The Green Ghost Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 What's the best way to hand it off to CGC in person at a convention? I have no idea how they take it back with them. I don't want to waste a really nice mylar or a box but if they're just stacking them back to back, yeah, I probably would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilekingdie Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I use the gem boxes as well for 4-5 books per box then into a CGC box. Dmk4657 and fastballspecial 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmk4657 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 I am shipping magazine-size comics (vintage TMNT) - and I am a newbie, but I wanted to know - before packing them up and addressing them to CGC in Florida, you fill out the online form and pay for the service. Then, is there a slip of paper you advise to put into the package of comics you are sending with like, name and your CGC number on it? Or is it good enough to have the online form filled out with your info as you pay and that's that? (sorry for my ignorance in advance). Also - is there any tips for packing the larger mag-sized comics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flchris Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 After you fill out the form, you'll print out the packing slip that lists the comics (and has your info on it) and include it with your shipment. Note that they want you to pack the comics in order shown on the slip that prints out (not how you input it into their online form). I haven't submitted any mag-sized stuff, so others may have tips. CGC has some tips and a video for tips on packing/shipping: Shipping Kits Now Available for Mail-In Submissions | CGC (cgccomics.com). Dmk4657 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Barda Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Thank you! It is like a comic sandwich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubellcomics Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Thank you, this is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaard Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 On 6/8/2022 at 9:08 AM, 850chris said: After you fill out the form, you'll print out the packing slip that lists the comics (and has your info on it) and include it with your shipment. Note that they want you to pack the comics in order shown on the slip that prints out (not how you input it into their online form). I haven't submitted any mag-sized stuff, so others may have tips. CGC has some tips and a video for tips on packing/shipping: Shipping Kits Now Available for Mail-In Submissions | CGC (cgccomics.com). Just curious... I've always known/read this. They (CGC) seem to want to make this very clear. But, I have never known what system they use for listing the books in the order they do. Is it alphabetical? Does it go by FMV? Publication date? Curious minds want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flchris Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 On 8/7/2022 at 5:54 AM, Gaard said: Just curious... I've always known/read this. They (CGC) seem to want to make this very clear. But, I have never known what system they use for listing the books in the order they do. Is it alphabetical? Does it go by FMV? Publication date? Curious minds want to know. Honestly I'm not sure...I looked over some packing slips on my account and two appeared to be by pub dates. But on the third, the books weren't in any order that I could tell (not by declared value, alphabetical order, or pub date). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALLYTHECARGUY Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Hi All, Another newbie question. I'm submitting some books in for in house signing but also want to submit regular books in with the same box to save on shipping cost. Can this be done? Will my books be rejected or lost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaci cage Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 so i have a question on how to send in a already graded comic for regrading like how do i package it? this will be my first time with comics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexicat Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Hi! Can i and my friend submit comics for signature grading together in the same box? We both are members of the CGC, so we will do the submissions separate but sending it together in the same box. Is it allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Can I re-use amazon boxes ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayowolf Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Great tutorial. I am sending 21 bagged and boarded comics to myComicShop to sell. I’m a bit nervous as it’s my first time, and most are pretty old books –Marvels from 1965-1966. So I still have a few questions: 1) This example shows 10 books. Should I split my comics into one pack of 11 and one of 10 and make a cardboard and bag sandwich of each before putting in mailing box? Or will this work for one pack of 21? 2) Where do you get the bags (for the sandwich, not the comics)? 3) Could I get away with a bubble mailer for this since its domestic mail? Might need 2. 4) Any preference on mailing service? USPS?UPS?FedEx? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukie Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Thank you for this guidance on shipping. I have a question about best way to send several, maybe 3-5, Gem boxes. Would you suggest bubble wrap around each of them or is that over kill? Does it matter if the Gem boxes are standing up vertical like in this image or laying flat? Seems that if laying flat, even if bubble warped, pressure from the top will transfer to the books. But it looks like that's how CGC recommends doing it with their mailing kits..? If standing vertical is best, and you're sending several gem boxes, the box is kinda square, maybe labeling the shipping box with that side up will help keep the box in that direction ..? Is shipping Gem boxes vertical best protection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukie Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Sorry here is the image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flchris Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) On 3/8/2023 at 7:27 AM, Pukie said: Thank you for this guidance on shipping. I have a question about best way to send several, maybe 3-5, Gem boxes. Would you suggest bubble wrap around each of them or is that over kill? Does it matter if the Gem boxes are standing up vertical like in this image or laying flat? Seems that if laying flat, even if bubble warped, pressure from the top will transfer to the books. But it looks like that's how CGC recommends doing it with their mailing kits..? If standing vertical is best, and you're sending several gem boxes, the box is kinda square, maybe labeling the shipping box with that side up will help keep the box in that direction ..? Is shipping Gem boxes vertical best protection? I think the best way, overkill or not, is whatever you feel comfortable/safe with. Main thing for me is to keep books from shifting around in the box. I’ve typically done bubble wrap around the entire stack of gemini mailers. But if I had some higher value books, I’d probably go a little overboard for my own peace of mind. Edited March 8, 2023 by 850chris Typo…fat thumbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow2k Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Hi, not sure if this has been posted here before today didn't see it, is it okay/allowed to ship just a Gemini mailer? or need another box and wrap for the mailer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymisbatg Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 I wouldn't take a chance on it getting damaged. The picture above is BEAUTIFUL! Bubble wrap and another box is what I used. (By watching the CGC Submission Video) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymisbatg Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 I shipped a few books this past week. I definitely was inspired by Pukie's design. Gem boxes first. Then box within a box design with lots of bubble wrap. I feel better about the chance that the books arrive undamaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSkull Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Bought these ASM books 20 years ago on Ebay and was pleasantly surprised. They were accurately graded as bought drmccoy74 and Artifiction 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
