PRESSING & CLEANING
Prices include time and materials for the service selected. Local Taxes and/or processing fees will be calculated in final billing. We suggest inspecting all books to the best of your ability prior, for integrity of the paper, permanent damages, or missing (cut out) items prior to sending. Books sent in for services, should be in reusable bags and boards, or have new ones included, or Spineworks will rebag and board in new poly-bags ($.45/Bag & Board) to ensure comics are not re-soiled.
Quick Press
Current Era (Glossy Pages ONLY) Valued under $500 FMV. No cleaning included. Good for newer books that may just need a gentle touch. Please inspect for fingerprints or other soils prior to sending. *if cleaning is deemed necessary, books may be bumped into the “Full Service Tier”.
$12/Book
Full Press Service
Any ERA Book valued under $1K FMV. Includes LIGHT Dry Cleaning and Spot Cleaning. Give those books a little love and they will love you back!
$17/Book
Full Press and Detail Service
Any ERA Book valued under $1K FMV. For books with defects and damages that a Full Press cannot fix. Examples are: spine roll corrections, dog-ear pages within the interior pages, or pieces that need to be manually put back into place to correct.
$27/Book
Deep Clean or Stain Treatment
For Books beyond the normal threshold of what can be accomplished from a Dry Clean alone. Must be requested by, or agreed upon if suggested, prior to performing. We cannot gurantee removal of stains, and this process will add time to turnaround of your submission.
$50/Book + Pressing Cost
High Value Books
Any ERA Book valued $1K+ FMV (to be determined by Spineworks and the Client. Includes LIGHT Dry Cleaning, Spot Cleaning and Heavy Soil Cleaning if needed. We will always work to ensure you receive the best value for your dollar, and prices shall be agreed upon by both parties, prior to service.
3% FMV/Book
Deep Clean or Stain Treatment
For Books beyond the normal threshold of what can be accomplished from a Dry Clean alone. Must be requested by, or agreed upon if suggested, prior to performing. We cannot gurantee removal of stains, and this process will add time to turnaround of your submission.
$50/Book + Pressing Cost
CGC Blue Label Grading Facilitation
Spineworks Comics offers FACILITATING SERVICES as a convenience for our clients who wish to have their comics, magazines or cards graded. Your Order Number will be provided to you, so you may track your order once submitted to CGC. Spineworks will not provide “Status Updates” for orders once in CGC posession, due to the volume we submit and time contraints on our team.
Modern Tier
Comics/Magazines 1975-Present, Max Value $400
$27 + Shipping
High Value Tier
Comics/Magazines with values up to $1K
$88 + Shipping
Vintage Tier
Comics/Magazines Published BEFORE 1975, Max Value $400
$37 + Shipping
Unlimited Value Tier
Comics/Magazines with values above $1K, Final
Price determied by value, so contact us for pricing.
TBD, $155 Minimum
Customer Account Handling
For clients using their own accounts. Please include your Packing Slip with your submission or email it to us. We will handle the rest.
$6 First Book, $1 each additional + Shipping
CGC Signature Series Facilitation
Spineworks Comics offers FACILITATING SERVICES as a convenience for our clients who wish to have their comics, magazines or cards autographed and graded. Your Order Number will be provided to you, so you may track your order once submitted to CGC. Spineworks will not provide “Status Updates” for orders once in CGC posession, due to the volume we submit and time contraints on our team. All prices include First Signature Facilitating and Grading Fees. Artist Fees, Shipping and Pressing Services
Signature Series Fee Schedule
$10 Form Fee Per Tier, Per Submission
$15 Signature Facilitator Fee for first Signature obtained per item, will be applied to customer invoice when using their own CGC account.
$10 Per Additional Signature(s) per item
$25 EXPRESS FULL SERVICE PRESSING (<$1K Value, 3% +$15 for $1K+ Value)
$5 Mail In Per Book
$5 Slab-Crack Fee (At Shows only)
Vintage Tier
Comics/Magazines Published BEFORE 1975, Max Value $400
• Includes first signature on the item, additional signature(s) on same item $10 each.
• Does not include artist’s fees.
$75 ($90, with Fast Track) + Shipping
Modern Tier
Comics/Magazines 1975-Present, Max Value $400
• Includes first signature on the item, additional signature(s) on same item $10 each.
• Does not include artist’s fees
$65 ($80, with Fast Track) + Shipping
High Value Tier
Comics/Magazines with values up to $1K
• Includes first signature on the item, additional signature(s) on same item $10 each.
• Does not include artist’s fees
$115 ($130, with Fast Track) + Shipping
Unlimited Value Tier
Comics/Magazines with values above $1K, Final Price determied by value, so contact us for pricing.
• Includes first signature on the item, additional signature(s) on same item $10 each.
• Does not include artist’s fees
TBD, $155 Minimum