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Covers over/undersize items published 1930 - present:
SMALLER
Booklets
Digests
Manga - Tankobon
Manuals
Pamphlets
Pulps
LARGER
Golden Age Comic Books
Graphic Novels
Large Squarebound Books
Magazines
Newsletters
Oversized Comic Books
THICKER-TALLER
Manga - Zasshi
Prestige Publications
Treasury Editions
BASIC dry clean & press Includes:
Dry cleaning
Divot removal
Heat pressing to eliminate “pressable” defects
Cold pressing to prevent reversion to a prior creased state
Before-after images
Excellent communication & notifications
Items must not be brittle or fragile.
+3.5% Fair Market Value (FMV) surcharge - $99 minimum - invoiced on collectibles with inbound values over $1,000 per item (value when received, before we start work)
Not sure of an item’s value? Email front/back pics
Cancellation fee: $5/item
Not sure what to order? Just order one BASIC dry clean & press service for each item, and we can recommend more ADVANCED options after we receive them. Or, schedule a call now.
BASIC dry clean & press is for items published 1958-1974:
Dry cleaning
Divot removal
Heat pressing to eliminate “pressable” defects
Cold pressing to prevent reversion to a prior creased state
Before-after images
Excellent communication & notifications
Items must not be brittle or fragile.
+3.5% Fair Market Value (FMV) surcharge - $99 minimum - invoiced on collectibles with inbound values over $1,000 per item (value when received, before we start work)
Not sure of an item’s value? Email front/back pics
Cancellation fee: $5/item
Not sure what to order? Just order one BASIC dry clean & press service for each item, and we can recommend more ADVANCED options after we receive them. Or, schedule a call now.
BASIC dry clean & press for items published 1975-Present
Dry cleaning
Divot removal
Heat pressing to eliminate “pressable” defects
Cold pressing to prevent reversion to a prior creased state
Before-after images
Excellent communication & notifications
Items must not be brittle or fragile.
+3.5% Fair Market Value (FMV) surcharge - $99 minimum - invoiced on collectibles with inbound values over $1,000 per item (value when received, before we start work)
Not sure of an item’s value? Email front/back pics
Cancellation fee: $5/item
Not sure what to order? Just order one BASIC dry clean & press service for each item, and we can recommend more ADVANCED options after we receive them. Or, schedule a call now.
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Order the ADVANCED Deep Cleaning if your item needs any of:
Cover lightening
Page whitening
Dark stain treatment
Foxing removal
Tanning reduction
Heavy soiling & grime
Pen/marker ink lightening/removal
Fingerprint removal
Reduce/eliminate severe indentations & creases
You can provide item details in the Submission Information Form after cart checkout.
ADVANCED Deep Cleaning fee is per item & INCLUDES an 8-week dry clean & press fee (may take less than 8 weeks)
+3.5% Fair Market Value (FMV) surcharge - $99 minimum - invoiced on collectibles with inbound values over $1,000 per item (value when received, before we start work)
Will be an additional charge if separate pieces (dust jackets, inserts, etc. need treatment)
Items must not be brittle or fragile, especially at corners, edges, staples or spines.
In this process, both interior & exterior covers deep cleaned, to ensure uniformity of paper color and tone
ADVANCED Deep Cleaning can involve many sessions of handling, temperature, pressure & humidity
We can’t guarantee that new defects won’t be introduced
Some color could fade/break
Spine splits/chipped brittle corners/fragile paper tears are possible
Covers could shrink or expand slightly
We are always willing to discuss ADVANCED deep cleaning for your specific item. Email us info
NOTE: DUE TO EVOLVING YET UNDISCLOSED CGC GRADING STANDARDS, DEEP CLEANING COULD LEAD TO A CONSERVED GRADE. IF SO, WE WILL RESUBMIT UNDER OUR GUARANTEE TO GET IT REMOVED.
Cancellation fee: $5/item
Not sure what to order? Just order one BASIC dry clean & press service for each item you submit, and we can recommend ADVANCED deep cleaning options after we receipt. Or, schedule a call now.
Order this if you want BASIC Dry Clean & Press and any of:
Remove tape
Fix torn pages
Reinforce torn staple holes
Repair spine splits
Seal cover or page tears
Please provide details for your items in the Submission Information Form after cart checkout.
This fee per item INCLUDES 8-week BASIC Dry Clean & Press - can add up to three (3) weeks to any turnaround time
Items must not be brittle or fragile, especially at corners, edges, staples or spines.
Tape removal involves scraping, heat, solvents or combinations of these techniques
When removing tape, some color could rip away (tape pull) or ink color surfaces could crack/break; and exacerbated spine splits/broken brittle corners/extended paper tears are possible
We cannot guarantee that new defects won’t be introduced during this process
Tear seals involve the application of Japanese paper with a natural adhesive e.g., wheat starch paste
Placing removable seals over paper tears relies on moistened reversible adhesive, which can sometimes leave marks or tidelines after drying on thin or tan paper
Tear seals are nearly invisible but sometimes can be noticeable when laid over graphics - usually applied on the inside of a cover or page
Cancellation fee: $5/item
Not sure what to order? Just order one BASIC dry clean & press service for each item, and we can recommend more ADVANCED options after we receive them. Or, schedule a call now.
Order this if you want us to perform BASIC dry clean & press plus:
Spine adjustment
Spine re-alignment
Spine roll reversal
Please provide details for your items in the Submission Information Form after cart checkout.
Spine roll & repair may be added to any item
You can ask us
We may add at our discretion if you request recommendations
May add up to 2 weeks to orders with this item
Items must not be brittle or fragile, especially at corners, edges, staples or spines.
Spine roll repair may involve precisely flattening or refolding your item
When refolding an item, there can be additional stress at spine, staple and edge areas
We cannot guarantee that new defects won’t be introduced during this process
Cancellation fee: $5/item
Not sure what to order? Just order one BASIC dry clean & press service for each item, and we can recommend more ADVANCED options after we receive them. Or, schedule a call now.
Use this service to find out:
Does an item I want contain undisclosed restoration?
Where could the restoration be on my item?
Am I being offered a collectible deal that is too good to be true?
What you get:
1-2 business day response time
Call or email response (Comicpresser choice)
Brief explanation of likelihood of restoration
Brief indication of where/what restoration could exist
Improved understanding to spot resto the next time
How to order:
Add the RestoCheck service to your online cart; 1 service per item to evaluate
Click checkout in your cart, and add details into the checkout form
List your items to be evaluated, the price you might pay as the declared value, and any notes on timing/concerns/needs. Then complete form & pay
Send (link to) up to 10 images by email to info@comicpresser.com
Types of images to email:
Front cover
Front spine or corners closeup
Inside front cover
First page
Centerfold, including staples
Last page
Inside back cover
Back cover
Back spine or corners closeup
BASIC dry clean & press price is per game or toy
Includes up (3) accompanying booklets, card inserts, manuals and select packaging sleeves or cards
Additional $25 per piece
+3.5% Fair Market Value (FMV) surcharge - $99 minimum - invoiced on collectibles with inbound values over $1,000 per item (value when received, before we start work)
Cancellation fee: $5/item
Not sure of an item’s value?
Want ADVANCED deep cleaning?
Email front/back pics or inquire
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Price is per card.
+3.5% Fair Market Value (FMV) surcharge ($99 minimum) invoiced on collectibles with inbound values over $1,000 per item (value when received, before we start work)
+$99 for any ADVANCED deep cleaning to minimize stains - provided only after review
Cancellation fee: $5/item
Not sure of an item’s value?
Want ADVANCED deep cleaning?
Email front/back pics or inquire
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Order this if you want us to provide
CGC Grading of comics or magazines (at dealer rates) - each grading service order must be accompanied by a clean/press service order
CGC Yellow Label Signature Series (Sig Series) for witnessed, signed books
CGC Custom labels (label/handling price does not include grading, must order separately)
CGC grading turnaround times are not controlled or guaranteed by Comicpresser
***YOU MUST ALSO ORDER PROPER CGC RETURN SHIPPING FROM THE MENU ON THIS PAGE TO GET ALL ITEMS BACK
Magazines, custom labels, individual grading tiers (e.g., Modern vs. High Value) and every batch of 25 books requires a separate return shipping fee for each type/service/tier - CGC rule
Books valued $1,000 or more at time of submission to CGC are subject to value-based fees
CGC Unlimited Value tier grading prices for items with values > $1,000 are $135 minimum or 4% of fair market value (FMV), which can change over time
We will contact you after your order as needed to confirm details, and invoice you for FMV-based Unlimited Value fees
You may be billed by us for additional fees if we or CGC believes FMV is higher than declared
***DON’T FORGET TO ORDER CGC RETURN SHIPPING FOR EACH GRADING TIER TO GET ALL ITEMS BACK
Order this if you want us to provide
PSA Grading of cards - each graded item must be accompanied by a BASIC card prep order
PSA Grading of comics - each graded item must be accompanied by a BASIC dry clean & press order
PSA grading turnaround times are not controlled or guaranteed by Comicpresser
***YOU MUST ALSO ORDER PROPER PSA RETURN SHIPPING FROM THE MENU ON THIS PAGE TO GET ALL ITEMS BACK
A separate return shipping fee is required for each tier and era (e.g., Modern era 1980+ vs. Early era pre-1980)
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