We need to know titles of comics and will offer the best price we can to give you the. Allstar comic book values you wont come across these too often, especially the key issues, but if you do, find out what their value is. The title is unpopular, or was bought in quantity during the speculation bubble of the early 1990s, and is now being dumped by collectors. These are the kinds of comics you find in two for a dollar boxes in any comic book store you visit. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team. The advantages of the collectors condition comic book raw grading labeling system is. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Its important to emphasize this, because too many collectors especially when its time to sell their comic books quote the value of the books in their collection they simply look up all the prices in the guide, usually blanket grading their books as near mint minus 9. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and.
The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. It is very rare, especially in older vintage comic books, to discover a comic in. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. 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. Only very minute printing and bindery defects or the most barely noticeable handling defects present. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. They simply look up all the prices in the guide, usually blanketgrading their books as near mint minus 9. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Grading of comics can be subjective, although there are basic agreed upon standards within the industry. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making.
Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. Pricing computed for each grading service pcgs, ngc, etc. Comic grading professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Once your books are back with us in the uk they will be posted back to you via a signed for and. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. The biggest and most popular third party grading company. You then hand the book over to them, and it gets sent off to be graded. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading.
There is a numeric system which corresponds to a titled grading system. 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 cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have been. Professional grading experts, and cbcs comic book certification service. We use the commonly accepted grades for american comics, abbreviated thus. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join.
The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to. The price guide, currently in its 37th release, features information on the ten point comic book grading scale, as well as approximate values of thousands of american comic books with different. It is a must have resource for novice to advanced collectors and is part of my library. 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. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack.
How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. The cgc signature series label yellow is applied to comic books that have been signed. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values.
This should keep you out of trouble if you are planning on selling your comics. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. There has been a recent rise in the value of cgc graded comic books. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. Grading is an inherently subjective process and there will always be small differences in opinion. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. 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. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic. Also, pressing is a very delicate process, so please be aware that it may add time to the express and next day grading services. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it.
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. Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade if it is. Insurance is required on all orders and should be purchased based upon the fair market value of your books as determined by you. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. For books that have a signature witness, they are sealed with a special label. Buyers now have a very good idea as to what the condition of a comic book is. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. We are cgcs largest european customer, having submitted over 8,000 books in 2019. 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. 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. 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.
Because our location is in the midwest, we feel that offers comic lovers a better choice than other grading, appraisal and brokerage services. Finally, we gather supportive information about the individual sale including when and where it was sold, how the sale can be identified at the remote venue, the format of the sale auction, fixed price, etc. Feb 23, 2017 this video shows you how to look up the value of your comic books using ill show you how to search for your comic and get an average price of what it sells for online. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation, and screening services to comic book collectors. A few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. Generally speaking, their system and service has provided valuable data about numbers of rare copies and grades and when a cgc book is spot on in its grade, it. Cbcs comic book certification service the newest and second most popular comic book grading company. 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. The ten point system the comic book price guide for great britain. Dealers and graders may often disagree with some grading classifications.
Nostomania provides the most accurate online coin and comic book price guide. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk professional. Use our comic price guide articles to find out the value of your old comics or email us your list for a free online comic book appraisal. Automated matching of wantlist and inventory items. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. 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. Get the best deals on comic book price guide when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Auctions, such as ebay, are a great way to see how much people are willing to pay for a comic book. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics.
Get the best deals on comic book price guide when you shop the largest online selection at. As we match the sale we record the comic grading company, holderlabel type and the assigned grade. 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. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic book. This video shows you how to look up the value of your comic books using ill show you how to search for your comic and get an average price of what it sells for online. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great.
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. Aug 25, 2014 jeanmichel basquiat the comic book nov 18, 2016. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. All points considered, i highly recommend the overstreet comic book grading guide. Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. By requesting prescreen and specifying a minimum grade on your invoice, you will be charged grading fees only for comic books that. 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. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to. It does show how there is definitely a subjective area of comic book grading. Historical accuracy each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one.
Nostomania coin and comic book price guide, values. 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. It is very rare, especially in older vintage comic books, to discover a comic in these grades as they are virtually nonexistent. I got tired of using standard labels, cutting, taping, searching, and wasting time. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Regardless of what tier your comics are being graded in, there are multiple costs associated with cgcs grading process.
Back to top the younger a comic, the less likely the book will increase in value significantly from restoration. Books in this grade are almost always creased, scuffed, abraded and soiled, but readable. Then, simply register or login to start the submission process. Coin, comic book, and magazine collection tracking and price guides. 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. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. 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. A standard color coded raw grading tool that is exclusively designed for you the comic book collectorinvestor. Books with brittle pages cannot grade higher than 3. Apr 01, 2008 how to accurately describe a comic book grade including some example flaws.
As with most collectibles, there are some auction websites that are better than others. Scroll below to see the cgc grading services available to ngc uk members for. I have been a comic book fan, collector, publisher pocket comicsmars attacks 1988 and graphic artist for years necessity is the mother of invention. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike.
You will even find a few auction sites dedicated to the comic book market. Cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. 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. How to accurately describe a comic book grade including some example flaws. Our comic price guide articles help you to the value of your comic books as quickly and easily as possible. A larger amount of tape is also allowed in this grade. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored.
Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. A small variance in perception of what a restored copy is worth can mean a difference of thousands of dollars on high end comics see formulae above. 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. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Charlie hebdo magazine special edition january 14 2015 uk version jan 14, 2015. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition. The collectors condition is offering free for a limited time only to nostomania members an exclusive opportunity to signup and receive actual working samples of our revolutionary comic book raw grading labels to try out.