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Scroll below to see the CGC grading, CGC Signature Series, CGC x JSA and CGC Pressing tiers and services for direct submissions to CGC Comics in the United States. Haven’t submitted before? Learn more >

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Please note that a $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.

Turnaround times reflect the estimated number of working days to complete a submission delivered to our facility today. Turnaround times are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed.

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Comics: Pressing

IMPORTANT NOTES: Turnaround times reflect the number of working days to complete a submission delivered to our facility today. They are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed. CGC Pressing turnaround times are in addition to CGC grading turnaround times. Orders cannot be changed or cancelled once in transit to our facility.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD)
Fee per Item
(USD)
Current Turnaround (working days)
Modern (1975-Present)

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $400
Fee per Item
(USD) $12
Fast Track: +$15
Current Turnaround (working days) 22 days + Grading
Fast Track: 19 days + Grading
Vintage (Pre-1975)

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $400
Fee per Item
(USD) $30
Fast Track: +$15
Current Turnaround (working days) 26 days + Grading
Fast Track: 24 days + Grading
High Value

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $1,000
Fee per Item
(USD) $70
Current Turnaround (working days) 28 days + Grading
Unlimited Value

Maximum value unlimited. CGC grading fees additional. Screening fees are waived for Unlimited Value if Pressing / Restoration Removal is performed.

If you are submitting collectibles under the Unlimited Value tier, mark each side of your shipping box with UV in large, bold letters.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) Unlimited
Fee per Item
(USD) 4% of Fair Market Value ($100 min.)
Current Turnaround (working days) 18 days + Grading
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.

Comics: Screening

Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD)
Fee per Item
(USD)
Current Turnaround (working days)
Screening
(Not available for Modern Pressing)

A collectible is evaluated for Pressing, Restoration or Restoration Removal services. If suitable, the requested services are performed.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) Unlimited
Fee per Item
(USD) 1% of Fair Market Value ($15 min)
Current Turnaround (working days) Tier + 31 days
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.

Comics: Restoration

Requires Screening. Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD)
Fee per Item
(USD)
Current Turnaround (working days)
Restoration

Requires Screening. Grading fees are additional.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) Unlimited
Fee per Item
(USD) Determined after screening
Current Turnaround (working days) Determined after screening
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.

Comics: Restoration Removal

Requires Screening. Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD)
Fee per Item
(USD)
Current Turnaround (working days)
Modern (1975-Present)

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $400
Fee per Item
(USD) $20
Current Turnaround (working days) 65 days
Vintage (Pre-1975)

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $400
Fee per Item
(USD) $35
Current Turnaround (working days) 65 days
High Value

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $1,000
Fee per Item
(USD) $75
Current Turnaround (working days) 15 days
Unlimited Value

If you are submitting collectibles under the Unlimited Value tier, mark each side of your shipping box with UV in large, bold letters.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) Unlimited
Fee per Item
(USD) 4% of Fair Market Value ($100 min)
Current Turnaround (working days) 10 days
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.

Magazines: Pressing

IMPORTANT NOTES: Turnaround times reflect the number of working days to complete a submission delivered to our facility today. They are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed. CGC Pressing turnaround times are in addition to CGC grading turnaround times. Orders cannot be changed or cancelled once in transit to our facility.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD)
Fee per Item
(USD)
Current Turnaround (working days)
Modern (1975-Present)

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $400
Fee per Item
(USD) $12
Fast Track: +$15
Current Turnaround (working days) 22 days + Grading
Fast Track: 19 days + Grading
Vintage (Pre-1975)

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $400
Fee per Item
(USD) $30
Fast Track: +$15
Current Turnaround (working days) 26 days + Grading
Fast Track: 24 days + Grading
High Value

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $1,000
Fee per Item
(USD) $70
Current Turnaround (working days) 28 days + Grading
Unlimited Value

Maximum value unlimited. CGC grading fees additional. Screening fees are waived for Unlimited Value if Pressing / Restoration Removal is performed.

If you are submitting collectibles under the Unlimited Value tier, mark each side of your shipping box with UV in large, bold letters.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) Unlimited
Fee per Item
(USD) 4% of Fair Market $100 min.)
Current Turnaround (working days) 18 days + Grading
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.

Magazines: Screening

Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD)
Fee per Item
(USD)
Current Turnaround (working days)
Screening
(Not available for Modern Pressing)

(Not available for Modern Pressing) A collectible is evaluated for Pressing, Restoration or Restoration Removal services. If suitable, the requested services are performed.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) Unlimited
Fee per Item
(USD) 1% of Fair Market Value ($15 min.)
Current Turnaround (working days) Tier + 31 days
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.

Magazines: Restoration Removal

Requires Screening. Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD)
Fee per Item
(USD)
Current Turnaround (working days)
Modern (1975-Date)

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $400
Fee per Item
(USD) $20
Current Turnaround (working days) 65 days
Vintage (Pre-1975)

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $400
Fee per Item
(USD) $35
Current Turnaround (working days) 65 days
High Value

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $1,000
Fee per Item
(USD) $75
Current Turnaround (working days) 15 days
Unlimited Value

If you are submitting collectibles under the Unlimited Value tier, mark each side of your shipping box with UV in large, bold letters.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) Unlimited
Fee per Item
(USD) 4% of Fair Market Value ($100 min.)
Current Turnaround (working days) 10 days
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.

Pulps: Pressing

IMPORTANT NOTES: Turnaround times reflect the number of working days to complete a submission delivered to our facility today. They are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed. CGC Pressing turnaround times are in addition to CGC grading turnaround times. Orders cannot be changed or cancelled once in transit to our facility.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD)
Fee per Item
(USD)
Current Turnaround (working days)
Vintage (Pre-1975)

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $400
Fee per Item
(USD) $30
Current Turnaround (working days) 26 days + Grading
Fast Track: 24 days + Grading
High Value

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $1,000
Fee per Item
(USD) $70
Current Turnaround (working days) 28 days + Grading
Unlimited Value

Maximum value unlimited. CGC grading fees additional. Screening fees are waived for Unlimited Value if Pressing / Restoration Removal is performed.

If you are submitting collectibles under the Unlimited Value tier, mark each side of your shipping box with UV in large, bold letters.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) Unlimited
Fee per Item
(USD) 4% of Fair Market Value ($100 min.)
Current Turnaround (working days) 18 days + Grading
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.

Pulps: Restoration Removal

Requires Screening. Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD)
Fee per Item
(USD)
Current Turnaround (working days)
Vintage (Pre-1975)

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $400
Fee per Item
(USD) $35
Current Turnaround (working days) 65 days
High Value

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $1,000
Fee per Item
(USD) $75
Current Turnaround (working days) 15 days
Unlimited Value

If you are submitting collectibles under the Unlimited Value tier, mark each side of your shipping box with UV in large, bold letters.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) Unlimited
Fee per Item
(USD) 4% of Fair Market Value ($100 min.)
Current Turnaround (working days) 10 days
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.

Concert Posters: Pressing

IMPORTANT NOTES: Turnaround times reflect the number of working days to complete a submission delivered to our facility today. They are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed. CGC Pressing turnaround times are in addition to CGC grading turnaround times. Orders cannot be changed or cancelled once in transit to our facility.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD)
Fee per Item
(USD)
Current Turnaround (working days)
Economy

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $400
Fee per Item
(USD) $65
Current Turnaround (working days) 75 days + Grading
High Value

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) $1,000
Fee per Item
(USD) $85
Current Turnaround (working days) 15 days + Grading
Unlimited Value

If you are submitting collectibles under the Unlimited Value tier, mark each side of your shipping box with UV in large, bold letters.

Max. Value
per Item
(USD) Unlimited
Fee per Item
(USD) 4% of Fair Market Value ($100 min.)
Current Turnaround (working days) 10 days + Grading
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.
Notes:

Screening fees:
  • Are waived for Unlimited Value if Pressing/Restoration Removal is performed.
  • Are waived for Restoration if Restoration is performed.
  • Are only charged once if the book is submitted for Pressing and Restoration Removal.
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