Pricing
Pricing Updated for January 1, 2023
Modern Pressing Only
Books from 2000 to Present
$10.00
Modern Cleaning & Pressing
Books from 2000-Present
$12.00
Bronze Cleaning & Pressing
Books from 1975-1999
$15.00
Silver Age Cleaning & Pressing
Books from 1956-1974
(CGC Economy Tier)
$20.00
Please Note: Please consult with us about Golden Age Books prior to submitting the form. Golden Age Books start at $25.00 each
High Value Books
FMV $1,000-1,999 = Tier Level Cost + $5.00
FMV $2,000-2,999 = Tier Level Cost + $10.00
FMV $3,000 and Up = Tier Level Cost + 2% of FMV
Description of Services:
Modern Pressing: Covers checked for debris, dust, etc. then book is pressed. No cleaning is done on the book. This is ideal for books with little or no defects that need to be pressed as a precaution or to ensure laying flat for grading process.
Modern Cleaning and Pressing: Services include cleaning of dirt and debris and pressing. Multiple presses will be used as needed. Very limited use of steam (moisture) from distilled water and/or spot iron treatments as needed.
Value Cleaning & Pressing: Services include cleaning of dirt and debris and pressing. Multiple presses will be used as needed. Steam (moisture) from distilled water, humidity chamber, and/or spot iron treatments as needed.
Silver Age Cleaning & Pressing: Services include cleaning of dirt and debris and pressing. Multiple presses will be used as needed. Steam (moisture) from distilled water, humidity chamber, and/or spot iron treatments as needed. Some work may be limited due to fragile books.
Other Services:
Submissions to CGC: Exact cost for grading using our 10% discount plus CGC handling and shipping fees. Also cost for shipping to CGC and a submission fee of 5% of total bill from CGC to cover time to complete forms and packing material for submitting. The minimum for a submission fee is $5.00 and the maximum is $25.00.
Customers may submit their books under their own CGC or CBCS account. Simply send the packing slip with your order and we will ship directly to CGC for you using only the exact same materials your books were received in.
Spine Realignment: Adjustments of corners of the book by pressing the book flat while open then realigning the corners. Requires additional pressing and time. $10.00 additional per book.
Removal of Book from CGC, CBCS, or PGX Holder: Included in the cost of cleaning and pressing for up to 2 books per order or $5.00 each without cleaning & pressing the book. $5.00 each after 2 per order with cleaning and pressing.