This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs. Usually there are two sheets of microchamber paper inserted into each book. While we are talking about her performances and the actress as a whole, we want to now take you on a ride through a gabrielle union bikini photo gallery. The best possible existing condition of a comic book. I have a box of cgc and pgxs and some are like over 10 years old with the old labels. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. 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.
Feb 18, 2014 my purchasing of cgc books mirrors your buying practices eerily so. This curated image gallery will showcase some of the sexiest gabrielle union bikini pictures that will make you fall in love. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. If so, be sure to check out this video where i give you a few things to consider. Then you can play the comic sweepstakes and take in new books that have a perceived future value and get it sealed while its in great shape. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Cgc returns to baltimore comic con in 2016 for onsite gradin the baltimore comic con returns to the baltimore convention center on september 24, 2016. What cgc has changed the most for me is how i sell my books, particulary to dealers.
The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to. Older books are more expensive to grade, and truly spectacular keys will set. Yes, the video includes parts of the cgc grading process. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Five or ten years down the road, one of two things will occur. Browse certified comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. How much does the cgc comic book grading service cost. Cgc page quality chart here is a chart of the various cgc page colors ive come across in the wild. Cgc comic book authentication to certify or not to certify. Typically the owner of a freshlygraded, purplelabeled comic opens the shipping package and immediately slumps into a pile, with much wailing and gnashing of teeth.
With the permission of cgc we are using their standards. The death of the classic storyline as a collectible. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4.
Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. My purchasing of cgc books mirrors your buying practices eerily so. Last in five years, i managed to find only 3 copies nothing above 5. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over 2 million comic books. Fans can submit comics to cgc and ccs at wizard world. No comic missing anything should have any grade anove 1. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. These reactions are normal since we all think we know how to grade better than cgc but the boys go through a lot of books and they for the most part do a bang up job. Older books are more expensive to grade, and truly spectacular keys will set you back a bit. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. I would be interested in scans of any cgced books that have page colorgrade combinations not found on the chart for future inclusion. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them.
Cgc graded comics will become the norm and non cgc graded books will fade into oblivion. Paper that appears white or offwhite in the middle with aged outer edges, or exhibits an overall aged color that is more close to brown than white. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Tiny orangebrown that appear on the cover andor interior pages of a comic book that is caused by mold. Cgc returns to baltimore comiccon in 2016 for onsite gradin the baltimore comiccon returns to the baltimore convention center on september 24, 2016. Hottest gabrielle union bikini pictures reveal her majestic butt. Copper age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. The back issue comics are from a personal collection they are being sold on our amazon webstore.
Double digit multiples by steveinthecity may 11, 2020 10. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. Cgc comic book grading understand the labels comic burst. They look to be in good shape looking from the outsi. The post office and other shippers are behind schedule and some shipments may experience multiday delays.
All comic collectors have at one point or another pick up a cgc copy and said are you kidding me or are these guys on drugs. They usually have a combination of creases, dings, discoloration, and tan to brown inside pages. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. The microchamber paper cgc uses ha s over 20 times the acidremoval capacity of buffered throughout backing boards this is after accounting for the weight difference between boards and the ultra thin microchamber interleaving paper. The integration of cgc grading will create a legitimacy to the art of grading and the comic industry as a whole.
The bcw cgc graded comic book box is made of sturdy white cardboard, features double thickness handles and bottom and holds about 35 40 graded comics. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Cgc graded comics will become the norm and noncgc graded books will fade into oblivion. Six reasons why you should get comics graded cgc, cbcs, pgx. Golden age 19381955 4 silver age 19561969 18 bronze age 19701983 18 copper age 19841991 4 modern age 1992now 31 publisher. It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. As more consumers create more demand, more cgc books will enter the marketplace. Then you can play the comic sweepstakes and take in new books that have a perceived future value and. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Has anyone stored their cases for long period of time. Marvel 41 dc 16 dynamite entertainment 3 valiant 2 other 2 image comics 2 idw 2 vertigo 1 topps 1 star publications 1 fiction house 1 avatar press 1. All submissions will be sent to cgc offices in sarasota, fla. 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.
If anyone has done it b4 and wants to add any helpfull information, please do. Let me just say, cgc s customer service is atrocious. Stop by the cgc booth location tbd to submit comic books or magazines for regular turnaround. The comic will then need recertification at a reduced price. Jun 30, 2018 thinking about getting your comics books graded. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading. A proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality has made cgc the leader in its field. Im new to collecting comics, so i know im going to make a few mistakes here and there. If youre getting your comic graded by cgc comics or cbcs, theyll more than likely give it a qualified status. 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.
Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. We stock newreleases, back issues, cgc graded books, key issues, funko pops and much more. It also guarantees a consistent grade for the comic, which makes it easier to resell. Based in worksop, nottinghamshire, we are an independent comic book store. Cgc uses a 10point grading scale to evaluate comics. Thus, in a standard cgc slab you have the equivalent alkaline removal capacity of 40. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format.
Founded in 2000, cgc is the first independent, impartial, thirdparty comic book grading service. Some people also take their favourite books in to cgc even though they wont have a great monetary value. An extremely exceptional comic with only very minute printing or bindery defects. The worlds largest collectibles auctioneer comic books, vintage comics, original and. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. I think the problem lies in the rigidity of the manual they are following to grade. If you have a high value book it makes sense to protect your book. Use the standard grading guides to grade your comic, and then note that it is signed. Below are cgcs grading standards for each numeric grade as well as the restoration grading scale. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. Cgcs system has the most depth, allowing for combos where a secondary color is added. Subzero comics buys and sells comics, action figures, statues and busts and all related collectibles.
Best of comic books everything about comic books and. Please remember that the turnaround times are estimates only. 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. Please read the shipping your magazines section before sending us your submissions and contact us at 8776626642 if you have any further questions magazine grading tiers and services. Potential buyers of these items can use the site to check to see if they have been repo. Im going to my first ohiocon this year so id like to understand somethings before having stan lee sign my giant sized xmen 1. It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. We are shipping all orders on time, but please expect possible delays in transit.
Cgc box blind opening key comic book grading haul comic porn duration. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. The following are cgcs current prices for grading tiers. 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. I will never submit anything else to them, and will only buy cgc comics after very close scrutiny. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder.
Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. 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. 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. This page quality is most prevalent in comic books from the 30s, 40s and 50s, but also includes a significant number of silver age comic books as well. It says they are not really for long term storage, but doesnt say you shouldnt keep them in the cases.
Like i dont really know the protocol of having a comic signed. Pages and inside covers could be brown but not brittle. Six reasons why you should get comics graded cgc, cbcs. Comic book supplies auctionstore venues third party grading. 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. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Ill write up the books im not selling over the next week or so, but for now, heres a handy list of the books im selling. A ridiculously long time later multiple months in most cases, youll get your books back in shiny new cgc slabs. 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. 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.
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