Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic book. For books that have a signature witness, they are sealed with a special label. I imagine you are looking to get either a raw grading done or slabbed grading. This is an attempt to show the inexperienced collector a rough idea of what constitutes good, fine, near mint etc using 90s amazing spiderman comics as a. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies.
A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Can anyone tell me where i can get my collection graded in melbourne, australia. And in some instances even a second flaw can drop a. Grading from australia cgc registry cgc comic book. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. 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. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. 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.
One of our goals for the new website is to offer an easier online experience for our customers. Comic grading is the process of encasing a comic book in a plastic case. 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. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. Located in brisbane, we are australias collectible comic specialists. A comic book in fr condition may have nonstory elements such as coupons, ad pages, or marvel value stamps cut or torn out of the book. 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. While a casual collector might not need to bother, its vitally important to have your comics graded if you ever plan to sell them, because the value of a comic varies widely. Theyre different to graphic novels, which are usually wholly contained stories in nonserial form. For one, if you have a really valuable book, it offers a form of protection. Theyre different to graphic novels, which are usually wholly contained stories.
Raw grading labels the preprinted labels are colorcoded using the standard 10 pt. All you need is an account with them and youre good to go. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Halo certification pty ltd australiahalo certification. Maximize the security, value and liquidity of your trading cards with psa certification. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Grading is the term used for the assessment of the condition of a particular comic book. We carry big name comics, local zines, dc, marvel, and more. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. The grading labels fit on top of backing boards, or can be placed over sleeves.
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. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. We accept payment made by credit card, personal check, money order or we can send you an invoice via paypal using your paypal email address. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs. Comic book grading and restoration may 19, 2016 scott robertson 25 comments comic book grading is one of the most important parts of speculating. How to order halo certification pty ltd australiahalo. This gives you the control as to how and when you sell your comic book collection.
The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. We need to emphasize, however, that not more than two of the above mentioned flaws can appear in the same comic. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition. Fats comics and collectables silver age, golden age, modern. If you were to receive a grade on a book you purchased from us, after january 1, 2003, that was graded as nm that came in below 8. This plastic case forever seals your comic, unless you destroy the case to extract the comic.
The comic medium is a versatile art that has been evolving since the 1930s and we are excited to help you find the perfect read. However, grading is an inherently subjective process and there. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. While a casual collector might not need to bother, its vitally important to have your comics graded if you ever plan to sell them, because the value of a comic varies widely depending on the grade it receives. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. We always hold a large selection of keys and back issues for all comic ages including golden, silver, bronze, copper and current. Comic and collectible encapsulationslabbing for quality and preservation. A european agent for cgc comics with full advice on submitting your comics and handling the complete service. We are currently migrating data to our new system and conducting tests, and we are really excited for you to try it out.
The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. Specialising in back issues and finding that sought after comic, we have a large world wide base of customers and contacts through being in the comic. One area we focused on is the way you submit comics and access your account information. All professional graders, whether grading coins, currency, or comics are charged with placing your items under a microscope see logo to determine their condition and therefore value. You then hand the book over to them, and it gets sent off to be graded. Therefore, mcg is acting both as a grading unit for mcb and trying to fill a void in both affordability and availability in the world of comic book grading. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. Comics etc is brisbanes longest running comic store with over 30 years of experience. Halo certification pty ltd australia halo certification. 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.
May 05, 2007 hey russ, some of the information you posted is incorrect. The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at cgc, and was recently purchased by beckett media. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry.
Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. The third and fourth images shows major spine stress and stress lines with the top book suffering from staple pull. Come check out australias leading online comic book retailer. Good thing that australia has our own grading company with halo certification in queensland. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. 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. A comic book is the thin magazine single issue which is released regularly each month. A beginners guide to comic books supanova comic con.
So fret not, you now have until the 1st of february to get your books in to halo. 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. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. Thanks for the response batman007, if i understand you, you are saying spine roll is a function of use as in reader wear and tear and not a manufacturing issue. I have been a comic book fan, collector, publisher pocket comicsmars attacks 1988 and graphic artist for years necessity is the mother of invention. When grading gets to fine, you start operating on a point system. A couple of minor flaws might be allowable, but no more.
Comic book hot picks for 3420, cgc comment and some new vintage pick ups duration. Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade. Be careful, though, as the more whistles you add to your auction, the more it costs.
Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. A trade paperback is the collection of these single issues into a neat book format. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. When grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Submitting your trading cards to psa is the first step. Halo certification pty ltd office a annerley arcade annerley brisbane qld. Nov 22, 2010 this is an attempt to show the inexperienced collector a rough idea of what constitutes good, fine, near mint etc using 90s amazing spiderman comics as a reference. Mar 27, 2020 when grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover.
Comic book submission cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. Submit your books pgx comics pgx comic grading services. A spine split of up to 23 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage or residue damage. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. In 2010, two copies sold on the comic book auction website for record prices. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. I got tired of using standard labels, cutting, taping, searching, and wasting time. Im sure you know all or most of the lcs in melbourne, whether they grade or not i dont know probably not. Zatanna and the house of secrets gn 2020 dc kids 11st. Fats comics and collectables silver age, golden age. The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include.
Aug 07, 2018 a comic book is the thin magazine single issue which is released regularly each month. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. Specialising in back issues and finding that sought after comic. But as a rule of thumb, as im deciding which comics to submit for grading i always estimate the true cost of. We are a comic seller, comic buyer, grader and advisor and locator of rare comics. 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. The second book at a later auction, a copy cgc graded at 8. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card. At sic we pride ourselves on carrying a wide variety of comics, graphic novels, boardgames, and collectibles. Originally produced in conjunction with the first edition of the overstreet comic book grading guide, the owl or overstreets whiteness level card is a comic book grading tool used to evaluate paper color on the reverse side is the one or. Fats comics is brisbane s best place to find rare and collectible comics, toys, figures, and scarcities. Hey russ, some of the information you posted is incorrect. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join.
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