Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. As grading is very much a subjective exercise, it is all too easy for the novice. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and. However, in grading and slabbing over a million american comic books, it is.
Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionised the comic book. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Browse and buy a vast selection of cgc graded comics collections. Removal of the tape improves the value and appearance of the book. As with grading all collectibles, there is a degree of subjectivity as there are many factors to consider and all of them must be weighed to determine an overall grade. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. We have completely redesigned the site and you will now notice that we have a much greater emphasis on comics dated from before 1975. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. Welcome to your friendly neighbourhood online comic book shop. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and. For books that have a signature witness, they are sealed with a special label.
Select the range of golden age comic books by choosing a view above. It is very rare, especially in older vintage comic books, to discover a comic in these grades as they are virtually nonexistent. Cgc realizes that comic book grading is an art that develops from years of experience, and while a consistently applied standard of grading eliminates much of the subjectivity and risk, grading itself is not an exact science and remains subjective. 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. The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. Youre here to decide if having your comics graded by cgc or another grading. 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. Cgc certified guaranty company, pgx professional grading experts, and cbcs comic book certification service. This is a mustown key issue for any comic book collector.
Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. About this time 1992 the first overstreet grading guide had been released using the now defunct 100 point system, this book was a great attempt to resolve some of the issues that were constantly coming up between the old timer with the older looser and less defined grading standards and the newbees that wanted nice books and were not willing. In recent years, grading criteria have become even tighter, especially in silver and bronze age books, due to their higher survival rate. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade.
The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to. The standard comic book grading system that is widely used today is the one developed in the official overstreet comic book grading guide. Mega city comics comic book store best selling comics. Cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. 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. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective thirdparty grading service take the guesswork out of the grading process for both collectors and dealers. Once your books are back with us in the uk they will be posted back to. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. Overstreet guide to grading comics 2015 overstreet comic book grading guide by robert m.
Before any grading is performed, each book is examined by a cgc restoration detection professional. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. 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. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Providing our customers with the finest american comic books for over 30 years. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to. The ultimate upside to getting your comics cgc graded is that it greatly enhances the value of your comics if they are in really good condition. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles.
Insurance is required on all orders and should be purchased based upon the fair market value of your books as. Older uk comics tend not to use stainless steel staples so rust is more prevalent. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. We have such a wide selection that the comics are broken out by letters. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Add this hot, new modern comic to your collection today. 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. A couple of minor flaws might be allowable, but no more. We use the commonly accepted grades for american comics, abbreviated thus. Grading cost in uk comic book grading and restoration issues. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk professional.
Here at quicksilver comics we aim to give customers value for money and customer service that is second to none. Then, simply register or login to start the submission process. 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. Certified comic shop high grade cgc comic books for sale at. When youre looking for low cost comic books at low, cheap prices, newkadia is the place. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. 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. Pgx also offers a comparable service and directly competes with cgc in the comic book grading market. Buyers now have a very good idea as to what the condition of a comic book is. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade.
Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Welcome to superworld comics golden age comics browsing page. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. This is intended to be a basic guide so that you have a general idea of the grade of your books for pricing purposes. Hello, im kevin volo, and id like to thank you for checking out my learn to grade comic books course. Wolfcomics the one stop shop for high grade back issues and cgc graded comic books. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. 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. Were sorry but doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. We are cgcs largest european customer, having submitted over 8,000 books in 2019. There are grades in between these basic grades such as finevery fine, but we want this to be a general easytofollow comic grading guide for the novice. Get the best deals on cgc collectible comics when you shop the largest online selection at. When grading gets to fine, you start operating on a point system.
We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Your order will normally be despatched within three working days, so that you could have your precious comics with you inside a week. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. You then hand the book over to them, and it gets sent off to be graded. Fits the criteria for very good but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the books appearance by a perceptible amount. Quicksilver comics dealers in quality golden age, silver. 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. Grading is the second investigation a comic goes through, this time to evaluate the condition of the comic cover and pages. This means that you may very well be able to buy a comic in 8.
The ebay item number can be found in the middle of the listing page, inside the item description tab. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Golden age comics wide selection of golden age superworld. A grader must comb over a book in very minute detail, looking for myriad imperfections like wear, tears, rounded corners, marks, page color e. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. Bcw offers a variety of cardboard and plastic comic storage boxes.
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. Refine your search for top comic books using the refine by filter, and browse by our great multi buy offers and by price range. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. If you love our comic books range, why not have a look at our other fiction categories below.
The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. The ten point system the comic book price guide for great britain. The process is cheap and quick, and nothing is added to the comic, such as japan paper or color touch see the glossary for definitions. Also, pressing is a very delicate process, so please be aware that it may add time to the express and next day grading services. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike.
Explore our wide range of comics by your favourite comic book publishers such as dark horse, marvel, dc, iwd, tokyopop and titan. Ngc uk grading tiers are primarily organized based on the books value and, in some cases. Gold key comic books gold key comic books was responsible for a variety of grated comic book titles in its heyday including star trek, robot fighter and magnus. 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. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. 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. 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. Fine fn the basic minimum for most collectors but depends on your budget. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. The biggest and most popular third party grading company. In short, we took the speedy expectations of express saver shipping and rolled it into standard shipping at the same low price.
If youre looking for an amazing fantasy 15 copy on ebay, you can use this guide to understand certifications, authentication, and grading systems. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. There are currently three american companies that do this. Each book is placed within protective mylar that has affixed to it a label bearing the invoice and line item numbers, information which is duplicated on the label in a barcoded inscription for quick reading by the computer. 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. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Weve streamlined our shipping options to get your orders to you as quickly as possible. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Halo certification pty ltd australiahalo certification united.
Again, grading comics can be very subjective and have a company like cgc give their opinion can make comic books go for much more than their cover price, especially those with high grades. We maintain a wide selection of golden age, silver age, bronze age and modern comics and collectibles. We also offer great comic books book collections from author collections to complementary genre collections. Whether you are looking for the latest manga and anime releases, your favourite comic book superhero, or classic graphic novels, you are sure to find what you are looking for in the comic. Accurate grading and customer satisfaction is our goal. Comic books at the works buy cheap comic books online. The book pretty much summarizes all the checking points in determining the value of a comic book, and provides extensive comic book grading scale and descriptions for each grading level. When you have completed this course and practiced, you will be able to pick up and grade any comic, whether its one in your collection or that grail book you finally found at a con. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join.
Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. We sell comics in fair for 12 of the good prices listed in our catalog. Professional grading experts, and cbcs comic book certification service. Some comic book stores even have authorized vendors who can send your books in for you. There has been a recent rise in the value of cgc graded comic books. Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. Comic book grading has evolved over the past several decades from a much looser interpretation of standards in the beginning to the very tight professional scrutiny in use by the market today.
Since 2000, its been possible for enthusiasts to get their comics graded by a third party company. Cbcs comic book certification service the newest and second most popular comic book grading company. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby cards. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. The process is cheap and quick, and nothing is added to the comic, such as japan paper or. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. When shopping for used amazing fantasy spiderman comic books, its important to understand the comic book grading system. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading.
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