Grading Polybagged Books 0

[maverik3]

I have a comic that is in a sealed polybag.  How would you grade this and if it has to be taken out of the polybag would you recommend grading to get the most value out of it?

[Jennifer F.]

Good morning, thanks for your message.  CGC does not certify books that are sealed in a manufacturer's poly-bag. To have a poly-bagged book certified by CGC, you must either remove the book from its poly-bag or send written approval authorizing CGC to remove it. The words “Poly-bag removed” will appear in the key comments section on the CGC label.

The label will not specify if any loose item was in the poly-bag with the comic. When the comic graders remove items from a poly-bagged comic, the items are returned to the submitter in a separate mylar/bag and board.

Thanks!

[maverik3]

in your experience would a comic be more valuable in the polybagged book without being graded or taken out of the bag and graded?

 

[Jennifer F.]

Hello, CGC is just a grading company so we cannot advise customers on the value of their books.  You might want to check with a comic dealer in your area and they could appraise the book or give you an idea of value.  You could also take a look online to see what similar books are selling for both in the poly bag and out to get an idea of value.

Thanks!