What is GPA analysis?

What is GPA analysis?

GPA for CGC Comics is the world’s first and most comprehensive analysis and valuation service. for CGC comic book & magazine sales.

What is considered high grade CGC?

So, from my perspective 8.5 and above is arguably high grade (with anything above 9.0 as exceptionally high), 7.5 & 8.0 are high mid-grades (that often appear better than grade, but usually have flaws that aren’t immediately obvious), 5.0 to 7.0 are mid-grade books, 4.0 & 4.5 are typically lower mid-grades, 1.5 to 3.5 …

Is CGC grading worth it?

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.

What does CGC 9.8 mean?

The collectible is nearly indistinguishable from a 10.0 but will have a very minor manufacturing defect. It will not have any evidence of handling defects. NM/M 9.8. A nearly perfect collectible with negligible handling or manufacturing defects. NM+ 9.6.

What is CGC census?

The CGC Census is a detailed report of the comics, magazines and lobby cards graded by CGC, listing the total number of CGC-certified examples in each grade for every issue.

How do comics grade CGC?

CGC uses a standard 10-point grading scale to grade comic books. This is because the difference in value of expensive comics graded above 9.0 is so dramatic, so by breaking down the grade separation into smaller increments, collectors can better determine the right value.

What does 9.8 White pages mean?

So early in my collecting days, I thought a graded 9.8 had to have white pages. A graded 9.8 was pretty much the cream of the crop in collectibles. As far as graded 9.8s are concerned, white pages rank at the top of the color scale.

Is a CGC 9.5 a PSA 10?

There is a strong case that majority of CGC/BGS 9.5/9.5/10/10 are stronger than average PSA 10, but most 9.5/9.5/9.5/9.0 are not.

Is CGC 9.6 good?

A 9.6 is still an outstanding grade and can be had for less than the cost of a 9.8. There really is a clear difference between a high 9.8 and a high 9.6. The problem becomes the difference between a low 9.8 and a high 9.6. Low 9.8s from CGC imo look horrible for the grade.

Has there ever been a CGC 10?

CGC graded comics that receive a 10 – the perfect score, a “gem mint” – are very rare.