It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. The storfolio will hold up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books, or up to 20 loose comic books. Augusta toy and comic show comic books augusta toys. Worlds apart birmingham comic bookstore birmingham, united. Amazing fantasy has been trading in the city of hull since may 2002. We are cgcs largest european customer, having submitted over 8,000 books in 2019.
These comic grading services will grade a comic and then seal the comic in a hard plastic case that displays the. Halo certification pty ltd australiahalo certification united. Once certified by cgc, a comic book is encapsulated in a stateofthe art, tamperevident holder, providing superior protection and stability for longterm preservation. This company was started by steve borock, the former president of cgc so he definitely has some clout in the industry. Chuck rozanskis grading standards mile high comics.
High grade comics best place to find buy and sell your. A guide to grading the comic book price guide for great. The latest on stores, comic and other deliveries and more can be found here. Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation, and screening services to comic book collectors. Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of cgc grading and service tiers. Upon receipt, the comics are inspected by five experts in a temperature and humiditycontrolled environment. The best possible existing condition of a comic book. 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. Visitors to the cgc website can access these valuable research tools. We have completely redesigned the site and you will now notice that we have a much greater emphasis on comics dated from before 1975. If you were to receive a grade on a book you purchased from us, after january 1, 2003, that was graded as nm that came in below 8. Our grading increases the value of your collectibles, protects the condition, and improves their display quality. The owner, matt, who has collected comics for over 15 years, has taken his hobby and turned it into business.
The most difficult, contentious and eternally frustrating aspect of comic collecting is grading. Have comics purchased from us or from your personal collection graded by cgc. Look for evidence of tape or glue or other attempts to repair the book. I just want to get the most out of what is probably my best comic. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books. Nostalgia zone comic book store buy and sell comic. As longtime users of nostomania know, the value of a comic depends strongly on grade. Comic collections bought for cash mega city comics. A couple of minor flaws might be allowable, but no more. Hulls best selection of comics, graphic novels and manga. Verify cgc certification a database of every comic book certified by cgc with grade and label description. In this installment we will take a look at comic book certification services cbcs. Being a uk comic shop we bring exclusive and rare variant comics to the uk market.
Joe a real american hero, transformers, the new scoobydoo and scrappydoo show, the jetsons, pound puppies, the berenstain bears, spiderman, the jungle book 2, and so many others. It is an unequaled transportable comic book storage device. Please bear in mind however, that pretty much most of what we buy comes in at. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by leading professionals during the certification process. Birmingham comic book shop guide we know you want it. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes a thorough restoration check by. We pay competitive prices for cgc and cbcs graded comics from all eras. Comic grading company has a simple and affordable pricing structure without any clubs to join.
The box of 1960s batman comics in the attic didnt count for school, since we were assigned readings and our outside reading had to be chapter books with no pictures. A spine split of up to 23 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage or residue damage. Then, simply register or login to start the submission process. The best possible existing condition of that comic book.
By requesting prescreen and specifying a minimum grade on your invoice, you will be charged grading fees only for comic books that meet or exceed your specified minimum grade. Cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists with the intent of protecting our fellow hobbyists when buying and selling comic books. Note that more sophisticated efforts to restore a comic. All of our stores are closed but our web store is still active. Welcome to your friendly neighbourhood online comic book shop. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Who is the most reputable to help get the most value. Cbcs offers impartial grading and certification for comic books. 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. Avengers vol 1 110 etc, which would be assessed on a book by book basis. 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. Once your books are back with us in the uk they will be posted back to.
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. Were birminghams premier store for all of your comic book graphic novel scifi. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. And in some instances even a second flaw can drop a. Shop now fr leading artists like peach momoko, dell otto, crain. Wolfcomics the one stop shop for high grade back issues and cgc graded comic books. Jan 09, 2017 i have used both cgc and cbcs with good results on both. Professional sports authenticator psa is the worlds largest thirdparty sports card authentication service the experts in grading cards, sports autographs and memorabilia. Slab city comics uk comic shop specializing in exclusive. A proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality has made cgc the leader in its field. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the hobbys most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. Mega city comics comic book store best selling comics. Ok comics is the independent comic book shop in leeds, and the winner of multiple independent retailer, customer service and retail legend awards. Cbgc provides the only easy to use, online comic submission form.
Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and trusted team, according to wellestablished grading standards. The graders look for damage and signs of alteration. We accept payment made by credit card, personal check, money order or we can send you an invoice via paypal using your paypal email address. Additionally, some comics are slabbed by cgc, cbcs, or pgx. Before you ship your comics, please read the shipping information below. 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. It is the first independent and impartial third party grading service for comic books. Founded in 2000, cgc is the first independent, impartial, thirdparty comic book grading service. The basic this is a listing of uk stores where you can go to buy your comics.
Jul 16, 2014 a few weeks ago, i attended a local comic convention here in vancouver and i heard about the new company comic book certification service. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Grading guide pgx comics pgx comic grading services. An extremely exceptional comic with only very minute printing or bindery defects. The storfolio can be shelved in a book case, or carried in your back pack to safely transport your comics to your favorite comic book. These generally have a negative effect on the value. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. The good news is that yes, we do buy comics, and if you have what we are looking. 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. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. One of the best comic book stores in birmingham tripadvisor. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. How to submit for cgc grading, submission center uk. We need to emphasize, however, that not more than two of the above mentioned flaws can appear in the same comic.
Brian cummings is coming to the augusta toy and comic show 2020 in augusta, ga. Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. Inside the uks oldest comic book shop in birmingham as it. Find the best comic book shop in birmingham, city of birmingham. 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. One of the best comic book stores in birmingham forbidden planet. A comic book in fr condition may have nonstory elements such as coupons, ad pages, or marvel value stamps cut or torn out of the book. The comic book price guide for great britain a guide to grading. Halo certification pty ltd australiahalo certification. Cgc comics for sale in uk 62 secondhand cgc comics. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the million book mark and has now graded over 2 million comic. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. Furthermore, every cgccertified comic book undergoes.
Cgc will have representatives there so you can have your signed comics witnessed and given to them for slabbing. The company was founded by alec born and steve borock, the latter earning a reputation in the community while working many years at. Though at times controversial, its proven grading system has become a gold standard for those looking to have their collection appraised. When grading gets to fine, you start operating on a point system. The online form will allow you to easily submit any number of comics, and then you can print a copy of the form to be included in your shipment. Comic book grading company the affordable and reliable. Providing our customers with the finest american comic books for over 30 years.
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. Worlds apart birmingham 1416 smallbrook queensway, b5 4en. In fact, in 2007, cgc crossed the millionbook mark and has now graded over 2 million comic. The exception to this is high grade vfnnm key issues such as amazing. Pgx utilizes the overstreet comic book grading guide in its definitions of condition. A european agent for cgc comics with full advice on submitting your comics and handling the complete service. Cgc census detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, with the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade. Please check out the website for new arrivals since i no longer have any barriers to grading and pricing books. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become an important part of the comic book collecting community. Therefore being able to correctly determine the grade of a comic is an important skill for buyers and sellers alike. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing a professional assessment of condition and quality. 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. We are a comic seller, comic buyer, grader and advisor and locator of rare comics. Slab city comics currently holds thousands of comic books in stock and we pride ourselves on delivering a high level of service.
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. Consists of accurate highresolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its cgc holder. As condition evaluators and restoration detection experts, the professionals at pgx have spent decades inspecting multiple copies of a wide variety of comics from every era. 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. Comic books and comicrelated magazines can only be submitted to cgc for grading and encapsulation through an authorised dealer like ourselves. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and.
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