Petersburg, fl, provides the comic collectors with expert, impartial grading and certification of their valuable comics. 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. Steve borock north texas comic book show june 29th 2019 steve borock the founder of cbcs sits down to discuss comic. Cgc comic book grading understand the labels comic burst. They are part of organization consisting of the numismatic guaranty corp and the sportscard guaranty llc. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Ccg comprises seven of the worlds leading collectible services companies. Am i the only one who finds the comic connect grades on. Richard, owner of bedrock city comic co, demonstrates the process of removing a comic book from the new cgc holder. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Special thanks to our comic grading advisor steve borock, president of cbsc. Such as pgx, which has come under controversy in the past. 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.
Ng no grade reserved for art or single comic book pages 0. There are countless examples of posters ranging from 1. But as a rule of thumb, as im deciding which comics to submit for grading i always estimate the true cost of. Though at times controversial, its proven grading system has become a gold standard for those looking to have their collection appraised. Introduction to cgc grading for new comic book collectors. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Is cgc really that bad at grading comics comic vine. Nico time with special guest steve borock cbcs ceo youtube. This is a big step in our plans to automate the process even further than the initial release. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Please remember that the turnaround times are estimates only. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million collectibles certified. After the fiasco that is known as pgx grading, i think collectors are very cautious about accepting a new grading authorities claim to rigor, transparency and honesty with the marketplace. I am still amazed that a company that is so vocal about being the biggest comic grading service can be so bad at what they do and not care.
Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Being a comicgaming store employee for many years and now an owner i can first hand tell you people new to the industry are very turned off with cgcs customer service top to bottom. Beckett today announced the acquisition of comic book certification service, llc, an industry leader in grading and certification. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description.
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. Mycomicgrader releases their apps latest upgrade for. Cbcss services are more reasonable and a little easier to use right now. Cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists with the intent of protecting our fellow hobbyists when buying and selling comic books. Founded in 2000, cgc backs each collectible with the comprehensive cgc guarantee, which provides greater protection for both buyers and sellers. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. We couldnt be happier for fellow comic book fans, said mike hammer sukow, ceo of mycomicgrader. Ngc, pmg and cgc are the worlds largest thirdparty collectible coin, paper money and comic book grading services. Theres a widespread belief that cbcs consistently grades higher than cgc. Dave has been with cgc since july 2000 and has since graded countless gold.
Typically the owner of a freshlygraded, purple labeled comic opens the shipping package and immediately. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. They are headed by steve eichenbaum in parsippany, new jersey. We will follow the cbcs definitions for this grade, which distills down to this. Cgc graded comics wolfcomics uk online comic book shop. 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.
How to remove a comic from the newest cgc holder youtube. Cgc comic submissions 2 part 1 need help by just a guy. The worlds largest collectibles auctioneer comic books, vintage comics, original and animation art. Founded in 2000, cgc is the first independent, impartial, thirdparty comic book grading service.
Working with all eras of comic books gave paul wideranging knowledge of. Cgc to offer onsite grading at nickel city con 2017. Below are cgcs grading standards for each numeric grade as well as the restoration grading scale. 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. Cgc was the first and has been the standard for comic book grading since 2000. Guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Cgc is the leading comic book collector grading and slabbing service. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Naturally, where there is a market originator and leader, there will be competition. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it.
Auctions consignment director and former cgc presidentprimary grader. Furthermore, every cgc certified comic book undergoes. Cgc comic grading drop off at northeast comiccon 2020. Comic book grading part 2 cgc results by just a guy. I am new to many of these kinds of aspects of collecting comic books. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. To those who were asking about the scandal with pgx, here.
How does the comic book marketplace view cbcsgraded books. Ncs is the worlds first professional coin conservation service and ccs is the worlds most trusted comic book conservation and restoration service. Beckett acquires comic book grading service, cbcs the beat. There is ultimately no authority on a comic s grade. Beckett media, the most trusted brand in collectibles, is expanding into the comics marketplace. Ive talked to collectors about slabbing comics and it seems there is a lot of discontent out there, directed primarily towards cgc. Hectorsquall, i definitely will not be ever using cgc again. Cgc grader notes read notes and grading explanations inputted by cgc graders for many comic. It looks the current market is ripe for a new challenger like cbcs. Founderpresident steve borock, one of the hobbys most respected professionals, established the industrys standards for thirdparty certification nearly 20 years ago.
Cgc is a leading thirdparty comic book, magazine and concert poster authentication, grading and encapsulation service, with more than 5 million collectibles certified. Together, the ccg companies have handled nearly 45 million collectibles. Typically the owner of a freshlygraded, purplelabeled comic opens the shipping package and immediately. Cbcs comic book certification service grading company. Submit comics to cgc for grading there are four ways for collectors to submit their comics for grading. To my mind, the gap between your grading and cgcs grading is the biggest obstacle to the growth of your company.
The following are cgcs current prices for grading tiers. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join. It later created certified collectibles group, an umbrella network for its grading entities. Learn how cgc comics have helped the industry, how cgc grading works, and. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. Cgcs top grader and king of this field, steve borock, left cgc and started cbcs. The firm expanded beyond coins in 1999 to include a comic book company. Please read the shipping your magazines section before sending us your submissions and contact us at 8776626642 if you have any further questions magazine grading tiers and services. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. Cgc, cbcs, pgx, overstreet, and i all have different methods of grading comics.
Cgc grading scale cgc uses a 10point grading scale to evaluate comics. Founded in 2000, cgc backs each collectible with the comprehensive cgc guarantee, which. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over 2 million comic books. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has. Though comic book grading has been around for decades, it wasnt until 2000 that a new thirdparty grading service, cgc, burst onto the scene and revolutionized the comic book collecting industry. This is part 2 of a 4 part series about grading comics. Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionized the comic book marketplace when it was founded in 2000 by providing clear, objective and impartial assessments of authenticity and grade. Cbcs differentiates itself from the completion cgc and pgx with ceo steve borock discussing golden silver bronze. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. Mail submissions to cgc headquarters paid collectors society members and authorized dealers can complete submission forms online and send collectibles directly to the cgc headquarters. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. Cgc comics, a guide to grading comics and the differences. In 2016, matt transitioned from president of ccs to primary grader at cgc.
I was extremely happy to now be able to announce to my customers we are a dealer account here with cbcs and looking forward to promoting them. Cbcs comics grading panel with steve borock youtube. Cbcs looks like an ambitious company as it is set to challenge the undisputed king of comic book grading services, cgc. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. Ccg appoints heritage auctions europe official submission. The cgc is a group of grading specialists that validate comic books. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Cbcs offers impartial grading and certification for comic books. Comic books are sent to cgc for grading and encapsulation either directly by the owner through cgcs website or through an authorized. 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.
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