Census cgc comic book values

Add the specific titleissuegrade from the main analysis and my comics will store that information so you dont have to hunt for it on every visit. Super highres scans might be sufficient to detect even the slightest of flaws, staple mapping, wrap mapping. The census will give detailed information about each comic book verified by cva and will compliment the information available on the cgc census. Collectors and dealers trust the accuracy and integrity of cgc, which results in higher prices realized for cgc certified collectibles.

Every book has value and is loved, but thats not what this thread is about. Whether youre researching a books rarity, or simply curious about whats out there, the cgc census provides a quick and easy way to browse the most comprehensive comic book database. I find this rather odd, as the premiums being paid for cgc graded comics are currently running far above the cost of having them graded. Green arrow comic books price guide sell my comic books. Display your books and compete with other collectors for best sets. If any comic book fails to sticker it will not be uploaded to the population report for two reasons 1 to protect the interest of the owner and 2 cva does not want to compromise the value of the. Link to cgc census data directly from gpa and see certification numbers for.

Bone of contention starring the tracker martin corliss, pencils by john giunta. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original cgc holder. Though comic book grading has been around for decades, it wasnt until 2000 that a new thirdparty grading service, cgc, burst onto the scene and revolutionized the comic book collecting industry. This comic is a mustown for any serious collector of comics as it is one of the most influential comic books of all time. The cgc census and what it means to you comic book values. The main worry seems to have been that i was ignoring the actual number of units sold and focusing too closely on cgc submissions and sold prices.

In this first landmark issue, thor, hulk, iron man, and ant man form the avengers in the coming of the avengers. Cgc customer service representatives are working from home and remain available to help. So, when the cgc census indicates there are fewer than 10. In the cgc census, under ten graded copies is rare, but to create a baseline of usable data i try to correlate the number of copies in the census to the osg estimated value of books and auction sales data, using the principle that grading books of lesser value diminishes the return on recoverable investment through encapsulation. Available for sale is the michael turner variant of ms.

I was thinking about how this would affect the market and prices for todd. Track and value your cgc comics, as well as live listings. Should you buy todd mcfarlane cgc signature series books. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file. So, when the cgc census indicates there are fewer than 10 copies graded, that doesnt mean the book is rare.

So the notion that prices for a high end book like. According to the cgc census, there are only 141 copies of this comic graded in 9. The first english translation of katsuhiro otomos influential manga series. Probably not worth all the work except on high value books. Minuscule differences in grade can mean the difference between thousands of dollars of value and final sales prices. Premonition starring the grey mask, script by zac gabel, pencils by don rico. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection.

In fact, only two other copies of the issue in cgc s census have fared as high as 9. With this reality where can the serious collector or investor go for information. This issue was only available from frankies comics, and there are only 108 copies of this variant in the cgc census. Reporting on thousands of certified comic book sales daily, gpa is the only service that offers the level of depth and analysis required in todays fastmoving comic book market. The real value, script by thor carlyle, pencils by don rico. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. View population reports for cgc comics, magazines and lobby cards.

Gpa for cgc comics is the worlds first analysis and reporting service for online auction and dealer comic book sales. This is a truly rare comic book, as there are only 28 unrestored examples in the cgc census. Ive been helping comic collectors collect the comics they love since 2017. Combined shipping discounts are offered on most items. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred postencapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. Ten copies or less, cgc census, based on osg value. Cgc census data and predicting demand, redux 1 year ago blaise tassone a number of readers have written with queries regarding my blog post of january 3, 2019, entitled predicting demand using cgc.

The cpr factor skews the numbers anyway, making an accurate census impossible without fingerprinting every book. The todd mcfarlane cgc signature event is over and people are getting their cgc mcfarlane comics in the mail at this time. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. This comic has been professionally graded by cgc an unrestored 9. No problem add your individual transactions in my comics, and gpa will value and track your purchases. The utilization of this report as a tool for assessing the population and value of certified comic books in any character or grade is.

We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between. High grade cgc comic books for sale at the certified comic. There are now collectors andor investors who avidly seek out cgc graded comics, and for a few, cgc graded comics are the only ones that they will purchase. Did someone mention something about the cgc census and accuracy. Ngc international uk limited ngc uk is the uk affiliate of certified guaranty company cgc, a leading thirdparty grading service for comic books, magazines and other collectibles. Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionized the comic book. If you have any further questions please email me before bidding. Cgc census is high, but there arent enough keys page 2 comics. Spiritlike detective with peglegged black assistant, the dove. Some readers had concerns that using the cgc data the way i did, focusing on prices as an indicator of demand, potentially distorts the real measure and strength of demand. Dont miss the most chilling and horrifying comics story of them all. This is tied for the highest graded copy on the cgc census only 4 graded 9. What is considered rare on cgc census cbcs comics page 1. And theres no other certified copy that comes close to this one gradewise.

Combines cgc census information with gocollects market data for advanced analysis. Comics that are submitted to cgc are graded by professional graders on a 10 point scale and then sealed inside a hard plastic cotainer to prevent tampering. Do not rely on the cgc census for determining scarcity. Cgc census the cgc census is a detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by cgc, listing the total number of cgccertified examples in each grade for every issue. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Every book is professionally packed and shipped within 1 business day of purchase. Cgc census disclaimer certified guaranty company, llc. Look up any typical comic book and cgc will make no distinction in the labeling or on the census to track newsstand copies versus direct edition copies so the data the official count of surviving newsstand copies that have been graded, versus direct edition copies is lost for the vast majority of comic books. Inside the mansion of the damned awaits far more than the werewolf. Cgc census data and predicting demand, redux gocollect.

And this final column highlighted above, is really the meat of the most actives table. Add this historic, and hard to find comic to your collection today. Overstreet price guide comic books graded by cgc mycomicshop. Mystery mail call our comic book subscription service international options available.