How long does a CGC slab last?

A CGC case will last forever, just like most plastic. I know its' supposed to be real sturty and archival safe, but I have heard many people saying you should replace by getting it reholdered every 7 years.

How long do CGC cases last?

Some say the microchamber should be replaced every 7 years while others say they might outlive our lifetime. It is still a good idea to have a look at your CGC books that where graded more than 10 years ago. See if there are signs of aging in the microchamber and re-slab as necessary.

Are CGC slabs waterproof?

Are CGC Cases Waterproof? No, CGC cases are not waterproof, water resistant is a much more correct term.

What are CGC slabs made of?

The slabs are made with two sheets of thick, stiff plastic, and the books inside are encased in a thin, heat-sealed interior sleeve as well. A label inside the archival slab has a CGC hologram, a unique bar code and a description of its condition with a numeric grade.

How do I protect my CGC slabs?

Store the slabs in a dark location to prevent fading from UV light. Keep the slabs in a cool, dry location. Many collectors of graded comics want to further protect the plastic slab from getting scratched and place them in bags. BCW Supplies offers graded comic bags made from both polypropylene and Mylar.

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How reliable is CGC?

They have been mostly known as a Comic Book Grading Company, and they just started grading Pokemon and MTG cards. 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.

Are CGC cases airtight?

The CGC slabs aren't air-tight :shrug: Isn't the book in a sort of vaccum sealed type of plastic? The inner well is made from archival-safe Barex, but it isn't air-tight.

How much does a CGC slab weigh?

CGC box, one slab with mylar sleeve, 32 books, 32.5 lbs.

What year did CGC come out?

Sarasota, Florida, U.S. The company was launched in early 2000 and has since gone on to become a notable part of the comic book collecting community. As of 2021 they have graded over 7 million comic books.

How big is a CGC slab?

Most are same dimension 13' H x 8-1/8' W x 1/2' Depth and books seem just pressed between front and back of slab.

Can you buy CGC cases?

You can't just buy the cases. You can either buy a comic already in a case or submit a comic yourself to CGC and they will put it in. Or are just looking for a similar type case for yourself?

Do comics deteriorate?

Comics are/were unfortunately not made to last, usually constructed from cheaper paper which contains impurities that will speed up the process of degradation. There are things you can do to slow this process significantly, but incorrect storage will only serve to speed the damage up.

Is CGC better than Cbcs?

We noticed that CBCS is much more consistent in its grading. This is something to consider because you might have a comic undergraded (or overgraded) by CGC, which might affect the value, while CBCS will at least give a more consistent grade (ex: a comic that's a 9.8 will get a 9.8).

What is CGC ReHolder?

ReHolder. A comic book in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder.

What are Newton rings CGC?

CGC Comics

The “rainbow effect” or “Newton rings” are a normal occurrence when two different plastics (which have different refractive indexes) are placed together. It's what you sometimes see on a smartphone screen protector or on the edges of an LCD screen.

What is a comic slab?

There are great reasons to slab a comic (slabbing is slang for getting a comic professionally graded and encased in an un-openable hard plastic shell from CGC, PGX, or CBCS).

Can you read a graded comic book?

Can't open the book to read it — Old-time collectors who want to read and smell their comics won't be able to if their comics are all encased in plastic. There are workarounds, however. You can buy a reading copy along with your certified copy if you can afford to do so.

Is CGC grading worth getting?

Most comics from the 80s are overprinted and are easy to find, even in high grades. If your modern comic looks like a 9.6 or worse, then chances are that it isn't worth sending to get graded. You would need to get a 9.8 from CGC on most newer books to make them worth your time and money.

Are CGC cards worth less PSA?

SGC's card grading services are slightly cheaper than PSA and begin at $10 for cards that are worth less than $250. They also have higher-priced submissions that are based on the declared card value and turnaround time. Their Express service is priced at $15 with 15 business days as a turnaround time.

Is a CGC 9 a PSA 9?

CGC 8.5 encompasses the entire PSA 7-10 range. And then CGC 9 encompasses the PSA 9-10 range.

How are comics slabbed?

Regardless, if you think that one day you may sell some or all of your comics (and it seems many of us do) you may want to learn more about "slabbing." Slabbing is the process of having your comics professionally graded, and then encased between two sheets of hard plastic (some sources identify this plastic as "Barex", ...