Theres some new competition in the professional comic book grading services industry brought to us by none other than steve borock. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. You can visit the cbcs website here, although at the current time it is just a placeholder. Volumes will be over sewn, acid free endpapers added, volumes finishedtrimmed, rounded and backed, and spine will be reinforced with stretch cloth. Every type of restoration found on each book will be individually graded for quantity and quality, with a cumulative score determining the final restoration grade assigned.
We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade if it is. Reading chronologies comic glossary privacy policy conditions of use. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. Housed in a heritagelisted building on charlotte street, their shop is bright, open and welcoming aka the perfect place to search for your favourite reading material while chatting with an eclectic range of respectful and accepting people. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide. The grading label can not be removed without destroying the slab. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over. Comic book grading has evolved over the past several decades from a much looser interpretation of standards in the beginning to the very tight professional scrutiny in use by the market today. 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. Challenging perceptions about comic book stores and offering a different browsing and buying experience is also part of the ladies aims.
Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists with the intent of protecting our fellow hobbyists when buying and selling comic books. Fats comics and collectables silver age, golden age, modern. The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading.
Halo certification pty ltd australia halo certification. Comic and collectible encapsulationslabbing for quality and. 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. It looks the current market is ripe for a new challenger like cbcs. Comic book grading basics what you need to know by admin on thursday, october 15th, 2009 4 comments the grade or condition of a comic book is the most important determination of value outside of the actual title and issue number. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. Near mint is the highest grade we apply to comics not cgc graded. There is a numeric system which corresponds to a titled grading system. 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. I imagine you are looking to get either a raw grading done or slabbed grading.
Comic book grading screenshots, images and pictures comic vine. This book may range anywhere from poor to near mint and there is no obligation to clarify its condition. Grading will only preserve and protect the value of an alreadyvaluable book. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. Cbcs looks like an ambitious company as it is set to challenge the undisputed king of comic book grading services, cgc. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card. Raw grading labels shown below with grading descriptions.
Supanova brisbane was a big event with great creators participating in our exclusive halo labels. Grading is the term used for the assessment of the condition of a particular comic book. The 2 reputable thirdparty professional grading services both begin with c use the same scale, but not exactly the same criteria, but overstreet has collaborated with them for their newest grading guide. Introducing the collectors condition comic book raw grading labeling system. Good thing that australia has our own grading company with halo certification in queensland. Comic and collectible encapsulationslabbing for quality and preservation. How to order halo certification pty ltd australiahalo.
In recent years, grading criteria have become even tighter, especially in silver and bronze age books, due to their higher survival rate. You can now take pride in showingoff your comic book collection to your friends at home, dealers, at trade shows or in the shop. All sellers listing items on this site are required to use this grading system for a standard method understood by all. Comics etc is brisbane s longest running comic store with over 30 years of experience.
Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. An exceptional example of a given book the best ever seen. Halo certification pty ltd office a annerley arcade annerley brisbane qld. The comic book grading companies will offer witnesses, so a representative from the grading company will stand with you as you get a book signed. 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. When grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. Where to buy comic books in brisbane the astor apartments.
Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. 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. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the comic. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Here is the standard grading system used for all books available on. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic. A proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality has made cgc the leader in its field.
Considered the authority on grading comics, the cgc will take you submitted books, grade them and then seal them in a thick plastic case also known as a slab. Certified guaranty company cgc is a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Even professional grading services like cgc, cbcs, and pgx acknowledge that the same book may not always. Comic book grading and restoration may 19, 2016 scott robertson 25 comments comic book grading is one of the most important parts of speculating. Founded in 2000, cgc is the first independent, impartial, thirdparty comic book grading service. Can anyone tell me where i can get my collection graded in melbourne, australia. Jul 16, 2014 cbcs looks like an ambitious company as it is set to challenge the undisputed king of comic book grading services, cgc. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. Additionally, some comics are slabbed by cgc, cbcs, or pgx.
New releases are brand new, near mint condition unless otherwise graded in the comics description. Ive talked to collectors about slabbing comics and it seems there is a lot of discontent out there, directed primarily towards cgc. Mar 27, 2020 when grading a comic book, the first thing youll see is the cover. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. Based on the accepted industrywide standard 10 point condition, numerical grading scale. Useful for when you are unsure of the grade of a book or do not wish to grade the.
It is considered tamper proof and what you see is what you get. Cgcs restoration grading scale is a transparent system that is much more descriptive and accurate than before. Have comics purchased from us or from your personal collection graded by cgc. All comics in store graded near mint should be considered near mint or better. 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. Nostomania members an exclusive opportunity to signup and receive actual working samples of our revolutionary comic book raw grading labels to try out. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. For books that have a signature witness, they are sealed with a special label. 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 of comics can be subjective, although there are basic agreed upon standards within the industry. I have been thinking a lot lately about grading some of my more valuable comic books. Only the slightest bindery or printing defects are allowed. We always hold a large selection of keys and back issues for all comic ages including golden, silver, bronze, copper and current. Come check out australias leading online comic book retailer. I also have nearly 100 19481956 australian blackhawk comics books that i want to have slabbed one day. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. These comic grading services will grade a comic and then seal the comic in a hard plastic case that displays the. Comic book grading labels collectors condition comic book.
Grading standards are based on the standards laid out in the overstreet grading guide with additional experience gained from our years in the comic industry. Post composer archive six degrees of stan lee archive only tcbf zombie game archive only the locked thread points challenge ltpc archive the virtual collector game vcg archive only. 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. Fats comics is brisbane s best place to find rare and collectible comics, toys, figures, and scarcities. Comic book grades are given to a book reflecting the quality of printing, storage, and upkeep of a particular book. Located in brisbane, we are australias collectible comic specialists. Staples must be original, centered and clean with no rust. Halo certification pty ltd australiahalo certification.
However, grading is an inherently subjective process and there. The new company is comic book certification service or cbcs and expects to go live in july. In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs. Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. Grading from australia cgc registry cgc comic book. 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. For cheaper comics graded on the basic grading scale, we show you a stock image of what that issues cover looks like, but we dont scan the exact book being offered. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join.
The two main methods of describing an overall grade are numerical, and symbol. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes. But what you might not know is that if youre a comic book fan youll also be well catered for. Grading is an inherently subjective process and there will always be small differences in opinion. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective thirdparty grading service take the guesswork out of the grading process for both collectors and dealers. Thanks for all the messages on pricing and books, note from now on we will have this. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. I got tired of using standard labels, cutting, taping, searching, and wasting time.
It contains the grade of your book and a bar code to look up additional information on your comic. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards. Take a close look, ideally with a magnifying glass, and make careful notes of any apparent damage, including. So, our slabs will fit in most graded comic book boxes for long term storage. In brisbane youll find a great range of comic stores.
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. Dealers and graders may often disagree with some grading classifications. I have been a comic book fan, collector, publisher pocket comicsmars attacks 1988 and graphic artist for years necessity is the mother of invention. Im sure you know all or most of the lcs in melbourne, whether they grade or not i dont know probably not. Note that any defects such as missing pages, loose pages. New professional comic book grading service cbcs comic. So fret not, you now have until the 1st of february to get your books in to halo. How to grade your comics comic book grading labels. Fine comics in fine are priced significantly less than those in very fine and for good reason.
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