Services
Get the most out of your collection
Cleaning and pressing to bring out the best in your books, and CGC grading submission handled from start to finish.Cleaning and pressing, and CGC grading submission handled start to finish.
Not only are the wrinkles gone, but I think it looks better than it ever has.
Ready for the shelf or the slab
Cleaning & pressing
Cleaning lifts surface dirt and grime so your book's colors pop again. Pressing flattens out wrinkles, creases, bends and waves, so your book looks smoother and sharper in hand.
Getting a book graded? Cleaning and pressing first is the best way to get the most out of the grade. Just enjoying your collection? Your books will look their best on the shelf.
Pressing can often improve
- Dents
- Bends
- Light creases
- Minor spine stresses
- Warping, ripples and waviness
- Spine rolls
- Stacking curls
- Cover impressions
- Some pencil marks
- Dirt and some foreign substances
Pressing can't fix
- Color-breaking defects
- Missing chips or pieces
- Tears
- Fading
- Fingerprints or smudges
- Dust or sun shadows
- Rusted staples
- Rounded or blunted corners
- Pen markings or printer ink
- Brittle pages
Not only are the wrinkles gone, but I think it looks better than it ever has.
Handled start to finish
CGC grading submission
Looking to sell a valuable book, or preserve some of your personal grails? It's a simple reality of the hobby right now that grading through a company like CGC is worth considering.
Submitting books properly can be a challenge if you're new to it. We simplify the process and do it for you. You'll be able to track your order every step of the way, and you'll know things are being done properly.
If you’re unsure whether grading is worth the expense, talk it through with us first—we’re happy to help you decide.
Press first, then grade
We highly recommend having your book cleaned and pressed before submission. It's the best way to get the most out of the grade.Press first, then grade. It's the best way to get the most out of the grade.
For unwitnessed autographs. JSA experts will verify their authenticity.
$25 per signatureTrack your order every step of the way
Check your order- Received
- Cleaned
- Pressed
- At CGC
- Graded
- Shipped home
“Not only are the wrinkles gone, but I think it looks better than it ever has.”
“I felt that he was very fair with the cost of getting my comics into the best shape for the best prices.”
