How Do I Get A Comic Book Appraised?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. eBay search history. No appraisal will be 100% accurate– even experts can provide nothing more than an educated guess. …
  2. Auction House. Large auction houses are experts in pricing items and selling them. …
  3. Decide Which Marketplace Is Best. …
  4. Sparkle City Comics.

How do you know if a comic book is valuable?

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.

How much does it cost to have a comic book appraised?

Submission Tier Max Value Fee Per book Standard $1,000.00 $65.00 Economy $400.00 $38.00 Value

$200.00


$27.00
Modern (1975 – Current) $200.00 $20.00

Is CGC grading worth it?

For me, the answer is a resounding YES. But then again, I’m in the business of selling said graded comics to an audience that is specifically looking to buy them. So yeah,

CGC is worth it to me as a seller all day long

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How can I sell old comic books?


Working with a dealer

or being able to assess a collection’s physical condition can be a good way to get the best deal, especially if you’re willing to be patient. While sites like eBay or Sell My Comic Books can be good, you might be able to get a slightly better deal in person.

Is a CGC 9.5 a PSA 10?

Depends on the subgrades, which is why this is misleading argument. There is a strong case that majority of CGC/BGS 9.5/9.5/10/10 are

stronger than average PSA 10

, but most 9.5/9.5/9.5/9.0 are not.

Is CGC or PSA better?


CGC is well-regarded

and there have been no major issues with their grading. … Data is scarce but PSA has always been king of all the cards graded at 9 and below so CGC does not pose a challenge among the lower grades at the moment. CGC has been making a name for itself in the ultra rare cards segment of the market.

How long does CGC grading take?

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HAVE YOUR COMICS GRADED BY CGC? Once CGC receives your comics, it can take anywhere from

0 to 79 days

depending on the level of grading service you paid for. That does not include the time it takes for your comics to arrive at CGC, or the time it takes for them to be shipped back.

How much can I sell comic books for?

Stores will sometimes pay

around $25 per long box

.” Cotter-Cairns says the average value of a comic book is around 25 cents, but “if you go to a comic book store carrying boxes filled with thousands of primarily low-demand comics from the 1990s to today, you’ll be lucky to get five cents each for them.

What old comic books are worth money?

  • 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.

Where is the best place to sell old comic books?

  • eBay. FangXiaNuo / Getty Images. …
  • Heritage Auctions. If you have a lot of old and more pricey comic books, then I would suggest you take a look at an auction site like Heritage. …
  • Craigslist. …
  • Your Local Comic Shop. …
  • Charitable Contribution.

Does CGC grade harder than PSA?

Something you will now often see is ” Beckett 9.5, PSA 10?” this alludes to the well known fact that

PSA has a slightly easier scale than Beckett

. CGC is also known for grading a bit easier.

Do print lines affect BGS grading?


Fixed print lines may affect the surface grade

, but the lines on your card can only be seen from a certain angle, they’re on the back and considering PSA’s “.. printing imperfection if it doesn’t impair the overall appeal of the card” approach.

Does CGC have Grade 10?

CGC graded comics that receive a 10 – the perfect score, a “gem mint” –

are very rare

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Is a BGS 9 a PSA 10?

PSA 10’s routinely sell for as

much as 2.5x their BGS 9.5 counterpart

. While there’s a lot of collectors who love to boast about how they prefer BGS for their PC because they prefer the look and quality of the BGS slab none of those same people will argue the value for PSA 10 is greater than BGS 9.5. It’s just a fact.

Are CGC cards worth less?

And CGC has just about doubled their prices, and turnaround times are over 6 months right now. … Some people might want their cards back as soon as possible, and will try CGC and see how it goes. Some folks might want to save money, and

CGC is currently the least expensive option at the moment

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