This cheap paper is highly acidic and not prone to longevity unless it is kept. They equate a percentage value to each grade within the 10pt scale. The uk system contains only two categories, a the overstreet comic book. Comic book grading tutorial and cheat sheet download duration. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. A lightly restored book will be valued higher than a book with heavy restoration in the same apparent grade. Two years ago most retail establishments used the latest overstreet guide for. The grading scale purchases would now last longer than they would have. The price guide, currently in its 37th release, features information on the ten point comic book grading scale, as well as approximate values of thousands of american comic books with different.
Be aware that you can pick up a copy of gemstones overstreet comic book price. Once restored, a comics value depends upon several factors. Yep, you guessed it slabbed graded comic book prices. As with grading all collectibles, there is a degree of subjectivity as there are many factors to consider and all of them must be weighed to determine an overall grade. At mycomicshop, we use the basic grading scale for most of our comics. Since 1970, the name overstreet has symbolized a vast knowledge of american comic books. Chuck rozanskis grading standards mile high comics.
Vault grading provides grading, pressing, encapsulation, valuation, and screening services to comic book collectors. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet. The process is cheap and quick, and nothing is added to the comic, such as. The overstreet guide to grading comics latest edition. Blumberg, has set the standard for grading the condition of comic books. Hello, all id love to hear peoples perspective on how they relate the 10pt grading scale and overstreet value. In the case of comics in vg or higher grades, the book is already an attractive item and. Grading comic books is the key to successful comic book collecting, and now the leading expert on comic books, robert m. When i buy back issues, i get em as cheap as possible in crappy condition. Condition of the color of any page is mentioned in many of the above grades. Only the slightest bindery or printing defects are allowed. Overall an above average copy and still very collectible.
Ive been using comicbase as a means to catalog and valuate my collection. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. The worlds largest collectibles auctioneer comic books, vintage comics. Ever try to sell a comic and get into a debate with the buyer if the book was nm. Comic books have transformed from cheap, pulp entertainment to. A very fine comic book appears to have been read a few times and has been handled with care. The overstreet guide to grading comics includes the 10point grading system including new grades 0. He stated that while attending the baltimore overstreet conference last year. Im sure hes now doing this kind of posting just for cheap thrills or something, im not sure what he gets out of it. I have seen a huge growth in the graded comic book market and do not percieve any. If a cgc graded comic gets 500% more than overstreet what does it tell you about their guide. While the overstreet comic book price guide helps you learn about comic values, this third book in our new how to line teaches you the importance of condition a factor that is often the key to real collectability and how to grade accurately.
The overstreet guide to grading comics 2016 edition. Cgc grading scale cgc uses a 10point grading scale to evaluate comics. Not with most grading services though, perfect means perfect. Avoid cgc like the plague page 3 the ebay community. Our grading standards are based on the standards laid out in the overstreet grading. Competition in the graded comic book market is a very good thing, so i hope that. With the official overstreet comic book grading guide, you will learn all the information youll ever need to accurately grade your comic books. We closely monitor and calibrate our staff to maintain adherence to our established standards.
Review of the overstreet guide to grading comics youtube. Below are cgcs grading standards for each numeric grade as well as the restoration grading scale. Hey guys, i just thought id share my opinions on the overstreet grading guide. In general, the more restoration has been performed, the less the comic is worth compared to its apparent grade value. Pdf the conservation and display of comic books alice cannon. Some of the above defects along with a fold or crease in the cover that breaks color. An exceptional example of a given book the best ever seen. Now that the 48th edition of the overstreet price guide is out, i wanted to. These grades allow for some more defects than higher grades.
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