These changes constitute the first comprehensive revision to CGC’s price schedule since February 2003. The price for most comic book grading tiers will increase, but correspondingly CGC is also raising the insured value limits for the lower priced tiers. This means that slightly higher value books will be eligible for submission using the Value and Economy tiers.
A handful of related service changes will also go into effect. For the first time, Pre-Screen Service will be offered to books submitted at the Value tier level, creating a more cost-effective service option for lower value books. The date range for comics eligible for Modern service is being changed to 1980 to present. Also, starting May 1, CGC will no longer offer credits for returned certification labels. The price schedule for all Comic Magazine grading tiers remains unchanged.
Collectors Society members and CGC Member Dealers will continue to receive their same percentage discounts from the Retail Prices shown on the following table.
Comics Services and Fees, Effective May 1, 2009
Service | Approx. Turnaround Time | Max. Value | Retail Price |
Value | 40 business days | $150 /ea. | $23.00 per book30 book min. submission |
Value Fast Track | 20 business days | $150 /ea. | $31.00 per book30 book min. submission |
Economy | 40 business days | $300 /ea. | $32.00 per book |
Economy Fast Track | 20 business days | $300 /ea. | $40.00 per book |
Standard | 15 business days | $1000 /ea. | $54.00 per book |
Express | 5 business days | $3,000 /ea. | $85.00 per book |
20 Day Express Coupon | 20 business days for comics submitted with Col Soc coupon | $3,000 /ea. | Col Soc Coupon |
Walkthru | Same day | no limit | 2.5% F.M.V.†† |
Modern * | 20 business days | $200 /ea. | $17.00 per book |
Modern Fast Track* | 10 business days | $200 /ea. | $25.00 per book. |
Reholder** | 10 business days | no limit | $11.00 per book |
Recert.*** | Service selected | Service selected | *** |
Notes:*Modern service is limited to books published from 1980 to the present.**Re-Holder Service is for a chipped, scratched or cracked holder that has not been opened or had its seals broken. We will place your comic in a new holder.NOTE: All Re-Holder Submissions are subject to review for tampering and accuracy of grade.***Comics submitted for Re-Certification with their original label ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE THE SAME GRADE.††F.M.V. (Fair Market Value). Minimum Charge per book $120.00, Maximum charge per book $1,500.00National Holidays and the Fridays of a major Convention are not counted as Business Days for submission processing.
We are committed to providing the best value services for comic book collectors and professionals, and your feedback is important to us. Any questions or comments regarding CGC services and submission procedures can be directed to CGC customer service at submissions@CGCcomics.com or by phone at 1.877.NM.COMIC