Grading

T4brilla · 08-20-2019, 10:34 PM

Hey guys new to the comic section. I am a huge sports card collector and have just recently purchased a large comic book collection from a friend’s new wife who got it in a divorce from her previous marriage. I don’t know squat about comics and want to sell them all. There is quite a few key books and about 40 or so that are signed. I think I would want to grade a lot of them but some have 5 or 6 signatures on them so it looks to me that beckett’s Services will verify the signatures at 33 for the first and 20 after that. So am I right that in order for them to verify it it’s 133$ for a comic with 6 signatures plus the actual grading of the book? These were all signed at conventions but I don’t see any paperwork to accompany them.

T4brilla · 08-20-2019, 10:39 PM

Here is a picture of the one mentioned above.

I greatly appreciate any help as I navigate the comic book world. I was a huge X Men fan as a kid and it was truly giving me goosebumps looking through the boxes. I never bought a comic in my life but I’m pretty sure I’ll keep a few of these. I’m going to sell mostly all of them just not exactly sure the best way to go about it.

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T4brilla · 08-20-2019, 10:42 PM

Also are there any group grading submissions done through blowout or any trustworthy blowout members?

I’m sorry in advance I will have a lot of questions.

IndySportsCards · 08-20-2019, 11:09 PM

CGC will not authenticate the signatures as the have to witness it. Your best best it to us the CBCS Verified Signature program, which does accumulate with each signature. I also think you need to tell them who signed the book.

T4brilla · 08-20-2019, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by IndySportsCards

CGC will not authenticate the signatures as the have to witness it. Your best best it to us the CBCS Verified Signature program, which does accumulate with each signature. I also think you need to tell them who signed the book.

I know 6 of the sigs on that one from doing research. But I can’t figure out the one above Rachel Dodson. I think Chris Claremont but not sure anyone think the same??

enyouartist · 08-21-2019, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by T4brilla

I know 6 of the sigs on that one from doing research. But I can’t figure out the one above Rachel Dodson. I think Chris Claremont but not sure anyone think the same??

I can see why you would think it’s Chris Claremont, but it’s Alex Ross! He is the cover artist and an amazing artist (and arguably a more valuable signature than Claremont). Having said that, I would NOT recommend to authenticate and grade the signed book. Just sell it as is. It’s not worth the slabbing fees.

T4brilla · 08-21-2019, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by enyouartist

I can see why you would think it’s Chris Claremont, but it’s Alex Ross!

Is That good I hope??

T4brilla · 08-21-2019, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by enyouartist

I can see why you would think it’s Chris Claremont, but it’s Alex Ross! He is the cover artist and an amazing artist (and arguably a more valuable signature than Claremont). Having said that, I would NOT recommend to authenticate and grade the signed book. Just sell it as is. It’s not worth the slabbing fees.

What would it sell for? I don’t see any comps really. I see on listed at 788 @ 9.8 which doesn’t mean much bc it’s obviously not sold.

And thank you so much

enyouartist · 08-21-2019, 12:41 AM

I would say anywhere from $20-$50. These were limited to 4000 copies. I think Alex Ross sold them signed on his site for $40.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/UNCANNY-X-M...YAAOSwAidc8mtV

I think this one was $70 or best offer:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Uncanny-X-M...p2047675.l2557

This one is unsigned at $16.50
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Uncanny-X-M...cAAOSwGk5dP2im

08-20-2019, 10:34 PM	#1
T4brilla Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 298 Tr14627 T4brilla	Grading Hey guys new to the comic section. I am a huge sports card collector and have just recently purchased a large comic book collection from a friend’s new wife who got it in a divorce from her previous marriage. I don’t know squat about comics and want to sell them all. There is quite a few key books and about 40 or so that are signed. I think I would want to grade a lot of them but some have 5 or 6 signatures on them so it looks to me that beckett’s Services will verify the signatures at 33 for the first and 20 after that. So am I right that in order for them to verify it it’s 133$ for a comic with 6 signatures plus the actual grading of the book? These were all signed at conventions but I don’t see any paperwork to accompany them. __________________ LTB 2007 Topps Finest Base Calvin Johnson plates Pavel Bure SuperCollector!!!!! Always interested in your SUPERFRACTORS!!!!

08-20-2019, 10:39 PM	#2
T4brilla Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 298 Tr14627 T4brilla	Here is a picture of the one mentioned above. I greatly appreciate any help as I navigate the comic book world. I was a huge X Men fan as a kid and it was truly giving me goosebumps looking through the boxes. I never bought a comic in my life but I’m pretty sure I’ll keep a few of these. I’m going to sell mostly all of them just not exactly sure the best way to go about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ LTB 2007 Topps Finest Base Calvin Johnson plates Pavel Bure SuperCollector!!!!! Always interested in your SUPERFRACTORS!!!!

08-20-2019, 10:42 PM	#3
T4brilla Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 298 Tr14627 T4brilla	Also are there any group grading submissions done through blowout or any trustworthy blowout members? I’m sorry in advance I will have a lot of questions. __________________ LTB 2007 Topps Finest Base Calvin Johnson plates Pavel Bure SuperCollector!!!!! Always interested in your SUPERFRACTORS!!!!

08-20-2019, 11:09 PM	#4
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EO 13848 Posts: 42,001 braco0 IndySportsCards	CGC will not authenticate the signatures as the have to witness it. Your best best it to us the CBCS Verified Signature program, which does accumulate with each signature. I also think you need to tell them who signed the book. __________________ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.

08-21-2019, 12:41 AM	#9
enyouartist Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,735	I would say anywhere from $20-$50. These were limited to 4000 copies. I think Alex Ross sold them signed on his site for $40. https://www.ebay.com/itm/UNCANNY-X-M...YAAOSwAidc8mtV I think this one was $70 or best offer: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Uncanny-X-M...p2047675.l2557 This one is unsigned at $16.50 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Uncanny-X-M...cAAOSwGk5dP2im