What Books Are Worth Grading For Flipping? AND How to Pick a 9.8

[@NotoriousJay66]

I'm a terrible flipper, because I have problems selling, I want to keep everything 😅

[@timaaae9626]

...couldn't agree more. I don't want to get rid of any of my collection. ....unfortunately.

[@stillchillin7249]

You'll get there. I was terrible about it before, starting to let go.

[@LiquidWeapon]

Once you start, it gets easier when you see the money coming back. Start with a few that you're ok with letting go.

[@mingaling72]

I'm at the 7k comic mark of which 5k should be sold but they are so damn sweet. I have 3 or 4 LCS that don't sift through their back stock which are priced from $1-cover so anytime something hits I grab what they have. In my mind I know if I flip the FOMO books asap I am going to make money but I can't get myself to list them. I literally have 5k mini to larger keys. So I feel ya!

[@rickderris5294]

Once you start making a few bucks from your sales, you'll change your tune really fast. Trust me. It's actually fun.

[@paulpittman5200]

Lots of good information. Just recently made my 1st CGC submission. Wish I would've seen this video first. Fingers crossed!

[@GtBeatz508]

Is it really backed up 6 months? I got some good ones I wanna submit but that’s a super long wait time

[@SPalochik]

First and foremost is to collect what and HOW you want to COLLECT! If you want the hobby to pay for itself this channel helps you do that. If you want to stay on top of current trends this channel helps you do that too. GREAT information as always Bry!

[@BrysComics]

Thank you very much my friend!

[@mothwaste1004]

Back in the comic game and now I am going to start sending some of my old comics to CGC

[@BrysComics]

May the force be with you!

[@ZeroZhoust]

I love how I just get into comics at the age of 26... And NOW you make the best content absolutely possible as a new collector and new flipper to fund the former 🥺

[@bcomics3135]

Great informative video, I'm not big on selling comic's, but I do buy multiple book's if there could be future spec potential.

[@MrSuperduper5000]

It would also be super helpful to show the books after pressing them to really see what 9.8s look like when they're ready to submit

[@BrysComics]

Noted!

[@sidneyrivera3578]

Another great video Bry! Most don’t realize how much time, money, and energy go into flipping a book for profit and you offer up a timely cautionary tale we ALL can benefit from.

[@dustygranger9499]

I always appreciate the look behind the curtains.

[@701comics]

I liked that you showed the defects and what’s pressable. Great vid!

[@Notthatshaneblack]

Appreciate how much time and effort you throw into these videos man. Always great content.

[@BrysComics]

🙏🏻

[@zophar1001]

Self pressing is the way to go. That last review section is super helpful!

[@OneNastyNupe]

I'm in the same boat...I have no idea how to flip when I am always trying to keep stuff. Still glad to be here!

[@mattszymanski3989]

Thanks for the information. Just getting started with flipping comics and found this video very helpful!

[@toomworld]

Collector disease must be making the rounds, because I’m back! It’s been a while, but the past year and a half has hit me harder than ever. New to your channel, but loving it.

[@BrysComics]

Welcome my friend!

[@chadmorris7891]

Love all the info you give. Helps me with my collecting. Keep it going. Thanks

[@andrewkrekelberg4379]

Thank you for going over the 9.8's pre-screen. I had no idea about the bindery tears being allowed for the 9.8's.

[@toddwood3634]

Great video, part of the reason CGC is backed up so badly is everyone is sending in every book they own for grading. Here in a couple years their will be a ton of cheap 9.8 slabs!

[@BrysComics]

Very true

[@comicbookcountdown9252]

I have a decent-sized collection but have never sent anything in to be graded, so being able to see your process for choosing potential 9.8 candidates is very helpful. Thanks for making this video.

[@syndrognito8579]

Thanks for the video today about what to look for when trying to 9.8 candidates. Trying to do that myself. You gave me lots of stuff to look for.

[@BrysComics]

You’re so welcome!

[@tristanrujano]

I just went to a comic shop for the first time yesterday! I also have some comics coming back from CGC in 2 months I'm excited!

[@aquabman7]

Great video, covering tons of specific examples!

[@liquidevil9463]

Thanks for all this info. The grading portion is especially good.

[@ameliajade6113]

Seriously peeps, amazing info, we should be paying for this sort of info considering it’s been gathered from years of experience with Cgc and thousands of submissions which is priceless.

[@BrysComics]

🙏🏻💯

[@ianjameson8727]

Great stuff Bry! I have so many books needing a good press.

[@greatpix]

As always, a very informative video! I've got all my books I bought from 1975 to 1996 sitting in short boxes that fill 1/4 of my living room, and still don't have them all bagged and boarded yet. I've sent a dozen out for dry cleaning and grading. Most have come back 9.6 - 9.8 but a few were in the lower 9s. I'm still learning to spot defects and pick the top ones. I'm waiting for cooler weather to put up some tables in the garage and get them all sorted by title. The good thing on these old books I bought for less than cover price is that my ROI is really good.

[@BrysComics]

Orrrrr, I can come down there with a u haul and buy the whole lot!

[@greatpix]

@@BrysComics Sorry, I'm getting them graded and selling them myself. When I get down to the ones not worthwhile to get graded I'll have a garage sale or start selling them in lots on eBay or IG.

[@Syabi]

Very informative video. Especially when you went on the details of examining the 9.8 candidates.

[@Hjyeroc]

Thanks for this. I signed up for a cgc membership and am looking over what to send.

[@RoB9009]

Great video as usual, love you going deeper into the whole process from choosing which book until grading the books to send in

[@txboy2107]

Man thanx Bry I always learn so much from your videos. Always look forward to you new content and what else you got to teach the community. Nice to hear you went through the same thing while learning from mistakes as well

[@azpureplayer7897]

Lots of great knowledge drops in the video. Appreciate it!

[@johnnymac2693]

Enjoyed the overview. Thanks for sharing the information.

[@Talking_Comics]

Very valuable info here, definitely earned a like and I'm very much looking forward to the release of the playlist you mentioned

[@BrysComics]

It’s up! 👍

[@dstar101]

Really appreciate the information you provided bry

[@808_collector]

Great advice! Always learning something new from you.

[@brianvera3563]

I love this topic! I am always trying to figure out which books I should send to get graded. Thanks for the insight brother!

[@darthdaddy8910]

Great info! You break it down in a way I didn't consider before.

[@LiquidWeapon]

Another outstandingly informative video. Haven't seen one of this nature done better. I would add that if you're not doing this for fun (i.e.as more of a side business), then you have to calculate your time investment as part of the costs. My cut-off rule in determining what to send is pretty well the same as yours and I first check for three red flags: 1) Current selling prices being below $75; 2) Market saturation (i.e.how much selling competition will I have); and 3) Subjective sense of general interest (would anyone want to buy this and if not, am I ok with having the book in my PC).

[@reichertcomics3233]

Your tips are valuable. Thank you!

[@BrysComics]

That’s it exactly!

[@timdayton9366]

Great stuff. I have like three flashlights I look over my books before I send them in.

[@christopherplaza1994]

Keep the comic knowledge coming! Love from Texas 🙏🏻

[@Tragiksouls]

This hobby is starting to get more and more expensive over the years. Just saying that when I was a kid, I had a decent collection and even for me being a kid who bought all my books by doing yard work for my neighborhood and shoveling snow for the same people, it didn't seem to cost nearly as much as it does today lol. Guess I need to get smarter with how I do it is all. Love the channel man!

[@BrysComics]

Very true!

[@marvelblackredandthunder2823]

Awesome detail on how to screening books. Thanks, man. Cheers.

[@kaiyab.6239]

This was a really good video, with a lot of great information. Thank you for doing these types of videos. It helps out the whole community.

[@BrysComics]

Thank you!

[@AllYouNeedTCG]

I just started getting into comics again, and I'm torn between flipping and just collecting, I get too attached lol

[@basementbrotherscollectibles]

Just give it some time. You’ll keep the ones you absolutely love and sell the ones you thought you loved when the price is right.

[@Kolectivz]

Same but then I see how much money can come from this hobby and now I want to flip. I feel like I have some pretty good ones. Just got Xmen 4 and Moon Knight 1(1980) both look amazing. Would love to grade but dont want to wait 8 months.

[@azb-comics]

I know how you feel. With getting to attached I collect and resell.

[@davecironelibrarykid]

Great breakdown Bryan! New collectors get hyped so easily and then crash when the ROI is so low.

[@brandonjohnson6367]

My comics are 20-25 years old and never read. Trying to decide which books to submit. Great video - thanks!

[@BrysComics]

Wooooow! Some of those will be very valuable!

[@thanhdiep4218]

Wow Great video! Lots of detail on how to look & identify defects for grading. I learned a lot on what to look for from all the examples. Will you ever be doing something like this for lower grades to mid grade books? I have a tough time evaluating the grades for low to mid. Thanks again.

[@BrysComics]

I don’t have a whole lot of expereince with those lol…hard enough to grade a 9.8

[@martynsimcox5177]

Good video with some very useful tips. Biggest problem I’m seeing now is the wavy pages at the top & bottom of books. Do these affect the overall grade? Agree with you about being honest with yourself before grading submission as turn around times are massively increasing, but the biggest problem must be the online shops just flooding CGC/CBCS, not us fans. Anyway, keep up the good work 😎👍

[@BrysComics]

Slight waviness is okay, I’ve even seen some really severe waviness pass as 9.8…yeah think about Gleasons studio, I think they submitted about 10k books in a few months, that has got to slow them down!

[@marvinablog2198]

Thank you for the great tips about picking out 9.8's. It was very helpful.

[@leeniren3706]

Thank you for the information is very helpful when I next one to submit comics

[@camposgregd]

I've seen a few of your videos so far... Great video and good info to know. I am learning and gathering information as I haven't submitted to CGC yet as a longtime collector but with quite a few books that I have that are keys and definitely worth submitting. I don't know anything about pressing which is new to me and I will do more research on it. Thanks!

[@BrysComics]

Good luck! And thanks for watching

[@863Vegas]

Wow! This one is solid gold! Thanks for the thorough breakdown and Masterclass in how to get the hobby to pay for itself!

[@BrysComics]

🙏🏻

[@brucecarter5520]

A great clip for us newbies who think we know everything! Thanks for the great tips!!!

[@richb1016]

Watching you go over the comics in detail was helpful. Do you have videos giving a cursory grade for older comics?

[@jthomascruz4890]

I agree with all your insights though I guess for some individuals they are looking more for a quicker flip while others are willing to sit on a book or books for years in anticipation of a spike.

[@BrysComics]

That’s a good point…

[@jkdashnaw4724]

This video is super informational, and honestly, very helpful! Thanks, dude, for another awesome video.

[@antoniocar596]

I've been meaning to send out some books to CGC but don't want to wait for the turnaround time.

[@Kells_Comics]

I’ll be getting some comics cleaned and pressed and sent out soon! Thanks for the videos!

[@soupyzz]

GREAT video! I have been wondering which ones to send in to CGC and which ones to sell raw. This is a great breakdown. Thank you!

[@CollectorAuctions]

Great tips. I'm slowly following you on this path and have learned a lot watching your videos.

[@ericwilson9331]

I am loving this channel.. The 9.8 screening examples were very helpful in seeing what is allowed and now I need to learn how to press! Great video again

[@b917]

Thanks for the insight into the cgc world of comics!

[@alexissantos1779]

Do you have tips on what can and can’t be pressed or fixed on card stock books? Excellent video!

[@BrysComics]

Very little I’d say…most defects with those are color breaking and you can’t fix color breaking. You can fix bends and dents tho

[@themadrespect7740]

Always fascinating tips & info my friend! Finally scored my copy of SIKTC #2 for the PC for $15 under current buy it now offers! Now only need #5 to finish my run

[@BrysComics]

Congrats!!

[@kylerjohnson6110]

Another great video! Super informative and visual

[@oliverortiz8507]

An excellent master class of a video. Such amazing growth on your part in this hobby and spec instructional video. Your channel has definitely become a cannot miss one.

[@BrysComics]

Thank you so much!

[@ryanthered4254]

Great video! I recently bought my own press but it takes a bit to get the hang of it. I’m just now getting confident enough to submit some books on my own (previously been sending to a presser). This video helps validate that I’m on the right page. Thanks again dude!

[@BrysComics]

Sounds like you’re definitely on the right track!

[@remzzed1184]

Great Pro tips as usual. Can you do a video on CGC grader notes? I'm curious if some of these types of notes are pressable defects: light bends to cover or very light spine stress lines to cover.

[@BrysComics]

They are both potentially pressable, but I’d have to see it…u can shoot me pics on Ig if you want…

[@ratedrawr1411]

- Great stuff Bry, Definitely informative, Very well done vid!!!

[@charlesstewart9508]

I appreciate the tips. Wasn't sure what to send from my collection.

[@scottdoss1895]

Great info! Not wanting to flip but have a few I want graded and put in my own collection.

[@zachbrobst9473]

This is exactly the video I've been waiting to see 🙌

[@dronesaur4328]

I've spent several months finalizing what I want to send out for my first batch of 25 pre-screens. Finally confident in what I'm sending out (several Department of Truth variants, Eniac 1st print, Ms Marvel #12, Canto #1, Port of Earth #1, etc.). If all goes well, looking at a profit somewhere in the $2000-2500 range, all fees considered. Just need to wait for a few of them to come back from the presser 😀

[@BrysComics]

Atta boy!! That’s how it’s done!

[@greatpix]

Bry, if you don't like your hands getting sweaty wearing those gloves I would recommend you try finger cots. A bag of them are cheap and I use 3 on my hand, thumb, and two adjacent fingers.

[@LiquidWeapon]

It's to avoid oils and other finger markings from the hands getting on the books

[@greatpix]

@@LiquidWeapon Yes, I know. I was using gloves to handle negatives as far back at 1970. Finger cots are more comfortable and do the job just as well. I use them on the three fingers I handle comics with. I use them on all my fingers depending on how I'm handling the books, but usually the three work the best for me 99% of the time.

[@BrysComics]

Holy crap!! That’s a great idea!! I’m totally getting a bag thank you!

[@jeffredenius6846]

Thank you, Bryan, great information.

[@Burtronic]

Evening Bry, thanks for the video, I’ve got some old Darkhorse Predator and Aliens #1’s I’m looking at getting graded, I think a couple could be high grade, but I think I’m more inclined to have it done as a means to permanently protect and preserve my collection favourites. Good video as I know at some point I’ll be selling some of my collection off.

[@BrysComics]

Good luck on the grades! 🤞

[@jamesford5401]

I’m glad you did this video because I was just wondering to myself how would you grade a 9.8 and what comics would you submit to grade.Thanks again for a great video.

[@joshuarogers8423]

Great video again! Always good information

[@Kevtm10]

Great content sir! Thank you for all you do for the Comic book community!

[@birdfan2001]

Given the long lead times for CGC I am not confident that I would be able to pick books that will be hot 7 or 8 months from now. But the demo on evaluating 9.8’s is excellent.

[@BrysComics]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@supapuffn8]

Another super helpful video, keeping us motivated and informed. I just need one last thing. Could you recommend a pressing machine? Id like to do my own quick presses but I dont know what do look for in a presser. Another youtuber said he didnt like his but didnt say why. Thanks in advance. Im looking forward to wrecking some books lol.

[@BrysComics]

Fancierstudios 15x15 on Amazon

[@justinholmes7028]

That bit about income tax was funny. Thank you for sharing some knowledge.

[@cwwheelz]

Excellent breakdown. I think you're right about being truthful to yourself about the real, total costs of everything involved.

[@flamarjr2000]

Your videos are always valuable. Ty!

[@timaaae9626]

..another very informative vid. Keep it up Bry. Appreciate you content, effort, and topics. I make sure to not miss any. :)

[@BrysComics]

🙏🏻💯

[@avishah8896]

The 9.8 candidate tips really help

[@TheFcastle129]

As always awesome video Bry!!

[@team_timmy]

some really great tips, thanks

[@mattsheehy4428]

Still need that silk cameo!!!

[@rickbatlle6905]

What do you do with the books you reject - sell raw?

[@canyoudigit6080]

Great video bry keep up the good work

[@c0tt0nm0uth9]

You do wonders for the community. Love watching your videos bro.

[@DJ-jq3pm]

I love the 8th print cover of SIKTC.

[@rickderris5294]

Great point about people sending in trash to CGC. You're just increasing the wait times for EVERYONE. Yes, yes it's your money, but just think about the current wait times and if that particular book will be hot then (chances are it WON'T).

[@BrysComics]

Exactly!

[@bigpolishguy256]

Very informative and smart philosophy regarding what to slab.

[@melissarosie366]

Just ordered my first bundle from your website- I’m stoked to get House of Slaughter 1 pack!

[@BrysComics]

Woot woot! 🙌💯

[@williamsantana6594]

Thank you for the information I appreciate it that was so knowledgeable.

[@manchu2007]

This was outstanding. It will definitely help me out in the long run. Thanks for this.

[@My_Paper_Route]

I received my MOM set today, thanks for the quick shipping !

[@BrysComics]

🙌💯

[@danielkeith8218]

Can't wait to get ahold of some 9.8's to flip. Learning about CGC books is so much fun!