Can you read cgc graded comics

Those books, they claim, were graded in mint condition by PGX, and subsequently sent to CGC for a second grading, where they were noted as having been restored. Other collectors allege that PGX employees have taken comic books that were provided to the company for grading, and substituted them with an identical book of lesser quality from their personal collections.

PGX has also been hounded by controversy regarding the security of their protective sleeves. Some have accused PGX customers of removing graded books from their secured protective sleeves, making physical alterations, and placing the book back in the sleeve. We strongly recommend avoiding PGX comic book grading. If you're wondering whether or not to submit a vintage comic book to CGC comics, then start by asking us. Send us details of the comic s you're thinking of having graded. We'll be able to advise you on whether or not it's worth the investment in grading fees.

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Have your comics valued FREE or sell them to us. See record sales and minimum values, get FREE appraisals or sell comics for fast cash! Can't wait for next year's Mystery Box! Great Video. Glad to see how these are put together. Bought a bunch last year and this year bought a bunch this. The Phoenix Had Not Died? Posted: August 9, am Nope, Nope and Nope I love reading my comics and that is why I buy them but if I were to purchase a comic that was that expensive I would not risk doing anything that would lower it's value Not collecting any more but I still enjoy comics now and then Posted: August 9, am Oh, no I would'nt!

Posted: August 9, pm No I wouldn't open one either. But keep in mind that if the case is broken or cracked or damaged in any way, they will re-grade the book and may lower the grade.

I received an early Spider-man with the package corner smashed and corner of CGC slab busted. There was also a tiny bend in the bottom left corner of the book. CGC would only reholder it by dropping a whole grade from 8.

The joy is in the journey, not just the destination. Posted: August 16, pm That just doesn't make any sense. My stance is, I would never have a book so valuable that I would never read it. If I did have a comic that was worth a significant portion of my net-worth, I would sell the comic. I'm not rich enough to spend on any of the super-valuable comics though.

If I was rich enough that I could afford those sorts of comics, I would have no problem reading them then either, because I'd be rich enough to take the hit if it became damaged.

Just my thoughts, and I can see the other side of it. But the only way I wouldn't read one of my comics is if it was really and truly a museum-quality comic. Something so absurdly rare and sought after that I would instead loan it to the Smithsonian or something. Posted: August 17, pm skippyballer Below are the costs associated with having your comics graded by CGC. These costs do not include shipping to CGC , handling, or return shipping once your comics have been graded.

Spreading out those fees across multiple comics makes the entire process more financially friendly. Once CGC receives your comics, it can take anywhere from 0 to 79 days depending on the level of grading service you paid for.

That does not include the time it takes for your comics to arrive at CGC, or the time it takes for them to be shipped back. See the table above for turnaround times. Also note that when CGC says turnaround time is 55 days for example, that means 55 business days and even that can be skewed by holidays or comic conventions where they are staffing up to perform on-site grading. For a few bucks more you can get your comics graded faster and back in your hands in about half the standard time.

For me personally, speed is important because the comic book market can be quite volatile. Getting your comic back graded faster can sometimes mean the difference between making money on a sale, and losing money on a sale.

When I first looked into submitting comics to CGC, you had to print out and fill in what I considered to be an overly complicated form. Today however, CGC now has an online form that you fill out that makes the process so much easier. After your comics arrive at CGC, up to three graders will inspect your comic before a final grade is given.

The short version is that once your comic is inspected, a grade is assigned to your comic according to the chart below. As comic book collectors, sometimes we have the tendency to look at our comics with mint colored lenses. Meaning we buy them at the shop, we bag and board them immediately, and when we read them we do so every so carefully. You stop collecting because you lost interest or get caught up in other priorities such as career, raising a family, buying a house, etc..

At CGC 9. So what is the right decision? I suspect there are a ton of collectors faced with the future scenario, perhaps with guys like Reggie with 50 thousand books. And if you are going to sell it local that up until high dollar prices, many buyers will ask for discount because they are not buying on ebay, and want you to pass the savings to them.

A high dollar amounts you can get away with selling it at or near ebay with the value being that they can inspect it and purchase it in person. If you got the bump from pressing and got that would be after fees and shipping. A gain for You also have to for any unseen inside damage, besides the stamp. Your message is solid though, because there are definitely raw books out there that with the right eye and knowledge of the market that you could turn a profit just by buying, grading, then flipping ebay books.

Also note is that popular keys are still on the rise for investments and growth if you are willing to hold, though like any product or stock the bottom can fall out. That said, back in a 3. Even last year a 5. So for those reading this, time the market, see what characters are getting a movie or a series, what studio is doing it, who is directing it. Look at what happened to New Mutants 98, Iron Man And is currently happening to Edge of Spiderverse 2.

How will x-men and related character books react when introduced to the Marvel Cinematic universe. Really good points! The Value a Grade Brings I took a look on eBay earlier today to see what a raw Hulk could be picked up for, I was able to find a raw copy estimated grade at 3.

How much does it Cost to get a Book Graded? What kind of ROI can you Expect? Are you going to grade your comic books?

Tell us all about it! Want all the latest spec from Regie Collects? Comic Collectors' Corner. Jestin Davis I have spent my professional career in the financial sector, which gives me a different perspective on the comic book market. You may also like. Jonathan Kent Keys November 14,