Pricing
Straightforward prices for cleaning, pressing, and CGC grading. Prices depend on a book’s age and estimated value after grading. Not sure which tier fits your book? Give us a call. We’re happy to help you figure it out.
Finding your tier, the short version
Worth $400 or less? Published 1975 or later is Modern; earlier is Vintage.
Worth more? High Value up to $1,000, Unlimited Value above that, for books of any era.
Prices by tier
All prices are per book.
Value
Tiers are based on what the book will be worth once graded and is ultimately determined by CGC. Undervalued books will be moved into the appropriate tier and invoiced. See the terms.
Not sure how to value a book? Give us a call at (406) 200-8493.
Minimums
Modern and Modern Fast Track grading need at least 5 books per order. Vintage and Vintage Fast Track need at least 3.
Turnaround
CGC sets its own turnaround times, and we can't control them.
Shipping
Pressing prices include return shipping. Grading prices include shipping to and from CGC.
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| Tier | Book | Cleaning & pressing | CGC grading | Grading Fast Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 1975 to present · Up to $400 | $15 | $33 · 5-book minimum | $50 · 5-book minimum |
| Vintage | Before 1975 · Up to $400 | $25 | $48 · 3-book minimum | $65 · 3-book minimum |
| High Value | Any era · $401 to $1,000 | $45 | $120 | – |
| Unlimited Value | Any era · $1,001 and up | 3% of value · $100 minimum | 4.5% of value · $160 minimum | – |
| Signature verification · For unwitnessed autographs. JSA experts will verify their authenticity. | $25 per signature |