Nov 15, 2015 by benjamin nobel, november 15, 2015 your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. Rob larsen on the most valuable comic books in the world. A hero sbs officer among the brexit partys new candidates daily. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception.
Let me just say, cgc s customer service is atrocious. Having a board behind the comic makes it harder for the book to be bent or folded. I am going to take it up a notch and give you my top collecting themes, each of which will lead you to new ideas for comics to add to your. Often, it simply will not be worth your time and effort.
So there you go folks, i do hope you found the info in this blog post useful. 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. If you have any thoughts or questions related to shipping comic books, feel free to share them in the comments section below. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. Cgc statements, wave damage database, newton ring database, mcp. How much does the cgc comic book grading service cost. People used to sit through a summer of reruns and they still started watching tv again when fall rolled around. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. 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. Selling my walking dead comics issue 19 cgc graded 9. Coverless books will typically sell for a percentage of the good condition value. James glancy cgc is an accomplished leader, business founder. In 2012, he was awarded the prestigious conspicuous. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality.
Dos and donts to packing your comic books for shipping. Find cgc comics in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. This web site offers a tremendous selection of professionally graded comic books with an emphasis on extremely high grade or the best existing of a kind. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. That is not true of imagewildstorm books from the precgc era. The conspicuous gallantry cross cgc is a second level military decoration of the british. More than 100,000 comic books are submitted to cgc every year, to be graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team. 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. James alexander glancy cgc born august 1982 is a british television presenter, conservationist, politician and former member of the royal marine. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics.
Therefore, to make it easier for anyone to submit to cgc, we are temporarily accepting direct submissions to cgc headquarters from free cgc members. Cover for thor marvel, april marvel comics superheroes, marvel comic books, comic. World class, proven, professional comic grading experts. That is not true of imagewildstorm books from the pre cgc era. Glancy, james alexander, captain, royal marines, 22 march 20, afghanistan. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in toronto gta. Previously he served in the elite british royal marines and special boat service. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. 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. Although james bond started in books in 1953, it wasnt until the 1960s, with sean. No new comics page 2 comics general cgc comic book.
Comic verification authority cva visited worldwide comics in may 20 and assessed over 4,000 of the 15,000 cgc graded comics in our inventory for the potential of finding those issues that would rate exceptional for that grade assigned by cgc. If anyone has done it b4 and wants to add any helpfull information, please do. Comic books, walking dead city of toronto 12 hours ago. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Place the smooth side against the back of the comic before placing it in a bag. All cgccertified books are encapsulated in their stateoftheart, tamperevident holder with a distinguished cgc label. Find great deals on ebay for cgc comics and cgc comics 1st appearance.
Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. Farages war hero brexit party candidate hosts shark week on the. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over 2 million comic books. How to submit books to cgc stepbystep process comic books grading. Games archive battle threads archive only battle threads 2 archive only ditch fahrenheits virtual comic collector universe archive only. Two shark researchers investigate the new battleground at plettenberg bay, south africa using a drone towed seal decoy. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. Cgc comics, a guide to grading comics and the differences. Looking for any issues of looney tunes and merrie melodies from before 1947. Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect.
James lawrys content cgc comic book collectors chat boards. He deployed on multiple tours around the world, including three combat tours of afghanistan. If you are a person who wants the best, or a collector who simply enjoys exceptionally high quality books, then the pgc mint has many special treasures just for you. 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. There are a series of guidelines for determining the condition of a book, but since wear and tear can vary immensely, two different people might grade a comic differently really, no one should even attempt to grade a comic with any authority unless they have been grading comics for some time there is a. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards.
How posh is your bodyguard celebrity bodyguards, royal. Since 2017 great white sharks have left a longtime hunting ground due to attacks by killer whales. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. If you are looking to save some money on cgc submissions you owe it to yourself to look at using their prescreening service. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. James obarr of the crow at toronto comicon 2015 cgc comics. 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. James glancy is a british television presenter and wildlife conservationist. Comic verification authority cva visited worldwide comics in may 20 and assessed over 4,000 of the 15,000 cgc graded comics in our inventory for the potential of finding those issues that would rate exceptional for. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and service tiers. Boards typically have a rough side and a smooth, glossy side. Once they reach destination, they will be officially graded, authenticated and.
Fans can submit comics to cgc and ccs at wizard world. When assessing the value of a comic, the condition of the book comes in to play. Many collectors are missing the opportunity to attend shows and submit their comic books to cgc without purchasing a membership. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics.
Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. Jun 15, 2017 if possible, the free comic i include is related to the comic or comics that you ordered from my online comic book shop. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. In any discussion of the question of relative rarity between these two types of modern comic books. Boards are acidfree card stock that provide support for bagged comics. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. James obarr of the crow at toronto comicon 2015 cgc. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. Austin james kelly cgc comic book collectors chat boards.
The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. I am going to take it up a notch and give you my top collecting themes, each of which will lead you to new ideas for comics to add to your collection. Cgc comics are professionally graded by a third party comic book grading service based in the usa. Cgc s creep engine case 4416 62416 videos, photos, discussion, cgc statements, wave damage database, newton ring database, mcp outline database, wrinkles database, other problems. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. Feb 19, 2018 comic book collection key books off to cgc part 1 duration. I do hope you found the info in this blog post useful. The mighty thor marvel comics origin inhumans stan lee jack kirby 1967 dc comics, marvel. Id start with security men jack mann and james glancy. I learned more about grading and submitting comics with these books than buying fancy silver age books, thats for sure. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. Cgc graded comics wolfcomics uk online comic book shop. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgc certified examples in each grade. Capt james glancy of the royal marines proudly holds his cgc after it was.
James served for 10 years as an officer in the elite royal marines commandos, serving on deployments around the world, including three combat tours of. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. All in one collectibles the gaming leader in northern new jersey. Austin james kelly posted a topic in comics market want to buy. Whos the cool kid with books in the next comicconnect auction this guy, thats who starlin captain marvelthanos run. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. Your books will be packaged then shipped fully insured on your behalf to cgc in florida, usa. 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. Unfollow cgc comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Johnson likened himself to the comic book character the incredible hulk.
Both 33, they are at the forefront of londons booming privatesecurity trade worth. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Comic verification authority cva visits worldwide comics. I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them. Comic book collection key books off to cgc part 1 duration. Rare and key comic books that are coverless in many cases may sell for a percentage of guide value depending on the specific comic title and issue number. Brexit party mep candidate james glancy speaks during a. Certified comic shop financial update may 2017 next next post. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. The cgc comic registry is a free online community where collectors register and display their comics, interact with other collectors, and compete for awards and recognition.
For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Murdered by thugs, eric draven is resurrected as the crow, a deathless spirit of vengeance. Cgc requires a minimum submission of 50 comics to use the service. They may not look like much to you, but these are some hardfought books. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors.