Purpose of Grading Services
Prior to advent of CGC grading and authentication services, collectors, buyers, and sellers were at the mercy of the marketplace. There was a clear possibility of a conflict of interest as a seller would benefit from exaggeration of the condition to inflate the value and thus increase profits. Likewise a buyer could dispute the condition of a book with the intention of purchasing at a lower price. Restored books are another matter of debate as it can be considered misleading and an attempt to ruse a potential buyer of a comic not to disclose any restoration efforts. Authenticity of a signed book is another issue that can arise in comics collecting. A signed book has the potential to valued more than the same book in equal condition. CGC's primary service is to provide a reliable, consistent, and non-partial comic books grading and authentication. Which can greatly mitigate all these challenges and pitfalls that inherent with comic book collecting.
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