Comic book pressing is the process of flattening out a comic book that has been wrinkled or damaged. Ccg companies help create confident buyers and sellers in the collectible markets they serve. A collector will have hisher comics pressed to try and improve the overall appearance of the comic, and in doing so, its value. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Comic books can be pressed using a tshirt heatpress machine, a book press, a stack of short boxes, or anything heavy and flat. The second problem was that the black ink from the comic would stick to the back board during pressing and be ripped off the book. Cfp comics wants to offer its customers the very best experience associated submitting books for pressing and then forwarding them on to cgc for you. Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed.
Comic book pressing often reduces or removes defects such as dents, bends, noncolor break creases, spine rolls, warping, rippling caused from moisture damage, bent overhangs, amateur pressing damage, and similar defects. They also provide research and webbased assets designed to educate collectors and dealers and enhance their enjoyment of the hobby in general. Secondly, why would you even suggest pressing a comic book in your listing. Floridas oldest comic book store faces its own kryptonite. Learn how cbcs comic book pressing and screening works to improve the grade of your comics. I submitted about a dozen of older but still modern books to cgc with a stop off at ccs for a pressing. Have you had comics pressed before but the service was less than stellar.
Cricut easypress 2 heat press machine for t shirts and htv vinyl projects, mint, 12 x 10 4. Find out whats happening at your local comic book shop with our 2020 calendar of special occasions and instore events. Dennis shafer po box 32011 edmond,ok 73003 2020 comic book pressing service all rights reserved. Mail your comics to abc comic book pressing po box 582226 elk grove ca 95758. This service includes placing books under colorcorrected lighting to check for fixable defects. If you live in the tampast petersburg area, it will allow you to continue dropping off orders both pressing and non pressing directly to us. If you have a book you want pressed right joe is your best option. Follow this step by step account of how to press the wrinkles out of your comic books and have them looking brand new. When should a collector consider having a comic book pressed. Impressive comic books pressing service home facebook. Comic pressing should be considered anytime there is a desire to improve the overall condition of the book. Known restorated comic books are harder to sell than raw copies.
I think the method where i clamp the edges works better than trying to roll the spine, but more testing cant hurt. Comic book pressing first impression comic pressing. Jimmys comic book pressing, p o box 1472, yulee, fl 2020. The first problem i encountered was the book moving slightly in the press, thus pressing the backboard line into the book, ruining it. Included in pressing price pressing this includes comic book pressing to remove dents,bends,spine curls,subscription creases,spine dents,moisture ripples,and all other noncolor breaking creases.
When you visit a comic book shop, youre stepping into a world of wonders. Comic book pressing service to improve the condition and value of your comic books. It will not remove color breaks and does not fix all damage. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Formerly classics incorporated, the company was established as ccs in 20 as part of its relocation to sarasota, florida. If i dont submit them to get graded, will they look better in my collection.
Books that have glossy covers, thicker stock, different color pages. Comics are shipped to cgc immediately following pressing cleaning. The quick press tier is for books that just need a one and done press. Our staff of friendly and dedicated employees offer over 250 years of experience in the comic book market place, and look forward to assisting you.
May 15, 2017 this is the 1st video, and second test. Avery comic pressing llc is fully insured by collectibles insurance services. Pressing removes minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll, warping, rippling caused from moisture damage. Gary kendra, who has been pressing books for six years, explained that pressing offers the opportunity to restore some of the appeal of the book that might have been lost to age or mishandling. Upcoming show and visit schedule has been updated 1112019 tinley park, illinois, united states. Cbcs pressing also acts as a comic book drop off site for both pressing and grading. Learn how to press comic books yourself by reading this free online guide right now. Pressing greatly diminishes and in some cases removes minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll.
Once pressing has been completed the pressing submission will be shipped at no additional cost to cbcs grading in dallas. Jul 27, 20 the first problem i encountered was the book moving slightly in the press, thus pressing the backboard line into the book, ruining it. Prescreening we will examine your books prior to grading submission for grade consideration and a detailed expert restoration detection. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Comic book pressing removes bends, creases and other imperfections. Classic collectible services ccs is the worlds leading comic book pressing, restoration and restoration removal company. Sntieecr 3 pack 3 sizes heat press pillow heat pressing transfer pillow, heat press mat for heat 4.
We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. It improves the overall appearance and value of the book. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. During those early years of pressing, i was a comic book dealer selling highdollar graded and nongraded items from my ebay store american comics and collectibles. Mar 07, 2019 wwe announced on thursday that wrestlemania 36 will take place at raymond james stadium in tampa, florida on april 5, 2020. Prescreen we screen comic books to make sure they are good candidates for our pressing services. In 20102011, my comic book dealer days came to a close due to ti me constraints with my primary business in operating comic book conventions. Often times the removal of these defects will raise the grade and in turn the value of the book. Our comic book restoration and pressing services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. It is quite literally the pressing of a comic book, similar to what you would do to a shirt or pants, to remove blemishes such as wrinkles and creases. Free comic book day 2020 postponed mar 19, 2020 as the impact and spread of the coronavirus covid19 continues to evolve, diamond comic distributors has made the difficult decision to postpone the event to a date later in the summer. Impressive comic books pressing service pressing info.
Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium. Standard machine press, hand pressing for overhangs and dents, spine rolls and dry cleaning excluding quick path, which removes surface dirt and pencil. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Removing these defects can often raise the grade increasing the value of the book. Pressing represents nonrestorative methods of improving the overall appearance of the comic. Comic books can be pressed using a tshirt heatpress machine, a book press, a. This can either be for resale purposes, grading and encapsulation purposes or simply to improve the appearance of your collection at a minimal cost instead of spending time, money and effort in acquiring new, higher condition issues. Books with inserts will receive a cover pressing only, the interior pages will not be pressed due to the fact that the insert will cause. User account menu florida s oldest comic book store faces its.
Pressing techniques vary between golden, silver, copper and modern age books. Amateur comic book pressing can damage books, so start with cheap dollar bin comic books and practice for many months until you are comfortable with the techniques covered in the guide. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Cgc cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art. Certified guaranty company, also known as cgc, is a sarasota, florida comic book grading service. Were a brick and mortar store in indianapolis, in and exhibit at over 12 comic conventions annually. Turnaround times processing books receivedpaid on 04152020 04222020 cbcs. But as a rule of thumb, as im deciding which comics to submit for grading i always estimate the true cost of. The cost benefits of submitting under our account will still outweigh any cost associated with completing the paperwork for you, and it will speed up the return process resulting in books being shipped directly from cgc to your door. New comic book heat press pressed comics for better grading. Classic collectible services ccs is the worlds leading comic book pressing, restoration and restoration removal. Enhanced appearance and desirability through its proven processes, ccs has enhanced the appearance and desirability of comic books for countless collectors and dealers.
If you live in the tampast petersburg area, it will allow you to continue dropping off orders both pressing and nonpressing directly to us. Magic the gathering, pokemon, sport trading cards, comic trading cards marvel, dc, independent. If you are not using this comic book pressing service before you grade and sell your comic books, then you are leaving serious money on the table. New comic book heat press pressed comics for better. Invader and cthulhu comics cmon matthew aguilar 05162020 12. Did your books go mia for 5 weeks without a peep as to what was going on. Cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art. Blueprint s1 e3 spiderman to spawn, how todd mcfarlane became the biggest comic book artist ever blueprint duration. So yes, if you just go out and buy a press today and slap a book in it and turn it on then first and foremost theres a good chance youll ruin the book, and beyond that theres an even better chance you wont see any real results. Comic pressing service paper conservation, comic book.
Only stipulations with the quick press are listed below. Comic books how to press your comic books at home 2018. Ccs offers a screening service to determine whether your comic book is a suitable candidate for pressing, restoration or restoration removal. Proper pressing lies in the hands of a experienced presser and the results will be mind blowing if in the right experienced hands. Explore the comic pressing business page in orlando, fl.
Comic book pressing is an american comics and collectibles llc. Impressive comic books, comic book pressing service, comic book cleaning, cgc, cbcs, investment, grading submission, prescreening. Comic book pressing and dry cleaning service for all ages of comic books and magazines. The largest seller of comic books on facebook offering exclusive covers for marvel, dynamite, image, dc, idw and more. Are you considering sending your books in for grading. Cricut easy press 2 heat press machine for t shirts and htv vinyl projects, rose, 12 x 10. Apr 24, 2020 looks like wwe and aew arent the only promotions who will be battling it out in front of an audience of zero, as ufc just announced it will start holding crowdless events in florida. Simply put, pressing is the application of even heat and pressure in order to attempt the removal of imperfections in comic books. Comic book pressing, dry cleaning, grading, cbcs cgc look for more examples on my website. If you are not using this comic book pressing service before you grade and sell your comic books, then you are leaving serious.
Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Removing these defects will usually increase the grade of the book, which translates into increased. This marks the fourth time wwe has brought its biggest annual show of the. On real bad rolls, i sometimes need to iron the inner pages as well as the cover. Cbcs pressing 74 photos collectibles store 4500 140th. Avery comic pressing professional comic book pressing. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.
The effect can be dramatic, with books sometimes improving multiple grades. It is for very clean books that do not require dry cleaning or extensive work with the tacking iron before the full book press. Impressive comic books pressing service, bowmansville, new york. Josh is a cgc, cbcs dealer, and a cbcs facilitator. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of people just like you. Comics can get bent during shipping or have creaselines from heavy reading. Cgc is an independent member of the certified collectibles group of companies. Pressing is a process that can raise the grade of a comic by removing small defects using nonrestorative techniques. Cbcs comics comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists with the intent of protecting our fellow hobbyists when buying and selling comic books. The convenience youve been asking for, with the quality of service your comic books deserve. Florida geek scene will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Anyone can press a comic book, but not many can do it well or carry with them over 10 years of pressing experience.
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