What is a CGC slab?

To grade comic books, trusted companies such as the Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) and the Comic Book Certification Service (CBCS) will evaluate comic books, grade them on a 1 to 10 scale, and encapsulate each comic in a rigid plastic frame, called a slab.

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 much does a CGC slab cost?

CGC will charge $16 for the first slab, and then $2 for each additional slab.

Can CGC slabs be opened?

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 size are CGC slabs?

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.

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How thick are CGC slabs?

Moderns are in a slab right at 1/4" thick at the thickest point, the edge.

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.

How much does a CGC slab weigh?

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

What is CGC walkthrough?

The Walkthrough tier is just our highest grading/pressing tier and is for books valued over $3,000. The same services apply for walkthrough as they do for any of the other tiers it just has a faster turnaround time. Screening is a separate service and can be selected with any tier except Modern.

What is the best baseball card grading service?

Found in the year 1999, Beckett Grading is one of the best and most famous grading companies in the world. The company is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California: Beckett Grading Services is a name to reckon with in the trading card industry.

How does CGC grading work?

CGC uses a standard 10-point grading scale to grade comic books. It doesn't publicly release how it grades its comics, but as it has graded over 5 million comics since its inception, there are plenty of examples in different grades to gauge a book's standard.

How do you store comic slabs?

Even after a comic is enclosed in a slab, safe storage is needed. 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.

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.

What is a comic Remarque?

the simplest form of a sketch, usually a head shot or symbol, usually small and accompanying a signature on a regular book. like if the artist signs your batman book and you're like hey can you draw a little batman symbol on there, that's a remark. one of my remarked books. Thanks for the explanation!

How much does a full comic box weigh?

Short boxes can comfortably hold around 120 bagged and boarded comics when full, and weigh in at about 25 pounds. These compact boxes may often be easier to move, but keep in mind that in the long run, it will cost you in time if you have to move a large collection.

Is a CGC 8.5 a PSA 9?

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

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.

Is CGC worth grading?

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. Their Pristine 10 rating is on par with Beckett's Black Label.

Are CGC slabs waterproof?

We know that slabs aren't water proof, but it was amazing to see what happened when they came in contact with water. All of these slabs were in CGC-issued open-at-the-top poly bags (to protect against scratching), upright, in a box. The water came in over the top and filled the bags approximately 1" - 2".

How do I know if my CGC is tampered?

For the outer shell of the CGC case, only the four corner posts are sealed. That means that the sides will seperate a small bit. This is not a sign of tampering. The label will occasionally fall between the slabs, again not a sign of tampering.

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?