Our Comic Book Grading Policy
At O-Town Comics, we’re committed to providing you with comics that are accurately priced and graded to ensure you’re getting the best value. To achieve this, we use CovrPrice, a trusted industry leader, to guide our grading and pricing process.
Grading System Overview
CovrPrice utilizes a comprehensive 25-point grading scale, which is the standard in the comic book industry. This scale ranges from 0.3 (coverless) to 10.0 (Gem Mint), with each grade representing the condition and quality of the comic. Here’s a brief overview:
- 10.0 Gem Mint: Pristine condition, virtually flawless.
- 9.8 Near Mint/Mint: Nearly perfect with only minor imperfections.
- 9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint: Well-kept, minimal wear.
- 7.0 Fine/Very Fine: Noticeable wear but still in good condition.
- 5.0 Very Good/Fine: Moderate wear, some defects.
- 3.0 Good/Very Good: Significant wear, still readable.
- 1.0 Fair: Heavy wear, major defects, but intact.
How We Grade Raw Comics
For raw (ungraded) comics, CovrPrice simplifies this 25-point scale into seven "grade buckets" to account for the inherent subjectivity in grading. This means that each comic is placed into a specific bucket that represents its overall condition:
- Near Mint+ (9.6 - 10.0)
- Near Mint (9.0 - 9.4)
- Very Fine (7.0 - 8.5)
- Fine (5.0 - 6.5)
- Very Good (3.0 - 4.5)
- Good (1.5 - 2.5)
- Poor/Fair (0.3 - 1.0)
This bucketing system helps us provide an accurate assessment while accommodating the natural variances that come with raw comic grading.
Why We Trust CovrPrice
CovrPrice not only assists with grading but also provides real-time market data to ensure that our pricing reflects the current value of each comic. Their database is constantly updated, ensuring that you’re getting the most accurate and fair prices.
At O-Town Comics, we believe in transparency and accuracy, and with CovrPrice's support, you can trust that your collection is in good hands. Whether you’re adding to your collection or searching for a specific issue, our grading policy ensures that you know exactly what you’re getting.