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Kal-eljll Posts: 2
12/26/2016
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Hey everyone. I'm not new to comics, I've collected them since I was a little kid in the 80s and 90s and I'm getting back into collecting again since the DC Comics Rebirth started. I want to grade some comics and I have never looked into it at all.
I was hoping this community could help me figure out what company to use, CGC, PGX OR CBCS.
Thank you everyone for your help in advance
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Defiant1 Posts: 720
12/27/2016
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If I was into getting comics graded, I'd go with CBCS.
CGC has horrible inconsistencies with grading. Their encasing equipment was getting old and causing aesthetic issues when the cases are sealed.
PGX has a shady reputation which would actually hurt the value of the books because no one trusts them.
CBCS is new, but it's run by the guy who used to work at CGC. I'm pretty sure he knows all the complaints people had with CGC and they'll probably try harder to keep your business and gain market share from CGC.
That's just my opinion. By all means hold out for advice from someone who has used them. Again, I'm not into graded comics.
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adampasz Posts: 9
1/9/2017
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CGC is $18-30 per book, or more depending which membership, and what track you use. It's actually not unreasonable when you think about the amount of labor etc. that goes into it. Also keep in mind, the turnaround can take months!
Think about what your collecting goal is. Are you trying to get a 9.8 copy of DC Rebirth Batman Whatever #1? If so, you might end up saving yourself time and effort just buying a slabbed copy!
That said, getting books graded -- and learning to become a better grader -- can be a fun part of the hobby!
edited by adampasz on 1/9/2017
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