A grader must comb over a book in very minute detail, looking for myriad imperfections like wear, tears, rounded corners, marks, page color e. And, unlike others in the industry, we offer discounts for multiple comic submissions from the same submitter. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Do third part grading services like cgc and cbcs consider pressing and minor dry cleaning restoration. By requesting prescreen and specifying a minimum grade on your invoice, you will be charged grading fees only for comic books that. What is comic book grading and why is it important.
Grading is the second investigation a comic goes through, this time to evaluate the condition of the comic cover and pages. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. Then, simply register or login to start the submission process. Is getting the comic professionally graded up its price, or is it just nice to have it in a fancy case with a grade number. In general, the more restoration has been performed, the less the comic is worth compared to its apparent grade value. Writein blank comic raw grading labels the cost effective way write now. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. 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.
Professional sports authenticator psa is the worlds largest thirdparty sports card authentication service the experts in grading cards, sports autographs and memorabilia. The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. 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. Many customers choose to ship their comic books to cgc for grading and evaluation.
In the event that ngc uk, at its sole discretion, determines that the fair market value of a collectible is higher than the value stated by the submitter, ngc uk will move the collectible to the appropriate higher tier and the additional charge will be the responsibility of the submitter. In my experience with cgc in america, cgc offers a cheaper submission option for modern comics under a certain value. Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have. But because i am have a premium cgc membership, i receive a 10% discount off grading for all tiers. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading.
The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Also, pressing is a very delicate process, so please be aware that it may add time to the express and next day grading services. Fine comics in fine are priced significantly less than those in very fine and for good reason. Before cgc comics, collectors were at the mercy of vendors to determine the grade and value of a comic book. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to. Should i even bother getting the comic book graded if i plan to sell some of them. Service, price, age, maximum market value, turnaround time. To nostomania members an exclusive opportunity to signup and receive actual working samples of our revolutionary comic book raw grading labels to try out. Grading is the process of evaluating the condition and consequent value of a comic book. The fees above apply only to direct submissions to ngc uk by ngc uk collector members.
Once restored, a comics value depends upon several factors. A detailed explanation of how to determine a comic books condition based on the established grades is generally included in a comic book pricing guide. The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. It may, depending on the grading company and the condition of the book before it. The grade of a comic book is a shorthand description of the books condition. Most collectors will accept any page quality except for books with slightly brittle or brittle pages in a collectible comic. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. 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.
Buyers now have a very good idea as to what the condition of a comic book is. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have been. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. 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. Cuts turn around time in half not available on quickstream, rapid or 1day. When restoration is detected, it is fully noted on the certification.
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. As well as thousands of illustrations, there are features on grading. Insurance is required on all orders and should be purchased based upon the fair market value of your books as determined by you. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. 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. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Grading will only preserve and protect the value of an alreadyvaluable book. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Grading cost in uk comic book grading and restoration. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. 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 grading process details the exact condition and completeness of a comic, allowing the seller to get an idea of how much it is worth. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. But looking at the grading costs on the cgc website i dont see. Focusing mainly on american back issue comics and a new release subscription service, comicana direct aims to be the uk s premier online comic retailer, matching depth of stock with the strictest grading and highest standards of customer service. For the purpose of this modern tier, these are comics from 1975 or newer. I was wondering why the comic books on ebay with a cgc grading and case were worth more than the ones that only came in a plastic sleeve. In addition, there were no quality standards for comic book grading, which meant there was much discrepancy amongst collectors about the condition of various books. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. The above mention prices are an additional price to the regular press prices. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values.
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. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. When buying or selling a comic book, or any collectible, it is important that both parties reach a level of agreement on that collectible condition or grade, as this will to a great extent determines its value.
Looks like on the cgc uk website that is currently 24 pounds, but i havent looked at the specific submission forms. If you request that your collectibles be shipped to cgc in the usa for grading, fees include round trip shipping and insurance between ngc uk and cgcs headquarters in sarasota, florida, usa. 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. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. The ten point system the comic book price guide for great britain. 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. A lightly restored book will be valued higher than a book with heavy restoration in. When should a collector consider having a comic book pressed. Once your books are back with us in the uk they will be posted back to you via a signed for and tracked courier service. Scroll below to see the cgc grading services available to ngc uk members for. Amateur or professional restoration is noted by the colour. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium.