I had no idea that the window for these defective slabs was only a few months. I absolutely love these frames for displaying cgc graded comic books. I just purchased my first cgc protected comic book and was thinking about displaying it in a room. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. If it was slabbed between april 2016 to june 2016, that was the faulty cgc slab. You simply take your cgc graded comic book and put it in thru the opening on the top of the case. The wood finish has an elegant look to it when hung on the wall. Cgc comics, a guide to grading comics and the differences. The cover can be detached and have moderate amounts of tape. I know in the world of comic book sales, margins can be slim.
Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. See more ideas about comic book display, comic book frames and comics. 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. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. 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. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has.
Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. A forum for discussions related to the cgc registry an interactive web tool for displaying your comic collection and comparing it to other great collections. The cgccomicshop, cgc submission, buyer,seller, grader,cgc. None of them of course liked the idea much, particulary the part where i assign a nonnegotiable grade that i. Apr 8, 2017 custom hand crafted polystyrene, acrylic coated, custom painted, comic book display frames for cgcpgx comics, graphic novels, trade paper backs tpbs, magazines, etc. Hopefully a comics rep will see it so at least they know the book is out there. A forum for discussions related to the cgc registry an interactive.
None of them of course liked the idea much, particulary the part where i assign a nonnegotiable grade that i think a 3rd party grader cgc will give. Famo by randall dowling, hey buddy, can you spare a grade. View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby cards. Were always on the lookout for new collections gold, silver, bronze, highgrade moderns. 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. Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionized the comic book marketplace when it was founded in 2000 by providing clear, objective and impartial assessme. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Founded in 2000, cgc is the first independent, impartial, thirdparty comic book grading service. 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. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. We stock newreleases, back issues, cgc graded books, key issues, funko pops and much more. Unlike baseball cards, which are doublesided and can be viewed from the confines of a sleeve, comic books contain multiple pages and are meant to be read. A european agent for cgc comics with full advice on submitting your comics and handling the complete service.
I know a thing or two about researching comic books. Apr 23, 20 this is a video talking about my cgc comics. There is a groove that can fit standard cgc graded comics. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the million book mark and has now graded over 2 million comic books.
Cgc 2 comic book graded acrylic display case hot flips. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. Posted on 9 june, 2014 7 march, 2016 author andrew r. There are some comics dealers who thought even the 1992 edition of the grading guide was too stringent, and that cgc is simply insane in their nitpicking. Others would tighten up comic book grading standards even beyond cgcs microscopic examination of every single issue. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. 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. Customer testimonials our customers have some nice things to say about us. Cgc 2 comic book graded acrylic display case cgc 2 comic book graded acrylic display case. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Customer testimonials mailing list join our mailing list for news and sales. 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. When assessing the value of a comic, the condition of the book comes in to play.
The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Based in worksop, nottinghamshire, we are an independent comic book store. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Montreal comics dealers weigh in on archies death cbc news. Others would tighten up comic book grading standards even beyond cgc s microscopic examination of every single issue. A forum for discussing comic book grading, conservation, and restoration issues. For many years, steve borock has been well known and respected in our hobby, whether it was as the key figure in introducing thirdparty certification to the comic book hobby, as one of the top restoration detection experts in our field, as a senior advisor to the major comic book price guides and grading guides, as the senior consignment director for the hobbys largest auction house, or as.
Cgc comic book collecting message board chat boards. Once the comic book has been graded by cgc, it is placed in a tamperevident sleeve, meaning that if the comic book is removed, the cgc valuation of the comic book is no longer valid. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. Cbc daybreak spoke to ray silas, coowner of crossover comics in sthenri, and pierre lamy, coowner of cosmix in stlaurent, about the demise of the perpetual redheaded teenager, archie andrews. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more.
Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. A proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality has made cgc the leader in its field. The comic book can have rounded corners and creases in the cover. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski.
We are a comic seller, comic buyer, grader and advisor and locator of rare comics. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. 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. I took my book to 3 local dealers and went through a detailed breakdown of what i wanted and why. Rough but cool comic book finds from yardsales on the weekend. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. Cgc set the standard for thirdparty comic book, magazine, lobby card and vintage photograph grading, and its independent affiliate ccs performs expert pressing, restoration and restoration removal services for comic books. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. Mycomicshop cgc grading story icbookcollecting submitted 3 years ago by cordeiro89 hey everyone, quick little story for anyone whose interested in and the whole cgc process. Welcome to the cgc collectors society this vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections.
Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Here is a photo gallery of comic books graded cgc 2. The microchamber paper cgc uses ha s over 20 times the acidremoval capacity of buffered throughout backing boards this is after accounting for the weight difference between boards and the ultra thin microchamber interleaving paper. Thus, in a standard cgc slab you have the equivalent alkaline removal capacity of 40. I ordered two of these frames a couple of months ago and just ordered a third one this week which arrived today. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable. Apr 8, 2017 custom hand crafted polystyrene, acrylic coated, custom painted, comic book display frames for cgc pgx comics, graphic novels, trade paper backs tpbs, magazines, etc. Jun 15, 2017 you can pack your graded comic with ample amounts of bubble wrap and rest assured that that your slab will arrive safely at its destination in this 200 lb. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. You can pack your graded comic with ample amounts of bubble wrap and rest assured that that your slab will arrive safely at its destination in this 200 lb.
What do you generally do to display a comic in the cgc protection. Hey everyone, quick little story for anyone whose interested in. A forum to discuss everything to do with collecting cgc signature series comic books and. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. Ask other collectors to estimate the grade of a comic book from a picture. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Usually there are two sheets of microchamber paper inserted into each book. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. Anyway, the book above, probably a mile high ii, is incorrectly labeled as being an edgar church copy and its in the current comiclink auction. Mycomicshop cgc grading story icbookcollecting submitted 3 years ago by cordeiro89. Load music, office, photo, program, torrent, stream, update.
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