Comic book purchase cgc warning be careful on ebay. Massive update to our ebay store loads of amazing silver age dc comics added and several new cgc books added too. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book. 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. This essential piece of history is the ultimate in comic book collecting. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Get the best deals on popeye dell golden age comics 1938 1955. Additionally, some comics are slabbed by cgc, cbcs, or pgx. Here is a photo gallery of comic books graded fair or cgc 1. Death of superman comic book value price guide posted on by comics watcher 19 comments v chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book. Cgc set the standard for thirdparty comic book, magazine, lobby card and vintage photograph grading, and its independent affiliate ccs performs expert pressing, restoration and restoration removal services for comic books.
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. Green lantern comic book collections for sale ebay. 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. Many customers choose to ship their comic books to cgc. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. There has been a recent rise in the value of cgc graded comic books. Reattachment of detached centerfold cgc comic book. I personally like the look of the cgc slab a bit better so i tend to continue to only send books to them to grade and the extra 510% resale value doesnt hurt. King is best known for writing the sheriff of babylon, mister miracle and the rebirthera batman for dc comics and the vison for marvel 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. And up until now cbcs slabs did not have a sales venue comparable to the cgc message boards so i felt it was limiting to get cbcs slabs. Get the best deals on cgc collectible comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Having undergone moderate restoration, its truly a gift to see the most iconic comic book ever published in the same shape as it was when first seen on newsstands over eighty years ago. With the permission of cgc we are using their standards. Taking the opinion of a comic book store owner doesnt guarantee valuable comic book buying adviceif fact maybe just the opposite. 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. About the cva sticker comic verification authority. Overall, cbcs has been a welcome option and brought some wellneeded competition to cgc. When a comic book is priced at a value over guide list. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc s grading and service tiers. 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. 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. Search our archive of more than 10 million auction results.
Most people dont know that lucasfilm approached marvel before 1977 about publishing a comic book series based on the film. Ultimately, comic dealers are businessmen seeking to make a profit from the sale of their books. If i were you, id invest in some cgc graded, stan lee signed comics. Usnav2724 cgc is a scam in the sense that they overprice for their services. How to find the value for a signed comic book value and what a comic book price guide wont tell you. In every field, collectors want exceptional value for their money the certified comic book field is no exception. Click on the returned result that contains your book. Graded comic books preserve the condition of books. According to comic book fans, there are several problems with the cgc comics grading model and process. Sell, buy and trade with comic collectors from around the world. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Find the latest canopy growth corporation cgc stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.
Choose ice to sell your professionally graded cgc, cbcs and pgx comics. Once the seal is broken, recertification is needed. It gives the professional buyers and store owners an edgeespecially if theyre looking to corner the market and drive up prices in the future. There are three different levels of cgc membership, and all levels allow you to submit comic books directly to cgc. Now if the rest of the book was really high grade i could possibly go higher but i havent yet send a book with a detached cf that would have graded higher than a fine without the detached cf.
Cgc has become an integral part of the comic collecting business today. Fair market value newbie comic collecting questions. Canopy growth corporation cgc stock price, quote, history. Again, grading comics can be very subjective and have a company like cgc give their opinion can make comic books.
Everything you need to know about submitting comic books. 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. A number of factors are involved in deciding whether or not a comic book should be submitted to a grading service such as cgc. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Cgc comics gpa has forever changed the nature of the comic book marketplace and continues to be a driving force in determining fair market value for collectors and dealers alike. Folks they have to meet a sales quota and this is the only way to do it. Not every comic book is a good candidate for thirdparty grading. I took my book to 3 local dealers and went through a detailed breakdown of what i wanted and why. Buyers now have a very good idea as to what the condition of a comic book is. About the cva sticker cvas proprietary, tamperevident holographic sticker provides assurance that the comic book you own has met our strict standards for outstanding eye appeal and superior structure within the numerical grade assigned by cgc. You may have an unusual or rare item on your hands.
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. Eventually conan the barbarian writer roy thomas convinced lee to do it, with the caveat that he thomas would edit the series. Cgc grading is kind of like that where its expensive and for a huge percentage of books graded. If the comic in question is not of sufficient value. Automated matching of wantlist and inventory items.
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. With comic books this old, its all about the condition, and even a small condition issue upordown can mean hundreds, if not, thousands of dollars at final sale. Our sister company ccs can potentially reattached a centerfold, but it would be difficult to determine what label the book would receive without a specific scenario and without the book in hand. 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. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Heres what my comic books are worth after getting them graded by cgc at baltimore comic con 2017. I sent a query to cgc, asking about it, and asking about if that would turn a green label blue. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file.
Apr 02, 2008 when assessing the value of a comic, the condition of the book comes in to play. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. When a cgcd comic goes from unrestored to restored. Im going to my first ohiocon this year so id like to understand somethings before having stan lee sign my giant sized xmen 1.
In the midst of a planetary crisis for food and fuel, a vast ecological cataclysm has spawned the enormous, massive beasts unlike anything ever encountered. Popeye dell golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. Many comic book fans simply dont see the value of cgc grading because it emphasizes the books age and value, not its art or storyline. Welcome to the international comic exchange ice, the online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers worldwide. Learn how cgc comics have helped the industry, how cgc grading works, and how it could affect the value of your collection. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Feb 06, 2012 standards of cgc have certainly diminished over the last 2 years as the recession has caused graders to give more gift grades to entice more submissions. Get the best deals on howdy doody golden age comics 1938 1955. Cgc inhouse private signing with dc and marvel writer tom king. These comic grading services will grade a comic and then seal the comic. Should i even bother getting the comic book graded if i plan to sell some of them. Nostomania coin and comic book price guide, values.
Price guides are also important tools for collectors. Howdy doody golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. 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. 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. The higher the grade of a comic book the higher the value.
For modern books post 1974, you should submit your comics to cgc, not cbcs as cgc modern books hold their value in the marketplace much better. Cgc abbreviation for the certified comic book grading company, comics guaranty, llc. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Comic verification authority cva visits worldwide comics. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics.
Many hobbyists grade comics in an attempt to invest value into their books. Has the death of stan lee had an impact on your comic book. I understand the difference between these, but whats the best way of working out the value. Abbreviation for the certified comic book grading company, comics guaranty, llc. Graded comic books preserve the condition of books and take out any guess work regarding the grade so they fetch a premium compared to raw ungraded comic books. 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. Generally an original book will be of more value than a restored book. 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 that grade assigned by cgc. Reviews for life with millie 14 a, dec 1961 comic book by marvel. Support my channel for free by doing your amazon shopping through this link. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection.
Finding information about a comic book is a good way to get an idea of a comics value, especially if you cant find it in a price guide or on an auction site. Cgc labels a comic book it has identified as restored with a purple label. Keep in mind that the value you submit will be the exact value that cgc will reimburse you if the comic is lost or damaged. And up until now cbcs slabs did not have a sales venue comparable to the cgc. Higher grades keeps everyone happy whereby cgc gets their cut and submitters get higher grades for repeat business.
A service that gives numerical values to the condition of a comic book from. None of them of course liked the idea much, particulary the part where i assign a nonnegotiable grade that i think a 3rd party grader cgc will give. For vintage comics, the difference in price is much less and many time nonexistent. Before cgc, near mint was pretty much any book in any comic shop without any obvious flaws. Cgc comics the things you need to know about certifying. Classic cover a cover considered by collectors to be highly desirable because of its subject matter, artwork, historical importance, etc. Dc and marvel comic book writer tom king has agreed to do an cgc inhouse private signing in june. One major drawback is now you cant read your comic without breaking the seal.