Different Types of CGC Labels for COMIC BOOKS

Gem breaks down all the different types of #CGC labels for #ComicBook grading.
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[@undead797]

Seems like many people don't know that CBCS authenticates their signatures with Beckett. Anyone who is used to grading trading cards knows PSA and Beckett as well as knows that anything graded as Gem Mint by Beckett really deserves the grade and they're no slouches when it comes to verifying signatures. Sure it's great that CGC doesn't authenticate signatures , they only witness them because they have no means to authenticate those signatures. CBCS totally blows them out of the water when it comes to that. If I ever came into the clutches of a pedigree collection with comics signed by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby or Steve Ditko I'd go with CBCS 100 percent. No un-witnessed signed comic should ever be sent to CGC. They can't get the job done when it comes to grading the book and giving signatures the authentication they deserve to have.

[@ravenianniello3316]

Good shout, this kind of answers my question

[@undead797]

​@El-ahrairah I'm sure they are not perfect but you as a collector also have to do your own work and kind of verify those signatures yourself also. Some signatures are easier to forge than others. A lot of people also don't trust CGC. They get grades wrong sometimes as well or will miss the mark from grader to grader and there are lots of people that hate their strong arm in the grading scene. So if you want to point out negatives something negative could be found pretty much about all of these grading companies. As long term collectors, assuming you are as well, you or I could grade and authenticate our own collections more than likely. I'm pretty sure most of us become pretty familiar with the signatures of our favorite artists or whatever. Only reason to send stuff for grading and signature authentication is to increase a collectibles value to be sold or just cause you like the cool cases and bragging rights for cool grades. You can count me in on all 3 of those but certain things I slab for different reasons. If I want to slab a comic that was signed without a witness I'm still going cbcs.

[@undead797]

Just as an example I brought a Secret Wars 8 with me to a con to get signed and witnessed by CGC. The comic was like VF condition, never pressed it or anything and it came back with a 9.6 as well as another spidey comic I sent that was no wear near mint coming back as a 9.2. CGC gets things wrong all the time lol. Those 2 grades in particular you won't hear me complain about though. Are they bumping up grades for people who pay for the cgc witness? Who knows. Maybe I just got lucky. Or maybe I'm just more strict of a grader that the grader who handled my books at CGC.

[@LuiBC3]

As someone who is new to all this, i dont understand how its acceptable to collectors that cgc will not authenticate or credit a signature that they didn't witness. If i write my name on the cover of spiderman 300 and have it graded, it shouldnt be graded the same as a copy that was signed by mcfarlane.

[@LuiBC3]

@El-ahrairah with how well known they are i would assume they can afford to hire a full time reputable employee to authenticate the signatures. And i just looked up completed listings on ebay. A Spawn 300 on Ebay graded at 9.8 sold for 80 dollars, the same 9.8 autographed by Mcfarlane sold for 179.99 so im not sure I believe that autographs add no value.

[@TheModelVault]

8:27 Love the Owl Card! Great tool at cons to make dealers sweat, lol.

[@Briar27]

I've been hoping for a video like this since getting more into comic collecting. Now I'm not color blind and know exactly what I'm looking at when I see the various CGC labels. Thanks for this.

[@aldcollects1107]

Great video, love the informative content. Its helping me have this hobby pay for itself.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

thats what its all about

[@puertolumbian316]

Thank you soooooooo much for this video, man. This is the real help I needed and now I know what to expect with what comics I have. Happy subscriber over here!

[@josephcitelli9357]

As always thanks for another informative and helpful video! Keep these types of videos coming. Love em!

[@JWEntertainment77]

Thanks for enlightening me on the labels. I've never paid attention to that. I have a few good comics but never looked into getting them graded. Might get started on that! Thanks Gem! Very informative!

[@Bonovox95.]

Wow thanks gem, learned so much watching this very new to collecting so this helped a lot. Love the channel as always!

[@aqueminiarts]

Another dope video dude. Thanks for these. Really enjoy seeing the info layed out and presented this way by you. Keep up the good work man.

[@mitchellhadaway7201]

I love this video and how well you broke everything down hope you do more like how to submit and pack books ect...!

[@Marcus-ru1ht]

Thanks again. Always learning something new again and again. 🍻

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

I was needing to know this thanks for the breakdown gemmint

[@rjarcadio4054]

dropping some cgc knowledge! thanks, gem!

[@Area-gi9ln]

Excellent walk threw..great info..Thanks.

[@CollectorsDigest]

This is a lot deeper than I expected damn

[@ernie7824]

Very informative and well put together. Thanks! Keep up the awesome content! 👌🏽😎

[@MJMwildskull]

Very helpful! Awesome Thanks!

[@shaimaalali3430]

I can’t thank you enough for this very informative video!

[@A1441]

Very informative and very well-explained. Thanks a lot for the free education!

[@nidaldeeb5663]

Thoughtful and informative. Thanks man.

[@HiddenGemComics]

Thanks for this, bro this was super helpful!

[@brucew7339]

Really dope video man. Thank you.

[@raphaelbiello9095]

idk if this helps but ive been into grading trading cards for the past few years and have always loved comics so i decided to start learning, ur kids are so good for beginners im learning a lot, very fast. lets gooooooooo good shit

[@Dave-thorfinn]

Thank you for the video. Helped alot

[@FPS_Wingo]

Recently won a 1990 spider man 1 Torment platinum but was me er resale too into collecting but your channel has made me understand the grading process pretty well

[@daltonsanders5826]

Wow. This was really helpful. Thanks gem mint.👍🙂

[@esaugiron8751]

Awesome info thank you Gem!

[@SuperpowerReview]

Knew the info but still watching and supporting. Great video Gem 💎

[@declanbuss2049]

Very helpful 👌 thanks gem 💎

[@charlespatrick3101]

Thanks for this video. Super informative!

[@vicbruno3318]

Great info Gem. Thanks bro. 👊

[@AshbalGabriel]

Very interesting ! Thank you for this video.

[@emanuelsv]

Damn this video was really useful. Thanks

[@davewhool3091]

Great video thanks.. Very informative!!

[@ccsportsfan7886]

Always great

[@albertmoland60]

Great video, it’s a whole new world for me 😅

[@jRzzZz300]

Appreciate the knowledge thank you

[@brentlevanen2252]

Another information filled video, I’ve never dipped in CGC books but you’re giving the knowledge I need to consider doing that 😁 If I were to submit a book I have an Ultimate Spider-Man #1 and I would guess the grade of it would be between maybe 9.2 - 9.6. I hope higher but even if it’s a 9.0 that be okay 😁 Thank you Gem 💎 for another awesome video

[@kyleknapp2055]

Came across your videos and I am a big comic book collector myself like the videos

[@aznsketcher]

great informative video. thanks, Gem

[@blacksail3911]

Very informative video, thank you!

[@crimsondragon18]

Dope video, thanks for the info.

[@dirtywayz1178]

Very helpful thank you

[@gentlemancaller4058]

Great information.

[@leehamilton7788]

Loved this vid thank yoy

[@literaryartist1]

*Bro thank you for this!*

[@MacCollections]

Very informative video my brotha!👍🏾

[@anthonysanchez3907]

Very helpful video thanks 💎

[@MrReekred]

Great, informitive video!

[@josecrespo3437]

Great info/content.

[@siluxkhan6544]

Very cool

[@mike6526]

Very informative!

[@clarkyxx]

This helped alot. Thx

[@daymeinvanblocken3407]

Thanks, Gem Mint.

[@bennettbennettsb]

Thanks for the great video as always.. very educational for me anyways

[@muhammadhuzainkhan4601]

I have always wanted this information

[@lionoflions6215]

good info thanks

[@Bigpop82]

Just found your channel, subbed and liked! Just dusted off my collection and have so many questions, this video helped. Now, what about the end of the video where you mentioned pressing 🤔 🤔 lol Thanks for the content!

[@SupraTroopa]

Thanks for the info. Do one for CBCS

[@the_watcher_collects_comic1450]

Great Video Gem! I wonder if you could back this up with the same premise for other providers that off grading and slab formats. I know you posted a video of boxing comics, but perhaps a video with how to send a single comic to CGC. I imagine most ppl would be really anxious about sending keys to get signed if they arrive at CGC a complete mess - I’m in Australia and these guys don’t attend cons here and I would be hesitant to have absolute faith in sending books unless I was 100% confident , which as a person who has never attempted it, I wouldn’t be. Also I can’t see the join button - is this only for USA KZbin users? Thanks and keep it minty fresh - Peace

[@Ginzino]

Ive only got 3 slabbed, all in the og label. I thought Ultimate Spider-Man #1 White Cover variant @ 9.8 was gonna be worth a fortune but then they killed the Ultimate line, probably worth nothing now 😂

[@josephbocanegra5652]

I didn't know how these worked or that is where you got your name, liked the video right at that point👍

[@armedbushido]

Great video - learned somethings I did not know. How about a video on the different services CGC, CBCS, and PGX - and your thoughts..

[@GemMintCollectibles]

yup, it's on the list

[@rickbullard]

So let me see if I understand this correctly: If I've been getting books signed since I started attending conventions, LONG BEFORE the advent of CGC, because a CGC witness was not there to witness the signature that book is worth less when graded. Makes total sense.

[@dannylee3675]

Very informative info, thanks for putting this together. Basically only knew about blue and yellow labels, it was helpful getting the breakdowns on the other colored labels. Does DC have any gimmick labels, if not do you think they will eventually do some for DC?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

good point, dont think so yet

[@andre9845]

I been watching your videos and you definitely got the knowledge, but there is a wizard first cgc label that's red and modern, saw it on a wolverine comic and you can actually Google it

[@Blafily]

Thanks for the video Gem..very helpful for us who are just getting into comics. Can you touch on cover variants and exclusives. For instance I see some cool looking cover variants on a website that supposedly has "exclusives" made for their website. Are these legit? Do they work in partnership with the manufacturer of the comics or just slap on their artist created cover to these comics?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

can do

[@kylebarton7412]

Hi Gem. Compliments to you and your family for the new year. Lets hope that it's a good and safe one. After watching some of your vids, I am trying to get into CGCs and have acquired 5 so far to go with my statues. However I am not clued up on pricing. Is there a website I can use as a reference so I do not get rip off by suppliers when buying CGCs? Shout out from South Africa.

[@justinbeasley3012]

Finally figured out how to join from the phone!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

thanks!!!

[@acebobbomb]

A very good educational video, Gembo!

[@maxkernfeld7928]

Where is Mr. Reaper and what have you done with him ???!!!

[@acebobbomb]

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[@maxkernfeld7928]

Bob Blanton 😢 please tell him from me that he should *“Relax“* where ever he might be now ...

[@acebobbomb]

Max Kernfeld don’t worry mate! 😉 he’ll be back! 👍 I guarantee it!!!

[@acebobbomb]

Max Kernfeld he took a vacation to the Neither Realm, but he’ll be back!

[@jondaniels5389]

Hey gem a really great video keep them up and coming I have a question can you tell me the deffernt ages if the books rather if it's a silver gold bronze copper or mondern any help would be greatful thanks your friend Jon Daniels and thanks

[@Yoshwayy]

Gem, I have a question. If I get my comics slabbed through CGC. They offer some form of restoration, pressing when you submit books. Will I get a purple label if I opt in to that service from them. I have a Daredevil 7 and wanted to see if they can restore color. It seems faded.

[@randyhos7673]

Hi I need some advice I just received the most expensive CGC 9.8 comic book I ever purchased and the top part where you can see the label (ie issue name and grade from top view) the paper label is projecting out of the slab and I can fit my finger nail into the part from the top. I want to find out if the book itself is still steal and safe. See I do not live in the USA and spent six days pay on buying the item on ebay then two days pay to ship it to my country so I am worried that it may not be air tight. Thing is I purchased it from My Comic Shop which is supposed to be a good source and I can not send it back because it may cost up to ten days pay to ship out of my country.

[@joelp4600]

What about things like the marvel digital download coupons within the book? Does it affect the CGC grade if it's missing, partially peeled, vs. fully intact?

[@manuelharper1155]

It is a newer book a 2021 title so I'm not sure how to feel about the cgc grade but I would just give it a shot

[@MacCollections]

My boi over in Texas leaning out. I dub thee Slim Gem💎. Knighted by your boi Mac!Ⓜ️ #SlimGem💎

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Mac...Mizzle

[@justplainoltex4991]

Any way you could get more in-depth or point me to a site to explain the varieties of "restored"? I'm looking at a book that reads, "Slight B-1", while the one you feature reads, "Apparent B-3".

[@popcornplaya415]

WHAT ARE THE NUMBERS SHWOING LIKE 8 - 10 OR 7 OF 40 ? I SEEN ONE THAT SAID 10-0 SO IM TRYING TO SEE WHAT THAT MEANING IS IS IT THE NUMBER OF COPYS AND THAT CURRENT COPY NUMBER

[@razorheadinjapan73]

Does CGC relabel to the new style old first generation blue labels? Or do we just need to resubmit them from scratch?

[@gregmartinez6387]

Do you recomend doing this, and where can you search the value of a comic? I used to view it on Wizard Mag back in the day

[@christophermolina5931]

Hey gem, I have a xmen #1 that I bought at sdcc like 15 years ago. I paid $800 for the book and thought I had got a good deal. I then got it signed by Stan lee and cgc signature series slabbed it. Well it came back at a .05 due to missing the center page(does not affect story). Do you think cgc would be willing to change that grade to a ss/green label? What is you opinion on doing that to my book? Should I just leave it as is?

[@GhostPatronYT]

hi so applying restoration from CGC will automatically give you a purple Label?

[@TheAverageJoeShow]

So if I had a comic signed with no witness is it worth it to get graded? I'm not trying to sell it now, but in the future will it effect the value a lot?

[@demiurgeimago9343]

Hmmm interesting.

[@rodrigovillalobos3946]

Hello Man!! Do you recommend to grade some important comics with signature but no witness, only to keep them carefully and for personal colecction, doesn't matter that have green label? I don't know if I explain haha, for example Jim Lee came to Mexico, but no CGC witness, but I want to preserve that comic for eternity, regards, see you in NYCC!!!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

yea for the PC is fine...will get that green label. Can also send to CBCS who uses Beckett's sig authentication program

[@sadmachineinc]

Minty fresh

[@azb-comics]

So I want to pic up secrate wars #8 cgc gold label graded 9.0 . Do you think it is worth it ?? It will be my first cgc comic .

[@manuelharper1155]

Comic fam I have a question for you my mentor I have a kingdom black one shot black panther number one and I want to get this would this be a good idea I'm skeptical but since I'm retired I'm going to go

[@MarkFaust]

Curious about your thoughts that I don't see eye to eye about CGC labeling. Some ASM 361 have the 'Printer cuts' at the bottom of the front cover. While CGC cannot label these anything higher than 9.8, they still label it as a Universal grade. Ok, I'm actually fine with that because it was made that way during printing before it even reached the customer. However, I've noticed that a few rare comics that had the embossed or foiled covers missing from their cover during printing and then reached the customer. CGC grades these as a Green qualified grade. BOTH examples were literally made that way during printing. But one of the examples gets treated with a Green label. Is this inconsistency?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

i actually have a video about that...like how the Spawn 1 misprint gets a green label but the venom 1 black error gets blue...i disagree with CGC there

[@AETHABEAST]

Dope video! Really digging all these new themed videos for us newer/intermediate collectors. Had 2 questions maybe you can give feedback on. 1) I have been told that CGC offers an option when grading where if your book is deemed restored/qualified you can choose to have it slabbed as a blue label but at a lower grade with remarks (For ex: you can choose a 7.5 GREEN LABEL or choose to have a 5.0 BLUE LABEL w/ remarks) Have you heard/know if this? 2) This one may be a dumb question, but Im ask anyways..lol. So Ive heard CBCS offers a BLUE LABEL option on RESTORED comics. So basically its just a Blue label with restored remarks? Or restored mentioned somewhere on it? Not sure how I feel about that option. Simply because when I see a purple/green/yelliw slab, I instantly know what Im getting..now with that Blue Label option with RESTORED remarks just makes me a bit weary..lol.. my vision isnt what it used to be. Lol Anyways thanks for you great content!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

1. Yes, instead of a qualified label you can request a blue label at a lower grade (recommended IMO) 2. Yes, CBCS' restored label looks like their regular label but has notations about resto it...I would rather have a resto CBCS slab than a CGC

[@AETHABEAST]

Thanks so much! You have a faithful viewer, I may not always commeny but TRUST I always watch! and like! Also thank you for your personal opinion! Love it my dude!

[@renewableenergyhomes]

Is it possible to submit trade paperbacks and larger comic books?

[@jeffguybersen]

Cgc is so expensive though. I can't even view notes on my book, let alone the census you were talking about, without paying them money first. I just went to their website to look up a couple books I bought and they don't give you very much information unless you pay

[@pabloaiger5875]

If I have a yellow label, the 9 grade means that the comic is a 9 grade and is a real firm? Or that the firm is a 9 grade and they don't authentic the comic?

[@sammillsy8539]

Hey Gem Mint! I've got a superman #28 overseas edition, I'm looking for someone who know abit about them if you or any other superman experts know much about them? Thanks, Sam!

[@howlettcorps5996]

Thanks! Great video. I have to commend you for using graphics to show what you are talking about. I do videos for a living and I know how time consuming simple graphics can be. So thank you for taking the time to edit these videos the way you do. I have a Hulk 181 that I'd say is between a 6 - 5 but I had it signed by Lein the day I found it and it's missing the value stamp! So I'm afraid of getting it slabbed cuz I know I'll get the green label. I FEEL like it will devalue the book and I love it too much to get a green label on it. Am I being silly? I really want to get it slabbed to protect it but dat green label though!!!! =(

[@GemMintCollectibles]

yea it would get green for missing the stamp and the unwitnessed sig. Still awesome to own though! put it in mylar!

[@howlettcorps5996]

@@GemMintCollectibles Yup!!! It's in Mylar, then slipped into a Top Loader and it sits in a metal mini filing cabinet drawer! I take it out once a week to admire! XD

[@WeimaranersAreTheBest]

I like this channel Informative But mostly cuz u have dp’s mask up there🤪

[@danielt6861]

Hey Gem is Green labels worth it? or red cbcs

[@leftyB82]

I have a red label? Is this more valuble tgan BLUe

[@ravenianniello3316]

I'm a bit stuck, I have 3 books I want slabbed. All 3 have have signatures but no cgc witness. Do I go cgc green label or cbcs?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

cbcs

[@ravenianniello3316]

@@GemMintCollectibles I think so too, thanks for the reply. Keep up the good work, loving the channel.

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

send to press with a pro means Purple label back guarantee?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Press doesn’t count as resto