How much does it cost to get a comic book graded?
Depending on the age and value of the comic, the fee can be as high as $120 for most books. A sliding scale of 3% of the book’s value is used for comic books with a fair market value over $3,000.
Is it worth getting new comics graded?
It is obvious that the rarity of a comic increases their value. Comic books can be very lucrative if they are graded.
How do I know if my comics are worth grading?
If your comic looks like a 9.6 or worse, you don’t need to send it to get graded. If you want to make newer books worth your time and money, you have to get a 9.8 from CGC.
Is a 9.8 graded comic good?
There is a question as to whether or not a comic book is a perfect one. A scale of 1 to 10 is used to describe the condition of a book when it is graded. There have been a few graded comics that have received a perfect 10. It’s considered the gold if it’s a 9.8.
What is the cheapest way to get comic books graded?
What is the cost of it? You have to become a CGC member in order to submit comics. The fee for a comic book to be graded is $75. There are shipping fees that you should think about.
What is considered a high grade comic?
The range is between 8.0 and the mythical 10.0. The rule of thumb is that older comic books are harder to find a higher grade in. There is a lack of defects that sets them apart.
Can you open graded comics?
Is a CGC case possible to be opened? Yes, but not without damaging the case and there for rendering the grade and any certified signatures or markings invalid.
How long is the wait for CGC?
Modern submissions have been reduced from 55 days to 35 days and Modern Fast Track submissions have been reduced from 20 to 11 days. Here you can find a complete list of current turn around times.
Is PSA or CGC better?
The second factor is that they don’t give out perfect 10s very often because they have a much stricter grading system. The CGC 10 grade is more valuable than the PSA grade. CGC has been in the industry for 20 years and is one of the best places to get your cards graded.
What does a 7.0 grade comic look like?
There is wear on the edges of the comic and stress around the staple. There is a small mark on the ground but it is still clean and flat. There are no brown edges on pages that are slightly yellow. If you read a few times and store it away with some concern, you are above average.
Is 9.4 A good comic grade?
The average person has a comic book. The cover may be loose but not completely detached from the rest of the body. The cover is not very high in reflectivity.
How much does it cost to press a comic at CGC?
All online submissions have a $5 handling fee per invoice, and all paper submissions have a $8 handling fee per invoice.
Is PSA or CGC better?
The second factor is that they don’t give out perfect 10s very often because they have a much stricter grading system. It’s more valuable to receive a CGC 10 grade than it is to receive a PSA grade. CGC has been in the industry for 20 years and is one of the best places to get your cards graded.