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FirstLight

(13,359 posts) Sun Jul 1, 2018, 06:36 PM Jul 2018

How to get a comic "certified"...?

So I have some really great vol 1's and even a signed comic that are all in Mint condition. The ex left them behind years ago and I didn't really know what I had until recently.

I want to find a top dollar way to get these to collectors, and I think the first step, at least with the signed one, is to seek certification. But I am clueless as to how the process works and where to even go to sell. I was gonna do Ebay at first but I think I need to go more specialized...which means I need to learn fast so I don't get screwed.

So first, do i need certification for a signed copy and where/how to find it?

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How to get a comic "certified"...? (Original Post) FirstLight Jul 2018 OP

First, how old are they? Javaman Jul 2018 #1

I've got ... FirstLight Jul 2018 #3

Dang! You might just have something there. Good luck :) nt Javaman Jul 2018 #4

Also, this will help.. Javaman Jul 2018 #2

even better... FirstLight Jul 2018 #5

excellent! thanks for the link and good luck. :) nt Javaman Jul 2018 #6

You might have trouble getting CGC to verify the signature Cuthbert Allgood Jul 2018 #7

Javaman

(62,510 posts)

1. First, how old are they?

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Mon Jul 2, 2018, 08:55 AM

Jul 2018

if they are "old" pre-1980's then you might have something, but after about 1985, unless they are limited runs, or some kind of variants, they probably won't be worth a whole lot.

FirstLight

(13,359 posts)

3. I've got ...

Reply to Javaman (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 2, 2018, 04:51 PM

Jul 2018

the Thing #1...but the big one is vol 1 Infinity Gauntlet signed by the illustrator, in plastic w/board, pretty damn near mint...

Also the Silver Spiderman #1

Will try the link you gave
thanks!

Javaman

(62,510 posts)

4. Dang! You might just have something there. Good luck :) nt

Reply to FirstLight (Reply #3)

Tue Jul 3, 2018, 08:28 AM

Jul 2018

Javaman

(62,510 posts)

2. Also, this will help..

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Mon Jul 2, 2018, 01:03 PM

Jul 2018

https://comicbookrealm.com/

type in the comic issue in the search area (upper left corner) and it will give you current going prices of old comics.

FirstLight

(13,359 posts)

5. even better...

Reply to Javaman (Reply #2)

Tue Jul 3, 2018, 01:20 PM

Jul 2018

went to https://www.cgccomics.com/ and registered...

I found a comic store nearby that is affiliated, so that may be the way to go

Javaman

(62,510 posts)

6. excellent! thanks for the link and good luck. :) nt

Reply to FirstLight (Reply #5)

Tue Jul 3, 2018, 09:17 PM

Jul 2018

Cuthbert Allgood

(4,915 posts)

7. You might have trouble getting CGC to verify the signature

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Thu Jul 5, 2018, 04:02 PM

Jul 2018

They usually only do that if you are there on the spot with them. I had them do that for a Frank Miller and Stan Lee signature.

Alternatively, you could look at CBCS and their service. They were started by a guy that left CGC due to differences. They will use matching to verify a signature. I am looking to do this for a few comics and art commissions I had done

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