Can I trust CGC?
CGC is well-regarded and there have been no major issues with their grading. According to anecdotal evidence from a number of collectors, CGC has incredibly stringent grading standards.
Can you open CGC case?
Can a CGC Case be Opened? Yes, but not without damaging the case and therefor rendering the grade and any certified signatures or markings on the book (if applicable) invalid.
What is CGC value?
CGC will determine the current Fair Market Value of a collectible based upon what CGC believes, in its sole reasonably exercised opinion, to be reliable current market information. CGC’s determination of the current Fair Market Value will be absolute and binding on all parties.
Is CGC respected?
CGC is the big boy on the block when it comes to comic book grading. They absolutely dominate the eBay resale market. There are over 200,000 CGC graded comics for sale on eBay as I write this article.
How long does CGC grading take?
0 to 79 days
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. See the table above for turnaround times.
What does CGC red label mean?
A red label, for example, was once used for modern-age books. This label – which looks quite different from the current design – has been phased out, and extended the blue universal label to include modern comic books as well.
Does CGC clean cards?
Does CGC perform pressing or dry cleaning? CGC does not perform pressing, dry cleaning or any similar treatments for comic books. To learn more, visit the website CGCcomics.uk/ccs or call +44 (0) 20 3968 3848.
How thick is a CGC slab?
CGC grades most comic books that fit within the following dimensions: 266mm tall x 193mm wide x 6mm thick (except comics with hard covers or jeweled covers).
What size are CGC slabs?
The actual internal dimensions for your comic book are 12 15/16″ tall x 8 1/4″ wide x 9/16″ deep. These cases have been updated with extra depth to accommodate for the updated style of CGC graded comics.
What kind of cards does CGC grade?
What cards does CGC Trading Cards grade? CGC Trading Cards accepts virtually all Pokémon TCG and Magic: The Gathering cards. CGC Trading Cards also accepts Gamma play test Magic cards, “Artist’s Alterations” (altered by the artist of the card) and “Artistic Alterations” (altered by anyone in an artful way).