CGC Comic Grading Submission

Note

Note: All submissions are shipped once the required submission quota has been reached. Submission quotas are determined by the Company and/or the grading centre and are subject to change, which may result in longer-than-usual turnaround times.

Turnaround times are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed. They do not include the Company's handling, processing, consolidation, or insured shipping time. The turnaround countdown begins only after the submission has been received and logged by CGC.

Grading fees, submission requirements, quotas, and estimated turnaround times are subject to change without prior notice.

Optimize the value and authenticity of your comic books with CGC Comics' premier grading services.

CGC Comics is the world's leading third-party comic book grading company, trusted by collectors, dealers, and auction houses worldwide. Every comic undergoes a comprehensive authentication and condition assessment by CGC's team of professional graders before receiving an industry-recognised grade on a 10-point scale. Once graded, each comic is securely encapsulated in CGC's tamper-evident holder, providing long-term protection, preservation, and enhanced collectibility. Whether you're preserving treasured comics, investing in key issues, or preparing books for resale, CGC Comics delivers trusted grading backed by decades of industry expertise.

Payment and Collection

Upfront payment is required and can be made by cash, PayNow, or credit card (additional credit card fees may apply). Fees cover general cleaning, appropriate submission preparation, and to-and-fro insured shipping. Fees do not include any grading company upcharges, pressing fees, restoration removal fees, customs duties, taxes, or any additional services requested or imposed by CGC, which will be invoiced separately where applicable. Payments made for grading services are non-refundable once the submission has been processed and entered into CGC's grading system.

If upfront payment is not possible, exceptions may be granted at the Company's reasonable discretion. In such cases, payment must be made via PayNow within seven (7) days of the invoice date. Where payment remains outstanding after seven (7) days, the Company will issue a written reminder. If payment remains outstanding for fourteen (14) days from the invoice date despite such reminder, the Company may, on giving a final seven (7) days' written notice, deem the submitted comic(s) abandoned and handle them at the Company's discretion.

Comic(s) must be collected within fourteen (14) days of receiving the pickup notification. Where comic(s) are not collected within this timeframe, the Company will issue written reminders. If comic(s) remain uncollected and the Customer has not acknowledged or responded to the Company's notifications for a period of six (6) months from the date of the original pickup notification, the comic(s) shall be deemed abandoned, and the Company may handle them at its sole discretion. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis at the Company's reasonable discretion.

Insurance Coverage

Your comic is insured in two stages, by two separate parties. Spearing arranges insurance on your behalf but is not the insurer at any stage.

1. Shipping to and from the grading company — covered by the courier. We arrange insured shipping through our appointed courier (e.g. FedEx, DHL, etc.). Coverage and liability for any loss or damage during transit fall under the courier's policy and terms.

2. While with the grading company — covered by the grading company. Once CGC receives and logs your comic, coverage shifts to the declared value selected on the submission form, in accordance with CGC's terms and conditions.

If something goes wrong, we will assist in raising claims with the courier or grading company on your behalf as a courtesy, but liability rests with them under their respective terms and conditions.

Service Disclaimer

Our pre-grading assessment provides a second opinion on a comic's condition. It does not guarantee any specific grade. Any cleaning, pressing, restoration removal, or preparation work performed by third parties or requested by the Customer may affect grading results, and submission after such work is entirely at the Customer's discretion. The Company is not responsible for the grading outcome or any decisions made by the grading company.

If a comic is found to be restored, altered, counterfeit, incomplete, or otherwise ineligible for a universal grade, the grading company may assign the appropriate designation, return it ungraded, or apply any label in accordance with its grading standards. Grading fees and any additional service fees may still apply. If the Company detects obvious issues prior to submission, the submission may be returned without processing at the Company's discretion.