Is this grading going to be beckett collectors club grading or beckett grading services. Bleaching and other treatments can be used, but are expensive, frowned upon and not very effective. Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. Storing your comics in our comic storage boxes keeps them in an environment that will protect the corners, edges, and flat surfaces. If youre a full time comic book dealer, you may apply for membership as a cgc authorized member dealer.
Atomic avenue buy comic books online comic books for sale. Except where noted, we cannot guarantee that comics we sell will. For more than a decade, all new comics has built the best online comics subscription service exclusively for canadians. Available for largenumber, single submissions for the modern, economy and value tiers. 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. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Family entertainment store specializing in comic books, graphic novels, roleplaying and card games, model kits, tshirts, action figures, anime and manga. This collaboration offers a single location for sales support, submissions, and distribution of graded comics for the canadian collecting community. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. What is the most affordable way to get cards traded. The official 1983 price guide to comic books first ed. Get the best deal for collectible comics wholesale lots from the largest online selection at. There were several sexually inappropriate books as well, but the hate comic books are far more disturbing.
We maintain a wide selection of golden age, silver age, bronze age and modern comics and collectibles. Once the restoration pro is finished, the book is placed in mylar and any flaws. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. Over the years i have tried to sell a number of pgx rated comics with very little to no success. Only very minute printing and bindery defects or the most barely noticeable handling defects present. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. Ive been helping comic collectors collect the comics they love since 2017.
The market value of comic books is partly determined by a grading process. 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. Coronavirus halts comic distribution this week, diamond comic distributionthe sole distributor of most comic books in americaannounced that theyve been forced to temporarily suspend distribution operations until further notice. Always buying, too i submit books to cgc every month, so if you wanted a place to submit your books, look no further. A few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. Canada s best online comic book subscription service all new comics inc. For free comic book day we are providing free comics. Our products are designed to promote time and cost efficiency while supporting customer satisfaction through the secure shipment and storage of comic books and.
Most collectors will accept any page quality except for books with slightly brittle or brittle pages in a collectible comic. 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 process is easier, faster, and designed specifically for our canadian customers. I was given my first comic book when i was about eight or nine years old. Cbcs offers a new approach to grading comics in canada. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective. We have tens of thousands of different issues available for immediate shipment, with over 6,000,000 total issues in stock. Jun 27, 2018 for those who love comics, comic book storage is an important part of owning them. It is very rare, especially in older vintage comic books, to discover a comic in. Certified comic shop high grade cgc comic books for sale.
Youre here to decide if having your comics graded by cgc or another grading. Publishers may choose to include digital content codes in their comics. In this article, we will describe the basics of what comic book grading is, why you would get your comics. An extremely exceptional comic with only very minute printing or bindery defects. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and service tiers. This cover features captain america and klaw locked in fierce combat, and the mcu versions of these characters chris evans and andy serkis have each signed this comic by their character on the cover. Originally posted by doog that is true, but my goal is not the highest rate of return on my sales, its the least hassle, which means no returned books. While a casual collector might not need to bother, its vitally important to have your comics graded if you ever plan to sell them, because the value of a comic varies widely depending on the grade it receives. These books would someday be college tuition, or a house down payment, smith. I have contemplated taking the comics out of their pgx case and sell them outright as a raw ungraded comic. Supplies to protect and sell your valuable comic books, bags, sleeves, storage boxes, mailers and display supplies. Canadas online comics superstore all new comics inc. 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.
These grading services assign grades on the same tenpoint grading scale used by mycomicshop. Mega city comics comic book store best selling comics. Canada post has a system so that people dont walk off with a sheet of stamps and the. Accurate grading and customer satisfaction is our goal. Also, pressing is a very delicate process, so please be aware that it may add time to the express and next day grading services. 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 fan press and fandom grew throughout this period, and was bolstered when patrick loubert and michael hirsh, the founders of the animation company nelvana, published of the great canadian comic books in 1971, a booklength study of the bell features comics, and the touring of a related exhibition mounted by the national gallery of canada. These comic grading services will grade a comic and then seal the comic in a hard plastic case that displays the assigned grade. Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. Details on cbcs opening a canadian office in oakville, ontario to handle comic book grading in canada. These books will be certified and encapsulated according to tier, and those grading below your specified grade are returned uncertified. Similiar comics rated cgc were no issue for me to sell. Gemini comic supply is a familyowned and operated business committed to serving the comic book retail industry by providing high quality, innovative shipping and storage supplies. Use our comic storage boxes in conjunction with our comic book backing boards and comic book bags for all of your current age, silver age and golden age comics.
Need advise i was really hoping to get some cards graded, then i researched the price and it is expensive. This seems like a good deal and it is a really nice service to offer for scf members, but what is the difference between the major grading companies. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. The best possible existing condition of a comic book. Bcw offers a variety of cardboard and plastic comic storage boxes. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. I did find some batman and other marvel comics which i will use, but seriously do not sell hate comics. Jan 09, 2017 i have used both cgc and cbcs with good results on both. Try it out to get a closer look at these great books. I live in the vegas area and our local comic book store torpedo comics is hosting a yearlong signing event to rival most comic cons. For those who love comics, comic book storage is an important part of owning them. Books with brown or brittle pages are usually not good candidates either. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals. The canadian comic bin is the best online back issue comic book store based in canada, that ships worldwide.
Captain confederacy is not something i want to bring into my school or my home. Cbcs is now in canada, comic grading service opens ontario office. Find cgc comics in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Smith, 44, spent most of his life collecting comic books. 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. Even though them comic will look better, its page quality will still rate a lower grade. Cbcs comic book certification service the newest and second most popular comic book grading company. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. It also keeps them away from ultraviolet light, dust, and other airborne pollutants that can destroy or damage them. I did find some batman and other marvel comics which i. Cbcs has teamed up with universal distributions to strengthen our services, for canadian submissions. Comic book shipping, mailers, supplies and retailers.
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. Additionally, some comics are slabbed by cgc, cbcs, or pgx. Grading is the term used for the assessment of the condition of a particular comic book. Here are a few ideas, if youre looking to be inspired. Only the most expensive books should ever be considered for page treatment. Grading conservatively is a good way to reduce the likely hood of a return. Find graded comics in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Cgc comics guarantee company llc the biggest and most popular third party grading company. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. It is very rare, especially in older vintage comic books, to discover a comic in these grades as they are virtually nonexistent. All books sent to ice for consignment must have a minimum fair market value of.
Heres a list of 3rd party grading services for comic books. It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. Insurance is required on all orders and should be purchased based upon the fair market value of your books as determined by you. High grade cgc comic books for sale at the certified comic shop. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry.
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