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If you’re new to the world of comic books, you may have heard fellow collectors or store associates using terms like “mint condition,” or “very good.” These are ratings within the comic book grading system, which is used to describe the status of comics. As a leading seller of comics in Rochester, NY, Leone’s Collectibles has more than 40 years’ experience with the grading system.

Oftentimes, giving grades is a component of the appraisal process. For instance, if someone is looking to sell their comics or simply wants to know how much a certain comic book might be worth, they might have it appraised by a comic shop. The basic grading scale uses terms ranging from “poor,” which is the lowest possible quality, to “very good” and “fine,” which fall somewhere in the middle, all the way up to “mint,” or flawless condition.

comic bookBecause comic book grading is inherently subjective, there may be differences in opinion from one appraiser to the next. Additionally, since different professional comic grading services have their own systems for grading, further grade discrepancies can occur. Yet, a reputable comic retailer always aims to give the fairest grade by analyzing qualities like spine stresses, tears, denting, color breaks, and corner blunting as objectively as possible.

Another way to ensure you’re getting the greatest possible value for your comics is to go directly to your area’s largest comic retailer. Since Leone’s Collectibles has been purchasing and selling comics in the same location for more than four decades, they have become a trusted source within the community. As such, they can offer the maximum value to individuals who are looking to sell, whether it’s just a few comics or their entire collection.

To learn more about the selling process for comic books, vintage toys, and sports cards at Leone’s Collectibles, call (585) 865-4260 or stop in their Monroe County store. You can also browse through their extensive inventory of comics available through purchase online, and don’t forget to like them on Facebook for additional updates.

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