How much does it cost to send a comic to get graded?
The grading fee varies depending on the age and value of the comic, ranging from $22 to $120 for most books. Comics with a fair market value above $3,000 however, are charged on a sliding scale of 3% of the book’s value (minimum $150).
Where do you send your comic books to get graded?
Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) is the world’s leading third-party grading service for comic books, trading cards, magazines, concert posters and more.
How do I send comic grades?
How to Submit to CGC
- Become a CGC Member. Join as a paid member to get full submission privileges and other great benefits, such as 24/7 online tracking, free grader notes for your submissions and more.
- Choose Your Services.
- Complete a Submission Form.
- Package & Ship Your Collectibles.
Is it worth submitting to CGC?
Most comics from the 80s are overprinted and are really easy to find, even in high grades. If your modern comic looks like a 9.6 or worse, then chances are that it isn’t worth sending to get graded. You would need to get a 9.8 from CGC on most newer books in order to make them worth your time and money.
Is CGC or PSA better?
CGC is already gaining popularity. They have more advanced grading techniques, more detailed grades, and faster turnaround time. As more and more are turned off of PSA strictly due to wait times, I think CGC sees an increase in popularity.
How do I get a comic book appraised?
Most auction houses have archives of their previously-sold items. If they’ve sold comic books before, they might be able to appraise your collection (or know someone suitable for the job). If you’re looking to sell your collection, an auction house could also help get you a good price.
How much does it cost to send a comic to CGC?
Should You Send Your Comics to CGC? If you have comics that are flawless and were printed post-1974, then you might consider submitting your comics to CGC. The cost is $20 per comic plus shipping both ways.
Is CGC better than PSA?
Depends on the subgrades, which is why this is misleading argument. There is a strong case that majority of CGC/BGS 9.5/9.5/10/10 are stronger than average PSA 10, but most 9.5/9.5/9.5/9.0 are not….Is CGC or PSA better?
| CGC Grading Tier | Turnaround time (business day) |
|---|---|
| Express | 7 days |
| Walk-Through | 7 days |
How can I grade my comic books myself?
To grade a comic book, start by examining the cover through a magnifying glass for things like folds or fingerprints. Then, check the spine for small tears or folds, or spine break, which is a tear near the staples. Once you’ve finished checking the cover, count the pages of the comic to make sure none are missing.
Is CGC 9.5 the same as PSA 10?
There is a strong case that majority of CGC/BGS 9.5/9.5/10/10 are stronger than average PSA 10, but most 9.5/9.5/9.5/9.0 are not….Is CGC or PSA better?
| CGC Grading Tier | Turnaround time (business day) |
|---|---|
| Economy | 120 days |
| Standard | 65 days |
| Express | 7 days |
| Walk-Through | 7 days |
How much does it cost to send a card into PSA?
Card Grading Postage Fees
| TOTAL DECLARED VALUE | Over $50,000 call for rates | |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $100 | $25,001 – $50,000 | |
| 1 – 8 items | $15.00 | $78.30 |
| 9 – 20 items | $18.00 | $81.30 |
| 21 – 50 items | $23.00 | $84.30 |
How do I know if my old comics are valuable?
The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the “good” category is by looking at the cover price. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover.
