How To Determine Which Comics to Get Graded!

[@300baud]

It'd be nice to see a follow up video to see how much CGC agrees with your assessment.

[@leeniren3706]

The only reason why one might not want to look at the fair market value is, if they’re looking to just add the book to their own personal collection for the long-haul. There’s some books I just want grade it cause I know I’m going to hold onto it and the grade wow important is not what I’m sending it in for.

[@soundgodthegreat4697]

As a new collector i love watching your videos james because not only are they entertaining i learn something I appreciate the time in effort you put in and wanted to say keep on the great work ,on my end il keep on hunting

[@TheUnreasonable1]

Your channel has been very helpful to me as I have just gotten back into comics after a good 30+ years. I was going through the storage area in my basement decluttering - only to stumble upon my childhood collection that I had completely forgotten about! I’m slowly learning about grading and submitting through CGC/CBCS, and this video is giving me more confidence to start my own submissions soon instead of going through my LCS. The issue I have is that being up in Canada, my cost basis is much higher than my US friends/counterparts who pay significantly less (with shipping and exchange rates being a huge factor)… so I have to be even more critical of the choices I make. I also find it interesting that my American friends get a kick out of some of the newsstand, Canadian and UK variants that I possess. It’s something I would have never given a second thought! As a kid, I used to mail and trade comics with friends who lived in the US, UK and Australia! It wasn’t uncommon to get regular requests for Captain Canuck issues! On that note, I’ve finally made the decision to submit my Captain Canuck #1 from 1975 to CGC that could be a potential 9.4+ candidate. It’s not a particularly valuable book, but it was a gift from my brother who shelled out a whopping 35 cents Canadian for it brand new and handed it down to me a few years later so it carries a little sentimental value. Thanks again for you tips and insights!

[@RPRsChannel]

*_Whoa, whoa! You gotta put the books in a cardboard mailer-THEN bubble wrap the cardboard mailer and then add the bubble wrapped cardboard mailer to the package you send._* *_I also use bag'n'board x2, one inside a larger one; but if I told you that, I'd loose you._* *_Also, fill the box/package with bubblewrap/peanuts-NO AIR._* *_Take note from those who ship glass and ceramics daily, the way they pack is the only way to pack. Look up YT videos on how they do it._* *_Once you have established yourself as a business, you might want to get your own cardboard boxes with a TV screen printed on the box with size of the comic book inside the screen, for "comparison". This will ensure your package is handled like a (monitor, TV) screen and not "just some paper"._* *_Works for me._*

[@erisi236]

I've always wanted a copy of that Lois Lane, that cover is just too much fun

[@kyleroussel]

I've seen these sorts of videos before, but this one really clicked for me. To see the "safety net" at a glance was eye-opening. You can't bank on getting 9.8s, so you better be prepared for the reality of a 9.4. That will make the choice a lot easier to make. Great video, James!

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad it helped!!

[@jerryunderwood6130]

When you're checking your books like you did in the living room with the natural light, you should really check the books under a direct lighting source with a bulb or use "Lume Cube" lightning. CGC graders use a lamp with the books under the lightning just like your workplace for the office. It's easier to spot finger bends and creases when it's directly under a lighting source and it doesn't hurt to mirror their processes. I think the culprit for not achieving your 9.8's on some books is missing some foxing on interior covers and/or missing some light finger bends not noticeable in passing. Hope this helps.

[@chrisbaer3571]

Thanks for video. Very helpful!

[@speccollector9740]

Excellent video. Props to you sir on your process.

[@sixarms]

This was a real good information video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge again.

[@austmick]

Great video -- helpful stuff as always!

[@l.greenemachine66]

GREAT Information, thank you 😊

[@johnnydropkicks]

This video was very informative. It explained the process of deciding which books to submit for grading very well. Maybe you’ve done a video in the past about this; but *showing* examples of the different types of flaws that would make you decide to not submit a book would be very informative as well. EDIT: As a side note to your video, I would add that flaws are much more apparent when looking at a book in a room with standard UV lighting rather than natural sunlight; whether that be outdoors or coming in through a window. Thanks James.

[@sp1970ful]

Very informative thank you for sharing this!

[@House_of_Moe]

Great video! Thanks for this.

[@nuctech99m]

Great info

[@oliverortiz8507]

Interesting to see your process for doing this. Thanks

[@macorourke2222]

Great video Brother Thanks for sharing Your passion and adventures from Toronto Ontario Canada 😀 👍 ❤️ 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉💯💯✨️✨️✨️

[@MintHunterComics]

Thanks!

[@michaelmace5544]

This video helped alot thank you. I have just gotten to a point in my life where I can afford to collect comics. I have as of yet to submit to cgc, but am planning on doing so soon. I do still have a few questions though

[@MintHunterComics]

Ask away anytime my man!

[@DW3010]

I make some exceptions. Even if the book is only worth about $20. if it’s a variant cover that came out last month for example, I’ll send that off as a risk, but if the value is never there in my entire life, because I do love the artwork on the cover, I can still display it as nice piece on my wall.

[@rebels5785]

Great stuff! Would you be able to do a video going into more detail showing how you bubble wrap and package for delivery?

[@MintHunterComics]

Sure!

[@Vp-jt3vl]

Great vid dude! Some books just shouldn't be graded ahahah.

[@AyyuBX7]

Great hustle man! 💪🏾 Your logical reasons are superb

[@leehamilton7788]

Great vid

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

Great video. Inspring me to go through some of my old longboxes. Thanks!

[@sunsetmanor7814]

Great video! Thanks!

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad you liked it!

[@xavierloera1938]

That’s a lot of awesome information man! Thank you

[@noahidecomics]

Sort of drifting away from reading them these days aren't Yous. It's nice for the hobby to have some graded copies. Theoretically the point is we get to own a nice comic in really good condition for our collection. We crack the slab because the point was we wanted a comic in really nice condition for our collection. Some of us collect and read comics.

[@noahidecomics]

I personally keep some cgcs as investments as you guys value and trade in them. Those ones are mainly investment comics. Normally I collect and read comics.

[@MintHunterComics]

My only marvel pull list is FF. Just not a fan right now. DC and image are still dropping good reads

[@jamesmoss3424]

That is a great advice. 😀👍

[@angelfortis18]

This video was very helpful. I have a GL #51 second print Dcu logo variant with some dents do you think a press can fix that?

[@mor4652]

The one thing I think should be added to the calculation is the raw value of the book. You might spend $50 to get a graded book worth $100 and net $50....BUT if the raw book can already sell for $50 as is, then you're just grading it for the sake of grading right?

[@kennethjohnson9370]

If I would have my comics to be graded just get the rarest books graded

[@Flamehead315]

None, thanks for coming to my ted talk.

[@WesDONG]

can you prescreen different grades for each book? or do they all have to be the same like previous 25 requirement

[@jamesmoss3424]

I got Longshot #1.😀👍

[@SoSoDEVIL]

Should I grade my "Killing Joke" copy from 1988 with green font on cover??

[@juselara02]

Amazing tips, I have been able to make some profits here and there but my main issue is that I cannot find those nice mid level cgcable keys for less than 30 or 40 dollars :( I dont know if it is because I am in Canada or what but that has not happened to me.

[@insanitygaming3027]

Whats the website that you used to look at the price of the graded slabs?

[@expensivecardboard]

Hey James do you offer cleaning /pressing books for people? I have a small stack of comics that I want to get graded. I'm not to worries if they don't get high high graded. They just mean more to me Settlemental then value wise. I say the current stack is around 15 to 20 probably.

[@MintHunterComics]

I wish I did but there just isn’t enough time in the week!

[@expensivecardboard]

@@MintHunterComics totally understandable buddy! Would you just recommend me to do the press and cleaning through cgc or someone else? If so who would you recommend?

[@UncannySpider-guy616]

You don't pre-screen to remove surprises?

[@John-Val056]

So basically in your thoughts, if 9.4+ is worth it you would do it. I ask cause the majority of my collection is from when I was a kid. 30+ years most I paid cover price and have a ton of good stuff. Is it worth it to slab them if making money at 9.0+

[@ahmedalwaely1085]

I love the video it’s a lot of help but what is the website you use to find how much it is worth

[@brianholmes6392]

Pro Tip: Do Not Read the Book, that devalues it.

[@jarredsmith9187]

I just heard that Disney supports LGBTQ just like Budlight does and I just hope it doesn't make Marvel comic books drop in price.