Just Pressing
As a cost effective guideline, books should be worth at least $500 in their present condition.
Pre-screen charges: minimum of $5 and any book valued above $1000 will be 1% of FMV which will be rolled into pressing charges. There is also a $10 charge to crack books out of CGC slabbed holders and $10/book per submission to CGC. Multiple copies of books to CGC: $10 plus $5/each additional.
Photography documentation - $25/book
Quick 7-10 day turnaround for high priced items - additional $100 or wait 4-6 weeks.
Cleaning involves simple, very light dry erasure in white areas of book, front and back covers within CGC/CBCS guidelines for Universal Label. Pressing involves local and intact pressing on covers and interior pages.
Golden, Silver and some Bronze Age Books.
| Service Fee |
Up to 5 books: $25 Add $5/bk for each over 5 |
| $500 - $1000 | $50/bk |
| $1000 - $3000 | $150/bk |
| $3001 - $7000 | $225/bk |
| $7001 - $25,000 | 3% FMV |
| Over $25K | To be discussed |
| Slab Crack | $10/bk |
| Rush (1-2 weeks) | $100/bk |
All work is performed by me. Critical attention to detail for cleaning and pressing.
Owners receive 20% discount on grading fee to CGC and pay for postage both ways to CGC.
Contact via email or phone for any further questions.
susan@therestorationlab.com / 617 974-1125