CGC Or CBCS? A Side By Side Comparison For Comic Grading

Summary

In this video, the host compares CGC and CBCS comic book grading services, focusing on case quality, label design, and overall presentation rather than grading accuracy or resale value. Despite a slight preference for CGC's case and label, the host acknowledges CBCS as a strong competitor with a growing market share. The decision on which service to use also considers factors like pricing, customer service, and turnaround time, with the host leaning towards sending future books to CBCS.

Takeaways

• 📅 A1 Comics conducts live sales on Instagram every Wednesday and Friday at 5 PM Pacific / 8 PM Eastern, and on Twitch every Thursday at 6 PM Pacific.
• 🌐 Links to A1 Comics' Instagram and their website are provided in the video description for viewers interested in their live sales.
• 🎥 The video creator, Chris, discusses the comparison between CGC and CBCS comic book grading services, focusing on case quality, label, and presentation.
• 🏆 CGC is still considered the industry leader, with a heavier case and a label that prominently displays the grade with a white sticker on a gray background.
• 🔍 CGC has addressed issues like Newton rings in their newer cases, resulting in clearer and more secure cases.
• 🆚 CBCS cases are thinner and have more square edges compared to CGC's rounded edges, but both offer secure and well-sealed cases.
• 🏷️ CBCS labels are appreciated for their clean design and holographic logo, but the grade doesn't pop as much as it does on CGC labels.
• 📦 The video highlights a damaged CBCS case received by the creator, suggesting potential quality control issues.
• 🔑 Despite slight preferences for CGC's case and label presentation, the creator is considering sending books to CBCS for grading due to service, quality control, and pricing.
• 💭 The video encourages viewers to consider various factors such as service, quality control, grading quality, customer service, and turnaround time when choosing a grading service.
• 🔝 CBCS is seen as a growing competitor in the market, with the video creator predicting more people will use their services in the future.

Q & A

What are the days and times for A1 Comics' live sales on Instagram?

A1 Comics has live sales on Instagram every Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m. Pacific Time (8 p.m. Eastern Time).

On which platform and time can you find A1 Comics' live streams?

A1 Comics is live on Twitch every Thursday at 6 p.m. Pacific Time.

What is the speaker's opinion on CGC's current position in the industry?

The speaker considers CGC as the top dog in the industry.

What is the speaker's main focus when comparing CGC and CBCS in this video?

The speaker focuses solely on the case, label, and overall presentation of the comic grading services provided by CGC and CBCS.

What is one noticeable difference between the CGC and CBCS cases mentioned in the script?

The CGC case is heavier and has more rounded edges compared to the thinner and more square-edged CBCS case.

What issue with CGC cases is discussed in the script?

The script discusses the issue of Newton rings that were a problem with older CGC cases, but the speaker notes that recent cases, like the one they have, do not seem to have this issue.

What does the speaker like about the CBCS label?

The speaker likes the clean blue design of the CBCS label, the holographic logo, and the font of the grade, but wishes the grade would pop more against the background.

What damage was found on the CBCS case received by the speaker?

The CBCS case arrived with blemishes that looked like something had been rubbing against it, leaving marks that resembled cat paw marks.

What is the speaker's final decision regarding the quality of cases and labels between CGC and CBCS?

The speaker slightly prefers the CGC cases and labels due to the feel of the plastic and the presentation, but it's by a slim margin.

What factors other than case and label quality does the speaker consider when choosing a comic grading service?

The speaker considers factors such as service quality, quality control, grading quality, customer service, and turnaround time.

What is the speaker's prediction for the comic grading market in the future?

The speaker predicts that CBCS will continue to gain market share and that CGC will need to evolve to maintain its top position.