Pcx comic book grading

Tales from the crypt v2 papercutz full set by insainment issuu. A larger amount of tape is also allowed in this grade. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail comics. Its weird, but on some of the other forums i frequent, the noobs are using pgx all the time and have no awareness of any past issues. Restoration checks are done on all comics during the grading process. Theoretically, the higher the grade of the book, the more desirable the book will be. Similiar comics rated cgc were no issue for me to sell. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. 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. For both you will need to have a very good idea of the market value of each book. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. Advice on how to get your comics graded, slabbed and safely shipped to graders like cgc.

The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. A fr copy will have virtually no eye appeal and will display major damage. To those who were asking about the scandal with pgx, here is. 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 book grading labels collectors condition comic book. The biggest and most popular third party grading company. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. The advantages of the collectors condition comic book raw grading labeling system is. As with the dinosaurs in the forum, the comic book collecting group each.

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. The pgx comics fiasco original art that fits in your pocket. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. I dont think a pgx graded book is less valuable than a raw book but the maximum prices will always come from a cgc book at the same grade. It is the first step for many of processes that a collector will go through, from finding the value of a comic book, to selling a comic book. Since 1970, the name overstreet has symbolized a vast knowledge of american comic books. Please note that we can only ship up to 30 books in one box so please take this into account when submitting larger orders. First, is the use of a forward slash to denote a book as being between grades. In it, i walk you step by step through 27 comics at every grade level from 0. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. Cgc was the very first company to grade and slab comic books beginning in 2000. The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process.

To grade a comic, you need to take in to consideration a number of factors before being able to assess the correct grade. Pgx uses a similar grading scale as the prior ones we have discussed, basing theirs on the overstreet comic book grading guide, which. Cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Cgc is the giant, cbcs is the newcomer but booming, and pgx is third. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. Game0929 video is my personal views on using both cgc. 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.

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. Once restored, a comic s value depends upon several factors. The overstreet guide to grading comics 2016 edition. The original tales from te1e crypt comics, featuring stories dreamed. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. Imo it seems like raw comics basically same grade bring equal or more dollars than pgx graded book. Over the years i have tried to sell a number of pgx rated comics with very little to no success. Books in this grade are almost always creased, scuffed, abraded and soiled, but readable. In general, the more restoration has been performed, the less the comic is worth compared to its apparent grade value. While the overstreet comic book price guide helps you learn about comic values, this third book in our new how to line teaches you the importance of condition a factor that is often the key to real collectability and how to grade accurately the overstreet guide to grading comics includes. As one of the leading choices in comic book grading, by the leading brand in grading, the acquisition is a game changer in the comic book grading. A nice comic with a piece up to the size of a standard postage stamp torn from one corner. Grading standards are based on the standards laid out in the overstreet grading guide with additional experience gained from our years in the comic industry.

Slabbing a random nonkey book is often not likely to pay off in increased value, nor will slabbing books under 6. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade, like an f or poor, is bad. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. To those who were asking about the scandal with pgx, here. Like this video if you enjoyed watching, comment your thoughts down below. Aug 17, 2017 after my pgx and cbcs grading comparison video, the founder of pgx sent me a personal letter. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. This is a fairly common trait in the very good category. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Vault grading received my comic in september of 2016. I tried calling several times, but their phone is disconnected or its been changed. The scale increases in quality and assigns descriptors to the varying numeric levels, such as.

So you have to try and grade the book yourself as accurately as possible so that you can look online what each book is realizing in value at that grade and that way you have an idea of the fmv fair market value and how much insurance you need and, therefore. One area we focused on is the way you submit comics and access your account information. Above the unique serial number assigned to each book is the page color. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Josh avery will inspect your comic books and let you know if pressing or cleaning is possible and worth it.

Comic grading is the process of encasing a comic book in a plastic case. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. Cbcs comic book certification service the newest and second most popular comic book grading company. 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. Because our location is in the midwest, we feel that offers comic lovers a better choice than other grading, appraisal and brokerage services. However, grading is an inherently subjective process and there. I share my thoughts on all three comic book grading companies.

This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. World class, proven, professional comic grading experts. Its only been within the last 15 years or so that the problem of bias in comic grading was amended, and it took the form of commercial grading. Yes, we can grade books but we prefer to keep our grading to comic. You then hand the book over to them, and it gets sent off to be graded. 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. Sell my comic books helps you sell comic books you have inherited, bought, or found in your home for the maximum return.

Cgc is the leading comic book collector grading and slabbing. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading. Some collectors consider this the lowest collectible grade because comic books in lesser condition are usually incomplete andor brittle. Pgx professional grading experts, llc the comic book forum. 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. Books with brittle pages cannot grade higher than 3. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading.

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. Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade if it is. Naturally, where there is a market originator and leader, there will be competition. The scale increases in quality and assigns descriptors to the varying numeric levels, such as 0. Were sorry but doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. This is intended to be a basic guide so that you have a general idea of the grade of your books for pricing purposes. Comic book grading basics what you need to know by admin on thursday, october 15th, 2009 4 comments the grade or condition of a comic book is the most important determination of value outside of the actual title and issue number. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. Jun 20, 2014 ebay storeprofile selling comics starting on june 21.

The learn to grade comic books course is the most comprehensive course of its kind. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. Complete with firsthand accounts and detailed colour illustrations, this book. Theres been a wave of people entering the hobby to flip books over the last few years, and they just seem to jump right in without learning or investigating anything. Pgx uses a similar grading scale as the prior ones we have discussed, basing theirs on the overstreet comic book grading guide, which ranges from 0. Or would the rumors of overgrading be proven to be true and cgc would grade the book lower. The overstreet guide to grading comics latest edition. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Grading is an inherently subjective process and there will always be small differences in opinion. After your services are finished you can have josh send your comic book to a 3rd party grading company. A fr is the lowest grade a comic book can receive as long as the story and art are complete. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Overstreet guide to grading comics 2015 overstreet comic book grading guide by robert m. There are grades in between these basic grades such as finevery fine, but we want this to be a general easytofollow comic grading.

I have contemplated taking the comics out of their pgx case and sell them outright as a raw ungraded comic. But only when the book is otherwise quite beautiful, and the tape does not in any way mar the appearance of the book. A book with white pages ranks at the top of the color scale. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Then, simply register or login to start the submission process. Both are very valid reasons to get books graded but its critical that you know what that book is realistically valued at in its exact condition to. Avery comic pressing comic book pressing and cleaning. While the overstreet comic book price guide helps you learn about comic values, this third book in our new how to line teaches you the importance of condition a factor that is often the key to real collectability and how to grade accurately. A grade represents the condition of a book in a way that collectors can understand. Comic book grading scale, cost, value, and encapsulation.

The result is very good, after going through color grading and stuff. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective. May 31, 2017 leekirbyditkocomics published on jul 2, 2016 i sent out the exact same comic to be graded by all 3 different comic book grading companies, cgc, pgx and finally cbcs. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol.

High grade books are great candidates, as are keys e. One of our goals for the new website is to offer an easier online experience for our customers. For books that have a signature witness, they are sealed with a special label detailing who signed it, where, on what date, etc. 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. To those who were asking about the scandal with pgx, here is a story from april of this year. Grading is extremely important when collecting comic books. 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. Like most things i do here at the certified comic shop, im always happy to talk about the finances of. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Formally know as the comic regime weve been providing collectors with the most up to date comic book news for over 3 years. The standard comic book grading system that is widely used today is the one developed in the official overstreet comic book grading guide. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards.

This plastic case forever seals your comic, unless you destroy the case to extract the comic. After my pgx and cbcs grading comparison video, the founder of pgx sent me a personal letter. In the world of grading comic books, there are only three companies. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. This comic book grading scale has been used for several decades, during which time the scale has been expanded to more accurately describe a book s condition. Regardless of what tier your comics are being graded in, there are multiple costs associated with cgcs grading process. In a surprise release today, beckett media, parent to beckett grading service, has announced their acquisition of cbcs comics. I used both services and i believe both have their pros and cons. How to rock a comic book excelsior true believersshowcase your.

This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition. Pgx entered the market shortly thereafter beginning in 2002. 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. Most recently, cbcs joined the fray giving comic collectors a third option beginning in 2014. Cover may be detached, and inks have lost all reflectivity.

Its probably one of the three most active message comic book message boards and is home to the largest amount of graded comic collectors. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. In addition to the grade, other details that could impact the value of the book such as spine tears, ripped pages, and inserts are also noted. Josh will bring back your comic book to its glory without using any restoration. Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. Beckett grading has acquired cbcs comics comic booked. A standard color coded raw grading tool that is exclusively designed for you the comic book collectorinvestor. Pgx was established in 2002 to meet the growing demand for impartial, thirdparty grading and continues to be the fastest, most affordable grading service in the industry. The most important part is of course the grade, ranging from 0. We are currently migrating data to our new system and conducting tests, and we are really excited for you to try it out. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction.

The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. Leekirbyditkocomics published on jul 2, 2016 i sent out the exact same comic to be graded by all 3 different comic book grading companies, cgc, pgx and finally cbcs. Cgc is the leading comic book collector grading and slabbing service. Both of these requirements were lacking for much of comic book history, and in the absence of a reliable method of achieving this, access to the culture was stifled and progress was delayed. 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. It was because of these rumors that made me wonder what would happen if i cracked open a pgx slab, removed the comic and submitted it to cgc for grading. 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. A lightly restored book will be valued higher than a book with heavy restoration in the same apparent grade. Before a comic books value is determined, the comic book needs to have an accurate grade assigned to it. For one, if you have a really valuable book, it offers a form of protection. Raw grading labels shown below with grading descriptions. Also, pressing is a very delicate process, so please be aware that it could add time to the express and next day grading services. 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.