This is a 10.00 dollar fee that is charged to crack books out of their current grading case.
$10 1975 to present (Modern)
$15 pre 1975 (Vintage)
2% of book value over $1000
$10 to crack open a previously graded comic plus Tier price.
We only press and clean comics that follow CGC’s grading size restrictions. CGC will not certify collectibles that are too large for its holders. This includes:
If you are in the Colorado Springs area, you may drop off and pick up your books at CCP. Please make sure all your submission paperwork is included.
Yes, most of our books ship directly to CGC or CBCS. You can however have the books shipped back to you instead.
CGC sends back each Tier in its own box. For example, if you send 3 Unlimited Value comics, 10 Modern comics and 2 Vintage Tier comics, you will receive each group as it is completed and shipped out. In the above example, you would receive 3 different boxes from CGC.
We write the appropriate Tier or signing initials on all boxes going to grading companies.
CGC prices and turnaround times can be found here:
https://www.cgccomics.com/submit/services-fees/cgc-grading/
CBCS prices and turnaround times can be found here:
The books ship directly back to you from the grading company.
No, we do not offer CGC or CBCS updates. The last email you will receive from us is when your books ship to the grading company. CGC will ship to you with signature confirmation when the books have completed.
We dry clean and press comic books.
We DO NOT press posters, pulps, trading cards, strategy guides, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, mini/micro books, pamphlets, Funko boxes or DVD inserts.
Yes, we do press foil covers. The older books like the 1993 Venom Lethal Protector book or Amazing Spider-Man 365 are foil books we press almost weekly. We also press modern foil books. Due to the cardstock cover that is often on foil books, they do not manipulate as well as a typical comic book but they do improve.
Yes, while we do not press graphic novels, we do press prestige format books. Examples of a prestige format book are the classic Frank Miller Dark Knight Series. Due to the cardstock cover on these books, they do not manipulate as well as a typical comic book but they do improve.
Some stains can be removed, others cant. However foxing cant be removed, its permanent.
Some restorations can be removed, others cant.
We photograph all books during intake and outtake for the website. Sharing these images is not a
service we provide.
We press books as many times as the book requires.
You will need to include a printed copy of your invoice and your credit card form if you are using our CGC or CBCS account.
About 1 week.
Turnaround times begin when your books reach our facility, not upon completing submission forms. Please note all turnaround times are estimates.
Yes, you will receive an email at each of the following stages. We do not give more details than what is listed below:
Your books are fully insured by your own insurance policy while they are in our custody.
No, you will need a unique Submission for each shipping location. You can however ship multiple submissions to us in one box.
Bring your comic books back to life with expert pressing and restoration. We enhance your collection, preserving its value and history for years to come.