How to Get Your Comics Graded in Edinburg, TX: CGC & CBCS

Getting your comic books professionally graded can significantly increase their value and make them easier to sell or display. If you're in Edinburg, TX or anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley, RGV Elite Comics & Collectibles can help you submit your books to CGC (Certified Guaranty Company) or CBCS (Comic Book Certification Service).

What Is Comic Grading?

Comic grading is the process of having a third-party professional company evaluate your comic book's condition and assign it a numerical grade from 0.5 to 10.0. A graded 9.8 copy of a key issue is worth dramatically more than a raw (ungraded) copy, because buyers know exactly what they're getting.

The two most trusted grading companies are:

CGC (Certified Guaranty Company): The industry standard. CGC graded comics carry the most weight in the market and are widely recognized by collectors and investors worldwide.

CBCS (Comic Book Certification Service): A respected alternative to CGC with competitive pricing and turnaround times.

Which Comics Are Worth Grading?

Not every comic is worth the cost of grading. Books that typically make sense to grade include:

• Key issues: First appearances, origin stories, key deaths. Examples: Amazing Fantasy #15, X-Men #1, Incredible Hulk #181.
• Modern key issues: First appearances of popular characters in recent decades that are now valuable.
• High-grade copies: If your copy looks like it could grade 9.4 or higher, grading adds significant value.
• Signed copies: CGC offers witnessed signing programs (Signature Series) that authenticate creator signatures.

If you're unsure whether a specific book is worth grading, bring it in and our staff can give you an honest assessment.

How to Submit Through RGV Elite

1. Bring your book in: Come to our store at 1136 N Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539 during store hours (Tue–Sun 12–7 PM).

2. We assess the book: Our staff will look at your book's current condition and give you an honest read on what it might grade.

3. Choose your service tier: CGC and CBCS offer different service tiers at different price points and turnaround times. We'll help you pick the right one.

4. We handle the submission: We submit the book on your behalf and keep you updated on the status.

5. Pick it up when it returns: Once the graded slab comes back, we'll notify you and you can pick it up in store.

Grading Costs

CGC and CBCS charge based on the service tier and declared value of the book. Turnaround times range from a few weeks (economy/bulk) to faster tiers at higher cost. Ask us in store for current pricing, rates change periodically.

Visit Us

RGV Elite Comics & Collectibles

1136 N Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539

(956) 207-8670

Tue–Sun: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Mon: Closed

We're happy to answer questions about grading in person or over the phone. Stop in and let's talk about your collection.