SHIPPING YOUR BOOKS FOR CGC GRADING

Upon arriving at CGC, your book is unpacked in our receiving department, where it is inspected, digitally imaged, entered into our computer system, given a reference number, and assigned to our pre-graders for grading.
 

This process can be delayed significantly if the books that arrive are incorrectly packed. Books that come without backing boards, two or more in a poly bag, or the backing board in the center of a book, must be removed and separated individually by one of our pre-graders. The time spent by the grader to correct these books, is time that he is not grading books. Following these simple guidelines will help to get your books back quickly:

• We recommend that you place each comic carefully in a Mylar or poly bag WITH a backing board. Please do not use the Mylars that have a flap at the top.

• The comic should be in the bag or Mylar sleeve with the top of the book closest to the opening. One piece of tape is sufficient for a poly bag (affixed so the tape is on the BACK of the comic) Do not use tape to seal a Mylar sleeve!

• Place no more than five books at a time between two firm pieces of cardboard and secure the cardboard to provide firm support on top, bottom and sides of the comics.

• Pack these in a BOX with plenty of cushioning material all the way around. Be sure to include the CGC submission invoice and your method of payment.

• If you’re sending more than one submission invoice, please pack the appropriate comics and submission invoices together using a rubber band or some other method.

• Secure the box according to USPS guidelines. For USPS guidelines, please consult your local Post Office.

• Be sure your package is properly registered and insured for delivery to CGC.
   

THESE PACKING INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY. YOU MUST DECIDE THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF PROTECTION FOR YOUR COMIC BOOKS WHEN YOU SHIP THEM TO CGC