How much does it cost to get a comic book graded?
HOW MUCH DOES CGC GRADING COST?
| Grading Service | Notes | Price Per Book |
|---|---|---|
| Express | Maximum value of $3,000 per book | $100 |
| Standard | Maximum value of $1,000 per book | $65 |
| Modern | Limited to books published 1975 to the present.
Maximum value of $200 per book |
$20 |
| Modern Fast Track | FastTrack reduces its corresponding tiers turnaround time. | $30 |
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Where can I get my comic books graded?
Follow the steps below to submit to CGC and CCS.
- Become. a Member. Join CGC to get direct submission privileges, 24/7 order tracking and more. Join Now.
- Select a. Grading Tier. Choose a tier based on comic value and turnaround time. Select additional services that apply.
- Submit. Your Comics. Fill out the CGC submission form.
Is CGC grading worth it?
But as a rule of thumb, as I’m deciding which comics to submit for grading I always estimate the true cost of having a Modern Tier comic being graded by CGC to be $25.
THE COST OF CGC GRADING.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| True Cost / Book | $25.23 | $126.15 / 5 comics |
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How can you tell if a comic book is worth money?
The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the “good” category is by looking at the cover price. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover.
Should I get my comic book graded?
Graded vs. Raw Comic Values. All it takes is a quick eBay search to see that high-grade CGC comics will always sell for more than their raw counterparts. Part of the reason is because it’s understood that – at minimum – the cost of grading the comic is added to the raw value of the book.
What comics are worth money?
10 Rare Comic Books That Are Worth a Fortune
- Action Comics No. The inaugural issue of Action Comics marked the first appearance of Superman and helped kick off the superhero genre.
- Amazing Fantasy No.
- Detective Comics No.
- All Star Comics No.
- X-Men No.
- Tales of Suspense No.
- Marvel Comics No.
- The Incredible Hulk No.
Are 1980s comics worth anything?
Definitely one of the most investment-grade comics to ever come out of the 1980s, if you can find one, it is well worth the money, but forgeries do exist. Forgeries are quite common, so buy only a CGC-graded copy, and expect to pay close to $10,000 for one in very fine to near-mint condition.
Are comics worth anything?
Just because your comic book is old doesn’t mean it is worth anything. What truly makes a comic book worth something is its rarity, popularity, and condition. A comic book store will not pay you top value for a comic book. They need to make a profit.
What is the rarest comic book in the world?
An original copy of the Action Comics #1 that initially cost 10 cents and introduced Earth to Superman became the world’s most expensive comic book Sunday when it raked in $3.2 million on eBay.