CGC has announced its revised services and fees schedule that will go into effect January 1, 2012. These changes constitute the first comprehensive revision to CGC’s price schedule since May 2009. A $5 handling charge per submission invoice has also been added to all grading submissions.
A handful of related service changes will also go into effect. The maximum value to submit for our standard ReHolder service is less than $50,000. For books valued at $50,000 or more, use the new High Value ReHolder service. All ReHolders are for mail-in submissions only. CGC no longer accepts ReHolder submissions at shows.
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 January 1, 2012
Service | Approx. Turnaround Time | Max. Value | Retail Price |
Modern* | 20 business days | $200 / ea. | $18.00 per book |
Value | 40 business days | $150 / ea. | $25.00 per book; 15 book min. submission |
Economy | 40 business days | $300 / ea. | $35.00 per book |
Standard | 15 business days | $1,000 / ea. | $60.00 per book |
Express | 5 business days | $3,000 / ea. | $95.00 per book |
15 Day Standard Coupon | 15 business days for comics submitted with Coll. Soc. coupon | $1,000 /ea. | Coll. Soc. coupon |
WalkThru | Same day | No limit | 3% FMV†† |
Fast Track** | Reduces turnaround time by half | Per tier | +$10.00 per book |
Image | No additional time | No limit | $5.00 per book |
ReHolder*** | 10 business days | Less than $50,000 / ea. | $12.00 per book |
High Value ReHolder*** | 10 business days | $50,000 and over / ea. | $24.00 per book |
Magazine Services and Fees, Effective January 1, 2012
Service | Approx. Turnaround Time | Max. Value | Retail Price |
Economy | 25 business days | $200 / ea. | $28.00 per book |
Standard | 15 business days | $400 / ea. | $37.00 per book |
Express | 5 business days | $800 / ea. | $55.00 per book |
WalkThru | Same day | No limit | $77.00 per book |
Signature Series (Comics) Services and Fees, Effective January 1, 2012
Service | Approx. Turnaround Time | Max. Value | Retail Price |
Modern* | 20 business days | $200 / ea. | $28.00 per book |
Value | 40 business days | $150 / ea. | $30.00 per book; 15 book min. submission |
Economy | 40 business days | $300/ea. | $40.00 per book |
Standard | 15 business days | $1,000/ea. | $65.00 per book |
Express | 5 business days | $3,000 / ea. | $98.00 per book |
WalkThru | Same day | No limit | 3% FMV†† |
Additional Signature(Same Show) | Per tier | Per tier | $5.00 per book |
Fast Track** | Reduces turnaround time by half | Per tier | +$10.00 per book |
Image | No additional time | No limit | $5.00 per book |
ReHolder*** | 10 business days | Less than $50,000 / ea. | $12.00 per book |
High Value ReHolder*** | 10 business days | $50,000 and over / ea. | $24.00 per book |
Signature Series (Magazines & Periodicals) Services and Fees, Effective January 1, 2012
Service | Approx. Turnaround Time | Max. Value | Retail Price |
Economy | 25 business days | $200 / ea. | $33.00 per book |
Standard | 15 business days | $400 / ea. | $43.00 per book |
Express | 5 business days | $800 / ea. | $59.00 per book |
WalkThru | Same day | No limit | $85.00 per book |
Additional Signature Same Day | Per tier | Per tier | $5.00 per book |
Notes:*Modern service is limited to books published from 1980 to present.**Fast Track is for Modern, Value and Economy tiers only. ***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. ReHolders are for mail-in submissions only. NOTE: All ReHolder Submissions are subject to review for tampering and accuracy of grade.††FMV (fair market value). Minimum charge per book $150; maximum charge per book $3,000.National 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 877-NM-COMIC.