In general, the more restoration has been performed, the less the comic is worth compared to its apparent grade value. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. First, we check to make sure the back issue comic is complete, containing all pages and any possible premiums such as stickers, 3d glasses, posters, etc. Books for 3rd graders and beyond are obviously the best gift. Make your comic grow in value, increase in eye appeal, and most importantly preserve them for the future. Josh will bring back your comic book to its glory without using any restoration.
We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Books in this grade are almost always creased, scuffed, abraded and soiled, but readable. This allows it to provide impartial and accurate valuations of comic books without the concern of. Whether youre flipping through the comics in your collection or at the dollar bin at your local comic shop. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade, like an f or poor, is bad. Low grade comic books for sale or trade, a buy sell group by 3jjjscomics has 6,997 members. 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. Learning how to properly grade comics and becoming.
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. Pgx utilizes the overstreet comic book grading guide in its definitions of condition. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Find out whats happening at your local comic book shop with our 2020 calendar of special occasions and instore events. Includes direct submission privileges, free grader notes and 5% off grading tiers. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. 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. Josh avery will inspect your comic books and let you know if pressing or cleaning is possible and worth it. These comic grading services will grade a comic and then seal the comic in a hard plastic case that displays the assigned grade. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. All it takes is a quick ebay search to see that high grade cgc comics will always sell for more than their raw counterparts. These grading services assign grades on the same tenpoint grading scale used by mycomicshop.
We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Grading guide pgx comics pgx comic grading services. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books to cgc. In this first grade reading and writing lesson plan, budding writers will be introduced to the genre writing category of comic books, as well as related terms such as dialogue and speech bubbles. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Click on any of our services below for more information and example work. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value. Cgc comics guaranty company is a business that will grade your comic book for you, for a price. My search began for a local shop willing to hire a newby in the busieness i drove all over san diego to many comic shops. Once restored, a comic s value depends upon several factors. Where to get your comic books appraised sparkle city comics.
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. While cgc gets a lot of attentionbecoming synonymous with comic book grading in much the same way that xerox is synonymous with photocopyingpgx has managed to hold its own over the years despite operating in the shadow of its counterpart. Steigs cartoony color illustrations make up the bulk of the book, and they are nothing short of urbane and funny. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. The first and most obvious choice to sell your comic books is your local comic book store. When buying for kids, books are even better because you can pick out something that will directly help them build skills they need for school. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc comics guaranty corporation an independent third party that professionally grades a comic book and securely encapsulates said comic in a sealed plastic slab with a label that details key information and the actual grade of the comic whew, thats a mouthful. The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. Shop by collections, award winning books, homework help and much more. 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. I could learn a lot working at a comic book store, since thats the reason i moved to sd was to grow as a manga artist and learn more of the art and comic industry. Additionally, some comics are slabbed by cgc, cbcs, or pgx. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it.
Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. 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. To grade a comic, you need to take in to consideration a number of factors before being able to assess the correct grade. 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. Learn more about the comic shop, view photos of the store, and see what makes it great. You can ship it to them or take it to a convention where they will be at and they will tell you what grade it is considered to be. If youre a full time comic book dealer, you may apply for membership as a cgc authorized member dealer. Low grade comic books for sale or trade, a buy sell group.
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. Comic book writing is a great way to engage young learners in the writing and storytelling process. Or, you might see if your local comic book shop can do. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade.
Everything you need to know about submitting comic books. 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. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. Im wondering how to learn to properly grade comics and to become certified by cgc or something along those lines. In it, i walk you step by step through 27 comics at every grade level from 0. One of my stops on the list was southern california comics.
Dealer listing certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. A very cheerful story about a mousedentist who treats mammals bigger than himself, wearing rubbers to keep his feet dry when hes in their mouths. Advice on how to get your comics graded, slabbed and safely shipped to graders like cgc. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. A comic bookss condition directly affects its value. Childrens comic books for sale the scholastic parent store. Fourth grade books for ages 910 reading comprehension by series science, nonfiction etc.
It is categorized by grade level to help teachers and librarians pick the best comic literature for students. A few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. So they will be willing to pay a decent price for your. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Cgc also partners with local and internet dealers, to make submitting your book for grading easier and more convenient. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service.
We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Books with brittle pages cannot grade higher than 3. As condition evaluators and restoration detection experts, the professionals at pgx have spent decades inspecting multiple copies of a wide variety of comics from every era. In some instances comics that were once viewed as scarce or rare on a local level are now more. Ive done some searches and i havent been able to come up with anything, so any.
Sell my comic books helps you sell comic books you have inherited, bought, or found in your home for the maximum return. A lightly restored book will be valued higher than a book with heavy restoration in the same apparent grade. Our pressing and comic book restoration services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Comic book grading faq at the nostalgia zone we have an established process for grading comics that interprets the usual price guides conservatively.
On the flipside, local marketplaces such as small estate sales and regional websites are easier to sell on but wont have as much of a reach and therefore will yield lowerthanexpected selling prices. We have an expansive inventory of comic books and graphic novels for kids. In order to sell comic books at the best price possible, you need to attract the right crowd and know the right buyers, and your local comic book store has these connections. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail. Avery comic pressing comic book pressing and cleaning. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Part of the reason is because its understood that at minimum the cost of grading the comic is added to the raw value of the book. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card. One of the main comic book graders out there is cgc the comics guaranty company.
If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. Kapow is the only comic shop in colorado springs that is a dealer who can directly submit books for grading with cgc certified guaranty corporation and. Then, they will put in a protective sleeve and seal it. 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. A larger amount of tape is also allowed in this grade. After your services are finished you can have josh send your comic book to a 3rd party grading company. Grading is extremely important when collecting comic books.
We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Browse our extensive childrens comic books on sale for 30% off. The standard comic book grading system that is widely used today is the one developed in the official overstreet comic book grading guide. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. 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.