Comics can get bent during shipping or have creaselines from heavy reading. Often times the removal of these defects will raise the grade and in turn the value of the book. Our comic pressing improves the appearance of a book by using pressure and heat to remove bends, creases and other irregularities. New comic book heat press pressed comics for better grading. I do this so your books leave my office in the best shape possible. Comic book pressing is an affordable way to remove many physical defects such. Having egs press andor clean your books can cause their condition to improve and often results in a higher overall grade. 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.
Dec 24, 2019 cgc cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art. Other signs of a poorly pressed book are extremely flat spines, a natural spine should be a little plump with a rounded look. Removing these defects can often raise the grade of your books and the results have been phenomenal. Imo, it depends on the severity of the fanning and other characteristics of the book to determine if its from pressing. Signs of pressing comic book grading and restoration issues. Our pressing and comic book restoration services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Kaptainmyke is your source for free guides, ninja turtle information, collectibles, and vintage toys. 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. I have experience removing moisture waves, spine rolls, noncolor breaking creases, bends, dents.
If you live in the tampast petersburg area, it will allow you to continue dropping off orders both pressing and nonpressing directly to us. Canada comic pressing will inspect your comic books and let you know if pressing or cleaning is possible and worth it. Our comic book restoration and pressing services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Dry cleaning will not remove tanning, stains, pen or marker, sun shadows or foxing. The gentle removal of contamination from the white areas of the comic book including interior pages, back and front cover. Cleaning is the process of removing dirt, smudges and other nonpermanent markings from a comic book. Magic the gathering, pokemon, sport trading cards, comic trading cards marvel, dc, independent. No water, peroxides or solvents of any kind are used. It shows the best results and gives the book a way newer look.
Why pay someone else when you can press them yourself. Comic book enthusiasts have their books pressed and cleaned in order to remove various imperfections on otherwise stellar comics. Van isle comic pressing comic book, pressing and cleaning. Prescreening we will examine your books prior to grading submission for grade consideration and a detailed expert restoration detection. Josh avery uses only the best tools and techniques to press andor clean your comic book. It involves a safe method and process that gently cleans a book from its imperfections while not harming the factory ink. Pressing greatly diminishes and in some cases removes minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll. My comic book pressing and cleaning guide has just popped through my front door. Cbcs has several pressing processes as not all comics or defects are created the same. First time customer discount will be added to your invoice. All comic book characters used on the website are properties of warner brothers dc comics and disney marvel entertainment. Josh avery uses only the best tools and techniques to press and or clean your comic book. Cgc cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art.
If it is determined that your book has surface dirt that can be removed, it will be dry cleaned at this time. Your book is evaluated for pressable defects and the best pressing process is chosen. Impressive comic books, comic book pressing service, comic book cleaning, cgc, cbcs, investment, grading submission, prescreening. Small discoloration around certain areas exterior of the book caused by dirt accumulation. Have you had comics pressed before but the service was less than stellar. Comic book pressing what does cleaning and pressing do. 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. Comic book dry cleaning is the process of removing stains or production roller marks using no harsh chemicals or solvents. Van isle comic pressing is vancouver islands trusted comic book service provider. I have been pressing and cleaning comic books for about 3 years now. Cbcs pressing also acts as a comic book drop off site for both pressing and grading. Josh avery works with the industry leading cgc and cbcs to offer a discount to his customers. 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.
Comic book pressing and cleaning professionals public. How to operate a heatpress for pressing comic books. Dry cleaning methods will be used to clean the, mainly, white areas of the comic no water or liquids will be used. Comic book pressing first impression comic pressing. Full comic book cleaning service multiverse corps comics. Comic books can be pressed and dry cleaned for an improved look and condition. 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. Once a book has been pressed it will sit for 7 days to make sure no reversion has taken place. Avery comic pressing llc is fully insured by collectibles in. Did your books go mia for 5 weeks without a peep as to what was going on. 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. 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.
If you love everything about comic books the drawing, the story, the smell of old pages then youve come to the right place. Comic book pressing full technique explained super rare dc logo variant comic duration. Regular comic book pressing usually takes within 12 to 24 hrs, this method is what is considered as proper comic book pressing. The process involves drycleaning, a method that does not use any liquids or chemicals.
That being said, i would prefer not to reveal how i press and clean books. Usually the second pressing removes any remaining issues and the books can be sent to the graders. Turnaround times processing books receivedpaid on 03012020 03072020 cbcs. Comic book pressing and cleaning professionals facebook. It will not remove color breaks and does not fix all damage. Comics can get stains on them from time, aging, mildew, rust mitigation, crayons, pen marks, pencil marks, date stamps, or other hazards along the test of time. Dont really think the cleaning part did much for my grade comic wasnt really soiled, but man it presents really well. Comic book pressing service to improve the condition and value of your comic books.
Comic book pressing and dry cleaning first time customer deal. Gem explains what pressing is and why you should get it done before. Foil cover books like venom lethal protector cannot be. Impressive comic books pressing service pressing info. If a book had heavy creases or waves the book may need to get hit one additional time. I was interested in washing and in the table of contents refers to 1. The process involves dry cleaning, a method that does not use any liquids or chemicals. Over the years people have asked me to press their comic books for them and every so often, i would do pressing and cleaning for them. Get rid of smudges and unwanted dirt on your book before having it press and send off to cgc for grading. Pressing and cleaning services expert grading service, llc.
Comic book pressing removes bends, creases and other imperfections. Classic collectible services ccs is the worlds leading comic book pressing, restoration and restoration removal. Comic book pressing and cleaning a howto guide by jacob. At the comic book presser, my goal is to improve the quality and value of your comic collection. Egs is proud to offer pressing and cleaning services for our customers. 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. Removing these defects will usually increase the grade of the book, which translates into increased. Jeff will bring back your comic book to its glory without using any restoration.
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. Signs of pressing comic book grading and restoration. If you are not using this comic book pressing service before you grade and sell your comic books, then you are leaving serious. 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. Are you considering sending your books in for grading. Comic books can be pressed using a tshirt heatpress machine, a book press, a stack of short boxes, or anything heavy and flat. Cgc does not refer to pressing and dry cleaning as restoration.
Comic book pressing is the process of flattening out a comic book that has been wrinkled or damaged. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The first problem i encountered was the book moving slightly in the press, thus pressing the backboard line into the book, ruining it. Make your comic grow in value, increase in eye appeal, and most importantly preserve them for the future. It improves the overall appearance and value of the book. Learn about comic book pressing and dry cleaning your comic book collection for free. Avery comic pressing professional comic book pressing. Comic books any, 100 pages or less magazines any, 100 pages or less oversized comic book. Comic book cleaning and pressing cbcs comics page 1. Once pressing has been completed the pressing submission will be shipped at no additional cost to cbcs grading in dallas.
Pricing professional comic book pressing and cleaning. Yes, you will be paying all the regular fees for regrading in addition to the dry cleaning and pressing fees. I have experience removing moisture waves, spine rolls, noncolor breaking creases, bends, dents, writing imprints, dry cleaning and many other defects. After your services are finished you can have jeff send your comic book to a 3rd party grading company. New comic book heat press pressed comics for better. Being that this is about pressing and cleaning comics the pictures shown as examples and for reference are lacking quality. Cleaning our dry cleaning process removes much of the surface dirt on the front and back covers. Mar 05, 2018 how to operate a heatpress for pressing comic books. Ontarios best comic pressing canada comic pressing. Comics can get bent during shipping or have creaselines. Instead, gentle dry methods are used to remove as much dirt deposits from the book as possible. I started pressing and cleaning my own comics, to increase my grades at cgc. 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. Pressing a heat press will be used to fix the imperfections on your comics, such as.