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There is no CGC or CBCS for grading original comic art. And importantly, similar to points made by fellow GoCollect blogger John Casper in “How to Spot a Quality Graded Comic“, two pages of art with the same grade are not always similar.
Is CGC grading worth it?
CGC is well-regarded and there have been no major issues with their grading. According to anecdotal evidence from a number of collectors, CGC has incredibly stringent grading standards. Their Pristine 10 rating is on par with Beckett’s Black Label.
How do you protect original comic art?
Most collectors keep their original comic art is some sort of sleeve or bag. Mylar sleeves provide the highest level of protection but are more expensive than traditional plastic bags. Bags Unlimited is a familiar source for mylar and poly bags, and BCW also sells on Amazon.
Is CGC worth more than Cbcs?
CGC vs CBCS — Which Is Better? CBCS’ fees are slightly less expensive than CGC’s and sometimes its turnaround times are quite a bit faster. 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.
Is a Beckett 9.5 a PSA 10?
Everyone in the hobby knows that generally speaking, PSA 10 is the best “non super rare” grade that most cards can get. PSA 10’s routinely sell for as much as 2.5x their BGS 9.5 counterpart.
Who is BCCG?
BCCG is a subsidiary of Beckett Grading Services so the same standards given to any card at beckett is given to BCCG graded cards so when you hear they are in i… see more. Furthermore, BCCG-graded cards are perfect for beginning or veteran collectors. Cards of a wide variety of star players are available in BCCG slabs.
How do you preserve comics?
What can be done to preserve comic books? Take measures to limit exposure to moisture by placing books in archival bags or sleeves made from polypropylene, polyethylene or polyethyleneterephalate (Mylar). Never store comic books directly on the floor. Avoid storing books in attics, basements or other damp areas.
How do you preserve old comic books?
Keep Comics Upright: Store them upright whenever possible. When stacked, the weight of the comics on whatever issues are on the bottom may cause pages to stick together over time (depending on the ink quality, age, humidity, and temperature). Use Storage Sleeves: Consider keeping comics in storage sleeves.
How do you store Marvel Comics?
Comic Book Storage Don’ts Bag and board them, and stand them upright in a storage box or file cabinet. DON’T store cardboard boxes on the floor of your garage or basement. Put the boxes up on milk crates or wooden pallets because a flood or water leak will destroy your books, even if they are bagged.
Can I trust CGC?
CGC – Certified Guarantee Company CGC is a very well-known and reputable company. They are one of the best in the field according to many collectors. Also when compared to other grading companies, CGC slabs normally have a better ROI (Return on Investment) than others.
How long does it take for CGC to grade a comic?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HAVE YOUR COMICS GRADED BY CGC? Once CGC receives your comics, it can take anywhere from 0 to 79 days depending on the level of grading service you paid for.
Does Cbcs grade harder than CGC?
In all honesty, CBCS is more strict in grading than CGC. I own equal amounts of CGC & CBCS graded comics. I have seen a lot of CGC 9.8s with color breaking spine bends or back cover color rubs. I have only seen one, litterly one, CBCS comic that was a 9.8 with a spine bend, but it didn’t break color.
Does CGC grade fake comics?
The graders look for damage and signs of restoration. The comic books are then graded on a scale from 0.5 to 10. A comic book that is in such poor condition that CGC will not give it a grade, but merely verify that it is an actual original comic book. CGC will slab pages of a comic book in this manner.
Can you open a CGC case?
Can a CGC Case be Opened? Yes, but not without damaging the case and therefor rendering the grade and any certified signatures or markings on the book (if applicable) invalid.
Is Beckett harder than PSA?
BGS is preferred for newer cards mostly. However, Beckett is tougher on grading and a BGS 9.5 is just not as good as a PSA 10 or even PSA 9. Plus, the BGS cardholders are slightly bigger than PSA’s holders, which might become a problem for those who don’t have a lot of space.
Which is better PSA or Beckett?
While PSA gets the lion’s share from consumers, Beckett Grading Services is no slouch in the grading industry either. This company has two advantages over its main competitor: a better-looking label and a faster turnaround time. Most BGS slabs sport a multi-detail label at the top.
What are the current PSA turnaround times?
Once you submit your cards, you are locked in to this price even if there is a PSA price increase.PSA Grading Tips Tricks and Frequently Asked Questions. Service Level Current Turnaround Time (door to door) Walk Through Approximately 3 weeks Super Express Approximately 3 weeks Express Approximately one month. Regular Service suspended by PSA as of March 30, 2021.
What is a BCCG 10 equivalent to?
A BCCG 10 is equivalent to a BGS 9 or a PSA 9, so if he is getting 30% to cross over to a PSA 10, that is pretty darn good. But as he says, you should buy the card and not the holder, especially when dealing with BCCG.
Are BCCG cards authentic?
BCCG cards are not bad for collectors with smaller budgets. From an investor point of view, probably not something to buy though there are some who believe they can crack out a BCCG 10 and resubmit to try to get a gem mint. Those are obviously fake BCCG slabs.
What happened to BCCG?
It turns out that Beckett has discontinued their BCCG grading service and now only offers regular Beckett grading. I know a lot of collectors hate BCCG graded cards so this is probably good news to a lot of people.
