Our comic book restoration and pressing services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. 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. It involves a safe method and process that gently cleans a book from its imperfections while not harming the factory ink. About us and our love of comic books hero restoration llc. Cbcs has several pressing processes as not all comics or defects are created the same. Comic book pressing and dry cleaning first time customer deal. Keep in mind a book that exhibits what would be considereda good defectsa will not always increase in.
Comic book cpr teaches awareness on proper comic book handling, shipping, selling, and buying tactics. If you are cracking any yellow label books, make sure you send the books to an authorized witness presser first so they can crack and press and resubmit for you to keep the yellow label. Removal of minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll. At last, heres my quick tutorial on how to clean and press comic books on a budget. Comic pressing and cleaning can increase the value of your collection. I think because pressing a comic book is a form of restoration. I love how they look and they also make great conversation starters for those who may not know what a graded comic book is. Classic collectible services ccs is the worlds leading comic book pressing, restoration and restoration removal. The first step was to release the book from the cgc holder. Comic book pressing service to improve the condition and value of your comic books. This book is here to guide you along every step of the learning process. Pressing is a process that can raise the grade of a comic by removing small defects using nonrestorative techniques. Cgc does not refer to pressing and dry cleaning as restoration. He did a fine job on the book that just had tape on the back, but i dont know that he uses a loupe or even a flashlight to look for issues.
Impressive comic books pressing service, bowmansville, new york. Even though almost any book will look nicer after being cleaned. The reason you are using 78 of the surface is to minimize travel of the book when the press goes down on the book. Impressive comic books pressing service pressing info. Mar 15, 2019 im surprised at how restrictive some companies are with pressing techniques. Avery comic pressing comic book pressing and cleaning. Impressive comic books, comic book pressing service, comic book cleaning, cgc, cbcs, investment, grading submission, prescreening comic book pressing service to improve the condition and value of your comic books. How much can pressing, cleaning and repairing make a comicbook look and grade better without using restoration techniques. No water, peroxides or solvents of any kind are used. In the past, ive submitted books to companies in the u. It is very convenient that they can drop the books off for you at cgc as they are in the same building. Jacob is an information sponge and selftaught innovator, previously in life mastering several crafts and skills including residential. 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.
Magic the gathering, pokemon, sport trading cards, comic trading cards marvel, dc, independent. Then comic book conservation and pressing is what you need. Tips and quick examples of what pressing can do for your books, to make you a better presser. Jun 24, 2019 comic book cpr teaches awareness on proper comic book handling, shipping, selling, and buying tactics. In order to press comic books, you will need the basics to get started. Finally, i personally use my cgc graded comics as display pieces in my officemancave. Josh will bring back your comic book to its glory without using any restoration.
The gentle removal of contamination from the white areas of the comic book including interior pages, back and front cover. Learn how to press and clean comic books professionally or for yourself. Did your books go mia for 5 weeks without a peep as t. Dry cleaning a comic to remove soiling and any unwanted substance is also considered a nonrestorative process, and is included in the ccs pressing service when necessary. It was in fine to vf condition, bagged and boarded. Since that time, i have pressed and submitted thousands of comic books to cgc and cbcs. Back in february i wrote about comic book pressing, which would help to improve the look of a comic and ultimately their market value. I had a book wlight noncolor breaking spine creases go from a 9.
Nov 23, 2019 at last, heres my quick tutorial on how to clean and press comic books on a budget. 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. Comic book pressing, dry cleaning, grading, cbcs cgc look for more examples on my website. Victoria entrepreneur wants to clean and press your comic books. A guide through both my personal philosophy approach to comics repair as well as the process and tools i use to make simple repairs to nicks, tears and cuts in my comics.
Learn the hidden underground secrets of cleaning and pressing comic books. If you love everything about comic books the drawing, the story, the smell of old pages then youve come to the right place. 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. Comic pressing our comic pressing improves the appearance of a book by using pressure and heat to remove bends, creases and other irregularities. How do you clean a comic book cover without damaging the. Southeast high grade comic collectors atlanta, ga meetup. We provide free events in atlanta or everywhere via the internet. Cgc cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art. I am loving my new studio with lots of light and room to work.
Have you had comics pressed before but the service was less than stellar. If it is determined that your book has surface dirt that can be removed, it will be dry cleaned at this time. Fees related to cgc or cbcs must be either paid to avery comic pressing or directly to the 3rd party grading service of choice. Giles offers in house comic pressing and dry cleaning service for books of your choice, ranging in age and condition. Known restorated comic books are harder to sell than raw copies. If you are not using this comic book pressing service before you grade and sell your comic books, then you are leaving serious.
Dec 24, 2019 cgc cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art. This is a tutorial on how to use nonrestorative techniques to improve the appearance of comic books. Turnaround times processing books receivedpaid on 03012020 03072020 cbcs. After your services are finished you can have josh send your comic book to a 3rd party grading company. This service includes placing books under colorcorrected lighting to check for fixable defects.
Our pressing and comic book restoration services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. If you live in the tampast petersburg area, it will allow you to continue dropping off orders both pressing and nonpressing directly to us. Secondly, why would you even suggest pressing a comic book in your listing. Today, cgc is the worlds largest and most trusted thirdparty grading service for comics, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles with more than 5 million collectibles certified since 2000. Josh avery will inspect your comic books and let you know if pressing or cleaning is possible and worth it. So i want to use it as a testing comic for cleaning up a comic. After many years of working out of my home to be more accessible to family and children, i now have an office and all i can say is why did i wait so long. Now taking cgc submissions you can drop off books for grading at one of our local shows or ship to the comic jock for submission. Comic book pressing and cleaning professionals public group. 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. His love of the collecting hobby drove him to form the best possible ways to preserve and improve collectible comic books.
Pressing uses heat and pressure and can increase the appearance and grade of a book. Once pressing has been completed the pressing submission will be shipped at no additional cost to cbcs grading in dallas. Pressing greatly diminishes and in some cases removes minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll. In fact, ive been known to buy lower grade cgc comics with what i think are cool covers just so i can have them displayed on my wall. Obtain the highest grades possible with cgc and cbcs. Comic book pressing is allowed and endorsed by all third party grading companies cgc, cbcs, pgx. If you barely place the comic in at just its spine, the entire. The southeast high grade comic collectors are the community of investmentminded collectors and their books that get together to learn, share, trade and profit from what they love. Will pressing give your comic a legitimate chance at a higher grade when certified by cbcs. The process involves dry cleaning, a method that does not use any liquids or chemicals. Or are you just interested in the world of collecting.
Welcome to the restoration lab which has been updated for all the world to see. I love it even more when i can bump the grade to a 9. Cbcs pressing also acts as a comic book drop off site for both pressing and grading. Make your comic grow in value, increase in eye appeal, and most importantly preserve them for the future. Although there is no guarantee of cgc grade increase. Im just a simple guy that has been collecting comic books for around 18ish years. Comics can get bent during shipping or have creaselines from heavy reading. The author does a marvelous job pointing out every detail in the pressing and cleaning process. It was a relief to be able to find a book like this recently released. First time customer discount will be added to your invoice. Comic book pressing is the process of flattening out a comic book that has been wrinkled or damaged. Did your books go mia for 5 weeks without a peep as to what was going on. You will need a clean sterile working environment, a press machine, srp paper, and backer boards. It neither adds nor takes away from the comic, making it a nonrestorative process that will not make a comic book restored.
The process involves drycleaning, a method that does not use any liquids or chemicals. I launched american comics and collectibles in 2009, however, i have been pressing since 2007. Hero restoration llc is all about our love of comic books and the pursuit of keeping such. Either way come here for discussion, news, purchase pictures and collections. Techniques such as pressing, dry cleaning, tape removal, or any other process that only removes foreign substance is not considered restoration. Removing these defects can often raise the grade of your books and the results have been phenomenal. Prescreen we screen comic books to make sure they are good candidates for our pressing services. Drycleaning and pressing will not lower a comics value, and in most cases, will increase its value. This answer is a bit of a copout, but try doing a search on comic book restoration techniques.
Comic books can be pressed and dry cleaned for an improved look and condition. How do you clean a comic book cover without damaging the paper. On top of grading we will also be offering a combo pack including pressing and cleaning services. Dennis shafer po box 32011 edmond,ok 73003 check out some of the great links below for your comic shopping needs. Pressing service pressing, over the years has shared the spotlight with restoration when it comes to receiving attention from the hobby. Instead, gentle dry methods are used to remove as much dirt deposits from the book as possible. May 04, 2015 back in february i wrote about comic book pressing, which would help to improve the look of a comic and ultimately their market value.
Your book is evaluated for pressable defects and the best pressing process is chosen. We host comic luminaries, leaders and entrepreneurs. Impressive comic books pressing service home facebook. Are you considering sending your books in for grading. Jan 28, 2010 in my opinion, comics restoration is a great art form in itself, but boy are these guys deceptive and monetarily motivated. Yes, you will be paying all the regular fees for regrading in addition to the dry cleaning and pressing fees. Most of the cleaning job was okay, but a couple of them i had to do additional cleaning when i got them back. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover. Dry cleaning is a process used to remove dirt and pencil marks from both the interior and cover a comic book, particularly in the white areas of the comic. I especially appreciate the specific instructions on building a humidity chamber, pressing square bound comics, and pressing modern books with glossy pages. This is for collectors looking to improve the appearance and grades of their books without spending a fortune. Professional comic dry cleaning and pressing, cgc authorized dealer, buying. Cleaning is the process of removing dirt, smudges and other nonpermanent markings from a comic book. It took 23 weeks fast pass and they were responsive to emails.