It says they are not really for long term storage, but doesnt say you shouldnt keep them in the cases. Comic book collection key books off to cgc part 1 duration. 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. Are you tired of looking at a prized comic book behind a sealed piece of plastic. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Comic verification authority in every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. If you have any thoughts or questions related to shipping comic books, feel free to share them in the comments section below. Metropolis comics and collectibles the online comic shop to buy. I have a box of cgc and pgxs and some are like over 10 years old with the old labels. Click below to go directly to s site to view vincent zurzolos interview.
A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Certified comic shop financial update may 2017 next next post. Roberts collection is astounding, says vincent zurzolo, metropolis coowner. The first comic book featuring leslie charteriss adventurer simon templar, better known as the saint, timed to coincide with the concurrent saint radio show starring vincent price. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. Therefore, to make it easier for anyone to submit to cgc, we are temporarily accepting direct submissions to cgc headquarters from free cgc members.
Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. 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. With only 84 signed copies of this comic in the cgc census, youre buying a rare comic that you just wont find available for sale every day. As of 2019 they have graded over 5 million comic books. Its currently rated the most valuable comic of all by the overstreet comic book price guide by far, and the margin between it and the next most valuable comic books is widening. It is double wall thick on all sides which makes the box last longer. Feb 19, 2018 comic book collection key books off to cgc part 1 duration. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder.
Let me just say, cgc s customer service is atrocious. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. Is getting the comic professionally graded up its price, or is it just nice to have it in a fancy. Now there is an easy way to identify comic books with higher visual appeal than others assigned the same numerical grade by cgc. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. Cgc comics for sale in uk 61 secondhand cgc comics. Potential buyers of these items can use the site to check to see if they have been repo. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. 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.
See more ideas about comic book display, comic book frames and comics. 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. Liability commences with scotts collectables when your comic books are in our possession and until they are returned and signedfor by you or others authorised by you at the address provided. Is getting the comic professionally graded up its price, or is it just nice to have it in a fancy case with a grade number. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Im not trying to become rich off of selling comics. This web site offers a tremendous selection of professionally graded comic books with an emphasis on extremely high grade or the best existing of a kind. It includes the highest cgc registry set for xmen, issues 1544, with grades. Storage file boxes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more.
I dont know about mycomicshop, but anytime i sell a raw comic books i always undergrade. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. If youre a full time comic book dealer, you may apply for membership as a cgc authorized member dealer. The older cgc labels are more sought after, than the newer submissions. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections.
Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. Rarely in the history of comics, especially after 50 years exposure of the overstreet price guide, has a golden age book long thought to not exist surface, bob overstreet stated. If you are a person who wants the best, or a collector who simply enjoys exceptionally high quality books, then the pgc mint has many special treasures just for you. Coppers heatingselling w a forum for discussing modern age comic books. The largest dealer of vintage comic books in the world. Jan 01, 2009 this is another video of my cgc collection after building a second wall. Vincent zurzolo is a dealer of rare, vintage american comic books. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. This is the offical cgc box that holds all those slabs.
I like knowing other collectors can trust me on my grades knowing that im not going to lie and over grade raw books. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. Dealer listing certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. I have a feeling that after twenty years the books will dissolve totally in those cases. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx. Unfollow cgc comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jun 15, 2017 if possible, the free comic i include is related to the comic or comics that you ordered from my online comic book shop. Cgc graded comic book box, official authorized 1 box free shipping. Vampirellas show em of a forum to discuss original art by comic artists. The bcw cgc graded comic book box is made of sturdy white cardboard, features double thickness handles and bottom and holds about 35 40 graded comics. When robert letscher bought his first xmen comics as a boy growing up. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Would you like to once again hold a comic book in your hands and flip through the pages. Scotts collectables is an authorised dealer and facilitator for cgc.
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. 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. So there you go folks, i do hope you found the info in this blog post useful. Find great deals on ebay for cgc comics and cgc comics 1st appearance.
Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. Many collectors are missing the opportunity to attend shows and submit their comic books to cgc without purchasing a membership. Milliondollar comics collector of rare comic books at c2e2. 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. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Your books will be packaged then shipped fully insured on your behalf to cgc in florida, usa. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. I am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books. Buy bcw cgc graded comic book storage box bundle of 10 corrugated cardboard storage box comic book collecting supplies. Metropolis collectibles is a famous rare comic book dealer of vintage american comics.
It only comes once in a long time, but when they do they set some serious price records. Has anyone stored their cases for long period of time. Comic verification authority cva visits worldwide comics. Learn more about the new features of our site here. Comic verification authority cva visited worldwide comics in may 20 and assessed over 4,000 of the 15,000 cgc graded comics in our inventory for the potential of finding those issues that would rate exceptional for. Metropolis was founded in 1984 by stephen fishler, and merged companies in 1999 with vincent zurzolo, jr. I do hope you found the info in this blog post useful.
Fans can submit comics to cgc and ccs at wizard world. If you want to make it official, however, you can have your comics graded by the comics guaranty company cgc. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. It seems like new comic based tv shows and movies are announced daily. The saint tangles with a very spiritlike nemesis, a. This comic was signed by joe quesada and he even included a sketch of daredevil on the cover for good measure. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. With so much hollywood comic book action happening, even we can barely keep up. As a former photojournalist, paul has always had a sharp eye for detail. Once they reach destination, they will be officially graded, authenticated and. Eddie brock is waging a oneman war against the guilty as the sinpurifying symbiote, antivenom. 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. How to safely crack open a cgc comic case in 2 minutes video.
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