Certification offers many benefits for comic book collectors, dealers and retailers. As an independent grader, impartial to any party, CGC provides this certification with accuracy and enthusiasm. Some key benefits include:

Establishing a Grading Standard

CGC's top grading experts traveled the country to have the leading comic book collectors, retailers, and dealers review a grading set of comic books. Using the average of their opinions as a guide, our expert grading team has been able to establish a consistent market standard that is widely trusted throughout the hobby.

Performing Expert Restoration Check

One of the most important parts of the CGC expert grading team's review of your comic book is to perform a thorough restoration check. When detected, restoration is specifically noted on the grading label.

Increasing Confidence Among Buyers and Sellers

With impartial grading and a consistent standard, expert restoration detection, and a tamper-evident protective holder, buyers and sellers trade with more confidence by mail, phone, and on the Internet because they know what to expect of a CGC-graded book. Because buyers appreciate impartial and accurately graded comic books, they become confident and aggressive bidders. Sellers are assured that they are receiving a fair price for their book's condition.

Providing Holders That Can Be Safely Opened

We have designed our holder for optimal visibility of the comic book so it can be opened carefully and removed safely. Due to their fragile nature, we recommend the immediate re-certification of the comic book once our holder is opened. When re-certifying, the inner label should be returned to CGC for a $5 re-certification credit ($10 off Walk-Thru Service).

Offering Better Protection for Comic Books

The CGC holder is made of state-of-the-art materials and is designed to meet the needs and demands of comic book collectors. There is no other holder that protects comic books as well as the CGC holder.