Track your collection on nostomania and well keep track of the changes in value for you. 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. Looking into the current session, canopy growth inc. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc. Signed by cover artists, shannon maer, this exclusive variant had a limited print run of just 600 copies, with only 33 signed and graded 9. With the permission of cgc we are using their standards. High grade cgc comic books for sale at the certified comic shop. 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. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. Once the seal is broken, recertification is needed. Sep 26, 2017 heres what my comic books are worth after getting them graded by cgc at baltimore comic con 2017. Many comic book fans simply dont see the value of cgc grading.
Price guides are also important tools for collectors looking to sell their collection or determine their collections worth for insurance purposes. Be warned, it could be less than an unsigned issue but it could be more, who knows. There have only been 2 sales so far in 2020 for a 9. The amount you value the comic book is the amount you would get if it was damaged in transit, in the possession of cgc or in the possession of jetpack comics. There are a series of guidelines for determining the condition of a book, but since wear and tear can vary immensely, two different people might grade a comic differently really, no one should even attempt to grade a comic with any authority unless they have been grading comics for some time there is a company. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. This video is a follow up to the last cgc live stream where we discussed comic book grading.
Moreover, over the past month, the stock went up by 6. Nostomania coin and comic book price guide, values. We are fair, honest, and we pay high prices for 1940s, 1950s and 1960s era comics. Ultimately, comic dealers are businessmen seeking to make a profit from the sale of their books. Jun 28, 2016 this is by far the hottest comic book in the current year of 2016. 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. When thousands of dollars are involved, cgc is a great thirdparty arbiter of grade and value for comic book transactions. Cgc charges a cost for every comic book graded, and not every comic book is going to be worth it, not even after it is graded. One major drawback is now you cant read your comic without breaking the seal.
Feb 11, 2019 this video is a follow up to the last cgc live stream where we discussed comic book grading. Start your comic book search using the premier free comic book price guide. This book is always sub by every comic collector on the planet. Support my channel for free by doing your amazon shopping through this link bookmark it. Walking dead cgc comic book collections for sale ebay. Cgc is the first independent, impartial thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6 million. Now that cgc is known as a reputable organization and has provided legitimacy to the practice of grading comic books, having your comic book evaluated by a thirdparty professional grader can alleviate worries about misrepresentation and fraud, and provide a consistent, trusted standard with which to measure your comic book value. The only place you can start is with the standard comic book value steps, and then see what your particular comic will sell for in the marketplace. Overstreet comic book price guide the overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Get the best deals on cgc silver age avengers comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Since the correction, some prices have picked up again. Well, it just so happens that in some cases a specific kid writing his name on an old comic book can make it worth several times the price of similar comics they are called pedigrees.
Cgc will have representatives there so you can have your signed comics witnessed and given to them for slabbing. According to gocollect, the fair market value fmv for this comic book in a cgc 9. Cgc comic grading ultimate guide to certifying your comics. So if you have ambitions to make a few dollars off your comics by selling them, then having. We have plenty of data to show a closing price gap. 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. 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.
The amount you value the comic book affects how much it will cost to grade and how much it will cost for shipping each direction. This is a mustown key issue for any comic book collector. Sell, buy and trade with comic collectors from around the world. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Comic type monthly issue annual special giant size king size prestige format hard cover gn soft cover gn trade paperback. There are a series of guidelines for determining the condition of a book, but since wear and tear can vary immensely, two different people might grade a comic differently really, no one should even attempt to grade a comic with any authority unless they have been grading comics for some time there is a.
Generally an original book will be of more value than a restored book. Typically the owner of a freshlygraded, purplelabeled comic opens the shipping package and immediately slumps into a pile, with much wailing and gnashing of teeth. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Comic book price guides are generally monthly, quarterly, or yearly publications which detail the changes in the resale value of a comic over a period of time. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value.
One comic book out of your collection isnt a big deal, but when you have thousands of comics, like me, the cost in justifying getting every single comic book. Add this hot, new modern comic to your collection today. If you do not know the collectibles current fair market value, you can assign a declared value based on the price you paid for the collectible if purchased recently, a value you found in a price guide, the price a dealer offered to pay you for the collectible or other reasonable determining method. Determining declared value for cgc submissions comic. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The most famous example is probably the larson collection, but that is a tale for another day. Overstreet price guide comic books graded by cgc mycomicshop. This video clarifies questions around completing the declared value field in the cgc portal. Finding one of these comic books even in very good cgc 5. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Marvel comics comic books cgc graded marvel comics.
Cgc comics guaranty company is a business that will grade your comic book for you, for a price. The digital download will give you instant value and pricing access to virtually ever comic ever published. Some readers have expressed annoyance at variant covers appearing on this list. One of the first steps cgc takes upon receipt of a book is the determination, made by a pregrader, as to whether a book has been restored. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Of course theres also the fact that graded comics hold higher values than their raw counterparts. When assessing the value of a comic, the condition of the book comes in to play. But as a rule of thumb, as im deciding which comics to submit for grading i always estimate the true cost of. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. 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. Gpa for cgc comics is the worlds first analysis and reporting service for online auction and dealer comic book sales. Determining declared value for cgc submissions comic books. Golden age comic books cgc graded golden age comics da. Since then, the comic book grading service has helped comic book collectors and sellers determine the value and worth of a particular comic.
Many customers choose to ship their comic books to cgc for grading and evaluation. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. Important note on most expensive modern comic books. How to value your comic book collection sparkle city comics. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Most popular silver age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc. Jan 09, 2017 i have used both cgc and cbcs with good results on both.
Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Oct 28, 2015 your comic book collections are generally graded based on the following factors comic book issues and titles. 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. If you have high grade cgc or cbcs certified comic books to sell or consign, do yourself a favor and contact pedigree comics ceo and president, doug schmell. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Easily search titles such as amazing spiderman, batman, xmen and the black panther. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Click here for the overstreet comic book price guide instant digital download. Get the best deals on walking dead cgc comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Reporting on thousands of certified comic book sales daily, gpa is the only service that offers the level of depth and analysis required in todays fastmoving comic book market. Apr 02, 2008 when assessing the value of a comic, the condition of the book comes in to play. Cgc labels a comic book it has identified as restored with a purple label.
Is the comic book valuation service worth the money. The overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. Value packs heres your chance to dive into the exciting world of comic collecting at 1980s prices. Additional features include wantlist matching and a lowfee marketplace. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. 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. Many consider that cgc comics authentication may increase the market value of your comic book by two to three times the estimated value in the overstreet guide. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s.
Dec 19, 2011 so if you ever find yourself bargaining for a 9. The titles in your collection and the year it was released its date of issue is one of the main factors on which the value of your comic collections is determined. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Or they may be worth 10x the listed price and well get around to fixing the numbers in a decade or so. There is also the extra cost of getting comics graded. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Price guides comic supplies marvel comics comic books. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception.
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