Yo.. This is by far the best video on CGC shipping books. Now.. A vid on how to fill out the invoices etc and how to figure out which time frame for books etc.. It can be pretty confusing etc
Thanks Gary. This is very informitive. I agree with the other comment, about a vid on filling out the invoice. I haven't sent any books to CGC before, partly because Im a little intimidated by the process.
Thanks Gary! I'm trying to submit my first batch of comics to CGC and have been trying to do my homework on how to ship them out, and this was one of the most straightforward and easy to follow up guide I've seem thus far. Appreciate your content!
This was very useful to me. I am getting ready to send out my first batch and was looking for guidance! I appreciate having this video as a tutorial, it was a great resource! Thanks for making this video.
Started watching you months ago Gary. I think your videos are awesome , learn a lot even at 53 years old , been collecting since I was 10, own about 300 white large comic boxes of reading goodness. Just wanted to say Thank you so much for your videos.
I just started watching your channel. I enjoy the comic shop hunts the most. I like the pull tab idea. I have been wondering about how you do your cleaning and pressing. Maybe you did a vid on it and if so I will eventually come across it. Thanks for the good shows.
"Don't be poppin those bubbles!" haha. In all seriousness, I agree with the multiple box - layers of protection (I do the same), your books are worth the little bit of extra time and cardboard! Excited to see what you get back!
Thanks for the tips,Gary. I Never thought of the pull tabs🤦♂️. Ever think about doing a video about filling out a invoice. I know I was a little confused filling out my first. Might help other. Good stuff Gary. 👍
Hi Gary, I am about to ship some comics, thanks for these tips on packing, they are great! I wish you a Merry Christmas, and lots of joy and profit in comics!
Yes you can ship via UPS and FedEx. You just have to get their actual address and not their PO box. CGC has it listed when you are going through the order instructions. Or you can call them and they will give you the address. I just went through it and shipped them via UPS
Was genuinely wondering how one would ship it after a press so that it wouldn't get that spind bend that happens when you stack alot of books together and apply pressure for a long time so this was extremely helpful, thanks man👍
Got my first batch of 10 books boxed up and mailed. Mostly enhanced covers from the 90s. Mostly wanted cool looking books to display. I ordered 2 smalll shipping kits because they give you the credit. Ordered some of those mailers you used and will probably use the flat rate shipping boxes for the outer box because they're free at USPS. Used your pull tabs so no knives necessary.
A couple questions about modern (90s) comics that came polybagged with swag in them (e.g. X-Force #1 or Superman #75): I know CGC doesn't grade comics in polybags, so what do you do with the extra material? As a collector/reseller, does that extra material really impact long term value (assuming value will rise over time)? Thanks for insights. Glad I found the channel.
Very helpful! I have a ton of great books but I am terrified to ship them. I will use your tips to further my collections value for sure! Many thanks Gary! Great content as usual
Nice video and it was indeed helpful. I will be submitting my first group of 5 books for CGC grading. I've got my invoice as well. CGC has their own vid on packing books on their site and I wanted to see it from someone else so, now I'm solid with the process. One of the books is Thor 163 with a double cover!!
Thanks for showing this. I’m starting to look at my collection again and I am considering sending a couple of books to CGC. I appreciate you showing a proper packing and will probably rewatch when it is time to send. Now to figure out whether it is worth of sending them in...
The pull tabs are genius. I agree. Never trust anyone not to use a knife or file to open a package.. Also CGC wants you to use painters masking tape for packing lol ridiculous...
Thanks! I sent a lot of my spec books and valuable stuff to CGC but I recently sent a Skyward #1 I have no intention to sell to EGS to get that cool custom label to try that out. great vid!
Excellent video. Thank you. I was stacking books all back to front. I always wanted to do front to front, back to back, because I thought it made more sense that way. But, the CGC instructional video that I watched did it back to front. I'm going to do your way from now on. Makes more sense. Btw, Fedex is ok for shipping to CGC.
Informative video. This is very similar to how I mail comics I sell, with mailers and pull tabs. I don’t know how many comics I’ve received in a manila envelope with no bag or board, or cardboard.
great video. i was going to do my first shipment this way but cgc’s packaging video is different. have you ever had any problems with them using your method?
CGC has an alternate address other than the PO Box listed on the sight for UPS and FedEx. Have you tried this yet? I'm worried as I have done both in the last two weeks. Love your content btw...
I use the same method except I use the blue 2 inch painters tape instead of the clear scotch tape it is wider so it puts less stress on the 4 points of the books during shipping and less likely to get glue residue on anything during packing and unpacking
Why put the books smashing against each other face to face? If you want to alternate spines you can just spin 180 upside down (not flip over) then you still have board against comic and spines alternating. The rest is great. Nice pull tab idea.
Very helpful. But do you have to have a box cgc sends you and if you are only willing too only ship 1 book to cgc can I use a much smaller box? I am playing to do my very first cgc submission soon. And very exsited but olso kinde nervous.
Just found this video of yours (i asked about making a video of you shipping off 25 pre-screen books the other day, lol) I believe you put 8 books in #1, can you fit 9 in one of the others to get to 25 books? Or is it safer to just do 6+6+6+7 in the gemini mailers instead of 8+8+9? Thanks for your help Gary
Is there a comic bookstore or person who provides this service. I live in Europe so not easy to ship myself if i want to buy comics online in the US. Thanks
stupid question man, what if you do just one book? do you still just only use gemini mailers with pull tabs like that? I'd be afraid it's somehow get pulled in transit lol
Gary how do you estimate value for insurance purchase when shipping via USPS? Just GPA for each book at the grade you estimate it at? Or do you not insure? Good video on packing; pull tabs are a must!
I do a few shows a year. I also do live sales on Instagram as well as post books on Instagram. I maybe doing an upcoming auction right here on youtube.
Those pull tabs are legendary!
Yo.. This is by far the best video on CGC shipping books.
Now.. A vid on how to fill out the invoices etc and how to figure out which time frame for books etc.. It can be pretty confusing etc
If I can figure out how to record my computer screen then I'll do it
@@VeryGaryComics Awesome!! Can't Wait!! You are doing a great job so far!
Very dilligent thanks!!
Thanks Gary. This is very informitive. I agree with the other comment, about a vid on filling out the invoice. I haven't sent any books to CGC before, partly because Im a little intimidated by the process.
Same here man. All CGC I own were bought as is.
First!
The gempire!
Thanks Gary! I'm trying to submit my first batch of comics to CGC and have been trying to do my homework on how to ship them out, and this was one of the most straightforward and easy to follow up guide I've seem thus far. Appreciate your content!
Absolutely love the Tabs Idea, definitely gonna steal that one. Thanks for the great packing advice, cant wait to see the return unveiling!!!! 👍
very helpful. I am going to use the tab thing. brilliant!!!
This is great. From past issues I had with the post office, add more packing than you think is good is what I always go with.
This is such a comprehensive video, and the pull-tabs are perfect! I'm going to start using that on all kinds of things I package! Thanks!
This is a great help, I’m looking to ship my 1st comics this year so will definitely use this for reference
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks
This was very useful to me. I am getting ready to send out my first batch and was looking for guidance! I appreciate having this video as a tutorial, it was a great resource! Thanks for making this video.
The bubble wrap comment had me 😂😂😂😂😅
Started watching you months ago Gary. I think your videos are awesome , learn a lot even at 53 years old , been collecting since I was 10, own about 300 white large comic boxes of reading goodness. Just wanted to say Thank you so much for your videos.
Thanks so much. Looking to sell? Haha
If Gem's thing is "stretch that spine y'all". You're thing is definitely to get "that pull tab in there" haha. Great vid Gary 🔥🔥
Haha thanks
Those subscribers starting to grow. Well deserved, loving the videos.
This is a stellar way and will be following this video when I send books in from now on.
I just started watching your channel. I enjoy the comic shop hunts the most. I like the pull tab idea. I have been wondering about how you do your cleaning and pressing. Maybe you did a vid on it and if so I will eventually come across it. Thanks for the good shows.
Get a Patent on the Pull-Tabs...ingenious! thank you so very much...
"Don't be poppin those bubbles!" haha. In all seriousness, I agree with the multiple box - layers of protection (I do the same), your books are worth the little bit of extra time and cardboard! Excited to see what you get back!
The tabs are a great idea!
Nice and easy gary thanks
So glad I found this video. I am about to send off 3 signed comics for grading, and I had no idea what was the best way to package them!
If you send signed books to cgc you'll get green labels back
Thanks for the tips,Gary. I Never thought of the pull tabs🤦♂️. Ever think about doing a video about filling out a invoice. I know I was a little confused filling out my first. Might help other. Good stuff Gary. 👍
Very useful video!!! Thank you!!
Another great informative video
Thanks Gary! The pull tabs are a great idea 🙂
This is the content we need. Thanks for the tips. I’m about to submit my first batch.
Great vid, thanks!
Great video Gary
Hi Gary, I am about to ship some comics, thanks for these tips on packing, they are great! I wish you a Merry Christmas, and lots of joy and profit in comics!
Thanks Gary for a great video
Pull tabs are a game changer never thought of that!
It was better than the instructions CGC gave! Thanks and will be sending out my first batch this week
Yes you can ship via UPS and FedEx. You just have to get their actual address and not their PO box. CGC has it listed when you are going through the order instructions. Or you can call them and they will give you the address. I just went through it and shipped them via UPS
Another nice vid man 🍻
Thanks man
Great advice. Very helpful. I’ll be using those pull tabs!
Just started selling a large collection. This really helps! Cheers
Glad it helped!
Was genuinely wondering how one would ship it after a press so that it wouldn't get that spind bend that happens when you stack alot of books together and apply pressure for a long time so this was extremely helpful, thanks man👍
Got my first batch of 10 books boxed up and mailed. Mostly enhanced covers from the 90s. Mostly wanted cool looking books to display. I ordered 2 smalll shipping kits because they give you the credit. Ordered some of those mailers you used and will probably use the flat rate shipping boxes for the outer box because they're free at USPS. Used your pull tabs so no knives necessary.
cheers mate, tyvm for info how to send to cgc.
im going to be a noob and send my first five books to be graded end of next month .
subbed also.
Thank you so much! Good luck with your grades!!
Thank you. Hoping to send CGC my first set of books before the end of the month. This helped.
Very helpful video!
Thanks for the video. I’m getting ready to send out for my first time ever. I will use this method!
Very helpful . Thanks
Been looking for this video for awhile. Thanks
Easy steps that everyone should follow 👍🏻
Cool collection bro
thanks!! shipping 10 of my own books utilizing your method!
Ingenious! Never thought about tabs... Who says you can't learn something new each day? Thanks for the tips!
A couple questions about modern (90s) comics that came polybagged with swag in them (e.g. X-Force #1 or Superman #75): I know CGC doesn't grade comics in polybags, so what do you do with the extra material? As a collector/reseller, does that extra material really impact long term value (assuming value will rise over time)? Thanks for insights. Glad I found the channel.
Thanks for the video good tips I like the pull tabs on the tape
Very helpful! I have a ton of great books but I am terrified to ship them. I will use your tips to further my collections value for sure! Many thanks Gary! Great content as usual
Nice video and it was indeed helpful. I will be submitting my first group of 5 books for CGC grading. I've got my invoice as well. CGC has their own vid on packing books on their site and I wanted to see it from someone else so, now I'm solid with the process. One of the books is Thor 163 with a double cover!!
Congrats and good luck!!
That was educational, cool vid nice pull tab idea. ✌️
Thanks for showing this. I’m starting to look at my collection again and I am considering sending a couple of books to CGC.
I appreciate you showing a proper packing and will probably rewatch when it is time to send. Now to figure out whether it is worth of sending them in...
This was very helpful. Thank you.
The pull tabs are genius.
I agree. Never trust anyone not to use a knife or file to open a package..
Also CGC wants you to use painters masking tape for packing lol ridiculous...
Thanks for the very informative and helpful video!
Seems simple enough so I'll trust you for my first submission.
Thanks! I sent a lot of my spec books and valuable stuff to CGC but I recently sent a Skyward #1 I have no intention to sell to EGS to get that cool custom label to try that out. great vid!
Thank you so much. Good luck with your grades
Very informative, great idea to make tabs on scotchtape!
Awesome info..😁👌
i'm not gona send anyting, but now i saw what to expect when i recive a pack. Thanks
Excellent video. Thank you. I was stacking books all back to front. I always wanted to do front to front, back to back, because I thought it made more sense that way. But, the CGC instructional video that I watched did it back to front. I'm going to do your way from now on. Makes more sense. Btw, Fedex is ok for shipping to CGC.
I didnt even know they had an instructional video. Haha.
Informative video. This is very similar to how I mail comics I sell, with mailers and pull tabs. I don’t know how many comics I’ve received in a manila envelope with no bag or board, or cardboard.
Don’t go popping that bubble wrap !🤩
Thanks for the vid. Very informative!!
Very useful
Great methods! I do the same but I use blue painters tape!
Good reference!
Thank you!! 😊
great video. i was going to do my first shipment this way but cgc’s packaging video is different. have you ever had any problems with them using your method?
Very useful video
Thank you
thank for the show us :)
Do a comic con in Albany ny the new York capital that way I can take the bus with some spending money.I think there is a small one in the summer
I think I maybe up there for the june show. I'll keep everyone posted.
@@VeryGaryComics oh snap
Great advice Gary 👍
CGC has an alternate address other than the PO Box listed on the sight for UPS and FedEx. Have you tried this yet? I'm worried as I have done both in the last two weeks. Love your content btw...
I use the same method except I use the blue 2 inch painters tape instead of the clear scotch tape it is wider so it puts less stress on the 4 points of the books during shipping and less likely to get glue residue on anything during packing and unpacking
Ya that's a great idea. I like the blue tape.
Pull taps. I never would have thought 😲😲😲
Gran contenido...graciad
About to send my 1st nice tips thanks
Nice and simple 👌
Why put the books smashing against each other face to face? If you want to alternate spines you can just spin 180 upside down (not flip over) then you still have board against comic and spines alternating. The rest is great. Nice pull tab idea.
Very helpful, could you do a video on the steps before this? I'm not sure how to begin contacting CGC about grading my books.
When I learn how to record my screen. Haha
CGC now provides a street address if you ship UPS or FedEx and a PO box for USPS.
Super helpful. Thanks! Question, do they send back your bags and boards?
eBay nightmare sellers ooh how I’ve been there before as most of is at one time had our books come like they were just thrown in a Safeway bag
Very helpful. But do you have to have a box cgc sends you and if you are only willing too only ship 1 book to cgc can I use a much smaller box? I am playing to do my very first cgc submission soon. And very exsited but olso kinde nervous.
Great info thank you
Just found this video of yours (i asked about making a video of you shipping off 25 pre-screen books the other day, lol) I believe you put 8 books in #1, can you fit 9 in one of the others to get to 25 books? Or is it safer to just do 6+6+6+7 in the gemini mailers instead of 8+8+9? Thanks for your help Gary
It all depends on the thickness of the books
What bags and boards do you use for modern comics if you don't mind me asking?
Is there a comic bookstore or person who provides this service. I live in Europe so not easy to ship myself if i want to buy comics online in the US. Thanks
stupid question man, what if you do just one book? do you still just only use gemini mailers with pull tabs like that? I'd be afraid it's somehow get pulled in transit lol
Gary how do you estimate value for insurance purchase when shipping via USPS? Just GPA for each book at the grade you estimate it at? Or do you not insure? Good video on packing; pull tabs are a must!
I basically assume the grade of the book and insure it for that grades price point
So when does cgc charge you?
They charge you when they receive it. If you send a pre-screen submission they charge you after they're graded
@@VeryGaryComics ty
can you show use where to go pga on it
Bet that asm 16 is paying off right ab now 😂
Does the box have to say fragile?
Never thought to do the pull tab. That's genius. More importantly, where can we buy books from you?
I do a few shows a year. I also do live sales on Instagram as well as post books on Instagram. I maybe doing an upcoming auction right here on youtube.
@@VeryGaryComics Would be down for the auction. Don't currently have an Insta.