GRADING

The Original Hanger Tab Slab

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In addition to professional grading that is consistent and reasonably priced, we have the best encapsulation case in the industry. Collectors shouldn't need extra hardware to enjoy their books; our slab was designed not only for storage & protection, but to be displayed. With our built-in hanger tab, all you need is a nail and within seconds, your book is on the wall. The ACE slab: created for collectors who live with their books.

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NOTE:AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS AND BOOKS WHICH CONTAIN MORE THAN 64 PAGES. THANK YOU.

BLUE LABEL

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Our blue standard label is for all books that are not autographed. Restored or qualified books will be noted with text on the label, with more details about the restoration or qualified nature of the book which can be accessed via a unique QR code on the back of every label which is linked to our authentication page.

YELLOW LABEL

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Our yellow label is available, for an additional cost, on any book which has been signed, either on the cover OR on an inside page. If the signature is on an interior page of the book, it will be photographed and linked with the grader’s notes to our authentication website with the unique QR code on the back of the label.

Cost: $15 for witnessed / COA,  $20 for unwitnessed

PRICING AND TURNAROUND TIMES

MODERN 1975 - present

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MODERN 1975 - present

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VINTAGE (1956 - 1974)

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VINTAGE (1955 - 1974)

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Due to their inconsistent size and thickness, we are able to grade and encapsulate Golden Age books on a case-by-case basis only at this time. Please contact us in advance before submitting Golden Age books. Thank you for your patience!

GOLDEN (pre-1955)

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GOLDEN (pre-1955)

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NOTE

Due to their inconsistent size and thickness, we are able to grade and encapsulate Golden Age books on a case-by-case basis only at this time. Please contact us in advance before submitting Golden Age books. Thank you for your patience!

 

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DESCRIPTION OF GRADES

Below are the standards we use when grading books. These are consistent with the standards industry wide, and we strive for consistency above all else when grading books.

 

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