I’ve had a couple of bronze age books slabbed that were really rough. They really hold no value, but because they were mine when I was a child I see them as the books that sparked my love for comics. I believe this is another reason people should consider slabbing and not strictly because of market or potential market value. Once again great content.
Agree , being a low guy here I don't have a personal collection in the 100's of thousands , I slab my books to keep their condition from deteriorating over time anymore then they have .
Most concise and to the point video about this that I have seen. You and Regie collects are my go to guys for plain English explanations for those that have a moderate to low experience level. Great job!
Great discussion! You are right that what you choose to grade depends on the collector themselves and where they are in their collection. All of the books you showed could be grade worthy to one person and another high roller might scoff at them. Great video
Really useful video. I'm older and have thousands and thousands of comics from when I collected floppies years ago. I've never had one graded, but have occasionally wondered which ones I might want to consider. This was a really useful video and, although as someone who likes to reread my comics once in a while it's unlikely that I'll ever put out the money for slabbing, it's nice to have some basic guidelines in case I ever decide to go that route. Thanks for putting this out there.
👍🖐👍 As Always Some Excellent Advice Brother, you know I'm waiting for my Bundle of books to get back to me from CGC, and it was tough figuring out which ones to send need to thank You for helping me choose which ones went out and the break down you did to help me along the way. 👍✌👍
Well said Chris. For me...I started collecting as a kid and if CGC was around then I could never afford it, but after all these years I decided in June 2020 to do the CGC thing. I went through every book like you suggested, watched spec videos, top 10's, movie hype, FMV's, and etc....and in the end spent a bunch of money with CGC...taking about 4 months now trickling back (with CCS/CGC). Some of the books were already graded and I had them some of them pressed to see if I could get a bump (running about 70%). My collection value has increased because of this, but I would not be able to do this at an earlier stage. This was fun for me to do when buying and slabbing. I learned that my grading is more generous on my books than CGC is to me...LOL. I'm Enjoying the Journey.
Ah the first time! Yeah my first time was very anxiety filled. I've become such a better grader since then as well. I hear you about the cost. I still can't fathom how some people send books out to CGC like, every month. I'd still rather buy more comics!
Hey Chris. Great topic for discussion. Got my brother back into comic book collecting. He just recently sent some books to be graded. They were mostly books that he has collected during his youth. So they were for his personal collection.
Your channel is way too underrated bro, been watching you for awhile now and appreciate your input and how you explain things especially for some new to the comic cleaning and collecting and flipping game. You also remind me of my uncle 😂
Great video, I like how you talk about the many options available of the hobby. I see a lot of videos out there who seem to only value the resell and the speculation side of it. I just got my first slab ever in the mail this week. (Spawn 309 graded 9.8 by CGC) I was very excited. Will probably do the Wolverine no.1 as well. But I don't think I will ever sell them. Maybe when I die my kid will hold to them or réellement the whole thing 😅
Appreciate the feedback! I have a similar thought process to you. I obviously care to a degree about market value, but I don't ever see me selling any of mine either.
Great tips and info you just clarified everything I was thinking 🤔 💭 thanks and you’ve earned a subscriber I share your same view on comics not slabbing everything
Great info!! Definitely gonna look at getting that guide soon👌 I'll buy a book graded if it's a silver age key or just a book I don't want to take any chances on. But otherwise I agree on getting the raw book first
Thanks! Yeah, older keys where you can solidify a grade, like I did with my FF48, or my ASM 129, are definitely ones I look to purchase already graded.
I wanted that Wolverine 1 in a slab ! After watching this video I decided to go and find a raw copy!!!! I found one last weekend! I spoke to a comic shop here in Las Vegas and they press comics. Will send mine in and get it slabbed! I don’t plan on selling it, wanted to go through the process myself and appreciate it more:) I don’t care what grade it comes back. I would love to display it and have it protected 🙏🏽 thanks for your content !
Excellent content and education! What a wonderful feeling when you can walk away from a video feeling EMPOWERED with wonderful information that’s going to be so helpful many times over! Thank you so much bro! Where can I leave you a tip? 😁
I really am humbled by your kind words of support! I never like to ask for monetary thanks, as you being here and supporting by watching and subscribing means the world, but CZcams does offer a tip option that can be found under the video, right under the title. There's a heart icon next to a "thanks" button. Please don't ever feel obligated, though. Watching and commenting is the best support I get!
Lol... I literally just dropped off that spiderwoman 1 at my lcs to get graded.... hopefully comes back a 9.4... that's my prediction. Just saw your room tour video the other day. Looks awesome! Thanks from a fellow Canuck! (Just basing that off your hat)
I still have yet to slab my books mostly because I’m nervous regarding the whole process. I like you have a deep love and connection to my comics and I’m Super Nervous about sending them across the country. I’m not a wealthy man and it would be very tough to replace the books I have.
i live in Florida, i sent in a couple books i spent around 100$ for total. i was a little nervous, but you don't need to worry about it. just make sure you package them up properly and don't be cheap on shipping. if you want to make sure they get there safely and quickly you should pay extra. you can also bring your books to certain reps and they will get your books to the CGC HQ and mailed back to you after they're slabbed.
The first time I shipped out to CGC, it was like sending your child off away from home for the first time. I was literally sick to my stomach. Lol. But you get used to it. As long as you pay the extra money for every single dollar of value is insured, you have nothing to really worry about. Oh, also taking pictures of the books before they go out, because my Spider-Woman #1 that I thought was high grade came back a 6.0 with a spine fold that was not there when it left my house.
another reason to get a book graded is for insurance purposes as well. I have an X-Men #1 that I bought years ago, and it has gone up significantly since I bought it. So I needed to insure it, simply because it's going to be tough to replace it in the condition it is in (graded out at 4.5)....so I needed to insure it properly, in case anything ever happens. Also, getting something graded where they're having their signings (just did an Uncanny X-Men 510 variant cvr, getting it signed by J. Scott Campbell...graded 9.6) if you want something signed......so there are a few other reasons as well.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Yeah....in case something happens to the book (fire, theft, water damage, something like that)....definitely wanted to get it insured....and so it's easier to appraise once there is a grade....then it's just a matter of pricing and then sending that to the insurance company.
Thanks was looking for this kind of info. I just bought Transformers 1-4 and I wanna get them graded but I think I will just go with #1 and get it pressed as well it has some little dents in the left bottom corner but I think if it was pressed it will be a good high grade. Thinking a 9.0 corners are crispier then a potato chip.
You're looking experienced on grading, seem to be a master at what you're doing. What did you miss with the Spider Woman grade and or did they tell you what was off with it.
I have been going back and forth about whether I should submit some comics to CGC. It is more for sentimental reasons(3 of them are the first 3 comic books that got me into comics, 1 is a variant cover of Batman #98 because I love cover, and 3 are the Batman The Three Joker Books). Do you think it would be wise to send them out? I am not a flipper or anything.
I have a raw Hulk #181 that I want to get graded.I know that it will bring up the value since I have had that comic since it originally came out..thanks for the informative video .
Love the video! First time even looking into graded comics. I picked up some comics this weekend and I'm wondering if I should get them graded or not. taking into account all the reasons you said to get them graded, would you get a 1st issue of Ice Age on the world of Magic the Gathering graded? Even if you knew it would grade Mid to Low. Trying to find out if there is any value in low graded 1st issue comics. Thank you and love the content!
Thanks, Ty. Again, it goes back to what you want out of owning that grading comic. It sounds like you are focused on value, so first you have to do your research to see what the comic is currently worth. Check eBay sold, check Covrprice. Once you assess the value, then you can better gauge if it's worth it for you.
only graded books i have are Swamp Thing #1 at 8.6 and Spawn 300 and 301 virgin incentive covers with the artwork by just Todd and no one else, signed 9.8s one of these days im going to go through my 16 or whatever short boxes and pull a stack that i want to get graded. and for the purposes of both flipping short and long term and just collecting. but i feel like if i'm going to set up an Ebay account i need a good stack of things to sell first, i gotta get a system going that is hopefully self sustaining. and i'm thinking if i do a batch of books at a time i'll get better rates than sending in 1 or just a few at a time. but i'm not sure how much i can afford. nearly all of the books i have that i might get graded are from the last few years. not earlier than 2016. i have some from my childhood i would do but not to sell them and not to shoot for a 9.8.. like Iron Man #200. however i got a whole lot of books that i know people would buy, and also a whole lot people probably don't care much for. i think ideally i want to have the books graded which i got at cover price and mint or look 9.8.. that are just worth the most. and yeah i haven't taken out really any of them from their sleeves. just boxed them. so the handful of first appearance that came out the last few years would seem like a good start, and some of the other back issues i managed to scoop for a somewhat reasonable prices. like the first appearance of Riri Williams and a few copies of #1 TMNT, i also picked up a lot of incentive covers for various books. some books only offer 1:10 or 1:5 on some things, like indie stuff, but regardless i got a ton of them and variants on top of A covers. i could probably fill a short box with just the incentives and one per shops etc.. many 1:25 and 1:50 managed to get a 1:100 of Three Jokers issue one, so i may have that one graded, i have all the 1:25 for batman 82-100 they are all by the same artists with sketches or whatever, i wonder if getting all those done might be worth selling as a set.. i even got a black and white of the Punchline issue. i also really like the idea of taking one of these blanks to a convention where i can get them signed or a little doodle on it with a CGC rep there to authorize it or whatever. i just hate the idea of selling a book raw and not getting all that much for it only to have someone else have it graded and flip it.. just seems dumb, but at the same time you gotta sink money into having them graded. and its nice having a system in which we gauge the books quality because that has always been correlated with its value. so to have an outside sort of official party judging the quality of the books, we can avoid getting ripped off or developing a bad reputation as a seller who potentially rips people off. plus it encapsulates the book and hopefully holds it at that level of quality. although i wonder if over enough decades, light or whatever.. if books can degrade while in a case. like the pages aren't white anymore. my plan is to hopefully tag along at a convention with my LCS guy and bring a short box with me and before the convention actually opens there is trading that goes on between the different sellers there.. so the idea is hopefully trade some of the gems i've nabbed from the last few years for a couple gems or keys from previous ages, ones worth slabbing and all that. sort of condense my collection or consolidate it or whatever, trade up a box of raws books for a couple worth way more than the cost of slabbing them. i sort of hate the idea of slabbing a book that is worth less than the fee it is to have it slabbed. like people sell 9.8s on ebay for 100$ im like yeah and you spend how much to have it graded?? like the book isn't really worth 100 is it?? the the fact its in a slab and graded is.
Grading is less than $30 a pop(pressing is extra.) LCS owners may offer it to their customers. Mines does. Currently, my only slab is a 9.8 Spawn 300 variant signed by Todd through cgc. I'm going to start getting more of my stuff graded. I had quite a few modern gems(many of them signed), but looks like most of them got stolen out of my garage :(
I have edge of spider verse #2 first appearance of spider Gwen I’m considering Sending it to EGS and having them Do a pink label for it it would match the cover perfectly and Ii know it’s Going up in value
I have been watching your videos, I have some questions for you. In some of your other videos you mentioned that you were buying custom cut boards from egerber. Did you happen to have 7-1/8" Fullbacks cut to use in a Standard 7-1/4" Mylites2? I am also a fan of that fit, I am wondering if you had them made, can the fullbacks be doubled up at 7-1/8"? I'm worried it might be a tight fit without the extra room on the sides of the board. Currently I'm doubling up standard fullbacks in standard Mylite2s. The result can look amazing, but i really would prefer to cut down the free space between the bag and board on the sides. With a single standard fullback in a standard Mylites2, i don't like the fit its to loose. I'm wondering about the fit at 7-1/8", and if a single fullback would be enough. Thanks for any help
Thanks for watching and for asking these questions. To your very last point, yes, the standard size full backs or half backs are way to short from edge to edge. As for doubling up full backs, may I ask why you do this? I personally would see this as over kill, and I would never do that merely because of how much it would cost. With that being said, I am almost 100% certain that you could not fit two 7 1/8 inch full backs into the standard size Mylar bag. WAY too thick. What you might want to if you still want to keep doubling them up, is to do a custom cut at 7 1/10 inch. It's a very minor difference, but it could allow for two boards. OR, you can do one Full Back and one Half back. I hope this helps!
@@JernosComicsPopCulture It does help and I appreciate it.I have been doubling up the fullbacks because its an amazing look ,in my opinion on a comic from the late 80's and up. For me doubling them up, makes up for the space left at the sides of the board between the bag. I just love the end result, its like a time capsule mini slab and looks perfect, but it does cost about 80cents per comic. (try it i did amazing spidey 314 loooks so good) I want to only use one fullback and achieve the same desired result. I think I'm going to have to order a 7-1/8 sample pack and see how it goes. Maybe with some 7-1/8 half backs, like you suggested. Its just such a pain, the double fullback looks perfect at 7" but single fullback at 7" looks like crap. I'm hoping the extra width on a 7-1/8 can give me a perfect looking book with a single fullback, but even if it does i lose the amazing double fullback look at 7" then. Comics gotta love em. If you wouldn't mind letting me know how much egerber charges to custom cut a 1000 boards, that might help my decision. Thanks again I did just want to mention i love the look of a single standard fullback in a 7-1/8 poly bag. But don't want to rebag again in future. Combo looks nice though.
I have a quick question. I received a cgc spiderwoman 1 9.0. The case looks fine it's not cracked or it dies not seem that way. I was looking at that compared too others. Did cgc ever put a sticker on the top the small one usually under the slabs on top. Do you think it's fake. I know people will go beyond it was only 60 for 9.0. which the book has dropped a bit. But I don't have any other cgc book that has just the thin strip on top under not just a sticker on the top of you understand what I'm trying too say
Hey there. I'm not sure I quite understand what you are trying to explain. CGC used to have a long, slim sticker label that used to sit on top of the slab, that would have the title of the book on it, so when it's in a box, you could see that information. It was on top of the slab, and not inside the slab. Is this what you are talking about? $60 is also pretty low for that book currently, in a 9.0.
Wolverine #1 (from what? 1988 or so?). Never opened it. Bought it new, been in a box w/ a mylar sleeve and cardboard ever since. Can I justify mailing it to CGC? I’m having trouble trusting the process. Mailing it across the country. Does CGC not charge a new fee - a % of the “new”, graded value in order to mail it back?
One thing I wanted to add that I found out today so maybe old news (not sure), but I was interested in getting two actors sign my "the boys" #1 and It is already graded by CGC....I saw two issues, but the one I wanted to mention is that CGC is now making you sign a disclaimer when you send in a CGC slabbed book in because of the risk of damage and you won't hold CGC accountable if your 9.8 becomes a 9.6 or lower after signing. Because of this I will pass on sending in my 9.8.
I have two copies of Adventures of Superman issue 500. One still in the poly bag, and one open. If I wanted to submit the unopened one for grading, do I submit it unopened? Or will I have to open it?
I don't as of right now! It is something that has been on my radar though, as I might offer it in the near future. As for signatures, I'm not too savvy on that area. If you are using any sort of moisture technique though, it could absolutely make the ink bleed. A dry heat press probably would be okay, but I would encourage folks to press books before getting them signed.
Appreciate the comment. This is an older video, but I think I went over the fact that it all boils down to YOU and why you as an individual want to get books graded. Ask yourself, is the value worth it? Is this one of your favorite characters? Is it a special book that means something to you? Do you plan on reselling it? All of these matter in your decision making.
I have about 30, if I'm not mistaken, of Spawn #1. Is in storage for almost 29 years and each in a plastic sleeve and board to protect it. I'm assuming this will be worth grading, correct? I also have 3 issues of Superman #75. One is open and the others are still sealed.
It's worth grading if you think it's worth it to you. If you want value, and you think they will be 9.8 candidates, then you can absolutely profit off of grading them. The Superman 75s? I personally wouldn't spend money on to send to a grading company.
I've heard you're better off sending in books 25 at a time in order to not have to pay for a second shipping box on the return. Does that mean just 25 of the same cgc service since some may ship faster than others?
I think those silver age ASM's would be great in any grade. A mid grade 340? Not sure how much value getting it graded would add. It all comes down to your preferences. You have to ask yourself, "why would I want these graded?"
@@JernosComicsPopCulture thanks for the advice! I received the books and am already selling them . Ahhh the life of a comic collector/ flipper 😂. Love the channel BTW 👍. Excellent content
Quick Q: if I send a book into CGC for grading, and I value it at $400, but it grades so high that graded examples are going for $3000, what does CGC do? Do they not grade it? Am I charged a higher fee? Do they bump the value up to "unlimited value" and charge me a minimum of $150? I just dont see the need for the whole "max value" nonsense when sending them a book. Thanks for any help!
I missed the small rip on the edge of the cover. And knowing how cgc is so harsh on even the smallest rip, I'm petty sure that did it, even though it's only about 1 millimeter. Also, i noticed what looks like a bit of spin stress or a spine roll on the book in the slab. That wasn't there before i sent it in and i have pictures to prove it.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Thanks for getting back so quick. I recently just opened up about 300 comics I collected from 30 years ago. I have rebagged and boarded a lot of them and, more importantly, I have taken a detailed inventory of what I have. Now it's time to try and figure out which ones I wanna slab. Thanks again, your video really helped. Nice hat!
Hey do you know of an outfit or shop that would trade raw books for slabs. I've never submitted to anyone and I don't think I ever will but I have some keys that I would like to convert.Thanks
@@JernosComicsPopCulture oh well thanks anyway. This is just been so frustrating for me because I understand that books are really going up in value and here I am stuck with this collection I've been dragging around like an anchor for over 40 years
So I presume you would submit a lovingly well-read Hulk 181 to be slabbed, despite the prospect of a low grade, if I am looking to sell it. I have owned it since I was a kid.
If I owned a low grade Hulk 181, I would probably grade it because I WOULDN"T be looking to sell it. If you are looking to sell it, it really comes down to each individual situation. If you think the book is a 3.5, but it comes back a 2.5, you might be able to sell it for more raw. So my advice would be to ask yourself these questions: 1) Am I confident enough with my grading skills to access and assume a proper CGC grade? 2) Have I done my research to see what all the CGC books sell for ranging anywhere from a 2.0 to a 4.0 (hypothetical here), if I think my book is around a 3.5, and then compared those numbers to raw sales?
300th amazing spiderman first apperance of Venom.My first comic I bought.I am total newbie is it worth the grading.I am not going to sell it I plan on hold for my two year old son.
It's all about what makes you happy as a collector. For value, it's definitely worth it for that book. I also think it's cool to have a book like that encased if you're passing it down to your son.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Thank you what about damage insurance can you buy it from the grading company or just the shipper insurance?Thanks for your help.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture cooll not so bad some guy said like 6 months give or take i think he's not right, he also charges 40 to press is that too high ?
I really, really, REALLY, wish CBCS slabs sold for equivalent value as CGCs. CBCS' slabs look better (the new case), are cheaper to get slabbed, and have no minimums on pre-screening books. Such a shame they sell for way less.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture yes in regards to slabbing comics . Silver age submariner 14 double cover....looks about 7.0 outside cover, a little nicer inside double cover. Not a key
@@brucehunter9128 I'm still not understanding the question. Are you asking if you can get them graded? The answer would be yes. If you are asking if there is any special treatment? That I am actually not sure about.
Not sure what you are talking about. Speculation on what? On what grades they will get? If that is what you mean, I don't just send books hoping to get 9.8s. I wouldn't waste my money doing prescreens, because I'm only sending in books that are personal keys or special to me, no matter their grade.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Yes I meant speculation on the grades they will get. I think were talking about different prescreens here hahah What I meant in prescreen is if you send 25 books to CGC you have the option of having the books get prescreened by CGC. If they do give the book the grade you specified/wanted or higher theyll slab it. If you wanted a 9.8 and they say its a 9.0 they wont slab it and send it back raw with a smaller fee
@@50nollieman No, I knew what you were talking about. Prescreening costs more money. For me, and how I collect, it would be a waste of money. I don't have a "specific grade" that I'm looking for when I send in my books. But, I educate myself so I can be a good grader of my books BEFORE I send them out, so I know I'll at least get a grade that is in a solid range of what I expect. If I think a bronze age key will get an 8.0, and it comes back a 7.5, I'll be fine with that. The last two times I've sent in to CGC, I've been spot on with the majority of the books I sent, and off over or under by a half of grade point on the rest, outside of one book that I completely missed on.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Oh I see what you mean. Thats nice man! I've been watching your videos and its been helpful. Made me look into my slabs to see how it affected the grades haha. It's actually gonna be my first time submitting to CGC and I'm really debating sending in 25 books or do a 10 book submission first. The 25 book submission is tempting because of the prescreen. I'll probably ask CGC to slab it if its above 9.0 or 9.2. Because theyre modern theyre not worth much if they go lower that grade. I really don't know what grades I would get since I have no experience but thanks to you I have the overstreet grading book coming in haha. Do you have any more tips or videos you'd recommend? I've also watched your cleaning videos and will be buying a press. I'm the same boat as you, I actually like the books raw too but in order to afford some silver age spidey keys I'm trying to flip modern key books
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Good on you . I see the community and CZcamsrs alike saying they want competitiveness with the grading companies but then send all their books to just CGC . CGC needs a wake up call and that's only going to happen if we the community affect their "pocket books" and stop using them altogether . Time to use any of the other 5 grading companies.
That She-Hulk has no "intrinsic" value. Intrinsic means actual value in its function. The function of a comic books is to entertain young people, so it has no operational value. It is not edible, it is not of a material for construction or engineering or technology. Its sparing value is as being shredded to insulate structural space, or likewise shredded to make newsprint fragments for molded paper trays etc. Beyond that laughable misuse, it is the opposite of intrinsic, in that it is a source of pleasure or even obsession, and not a functioning supplement for modern utilitarian life.
Hey Joshua. I'm going to respectfully disagree with you on this one, simply because you're taking the term instrinsic value and distorting its meaning and taking it out of context. If you've studied or understand Finance, intrinsic value doesn't pertain to the value of a product's function, but rather the monetary value of an asset on the market. Intrinsic value is realized by precedent of the asset on the market. For comics, these values are easily correlated to factors that exist within the content of the comic itself (IE. first appearances, origins, 1st issues, etc.). Intrinsic value is not so much worried about future value based on external factors, such as movie speculation. She Hulk 1 absolutely has intrinsic value, because the market has valued it as a key comic for multiple decades, regardless of a She Hulk tv show, etc. If we applied your way of thinking to comics, then no comic would have intrinsic value, and should only be worth its cover price. We value comics because they are a collectible, regardless if you wish to call it pleasure or obssession, and collectibles of all sorts have held intrinsic value on the market for a very, very long time.
I’ve had a couple of bronze age books slabbed that were really rough. They really hold no value, but because they were mine when I was a child I see them as the books that sparked my love for comics. I believe this is another reason people should consider slabbing and not strictly because of market or potential market value. Once again great content.
I agree 100%! I almost sent my Ninja Turtles Adventures #1 in simply because of what it meant to me personally.
And you still can
Agree , being a low guy here I don't have a personal collection in the 100's of thousands , I slab my books to keep their condition from deteriorating over time anymore then they have .
Most concise and to the point video about this that I have seen. You and Regie collects are my go to guys for plain English explanations for those that have a moderate to low experience level. Great job!
Thanks, Charles! Appreciate the support and feedback!
Love the reasonable advice. You clearly have the best interest at heart and offer solid takes. Appreciate the honesty. Thanks for the video.
Thank you!
Great discussion! You are right that what you choose to grade depends on the collector themselves and where they are in their collection. All of the books you showed could be grade worthy to one person and another high roller might scoff at them. Great video
Many thanks. I’ve got a big collection and now can begin to see it all differently
Really useful video. I'm older and have thousands and thousands of comics from when I collected floppies years ago. I've never had one graded, but have occasionally wondered which ones I might want to consider. This was a really useful video and, although as someone who likes to reread my comics once in a while it's unlikely that I'll ever put out the money for slabbing, it's nice to have some basic guidelines in case I ever decide to go that route. Thanks for putting this out there.
Thanks for watching!
Great content, I'm new to comics and purchased the grading guidebook to educate myself in this new category.
Awesome to hear! Welcome to the hobby and good luck on your grading journey!
👍🖐👍 As Always Some Excellent Advice Brother, you know I'm waiting for my Bundle of books to get back to me from CGC, and it was tough figuring out which ones to send need to thank You for helping me choose which ones went out and the break down you did to help me along the way. 👍✌👍
Of course! Do you know if they have been graded yet or are they still sitting?
Well said Chris. For me...I started collecting as a kid and if CGC was around then I could never afford it, but after all these years I decided in June 2020 to do the CGC thing. I went through every book like you suggested, watched spec videos, top 10's, movie hype, FMV's, and etc....and in the end spent a bunch of money with CGC...taking about 4 months now trickling back (with CCS/CGC). Some of the books were already graded and I had them some of them pressed to see if I could get a bump (running about 70%). My collection value has increased because of this, but I would not be able to do this at an earlier stage. This was fun for me to do when buying and slabbing. I learned that my grading is more generous on my books than CGC is to me...LOL. I'm Enjoying the Journey.
Ah the first time! Yeah my first time was very anxiety filled. I've become such a better grader since then as well. I hear you about the cost. I still can't fathom how some people send books out to CGC like, every month. I'd still rather buy more comics!
Hey Chris. Great topic for discussion. Got my brother back into comic book collecting. He just recently sent some books to be graded. They were mostly books that he has collected during his youth. So they were for his personal collection.
So glad to hear he's back into it! If this is his first time sending to CGC, I'm hoping he gets some good grades!
I really appreciate your insights. I am looking at my FF collection now as something for my kids...
Great thinking and thanks for watching!
Dam Chris. Once again dropping the knowledge. Your videos are very informative. You rock dude!
I'm glad you are enjoying them! Thanks for the feedback!
Your channel is way too underrated bro, been watching you for awhile now and appreciate your input and how you explain things especially for some new to the comic cleaning and collecting and flipping game. You also remind me of my uncle 😂
Truly appreciate you, Justin! Your uncle must be an awesome guy!
I had no idea about Pre-Screening. Subscribed for this info. Big thanks.
Thanks for the sub!
I learned a lot. Thank you for making this video and helping me.
Thanks for watching!
Great video,
I like how you talk about the many options available of the hobby.
I see a lot of videos out there who seem to only value the resell and the speculation side of it.
I just got my first slab ever in the mail this week.
(Spawn 309 graded 9.8 by CGC)
I was very excited. Will probably do the Wolverine no.1 as well.
But I don't think I will ever sell them.
Maybe when I die my kid will hold to them or réellement the whole thing 😅
Appreciate the feedback! I have a similar thought process to you. I obviously care to a degree about market value, but I don't ever see me selling any of mine either.
Great info there, Jerno’s Comics & Pop Culture! 👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽
Appreciate it!
Great Advice Chris!
Thanks, Tony!
Great tips and info you just clarified everything I was thinking 🤔 💭 thanks and you’ve earned a subscriber I share your same view on comics not slabbing everything
Appreciate the feedback and the sub! Welcome!
Thanks for all your help
Thanks for watching!
Great info!! Definitely gonna look at getting that guide soon👌 I'll buy a book graded if it's a silver age key or just a book I don't want to take any chances on. But otherwise I agree on getting the raw book first
Thanks! Yeah, older keys where you can solidify a grade, like I did with my FF48, or my ASM 129, are definitely ones I look to purchase already graded.
awesome info broskii thanks for sharing!!
For sure! Thanks for stopping by!
I wanted that Wolverine 1 in a slab ! After watching this video I decided to go and find a raw copy!!!! I found one last weekend! I spoke to a comic shop here in Las Vegas and they press comics. Will send mine in and get it slabbed! I don’t plan on selling it, wanted to go through the process myself and appreciate it more:) I don’t care what grade it comes back. I would love to display it and have it protected 🙏🏽 thanks for your content !
Good luck on it! And thanks for watching!
Thanks! This was helpful.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Awesome work mate
Thank you!
Great video! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Great video. A lot to consider
Thanks for watching!
Excellent content and education! What a wonderful feeling when you can walk away from a video feeling EMPOWERED with wonderful information that’s going to be so helpful many times over! Thank you so much bro! Where can I leave you a tip? 😁
I really am humbled by your kind words of support! I never like to ask for monetary thanks, as you being here and supporting by watching and subscribing means the world, but CZcams does offer a tip option that can be found under the video, right under the title. There's a heart icon next to a "thanks" button. Please don't ever feel obligated, though. Watching and commenting is the best support I get!
I found this super Useful thanks bro.
Thanks for watching!
Hi my question is with books are work it to send to cgc doest matter the grave. Of any age gold silver o browns.
At the rate that turnaround times are, I now look at these grading companies as my own personal time capsules.
That is a very interesting way of seeing things! Love the handle name btw!
That Wolverine looks amazing.
Lol... I literally just dropped off that spiderwoman 1 at my lcs to get graded.... hopefully comes back a 9.4... that's my prediction.
Just saw your room tour video the other day. Looks awesome! Thanks from a fellow Canuck! (Just basing that off your hat)
Good luck on the SW1! And I'm actually from California, but I have had plans to move to BC!
@@JernosComicsPopCulture my brother-in-law lives in whistler... bc is beautiful!
I still have yet to slab my books mostly because I’m nervous regarding the whole process. I like you have a deep love and connection to my comics and I’m Super Nervous about sending them across the country. I’m not a wealthy man and it would be very tough to replace the books I have.
i live in Florida, i sent in a couple books i spent around 100$ for total. i was a little nervous, but you don't need to worry about it. just make sure you package them up properly and don't be cheap on shipping. if you want to make sure they get there safely and quickly you should pay extra. you can also bring your books to certain reps and they will get your books to the CGC HQ and mailed back to you after they're slabbed.
The first time I shipped out to CGC, it was like sending your child off away from home for the first time. I was literally sick to my stomach. Lol. But you get used to it. As long as you pay the extra money for every single dollar of value is insured, you have nothing to really worry about. Oh, also taking pictures of the books before they go out, because my Spider-Woman #1 that I thought was high grade came back a 6.0 with a spine fold that was not there when it left my house.
another reason to get a book graded is for insurance purposes as well. I have an X-Men #1 that I bought years ago, and it has gone up significantly since I bought it. So I needed to insure it, simply because it's going to be tough to replace it in the condition it is in (graded out at 4.5)....so I needed to insure it properly, in case anything ever happens. Also, getting something graded where they're having their signings (just did an Uncanny X-Men 510 variant cvr, getting it signed by J. Scott Campbell...graded 9.6) if you want something signed......so there are a few other reasons as well.
Many different variables for sure. Not sure what you mean by insuring it though. Are you making that as in 'insurance' if the book gets damaged?
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Yeah....in case something happens to the book (fire, theft, water damage, something like that)....definitely wanted to get it insured....and so it's easier to appraise once there is a grade....then it's just a matter of pricing and then sending that to the insurance company.
Ahh gotcha!
Very helpful video.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!
Great video!
Thank you!
great video !!
Thank you!
Thinking of sending my x-men 142 to CGC. News stand edition. Looks like really good condition.
Good luck on that one!
Thanks was looking for this kind of info. I just bought Transformers 1-4 and I wanna get them graded but I think I will just go with #1 and get it pressed as well it has some little dents in the left bottom corner but I think if it was pressed it will be a good high grade. Thinking a 9.0 corners are crispier then a potato chip.
Nice! That book continues to climb and a 9.0 is is nice!
You're looking experienced on grading, seem to be a master at what you're doing.
What did you miss with the Spider Woman grade and or did they tell you what was off with it.
Nice job!
Thanks!
very kool video ! gold in information,
My mini series Wolverine #1 is a 9.6 CGC grade as well. 🙌🏽
Nice! I have 2 and 3, and I want to send them in as well and hope to get at least 9.6's.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture 4th issue one is always hardest to find.
I have been going back and forth about whether I should submit some comics to CGC. It is more for sentimental reasons(3 of them are the first 3 comic books that got me into comics, 1 is a variant cover of Batman #98 because I love cover, and 3 are the Batman The Three Joker Books). Do you think it would be wise to send them out? I am not a flipper or anything.
Thanks for this video, I am just getting started.
Is slabbing a great way to store a book for the long term?
Thanks
I have a raw Hulk #181 that I want to get graded.I know that it will bring up the value since I have had that comic since it originally came out..thanks for the informative video .
Thanks for watching! That's a good book to get graded in any condition!
I'm so jealous.
Good stuff
Love the video! First time even looking into graded comics. I picked up some comics this weekend and I'm wondering if I should get them graded or not. taking into account all the reasons you said to get them graded, would you get a 1st issue of Ice Age on the world of Magic the Gathering graded? Even if you knew it would grade Mid to Low. Trying to find out if there is any value in low graded 1st issue comics. Thank you and love the content!
Thanks, Ty. Again, it goes back to what you want out of owning that grading comic. It sounds like you are focused on value, so first you have to do your research to see what the comic is currently worth. Check eBay sold, check Covrprice. Once you assess the value, then you can better gauge if it's worth it for you.
Say what up good video good advice. I'm still waiting on the dead pool 98. Inpatient in guess
haha Hey, you can manifest it!
Well done
Thanks!
only graded books i have are Swamp Thing #1 at 8.6 and Spawn 300 and 301 virgin incentive covers with the artwork by just Todd and no one else, signed 9.8s
one of these days im going to go through my 16 or whatever short boxes and pull a stack that i want to get graded. and for the purposes of both flipping short and long term and just collecting. but i feel like if i'm going to set up an Ebay account i need a good stack of things to sell first, i gotta get a system going that is hopefully self sustaining. and i'm thinking if i do a batch of books at a time i'll get better rates than sending in 1 or just a few at a time. but i'm not sure how much i can afford. nearly all of the books i have that i might get graded are from the last few years. not earlier than 2016. i have some from my childhood i would do but not to sell them and not to shoot for a 9.8.. like Iron Man #200. however i got a whole lot of books that i know people would buy, and also a whole lot people probably don't care much for. i think ideally i want to have the books graded which i got at cover price and mint or look 9.8.. that are just worth the most. and yeah i haven't taken out really any of them from their sleeves. just boxed them. so the handful of first appearance that came out the last few years would seem like a good start, and some of the other back issues i managed to scoop for a somewhat reasonable prices. like the first appearance of Riri Williams and a few copies of #1 TMNT, i also picked up a lot of incentive covers for various books. some books only offer 1:10 or 1:5 on some things, like indie stuff, but regardless i got a ton of them and variants on top of A covers. i could probably fill a short box with just the incentives and one per shops etc.. many 1:25 and 1:50 managed to get a 1:100 of Three Jokers issue one, so i may have that one graded, i have all the 1:25 for batman 82-100 they are all by the same artists with sketches or whatever, i wonder if getting all those done might be worth selling as a set.. i even got a black and white of the Punchline issue. i also really like the idea of taking one of these blanks to a convention where i can get them signed or a little doodle on it with a CGC rep there to authorize it or whatever.
i just hate the idea of selling a book raw and not getting all that much for it only to have someone else have it graded and flip it.. just seems dumb, but at the same time you gotta sink money into having them graded. and its nice having a system in which we gauge the books quality because that has always been correlated with its value. so to have an outside sort of official party judging the quality of the books, we can avoid getting ripped off or developing a bad reputation as a seller who potentially rips people off. plus it encapsulates the book and hopefully holds it at that level of quality. although i wonder if over enough decades, light or whatever.. if books can degrade while in a case. like the pages aren't white anymore.
my plan is to hopefully tag along at a convention with my LCS guy and bring a short box with me and before the convention actually opens there is trading that goes on between the different sellers there.. so the idea is hopefully trade some of the gems i've nabbed from the last few years for a couple gems or keys from previous ages, ones worth slabbing and all that. sort of condense my collection or consolidate it or whatever, trade up a box of raws books for a couple worth way more than the cost of slabbing them. i sort of hate the idea of slabbing a book that is worth less than the fee it is to have it slabbed. like people sell 9.8s on ebay for 100$ im like yeah and you spend how much to have it graded?? like the book isn't really worth 100 is it?? the the fact its in a slab and graded is.
Grading is less than $30 a pop(pressing is extra.) LCS owners may offer it to their customers. Mines does. Currently, my only slab is a 9.8 Spawn 300 variant signed by Todd through cgc. I'm going to start getting more of my stuff graded. I had quite a few modern gems(many of them signed), but looks like most of them got stolen out of my garage :(
I have edge of spider verse #2 first appearance of spider Gwen I’m considering Sending it to EGS and having them Do a pink label for it it would match the cover perfectly and Ii know it’s Going up in value
That would be sick!
@@JernosComicsPopCulture I Know Right
I have been watching your videos, I have some questions for you. In some of your other videos you mentioned that you were buying custom cut boards from egerber. Did you happen to have 7-1/8" Fullbacks cut to use in a Standard 7-1/4" Mylites2? I am also a fan of that fit, I am wondering if you had them made, can the fullbacks be doubled up at 7-1/8"? I'm worried it might be a tight fit without the extra room on the sides of the board.
Currently I'm doubling up standard fullbacks in standard Mylite2s. The result can look amazing, but i really would prefer to cut down the free space between the bag and board on the sides. With a single standard fullback in a standard Mylites2, i don't like the fit its to loose. I'm wondering about the fit at 7-1/8", and if a single fullback would be enough. Thanks for any help
Thanks for watching and for asking these questions. To your very last point, yes, the standard size full backs or half backs are way to short from edge to edge. As for doubling up full backs, may I ask why you do this? I personally would see this as over kill, and I would never do that merely because of how much it would cost.
With that being said, I am almost 100% certain that you could not fit two 7 1/8 inch full backs into the standard size Mylar bag. WAY too thick. What you might want to if you still want to keep doubling them up, is to do a custom cut at 7 1/10 inch. It's a very minor difference, but it could allow for two boards. OR, you can do one Full Back and one Half back.
I hope this helps!
@@JernosComicsPopCulture
It does help and I appreciate it.I have been doubling up the fullbacks because its an amazing look ,in my opinion on a comic from the late 80's and up. For me doubling them up, makes up for the space left at the sides of the board between the bag. I just love the end result, its like a time capsule mini slab and looks perfect, but it does cost about 80cents per comic. (try it i did amazing spidey 314 loooks so good)
I want to only use one fullback and achieve the same desired result. I think I'm going to have to order a 7-1/8 sample pack and see how it goes. Maybe with some 7-1/8 half backs, like you suggested.
Its just such a pain, the double fullback looks perfect at 7" but single fullback at 7" looks like crap. I'm hoping the extra width on a 7-1/8 can give me a perfect looking book with a single fullback, but even if it does i lose the amazing double fullback look at 7" then. Comics gotta love em.
If you wouldn't mind letting me know how much egerber charges to custom cut a 1000 boards, that might help my decision. Thanks again
I did just want to mention i love the look of a single standard fullback in a 7-1/8 poly bag. But don't want to rebag again in future. Combo looks nice though.
I have a quick question. I received a cgc spiderwoman 1 9.0. The case looks fine it's not cracked or it dies not seem that way. I was looking at that compared too others. Did cgc ever put a sticker on the top the small one usually under the slabs on top. Do you think it's fake. I know people will go beyond it was only 60 for 9.0. which the book has dropped a bit. But I don't have any other cgc book that has just the thin strip on top under not just a sticker on the top of you understand what I'm trying too say
Hey there. I'm not sure I quite understand what you are trying to explain. CGC used to have a long, slim sticker label that used to sit on top of the slab, that would have the title of the book on it, so when it's in a box, you could see that information. It was on top of the slab, and not inside the slab. Is this what you are talking about?
$60 is also pretty low for that book currently, in a 9.0.
I always try to team my low grade keys with signature series. I got a 4.5 spider woman 1 signed.
Give it worth or just pass on grading
Wolverine #1 (from what? 1988 or so?). Never opened it. Bought it new, been in a box w/ a mylar sleeve and cardboard ever since. Can I justify mailing it to CGC? I’m having trouble trusting the process. Mailing it across the country. Does CGC not charge a new fee - a % of the “new”, graded value in order to mail it back?
One thing I wanted to add that I found out today so maybe old news (not sure), but I was interested in getting two actors sign my "the boys" #1 and It is already graded by CGC....I saw two issues, but the one I wanted to mention is that CGC is now making you sign a disclaimer when you send in a CGC slabbed book in because of the risk of damage and you won't hold CGC accountable if your 9.8 becomes a 9.6 or lower after signing. Because of this I will pass on sending in my 9.8.
I agree. I would not spend money to get something cracked, signed and have it slabbed again at a lower grade. I think that's pretty damn silly.
I have two copies of Adventures of Superman issue 500. One still in the poly bag, and one open. If I wanted to submit the unopened one for grading, do I submit it unopened? Or will I have to open it?
If you submit a book in a polybag, they will take it out of the polybag and throw the polybag away.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture OK. I just didn't know if it would be worth keeping the one in the poly bag and sending the open on in, instead. Thanks!
@@CowleyStudentJ For sure!
I love my she hulk comics. My fav to read.
Awesome!
I'm curious... Do you offer pressing and cleaning services? Also, does pressing ruin signatures?
I don't as of right now! It is something that has been on my radar though, as I might offer it in the near future. As for signatures, I'm not too savvy on that area. If you are using any sort of moisture technique though, it could absolutely make the ink bleed. A dry heat press probably would be okay, but I would encourage folks to press books before getting them signed.
So I have a copy of captain America 117 first appearance of falcon it’s not in the best condition…would you get it slabed??
Appreciate the comment. This is an older video, but I think I went over the fact that it all boils down to YOU and why you as an individual want to get books graded. Ask yourself, is the value worth it? Is this one of your favorite characters? Is it a special book that means something to you? Do you plan on reselling it? All of these matter in your decision making.
I think I'm most interested in getting some of my signed books slabbed. So I'll probably send them to CBCS.
Good idea!
I read comments CBCS authentication is not reliable.
@@bandoogiemanz As in they'll say it's not real? I got all mine signed myself so I just don't want a green label saying a name is written in marker.
I have about 30, if I'm not mistaken, of Spawn #1. Is in storage for almost 29 years and each in a plastic sleeve and board to protect it. I'm assuming this will be worth grading, correct? I also have 3 issues of Superman #75. One is open and the others are still sealed.
It's worth grading if you think it's worth it to you. If you want value, and you think they will be 9.8 candidates, then you can absolutely profit off of grading them. The Superman 75s? I personally wouldn't spend money on to send to a grading company.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Thank you.
I have 12 of the same book with the same deal going right into bags/boards but even still none of them looked like 9.8s to me
I've heard you're better off sending in books 25 at a time in order to not have to pay for a second shipping box on the return. Does that mean just 25 of the same cgc service since some may ship faster than others?
Not sure about all that. Return shipping from CGC is pretty pricey, and usually the more you submit, the cheaper per book the costs equal to.
What issue of turtles is that in back ground? kinda looks like tmnt #1 5th print idw mashup! haha
I'd have to watch the video again to check
I just bought AMS 59 and Hulk 340 . haven't received them yet but they appear mid grade. Are those books I should get graded in your opinion?
I think those silver age ASM's would be great in any grade. A mid grade 340? Not sure how much value getting it graded would add. It all comes down to your preferences. You have to ask yourself, "why would I want these graded?"
@@JernosComicsPopCulture thanks for the advice! I received the books and am already selling them . Ahhh the life of a comic collector/ flipper 😂. Love the channel BTW 👍. Excellent content
What cgc charge per comic and also is the other company you mentioned also a popular one as well is it cheaper in cost ?
I highly recommend you check out their websites. www.cgccomics.com
@@JernosComicsPopCulture ok thank you
Quick Q: if I send a book into CGC for grading, and I value it at $400, but it grades so high that graded examples are going for $3000, what does CGC do? Do they not grade it? Am I charged a higher fee? Do they bump the value up to "unlimited value" and charge me a minimum of $150? I just dont see the need for the whole "max value" nonsense when sending them a book. Thanks for any help!
I have the entire DC cereal collection, all appear mint. Are they worth sending in? Also have the Venom and Carnage cereals
I'd check eBay sold and see if anyone has slabbed and sold any.
In your opinion which company is best to get your books graded understand it's an opinion I respect your opinion
What imperfections did you miss on Spider-Woman #1 when you graded it a raw 9.0?
I missed the small rip on the edge of the cover. And knowing how cgc is so harsh on even the smallest rip, I'm petty sure that did it, even though it's only about 1 millimeter. Also, i noticed what looks like a bit of spin stress or a spine roll on the book in the slab. That wasn't there before i sent it in and i have pictures to prove it.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Thanks for getting back so quick. I recently just opened up about 300 comics I collected from 30 years ago. I have rebagged and boarded a lot of them and, more importantly, I have taken a detailed inventory of what I have. Now it's time to try and figure out which ones I wanna slab. Thanks again, your video really helped. Nice hat!
I have none of my comics graded but i wanted to ask a question. Is grading is subjective how come PGX black stain when it comes to grading ?
Black stain? I'm not sure what you're asking.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture bad reputation
131 daredevil should I slab
Hey do you know of an outfit or shop that would trade raw books for slabs. I've never submitted to anyone and I don't think I ever will but I have some keys that I would like to convert.Thanks
I do not, unfortunately.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture oh well thanks anyway. This is just been so frustrating for me because I understand that books are really going up in value and here I am stuck with this collection I've been dragging around like an anchor for over 40 years
Thank you for the slabing or not to slab info. Your opinion couht chief. Can I send you a picture of a comic?
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So I presume you would submit a lovingly well-read Hulk 181 to be slabbed, despite the prospect of a low grade, if I am looking to sell it. I have owned it since I was a kid.
If I owned a low grade Hulk 181, I would probably grade it because I WOULDN"T be looking to sell it. If you are looking to sell it, it really comes down to each individual situation. If you think the book is a 3.5, but it comes back a 2.5, you might be able to sell it for more raw. So my advice would be to ask yourself these questions: 1) Am I confident enough with my grading skills to access and assume a proper CGC grade? 2) Have I done my research to see what all the CGC books sell for ranging anywhere from a 2.0 to a 4.0 (hypothetical here), if I think my book is around a 3.5, and then compared those numbers to raw sales?
300th amazing spiderman first apperance of Venom.My first comic I bought.I am total newbie is it worth the grading.I am not going to sell it I plan on hold for my two year old son.
It's all about what makes you happy as a collector. For value, it's definitely worth it for that book. I also think it's cool to have a book like that encased if you're passing it down to your son.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Thank you what about damage insurance can you buy it from the grading company or just the shipper insurance?Thanks for your help.
@@bluecollarbullionballer4269 No problem! Insurance is via shipping so make sure you get the proper insurance on there.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Thanks again.
What is wait time now a days from submitting to getting it back cbcs or cgc?
I believe it is well over 100 days. I did fast track and I believe it was around 70 days.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture cooll not so bad some guy said like 6 months give or take i think he's not right, he also charges 40 to press is that too high ?
Keep in mind, those days are only weekdays, and it's not counting the 2 to 3 months books are sitting before even being received.
So I'm looking at probably 6 months total wait WITH fast track.
Gonna drop off 5 books to CGC at NYCC. Total cost 675. Ooph.
Must be some valuable books!
I really, really, REALLY, wish CBCS slabs sold for equivalent value as CGCs. CBCS' slabs look better (the new case), are cheaper to get slabbed, and have no minimums on pre-screening books. Such a shame they sell for way less.
It's all about gaining market share and changing market perception. I do believe they are headed in the right direction to do this.
How about double cover books?
Hey Bruce. Thanks for the comment. Being this is an old video, can you add some context to your question?
@@JernosComicsPopCulture yes in regards to slabbing comics . Silver age submariner 14 double cover....looks about 7.0 outside cover, a little nicer inside double cover. Not a key
@@brucehunter9128 I'm still not understanding the question. Are you asking if you can get them graded? The answer would be yes. If you are asking if there is any special treatment? That I am actually not sure about.
Sorry my question is not clear. Do you think it is worth sending that in? Is there much of a speciality market for double covers?
Silly question here when you list the estimated value for CGC submissions I assume that value is based on what the book is raw correct?
That is correct!
slab my comic for protection and legit check its dosen matter what grade
instead of all the speculation...why not just send in 25 books and have them all prescreened?
Not sure what you are talking about. Speculation on what? On what grades they will get? If that is what you mean, I don't just send books hoping to get 9.8s. I wouldn't waste my money doing prescreens, because I'm only sending in books that are personal keys or special to me, no matter their grade.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Yes I meant speculation on the grades they will get. I think were talking about different prescreens here hahah What I meant in prescreen is if you send 25 books to CGC you have the option of having the books get prescreened by CGC. If they do give the book the grade you specified/wanted or higher theyll slab it. If you wanted a 9.8 and they say its a 9.0 they wont slab it and send it back raw with a smaller fee
@@50nollieman No, I knew what you were talking about. Prescreening costs more money. For me, and how I collect, it would be a waste of money. I don't have a "specific grade" that I'm looking for when I send in my books. But, I educate myself so I can be a good grader of my books BEFORE I send them out, so I know I'll at least get a grade that is in a solid range of what I expect. If I think a bronze age key will get an 8.0, and it comes back a 7.5, I'll be fine with that. The last two times I've sent in to CGC, I've been spot on with the majority of the books I sent, and off over or under by a half of grade point on the rest, outside of one book that I completely missed on.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Oh I see what you mean. Thats nice man! I've been watching your videos and its been helpful. Made me look into my slabs to see how it affected the grades haha. It's actually gonna be my first time submitting to CGC and I'm really debating sending in 25 books or do a 10 book submission first. The 25 book submission is tempting because of the prescreen. I'll probably ask CGC to slab it if its above 9.0 or 9.2. Because theyre modern theyre not worth much if they go lower that grade. I really don't know what grades I would get since I have no experience but thanks to you I have the overstreet grading book coming in haha. Do you have any more tips or videos you'd recommend? I've also watched your cleaning videos and will be buying a press. I'm the same boat as you, I actually like the books raw too but in order to afford some silver age spidey keys I'm trying to flip modern key books
CGC has F@#$ed up my books twice! Have switched to CBCS and couldn't be happier now that their cases are better. Buy the book not the grade!
which comics should you send to CGC ....NONE
To each their own. I wouldn't be sending any this year if they didn't already do my auto-renew before their latest ridiculous changes.
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Good on you . I see the community and CZcamsrs alike saying they want competitiveness with the grading companies but then send all their books to just CGC . CGC needs a wake up call and that's only going to happen if we the community affect their "pocket books" and stop using them altogether . Time to use any of the other 5 grading companies.
That She-Hulk has no "intrinsic" value. Intrinsic means actual value in its function. The function of a comic books is to entertain young people, so it has no operational value. It is not edible, it is not of a material for construction or engineering or technology. Its sparing value is as being shredded to insulate structural space, or likewise shredded to make newsprint fragments for molded paper trays etc. Beyond that laughable misuse, it is the opposite of intrinsic, in that it is a source of pleasure or even obsession, and not a functioning supplement for modern utilitarian life.
Hey Joshua. I'm going to respectfully disagree with you on this one, simply because you're taking the term instrinsic value and distorting its meaning and taking it out of context. If you've studied or understand Finance, intrinsic value doesn't pertain to the value of a product's function, but rather the monetary value of an asset on the market.
Intrinsic value is realized by precedent of the asset on the market. For comics, these values are easily correlated to factors that exist within the content of the comic itself (IE. first appearances, origins, 1st issues, etc.). Intrinsic value is not so much worried about future value based on external factors, such as movie speculation.
She Hulk 1 absolutely has intrinsic value, because the market has valued it as a key comic for multiple decades, regardless of a She Hulk tv show, etc.
If we applied your way of thinking to comics, then no comic would have intrinsic value, and should only be worth its cover price. We value comics because they are a collectible, regardless if you wish to call it pleasure or obssession, and collectibles of all sorts have held intrinsic value on the market for a very, very long time.
None, go CBCS. Lol
Well there you go!