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| Hi Everyone, I'm a newbie at this comic book grading stuff so I have a few questions that maybe you can help me with. First off I'm trying to decide what would be the way to go with some of my comics. It's a given that the more rare and original comics should most definitely be slabbed and graded but what about the comics that have some value but no where near the other original ones, is raw grading a good option ? I was thinking the raw grading option for the others was a good way to trade or sell some of my lesser comics to upgrade to better ones and the price point to have a raw comic graded isn't bad either  My next question is does raw grading have the same impact as slabbed grading does when it comes to re-sale? For example let's just say I have a raw graded 9.8 copy of The New Mutants #87 and I also have the same copy graded 9.8 that was slabbed, will both copies sell for the same amount of money or will the raw graded copy sell for less ? Finally...Why does the raw graded comic label have such little information on it where a slabbed graded comic is much more detailed. (see photos)   I would have thought that the raw graded comic would get the same attention to detail as the slabbed graded comic even though it's not being slabbed. The Silver Surfer comic label doesn't even give a date so how can someone that doesn't know the difference tell if it's an original or reprint like the original Richie Rich. Ok I'm done. Let the comments and suggestions begin...… Lisa |
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| From my understanding, slabbed is always better financially if selling than just graded. On a somewhat side note, I had one book graded but not slabbed by CBCS. A TMNT book. There are no graders notes. Having no idea other than the grade makes it hard to determine if pressing is viable as an option. On the website: The Raw Grade service does not include a restoration check but will note obvious defects. It is strictly an evaluation of the book’s condition at the time of grading. |
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| a raw graded comic may (and should) sell for less than a slabbed comic because a slabbed comic has been checked for restoration I'm pretty sure the raw grading service indicates if a comic is a reprint |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Lisa Depends on your intentions. The only reason I'd slab my treasures is if I planned to sell them. Otherwise I won't risk sending them through the mail. Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa Again, it depends on your intent. If you don't mind your keepers being inaccessible, and feel they need to be encased, go for it. I find Mylite2/Fullbacks (bag and acid free board) make my comics look VERY nice without the distraction of a label. Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa Good enough reason. Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa There's no set rule, but most likely the graded copy will sell for more because of the case it is in. A raw graded copy has more potential of being damaged after grading. The buyer will likely feel more comfortable with the slab. Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa Not sure. Welcome to the Forum |
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| Using a site like GoCollect will give you prices on recent sales of books at different grade points. It's a good way to gauge what the current market value is and help make a decision if it's worth getting slabbed or raw graded from a financial perspective. If you're new to grading, I'd check out the overstreet guide to determine grades or Comicbookrealm.com has a step by step (click grade at top) that will get you in the ballpark as you walk through. It's not a clear cut method, but it helped me learn what to look for and how defects affect book grades. Pressing and Cleaning can help increase the grades of some books that have fixable defects without being considered restoration If you learn what to look for... |
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| Hello Lisa! Welcome to the CBCS forum board family. As for your question others are correct with using GoCollect.com, and EBay “sold” prices as a good gauge of market value for a book. If your into this for profit, then any book of significant value should be pressed, cleaned, and graded before sold, as this is how you will maximize the books potentially. If it’s a $20, $40, or even a $60 book I wouldn’t recommend getting it graded personally. At that point you are putting another $20 bucks in to a book that may not be that desirable and might have to sell at below market value to be sold. As is often stated: The true value of a book is what people are willing to paying for it”. |
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| I also really like gocollect. I have the $5.99 a month membership. It really helps me see how actively books are selling and how the fair market value of every book is. I keep seeing Savage She Hulk #1 going up in value almost every week. I will be submitting all of mine real soon. @Lisa Unfortunately I cannot answer your question about raw grading. Welcome aboard. | ||
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| Welcome to the forum. Another suggestion is to consider the comic book pressing service in addition to grading. Many comics harbour seemingly inconceivable flaws that can be remedied through pressing, increasing the grade and usually the value. Do a web search to find out which flaws can be pressed out. |
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| The slab offers much more protection than the raw grade, and has a restoration check. I also do not believe witness signatures are an option with raw grading if you’re thinking of going in that direction. I’m not sure how tamperproof the raw grade seals are. It’s nearly impossible for the new slabs by both cbcs and cgc to be opened without evidence of tampering. Given the small price difference, I’ve Never even considered raw grade...not worth the value vs. a slab in my mind. |
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| Slightly off topic from your questions but has good thoughts and ideas... A fellow board member posted this question. It may help make a more informed decision. https://forum.cbcscomics.com/topic/8980/page/1/when-to-slab/#9 |
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Lisa private msg quote post Address this user | |
| First off thanks for the welcome !! Wow you all have given me a lot to think about in regards to raw vs. slabbed. Also thanks for mentioning the comicbookrealm and gocollect, I joined them recently and they have been a big help. Looks like I've got a bit of work ahead of me with all this research. Thanks again to everyone. I really appreciate the help and advise.Lisa |
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| I wouldn't trust a raw grade when buying a book. It's too easy for someone to tamper with the comic after it was graded. Slabs are tamper proof for most mortals. I think the raw grading is for folks who want a grade on a book that's in their collection, and not going to be sold. |
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michaelekrupp private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Hi Lisa. Do you have any other Harvey Comics besides the Richie Rich in your picture? I have s nice copy of that book already, but there are several early Casper, Richie and Little Dot comics that I am looking for. Let me know if you have any you are looking to sell. Thanks! | ||
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Lisa private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Hi Michael, I'm sorry that's not my comic I was just using them to show the difference in the detail that a raw comic gets versus a slabbed graded comic. they were actually for sale on ebay. |
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michaelekrupp private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Okay. Thanks for letting me know. | ||
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