I think its fair to grade a book as if a mark like that is not there, then state the condition, but also state something like comic in vf condition, however there is a pen mark vc 15 front cover below hobgoblin, then the potential buyer can make up there own mind. I am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books. Wissman and sean costello creating digital comics in response to literature. Grading of comics can be subjective, although there are basic agreed upon standards within the industry. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail. Other publishers comic link the online vintage comic book. At mycomicshop, we use the basic grading scale for most of our comics.
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 labels collectors condition comic. 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. Comic book values, grading and cgc video series comic book. Mar 27, 2020 when grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. 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. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. Captain costello meets whirligig starring abbott, costello as captain costello. The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at cgc, and was recently purchased by beckett media. Sell my comic books presents a basic guide to comic book grading.
A comic books age, scarcity, and condition are the three main factors that determine its fair market value. All professional graders, whether grading coins, currency, or comics are charged with placing your items under a microscope see logo to determine their condition and therefore value. Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Therefore, mcg is acting both as a grading unit for mcb and trying to fill a void in both affordability and availability in the world of comic book grading. Safely package your comics for secure shipment to cgc. 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. Grading is the term used for the assessment of the condition of a particular comic book. Inhumans marvel comic book price guide find out the value of key first appearances of major inhumans members and villains in our hot comic price guide. When buying or selling a comic book, or any collectible, it is important that both parties reach a level of agreement on that collectible condition or grade, as this will to a great extent determines its value. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Comic book values, grading and cgc video series comic. There is a numeric system which corresponds to a titled grading system. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis.
Special thanks to our comic grading advisor steve borock, president of cbsc comic book certification service, former heritage auctions consignment director and former cgc presidentprimary grader. What is comic book grading and why is it important. A lightly restored book will be valued higher than a book with heavy restoration in. While there are a few things i disagree with, this was an impromptu video and not meant to be all inclusive so i give the interviewee wide latitude. Comic book grading screenshots, images and pictures comic vine. Abbott and costello 1968 charlton comic books mycomicshop. 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. As we match the sale we record the comic grading company, holderlabel type and the assigned grade. Oct 23, 2017 in a surprise release today, beckett media, parent to beckett grading service, has announced their acquisition of cbcs comics.
The grade of a comic book is a shorthand description of the books condition. Egs european grading service halo certification pgx professional grading experts vault 60 day comic grading mcg midwest comic grading. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. Once restored, a comics value depends upon several factors. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. We accept payment made by credit card, personal check, money order or we can send you an invoice via paypal using your paypal email address. 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. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value. I was wondering why the comic books on ebay with a cgc grading and case were worth more than the ones that only came in a plastic sleeve. Find the value of the charlton comic abbott and costello volume 1. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation, and screening services to comic book collectors.
Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Abbott and costello is a comic book published by charlton comics, follow the hilarious adventures of abbott and costello in the stories, mind over monster, commando costello of the interplanetary patrol, boss and groovey, and a moving story with a fantastic cast. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic book. These books will be certified and encapsulated according to tier, and those grading below your specified grade are returned uncertified. The condition of the dust jacket should be graded independently of the book. Like any other collectible, the condition, or grade, is an important determinant of final value or price. Then, simply register or login to start the submission process. With comic books, once a book is deemed authentic by the cbcs, it is inspected for restoration and conservation by our restoration detection experts. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. Values of abbott and costello free comic book price guide. 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.
This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition. I have been a comic book fan, collector, publisher pocket comicsmars attacks 1988 and graphic artist for years necessity is the mother of invention. Cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form. In general, the more restoration has been performed, the less the comic is worth compared to its apparent grade value. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic.
Dealers and graders may often disagree with some grading classifications. As one of the leading choices in comic book grading, by the leading brand in grading, the acquisition is a game changer in the comic book grading and slabbing space. Read more iron man comic book price guide another of the marvel age of comic book characters, iron man played in the superhero movies by robert downey jr. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. For grades 6 8, traci gardner provides book report alternative. First face appearance of archie andrews on a comic book cover. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. The newest and second most popular comic book grading company. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at.
Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. Chuck rozanskis grading standards mile high comics. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. Its our desire to be fair at all times and to do our best to give good value to our customers. Creating digital comics in response to literature scholars archive. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. While the first two factors are factual in nature and therefore not really debatable, the condition will always be a matter of opinion or perspective and inevitably this is where. By requesting prescreen and specifying a minimum grade on your invoice, you will be charged grading fees only for comic books that. If you were to receive a grade on a book you purchased from us, after january 1, 2003, that was graded as nm that came in below 8. 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. A lightly restored book will be valued higher than a book with heavy restoration in the same apparent grade. Is it worth getting comic books graded at cgc or pgx. Follow the hilarious adventures of abbott and costello in the stories, showdown at the curio. Abbott and costello is a comic book published by charlton comics.
Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. 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. The grading labels fit on top of backing boards, or can be placed over sleeves. In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs. When you want to sell comic books youve inherited or found, it can be hard to assess what. Grading will only preserve and protect the value of an alreadyvaluable book. Comic book certification, pressing faq cbcs comics.
The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. Once restored, a comic s value depends upon several factors. In comic books just a slight increase in grade can mean literally thousands of dollars in the value. If you want to hear some realities about comic book values, grading and cgc i highly recommend you take some time and view the three videos below. The grade of a comic book is a shorthand description of the book s condition. Of course it would depend on the overall condition of the book as well. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. A spine split of up to 23 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage or residue damage.
The comic book grading scale runs from mint down to poorincomplete with several steps in between. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Then the book is graded by the cbcs team grades range from 0. All item images are used solely for identification purposes. Values of abbott and costello free comic book values. Raw grading labels the preprinted labels are colorcoded using the standard 10 pt.
I got tired of using standard labels, cutting, taping, searching, and wasting time. While we cannot guarantee that a book graded twice will receive the same grade. Beckett grading has acquired cbcs comics comic booked. A comic book in fr condition may have nonstory elements such as coupons, ad pages, or marvel value stamps cut or torn out of the book. 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. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded. Follow the hilarious adventures of abbott and costello in the stories, early one morning, thought for food, far out west, the big push, crime does not pay, golf of course, up stroke, too small, sign language parts, 1, 2, and 3, and little orphan riding hood. Choose a tier based on comic value and turnaround time.
Cbcs authentic sig yellow, cbcs authentic sig yellow. Many of the comics we sell as near mintmint would qualify as mint, but we will not try to separate them as a. 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. Comic book grading company has transformed the hobby of comic collecting.