It currently advances a prefeasibility study for a major expansion and modernization of its underground mining operations at its marmato project in colombia. Participants can display their cgccertified comics in predefined competitive sets, where theyll receive a point value associated with scarcity, desirability and. Even then it is not always a given because i have seen cbcs auctioned books go for similar prices to cgc books. Comics general cgc comic book collectors chat boards. A european agent for cgc comics with full advice on submitting your comics and handling the complete service. Cgc was the first impartial, thirdparty certification service. Cgc employees are prohibited from commercially buying or selling comic books, eliminating any potential conflicts of interest. A forum to discuss everything to do with collecting cgc signature series comic books and. Cream rarely given, this designation is for pages that are a uniform cream in color from the edges to the middle of each page. Fans can submit comics to cgc and ccs at wizard world. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder.
Now there is an easy way to identify comic books with higher visual appeal than others assigned the same numerical grade by cgc simply look for the cva exceptional sticker. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6. The most expensive marvel trading cards set of the 90s 1996 marvel masterpieces duration. List of cgc recognized newsstand variants rare comics. Cgc graded comics cgc comics are professionally graded by a third party comic book grading service based in the usa. However, cbcs has gained much credibility since it launched especially since it was founded by the former president of cgc. Magazines, movie lobby cards, vintage photographs and concert posters are all eligible for. Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully insured while on our premises.
All submissions will be sent to cgc offices in sarasota, fla. 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. You simply take your cgc graded comic book and put it in thru the opening on the top of the case. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. All books are eligible for cgc signature series grading. I absolutely love these frames for displaying cgc graded comic books. Batman and robin take a trip aboard an exclusive yacht in order to prevent the theft of the travers necklace at the hands of the cat. Some have complained about the inconsistency in cgc comics grading. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. I recently had a handful of books graded by cgc, and a handful of books graded by pgx.
A comic book collecting forum for things related to comic books creators, artists, writers, movies, pricing, etc. When i first opened up my online comic shop, i was shipping comics in boxes that i had saved over the past year. Let me just say, cgcs customer service is atrocious. The wood finish has an elegant look to it when hung on the wall. Im not trying to become rich off of selling comics. This collaboration offers a single location for sales support, submissions, and distribution of graded comics for the canadian collecting community. The common shares will be delisted from tsxv on july 26, 2016, upon commencement of trading on toronto stock exchange. 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. My wife and i tend to order a lot of things from amazon, so if you were one of my first few dozen customers your comics probably arrived in a. Over time, cbcs will likely be on an even playing field with cgc. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. We are a comic seller, comic buyer, grader and advisor and locator of rare comics. The common shares have been listed on tsx venture exchange tsxv since april 4, 2014 under the symbol cgc.
I will never do business with them again, nor will i buy a book graded by them. 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. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. The death of the classic storyline as a collectible. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. I am going to take it up a notch and give you my top collecting themes, each of which will lead you to new ideas for comics to add to your collection. This page quality is most prevalent in comic books from the 30s, 40s and 50s, but also includes a significant number of silver age comic books as well. Caldas gold corp is a canadian mining company, which engages in the exploration of gold and silver. First appearance of the cat destined to become catwoman, the first villainess in comic books, in the cat, script by bill finger, art by bob kane. Comic books saw a tremendous surge the past ten years, thanks to a perfect storm of the internet, cgc, and online auctions. After buying a few graded comics on ebay and starting my.
Certified guaranty company cgc, launched in early 2000, is a comic book grading service that can help you determine whether a comic book you are considering for purchase is restored or conserved. Over one hundred thousand comic books are submitted to cgc each year. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. The following changes apply to submissions of comic books received by cgc on or after june 1, 2017. Stop by the cgc booth location tbd to submit comic books or magazines for regular turnaround. Specialising in back issues and finding that sought after comic, we have a large world wide base of customers and contacts through being in the comic. Everything you need to know about submitting comic books. Hi everyone im selling off 3 cgc graded pre code crime comic books, the books are. Back in 2012 or so, i discovered graded comics from cgc comics guaranty corporation an independent third party that professionally grades a comic book and securely encapsulates said comic in a sealed plastic slab with a label that details key information and the actual grade of the comic whew, thats a mouthful.
Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgcs grading and service tiers. Grading process certified guaranty company, llc cgc comics. Comic book shipping boxes that your customers will love. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. 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. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Cgc journals cgc comic book collectors chat boards. The letters cgc stand for certified guaranty company which is part of the certified collectibles group. Well, it appears there is another thirdparty comic book grading company trying to establish credibility in the comic book industry. Cgc grading fees for other collectibles magazines, concert posters, lobby cards, etc. Books are carefully handled and tracked through the grading process, and always fully. Mycomicshop cgc grading story icbookcollecting submitted 3 years ago by cordeiro89.
Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to. 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. My friend and i sent out 6 modern day comics for regular grading on june 21. A forum for discussions related to the cgc registry an interactive web tool for displaying your comic collection and comparing it to other great collections. Copper age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards.
Double digit multiples by steveinthecity may 11, 2020 10. Many collectors are missing the opportunity to attend shows and submit their comic books to cgc without purchasing a membership. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Many highest grade very 1st fantastic four model cel from 1967. Disney replaces bob iger a comic collecting polls and faqs, kept open permanently. They grade comic books, perform a restoration check, and then place the book in a tamperevident, clear plastic holder. The cgc comics holder is made of stateoftheart materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. I like knowing other collectors can trust me on my grades knowing. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. Cgc graded comics wolfcomics uk online comic book shop.
A forum to discuss movies, tv and video games based on comic book titles and characters. 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. Personally, i probably wouldnt open auction any book right now, raw or graded, unless it was golden age or golden age key. Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. In the books i have tracked lately almost every single auctioned book went for lower prices than fixed listings.
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