Lets look at what pressing is and some opinions about how it affects the value. Do third part grading services like cgc and cbcs consider pressing and minor dry cleaning restoration. It neither adds nor takes away from the comic, making it a nonrestorative process that will. I launched american comics and collectibles in 2009, however, i have been pressing since 2007. When comic book collectors approach me regarding the services i offer, they tend to focus primarily on my pressing service. Turnaround times processing books receivedpaid on 03012020 03072020 cbcs.
Comic book pressing is the process of flattening out a comic book that has been wrinkled or damaged. Gem explains what pressing is and why you should get it done before submitting books to be graded. Comic book pressing and dry cleaning to better preserve. I think the method where i clamp the edges works better. The effect can be dramatic, with books sometimes improving multiple grades. Our pressing and comic book restoration services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Comic books how to press your comic books at home 2018. Agree with cgc or not, they have provided an impartial third party to arbitrate this touchy subject and provide a.
I have one book id like to send in for pressing and would probably send in more often if i wouldnt have to wait half a year or more to get them back. Magic the gathering, pokemon, sport trading cards, comic trading cards marvel, dc, independent. Cgc cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art. When should a collector consider having a comic book pressed. Foxing is a reddish agereated stain that can be found in older comic books. Kaptainmyke is your source for free guides, ninja turtle information, collectibles, and vintage toys. Since there are conceivable ways, however unlikely, for a book to have silicone remnants without it having been pressed, this isnt a reliable method of detection.
His services are right on par with the other big names in the pressing business, but at a fraction of the price. The first problem i encountered was the book moving slightly in the press, thus. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. Impressive comic books, comic book pressing service, comic book cleaning, cgc, cbcs, investment, grading submission, prescreening.
This is a pressing 101 video, so nothing here is set in stone. I know we all have more important things on our minds right now but i would love to see an official statement addressing the issue and hopefully layout some plan to get things under control. Comic book display book display stand comic book storage display case book displays display ideas comic book rooms comic room nerd room my comic book collection by savantiromero on deviantart deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people to connect through the creation and sharing of art. I think because pressing a comic book is a form of restoration. In this case, pressing may reduce a still remaining 5o year lifespan by only. Scroll down for examples of our work and for full details regarding comic book pressing prices and turnaround times. How to press your comic books at home 2018 youtube. Before cgc, grading was the source of many arguments in the comic book community. 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. Pressing removes minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll, warping, rippling caused from moisture damage. Van isle comic pressing comic book, pressing and cleaning. Pressing seems so commonplace at this point i feel that although i neednt exactly embrace pressing, i should accept it as part of the hobby. The condition of a comic book is one of the key elements of the value and ultimately the final selling price. Pressing is a process that can raise the grade of a comic by removing small defects using nonrestorative techniques.
In keeping the conversation moving along, you mightve heard or maybe not that the everamazing comic book creator todd mcfarlane has been partaking in some rather nontraditional cgc signings. Follow this step by step account of how to press the wrinkles out of your comic books and have them. It may be necessary to leave the book in the press after heat has been turned off for a longer period of time to prevent reversion. Pressing is a process that can enhance the appearance of a comic book by removing noncolor breaking defects such as dents, bends, crunches, rippling, warping, spine rolls and indentations. Comic book pressing and cleaning a howto guide by jacob. Comic book pressing service to improve the condition and value of your comic books.
Seal bienfang 200 is the official comic book pressing machine. 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. The goal of this sub is to make comic preservation information as easy to access as restoring a 1969 camaro. And its not at all weird to store books in a board sandwich, in case you were wondering. I think the method where i clamp the edges works better than trying to roll the spine, but more testing cant hurt. The book ended up with a higher grade from cgc than either of us expected. Removing these defects can often raise the grade increasing the value of the book. Legendary comics creator nicola cuti, creator of eman and moonchild the starbabe, has passed away at the age of 75. This resulted in mixed results for a few different reasons. Building the comic cabinet youtube comic book storage. If you are not using this comic book pressing service before you grade and sell your comic books, then you are leaving serious. Impressive comic books pressing service submission form.
How to operate a heatpress for pressing comic books. Due to our knowledge of paper and restoration we consider our comic book pressing skills to be of exceptional professional quality, with documented results that you can see from our examples shown below. I dont mean to come across as wishywashy on the subject, but i question myself that maybe my beliefs. Prescreen we screen comic books to make sure they are good candidates for our pressing services. Golden age comic book podcast golden age comic superheroes the second edition of the golden age comic book podcast is live on the cbsi tales from the flipside youtube channel. Comic book pressing is allowed and endorsed by all third party grading companies cgc, cbcs, pgx. Ccs comic pressing services specifically speaks about cgcs stance on comics and what defects are good candidates for pressing the conservation and display of comic books. Comic book pressing is a hot topic today in both collecting and investing groups. A preliminary study of the effects of pressing on comic book paper. S1 e2 how to clean and press comic books with a heat press machine by kaptainmyke.
I dont think it improves the grade really, because a. Lets take the mystery out of comic book cleaning and. Did your books go mia for 5 weeks without a peep as t. Follow this step by step account of how to press the wrinkles out of your comic books and have them looking brand new. It was a massive week for television trailers and promos, with all of the biggest assembled right here. Learn about comic book pressing and dry cleaning your comic book collection for free.
Josh is a cgc, cbcs dealer, and a cbcs facilitator. Are you considering sending your books in for grading. Impressive comic books pressing service, bowmansville, new york. Known restorated comic books are harder to sell than raw copies. Heres a bit more info about how to prep your book prior to pressing it. This is a pressing 101 video, so nothing here is set in.
Pressing service pressing, over the years has shared the spotlight with restoration when it comes to receiving attention from the hobby. This ideal example, and any other pressed comic book, is far more affected by future storage and handling than by its one time pressing treatment. Heres all you ever wanted to know about pressing comic books but were afraid to ask. Have you had comics pressed before but the service was less than stellar. Comic book pressing, dry cleaning, grading, cbcs cgc look for more examples on my website. I first started pressing test books by sandwiching them between a pair of larger comic backing boards. Make your comic grow in value, increase in eye appeal, and most importantly preserve them for the future. This is a tutorial on how to use nonrestorative techniques to improve the appearance of comic books. Why pay someone else when you can press them yourself. He even sent me a couple of before and after photos. Use the form at the bottom of the page to contact us to learn more about how comic pressing and cleaning can improve the overall eye appeal, value and longevity of your collectible comic books. Comics can get bent during shipping or have creaselines from heavy reading.
Comic books can be pressed using a tshirt heatpress machine, a book press, a. Our comic pressing improves the appearance of a book by using pressure and heat to remove bends, creases and other irregularities. Books that have been encapsulated and certified by an objective thirdparty grading service take the guesswork out of the grading process for both collectors and dealers. Every collector should at least know how to clean a book. On real bad rolls, i sometimes need to iron the inner pages as well as the cover.
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