Izzet Phoenix Deck Sweepstakes at 2019 Gen Con

Congratulations to the sweepstakes winner – Ron S.

2019 Gen Con attendees – enter for a chance to win a complete Magic: The Gathering Izzet Phoenix deck and BCW card supplies! Simply complete the entry form found in the Gen Con Coupon Book and drop the form in the entry box found at the BCW Supplies booth (2706) in the Gen Con exhibit hall. Enter by 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. One winner will be randomly selected at the BCW Supplies booth on Sunday at 1:15 p.m. and the winner will be notified using the contact information provided on the entry form. See the Official Rules below for details.

Magic The Gathering deck with BCW Sleeves, Inner Sleeves, and Gen Con deck box
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Protect and Organize Your Graded Comic Books

To grade comic books, trusted companies such as the Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) and the Comic Book Certification Service (CBCS) will evaluate comic books, grade them on a 1 to 10 scale, and encapsulate each comic in a rigid plastic frame, called a slab. A grade of 10 is a flawless comic, but that grade is rarely awarded. These comics will be protected for years to come, and a graded comic will have a higher secondary market value. The obvious negative of getting a comic slabbed is you cannot view the interior pages without breaking the slab, and the risk of damaging the comic in the process.

Three graded comics
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