4/30/2023 0 Comments Quickpress![]() Pressing is a process that can enhance the appearance of a comic book by removing non-color breaking defects such as dents, bends, crunches, rippling, warping, spine rolls and indentations. When in doubt, the CCS screening service should be utilized to assess safety.īecause it is impossible to ensure that damage will not occur, CCS will not be held liable for split spines, covers or pages detached from staples, or detached pieces. To mitigate the possibility of damage, it is recommended that each book is examined for these defects prior to submission. This generally only happens if a comic book is in fragile condition, including books that are tanned or brittle, spines exhibiting splits, loose paper on the staples, or pieces that are barely attached. For more information, please review the CCS Services Terms and Conditions.īecause of the interactive nature of pressing, there is always a possibility of damage occurring to the comic book. Furthermore, because of the nature of restoration and restoration removal, CCS cannot guarantee a particular outcome. Additionally, it is possible that pressing will not lead to any grade change no matter how successful the service might have been. While rare, it is possible that a comic can receive a lower grade from CGC after pressing. No matter the service that may be applied, CCS does not guarantee that a comic will receive a certain grade from CGC. Downgrades, Missed Restoration and Damage CGC-certified books that are rejected for restoration will be returned in the CGC holder. If CCS believes that it should not perform restoration, you will pay only the screening fee. The screening service will determine the feasibility of restoration, the extent of restoration that would be appropriate, the fee and the approximate turnaround time. Screening is required for books submitted for Restoration. If the book is not CGC-certified in this case, it will be returned raw. If the book is CGC-certified, it will be reholdered at no cost. ![]() In rare instances a certified book slated for removal may be rejected after the book is removed from the holder. If CCS believes that restoration removal will not benefit the comic, you will pay only the screening fee.Ĭertified comics will be evaluated in the holder, and if rejected for removal, will be returned in the same holder. Screening is required for books submitted for the Restoration Removal service, CCS will determine the feasibility of restoration removal and evaluate whether a comic is an appropriate candidate for restoration removal. If the restoration is not removable, all CCS and CGC fees will be refunded and the book returned raw. If restoration is present and is missed during screening, and the restoration is removable, CCS will remove it for free and the book will be re-graded by CGC at no additional charge. If removal cannot be performed, the book will be rejected for service. If restoration is detected, it will be assessed for removal. Restoration CheckĪ restoration check is included with each screening. The pressing of a comic by CCS may have no impact on the grade subsequently assessed by any comic book certification company or individual. This allows the entire order to be transferred to CGC together.Īt no time will CCS assess any grade to a comic, nor will CGC graders be made aware that CCS has pressed the comic (except in instances where restoration or removal has also been performed). If multiple comics are submitted for screening but only a portion are deemed suitable press candidates, those not receiving service will be held until pressing is complete. Non CGC-certified books will be assessed through the holder, and if they are rejected they will be returned in the same holder. If CGC-certified books submitted for screening are rejected, CCS will return the book in the CGC holder. If CCS believes that pressing would not benefit the comic, you will pay only the screening fee. The CCS Screening service determines whether pressing should be performed. Raw books, CGC-certified books and non CGC-certified books may be evaluated by CCS. If service is deemed suitable but you decide not to have the work done, the full screening fee will be charged. ![]() If no service is deemed suitable for the comic, the maximum fee charged will be $50. The screening fee is 1% of the fair market value ($15 minimum) of the comic at the time of screening.įor comic books submitted through the WalkThru tier (valued over $3,000), the 1% screening fee will be waived if a service is performed. CCS offers a Screening service to determine whether your comic book is a suitable candidate for pressing, restoration or restoration removal. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |