Certification is the process of confirming that an item is authentic and meets a certain required level of quality. Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. For books that have a signature witness, they are sealed with a special label. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. For one, if you have a really valuable book, it offers a form of protection. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the.
You then hand the book over to them, and it gets sent off to be graded. Also, pressing is a very delicate process, so please be aware that it may add time to the express and next day grading services. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card. 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. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. Yes, we can grade books but we prefer to keep our grading to comic. Professional sports authenticator psa is the worlds largest thirdparty sports card authentication service the experts in grading cards, sports autographs and memorabilia. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. Our comic book restoration and pressing services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Whether you have one comic book to sell or, contact us today to discuss it. A few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service.
Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. In my last column i went to great lengths to point out all the flaws that were allowable in the near mint grade category in the 1992 edition of the overstreet comic book grading guide. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. Before a comic books value is determined, the comic book needs to have an accurate grade assigned to it. Mile high comics provides new, used, and collectible comic books, trade paperbacks, hardcovers, and statues for comic book collectors seeking new and back issues. 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. Our pressing and comic book restoration services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. In my last column i went to great lengths to point out all the flaws that were allowable in the near mint grade category in the 1992 edition of. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. You will receive our email newsletters, promotions and site updates regarding comic. A grade represents the condition of a book in a way that collectors can understand.
We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Indepth look at the new cgc comic book restoration grading. Use our articles to identify and value the comic books in your collection, or let us do the hard work for you with a free appraisal. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. 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. We are dedicated to helping collectors learn about the important aspects of collecting coins and comic books, including grading and spotting counterfeits. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation, and screening services to comic book collectors.
This grading process details the exact condition and completeness of a comic, allowing the. I have been a comic book fan, collector, publisher pocket comicsmars attacks 1988 and graphic artist for years necessity is the mother of invention. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. With comic books, once a book is deemed authentic by the cbcs, it is inspected for restoration and conservation by our restoration detection experts. Restoration checks are done on all comics during the grading process. This plastic case forever seals your comic, unless you destroy the case to extract the comic. Gdc buy and sell comic books great reputation and grading. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. Toys now offers cbcs excgc folks comic grading services. Insurance is required on all orders and should be purchased based upon the fair market value of your books as. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored.
Kapow is proud to bring colorado springs not only great coffee, but an atmosphere in which the entire family can enjoy. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade, like an f or poor, is bad. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Jul 16, 2014 a few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. Because our location is in the midwest, we feel that offers comic lovers a better choice than other grading, appraisal and brokerage services.
Description universal blue a standard comic book universal blue no grade ng a comic book that is in such poor condition that cgc will not give it a grade, but merely verify that it is an actual original comic book. Comic books are sent to cgc for grading and encapsulation either directly by the owner through cgcs website or through an. I got tired of using standard labels, cutting, taping, searching, and wasting time. As of july 1st, 2014 cgc has released new restored comic book grading for all comics that not only include the overall quantity of grading, but the overall quality. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple.
Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Then, simply register or login to start the submission process. Studios, idw and many others in new and back issue comics, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, magic the gathering and friday night magic. Clearly this list indicates that comics in the very fine grade can have all manner of minor defects, as long as the sum of the defects leaves the book looking. We do not do comic book restoration but we will grade restored comics if you can supply us with a copy of the restoration paperwork so we can be sure of what all was done. The advantages of the collectors condition comic book raw grading labeling system is. Kapow is the only comic shop in colorado springs that is a dealer who can directly submit books for grading with cgc certified guaranty corporation and. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading.
How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Books with brittle pages cannot grade higher than 3. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. Cgc set the standard for thirdparty comic book, magazine, lobby card and vintage photograph grading, and its independent affiliate ccs performs expert pressing, restoration and restoration removal services for comic books. Make your comic grow in value, increase in eye appeal, and most importantly preserve them for the future. Most big websites want your quality comic books on consignment or for their. Are you looking to learn more about the collectibles you have. 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.
Our staff of friendly and dedicated employees offer over 250 years of experience in the comic book market place, and look forward to assisting you. 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. Theoretically, the higher the grade of the book, the more desirable the book will be. Kapow is the only comic shop in colorado springs that is a dealer who can directly submit books for grading with cgc certified guaranty corporation and cbcs comic book certification service. 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. Comic books are sent to cgc for grading and encapsulation either directly by the owner through cgcs website or through an authorized. A larger amount of tape is also allowed in this grade. Books in this grade are almost always creased, scuffed, abraded and soiled, but readable. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition.
Glen mile high comics your new and collectible comic. A standard color coded raw grading tool that is exclusively designed for you the comic book collectorinvestor. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. The price difference between the value of a fine and a very fine comic book can be double or more. Cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form.
The 2 reputable thirdparty professional grading services both begin with c use the same scale, but not exactly the same criteria, but overstreet has collaborated with them for their newest grading guide. Before i move on, however, i want to take a moment to address the issue of grading standards inflation. Join the newsletter to stay uptodate on new features and great deals. Featuring locally roasted coffee, gluten free foods, snacks and the best comics around. Mile high comics your new and collectible comic book store. 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. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. This is a mustown key issue for any serious comic book collector, add it to your collection today. The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. No longer available submissions to certified vendors we will pack and ship your books to. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction.
Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. So, any method of grading we offer could make sense. Cgc graded slabs protect your books and help to preserve the. By requesting prescreen and specifying a minimum grade on your invoice, you will be charged grading fees only for comic books that meet or exceed your specified minimum grade. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. When youre comic book grading, you should be conservative. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry.
Your source for new and back issue comic books and collectibles. Generally a very fine comic either is a near mint, with one nasty fault bringing it down, or a near mint, with a few minor faults bringing it down. We buy and sell comic books from the golden age to present also. Heres how to contact us about selling your comic books. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Comic grading is the process of encasing a comic book in a plastic case. Glen mile high comics your new and collectible comic book. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic book.
Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Located in littleton, co, 5280 comics is quickly becoming the best comic shops serving the littleton, colorado and surrounding denver areas.
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