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What is my comic book, comic art or animation art worth. We are always accepting individual items and collections for future auctions or even for outright purchase. It is usually a good idea to have your comics professionally graded by companies like cgc comics guaranty company because it assures prospective buyers of objectivity. Appraising your comic books in the charlotte, north carolina area. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. 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. Gocollect can now put you in touch with highly respected buyers and sellers in the comic book industry. Be careful, though, as the more whistles you add to your auction, the more it costs. Legendary comics creator nicola cuti, creator of eman and moonchild the starbabe, has passed away at the age of 75.
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Grading is a more refined look into an individual comic to determine its condition. Certified guaranty company cgc revolutionized the comic book marketplace when it was founded in 2000 by providing clear, objective and impartial assessments of authenticity and grade. With so much hollywood comic book action happening, even we can barely keep up. Learn more about the new features of our site here.
Click on the title to access free grading sheet and checklists. Metropolis comics and collectibles metropolis collectibles. Big b comics barrie can provide a professional insurance appraisal for comics and collectibles for insurance companies and legal proceedings. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 6. Aimone qualified for the distinction of accredited senior appraiser asa and maintains that status through ongoing education and publishing. We break down the archie series for the first 100 issues, plus spinoffs, annuals and christmas specials. If you are looking for any new or back issue comic book or comics magazine, mile high comics will either have it available for you right now at bargain prices, or let you sign up for a free email notification when we do get it in stock. Use the form on this page to send us details, and well tell you what your comic book is worth. In the example above carnage part one is not part of the title. It was a massive week for television trailers and promos, with all of the biggest assembled right here. Comic book grading, certification process cbcs comics.
Jan 10, 2019 the best place for the individual to sell is through an auction site, such as ebay. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Checklist for collectors logo at bottom checklist for collectors logo at top. Louis, mo our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. Comic book appraisal how to reliably value your comics. We have insured comics collections of all sizes since 1996 and stamps for nearly 50 years, so we know how much you value your collection. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection.
Archies girls betty and veronica comics price guide. For potential auction material only, not for insurance purposes or for items that do not meet our minimum auction requirements. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book publishing company, david mckay publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. What is the purpose for a formal comic book appraisal. Mile high comics your new and collectible comic book store. Sell my comic art offers a totally free appraisal service. If restoration or conservation is found, cbcs will include a list of all the work detected on the label, classifying it as either conserved or restored. We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. Collectors, dealers, financial institutions, museums, attorneys, galleries and the irs have availed themselves of our services for establishing values for comic books, original comic art. Just upload a photo of the original comic book artwork you have using the form below.
All star auctions is not only an amazing source for highend key historical pieces but also through the years, joe and nadia have provided priceless counsel and collecting perspective. One of the things that confuses collectors is the difference between a comic book appraiser and a comic book grader. This gives you the control as to how and when you sell your comic book collection. Whether you enjoy attending comic book show and events, visiting collectible comic book stores or browsing garage sales in hopes of finding a pristine comic from years past, collecting comic books is a hobby that you can enjoy alone or one that the entire family can. Professional grading experts, or pgx, is a comic book appraisal company similar to cgc. Dinjas comic book appraisals and grading home facebook.
Our staff of friendly and dedicated employees offer over 250 years of experience in the comic book market place, and look forward to assisting you. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. The majority of comics people find in their attic or basement, at an auction, storage unit, or garage sale are published by marvel or dc. However, we also desire to offer comic book lovers, collectors, buyers and sellers options to just hard shell grading. Mile high comics is americas largest comics dealer, with over 10 million comics and over 300,000 comics trade paperbacks and hardbacks in stock. Want a chance to learn more about your old comic books.
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