically that is the value of an actual graded comic in that condition. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Comic book grading is very subjective with varying stores and shop small business owner opinions. We also offer the thinnest, most durable slabs in the industry. The oldest and largest service is provided by comics guaranty, llc, aka cgc. Certified comics are comics that have been professionally assessed and graded by a 3rd party grading company. It is not the practice, however, to use numbers other than those in this scale so you wouldnt see a book graded 6. Grade overall condition of a comic book as measured, presumably, against a standard. In general, cgc is set up the same way as ngc and pcgs as far as the grading process. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a. Below are cgcs grading standards for each numeric grade. Cgc comic grading ultimate guide to certifying your comics.
These books are sealed in a special case slabbed and cannot have been unsealed. Cloud 9 grades comics based on the overstreet price guides grading structure in combination with the standards set by cgc. On the tenpoint grading scale, a lower grade like 9. Cbcs, pbx, and cgc are the most popular grading services in the usa. This is an exceptional example of a given book the best ever seen. May 02, 2018 the grading scale used by the experts at cgc has a maximum of 10. Egs provides you with superior customer service from start to finish. The slightest bindery defects andor printing flaws may be seen only upon very close inspection. Introduction to cgc grading for new comic book collectors. It also guarantees a consistent grade for the comic, which makes it easier to resell. It excludes aesthetic repairs such as color touch and piece fill.
Here, you can explore the key stages of the cgc grading process. Cgc uses a proven, multistep process to certify comic books, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles. Egs provides graders notes on all certified services at no additional cost. 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. Have comics purchased from us or from your personal collection graded by cgc. Mar 30, 2021 cgc census the cgc census is a detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, listing the total number of cgc certified examples in each grade for every issue.
Our goal is to grade as close as possible to the standards of cgc and cbcs. Founded in 2000, cgc is the first independent, impartial, thirdparty comic book grading service. Indepth look at the new cgc comic book restoration grading. Comic book cgc grading scale captured collectibles. Have you ever wanted to test your comic book grading ability against direct results from cgc. Since then, the comic book grading service has helped comic book collectors and sellers determine the value and worth of a particular comic. Our slabs come with builtin uv protection, standard.
Have professional grading services overinflated the price. Top websites about cgc comic book grading prices posted. Someone most likely in the far east is forging my email address. The overall look is as if it has never been handled or. Cgc press coverage cgc collectibles in the news cgc. I believe that the standards of comic grading, not only have changed over the. When restoration of comics first began, it was a collection of crude, damaging attempts to preserve or fix comics exhibiting defects like tears or missing pieces. Cgc uses a 10point grading scale to evaluate comics. Mystery mail call our comic book subscription service. Professional grading experts llc, aka pgx, and cbcs, also provide third party grading. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, trading cards, magazines and other collectibles. At first using tape, glue and color pens, restoration soon evolved, utilizing more advanced techniques like chemical baths and deacidification.
Jan 30, 2019 today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 5 million collectibles certified since. Additionally, the liner note process is still alive and actually enhanced a bit, as youll see later. Cgc uses a 10point grading scale to evaluate comic books. Jun 06, 2002 submit directly to cgc courtesy quasar comics. Sep 16, 2014 i found this guy on you tube and he really knows his stuff. When you submit a comic book to cgc, it is inspected before grading actually begins. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. Below are cgcs grading standards for each numeric grade as well as the restoration grading scale.
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