The Comic Doctor submits magazines to CGC as an authorized dealer.
On this page you can find CGC service fee information, including all the tiers that we submit towards. For any tiers not listed, please feel free to drop us a line.
Your magazines books are shipped as soon as they are pressed and cleaned, avoiding the need for large bulk orders. This helps speed up the grading process, making us one of the best and most efficient grading service submission companies in the country.
Be sure to read some important information about the grading process:
When you work with The Comic Doctor, your fees include:
- Individual client dossier/submissions. Your books are not combined with other submissions.
- All the CGC/PSA paperwork for your submission.
- Proper packing of your pressed magazines (double/triple boarded with new magazine bags)
- Management of shipping and customs documentation.
- Communication with CGC/PSA when/if the need arises.
- Additional support necessary for the return of damaged slabs to the grading company when/if the need arises.
CGC Grading Fees
All prices in Canadian dollars.
Tier 1
$54
per magazine
Maximum value of $400 USD per book.
Tier 2
Vintage
(1974 or Earlier)
$79
per magazine
Maximum value of $400 USD per book.
Tier 3
High Value
$160
per magazine
Any magazine with a maximum value of $1000.
Tier 4
Unlimited
4% of FMV
Grading fee of 4% of Fair Market Value, with a minimum fee of $235. Insurance included.
Add-Ons and Other Fees:
Add-On
JSA Autograph Authentication
$42
per autograph
Will lead to a JSAxCGC yellow label.
Mandatory Charge
Handling Fee
$9
per tier
Frequently Asked Questions & Legal
Important: Legal Documents to Review
Please be sure to read the following legal pages before you submit your books:
What should I keep in mind before submitting my magazines for The Comic Doctor services and grading?
Be certain to inspect your magazines carefully before submitting. Ensure that there are no pages missing, clipped coupons, significant tears, or color touch. While the Comic Doctor will contact you immediately if any of these are discovered, the cleaning and pressing service does not inherently include this additional service.
What are the shipping implications of submitting magazines for grading?
Shipping to CGC: Magazines ship to CGC as soon as pressing and cleaning are completed. Clients are responsible for shipping costs associated to sending comics to each grading company.
| # of Magazines | Shipping Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | $15 + Taxes |
| 4 to 10 | $20 + Taxes |
| 11 to 20 | $25 + Taxes |
| 21 to 25 | $35 + Taxes |
Return from CGC: Magazines being returned from CGC to The Comic Doctor (Canadian clients only) will have a return shipping cost of $15 per magazine. For US clients, please review the “How can I receive my magazines after they are graded?” tab below.
Brokerage Fee: As of September 1, 2025, a brokerage fee of $5 will be added to each order to help offset clearance charges at the border as a result of recent changes to USA/Canada free trade agreement.
How can I receive my magazines after they are graded?
Canadian Clients: Once returned, clients can either pick up their magazines at The Comic Doctor’s office in Oshawa or arrange to have the books shipped back to their mailing address via FedEx Ground, UPS or Purolator. Grading tiers will be combined and the option to ship back magazines can be selected during the submission process. The shipping costs per tier as as follows:
| # of Magazines | Shipping Cost – ON & QC | Shipping Cost – All Other Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 7 | $25 + Taxes | $32 + Taxes |
| 8 to 15 | $35 + Taxes | $42 + Taxes |
| 16 to 25 | $45 + Taxes | $50 + Taxes |
American Clients: Magazines will be shipped directly to you from CGC headquarters via FedEx Ground. Grading tiers cannot be combined, and will ship based on tiers. The shipping costs per tier, per company, as follows:
CGC SHIPPING:
| # of Magazines | Shipping Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 to 5 | $60 |
| 6 to 10 | $65 |
| 11 to 15 | $80 |
| 16 to 25 | $95 |
Why is it important to submit with the correct values of magazines?
It is very important that you indicate the true value of your magazines when completing our submission form. The value determines the tiers at which each magazine is graded and each company only insures books for the value indicated. It is also important to note that each grading company can, at their discretion, deem that a magazine belongs in a higher tier, which will lead to additional costs post-submission. These additional fees will be communicated to clients, and will be due before the magazines are picked-up/shipped out.
In the event that The Comic Doctor, at its sole discretion, determines that the fair market value is higher than the value stated by the submitter, The Comic Doctor will move the magazine to the appropriate higher value and the additional fee will be the responsibility of the submitter.
What is the CGC handling fee?
CGC charges an invoice/handling fee for each tier of magazines submitted. This charge is $9 per tier and is calculated during submission automatically.
Can these grading fees change?
CGC charge their grading fees in USD. As a result, prices can fluctuate with the exchange rate and can change without notice.
Additionally, CGC can change their fees at any time which can result in an increase/ decrease in grading costs.
Come Visit
The Comic Doctor Inc.
90 Russett Avenue, Unit 5
Oshawa, ON
L1G 3R5
Canada
Meetings are via appointment only. Please use the online appointment booking tool or contact us for a specific date and time.
Contact Us
Canadian Customers: +1 905 449 5680
US Customers: 1 (888) 852-7762
You can also use our contact form to reach us via email.
The best time to call is after 4:30pm EST.
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