How To Pack Comic Books for CGC

[@FloydBarker]

Those pull tabs are legendary!

[@VicAtNyte]

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

[@VeryGaryComics]

If I can figure out how to record my computer screen then I'll do it

[@VicAtNyte]

@@VeryGaryComics Awesome!! Can't Wait!! You are doing a great job so far! Very dilligent thanks!!

[@dylanwilliams3122]

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.

[@nicholaspickell7448]

Same here man. All CGC I own were bought as is.

[@AdoriRatGal]

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!

[@simonr2046]

Absolutely love the Tabs Idea, definitely gonna steal that one. Thanks for the great packing advice, cant wait to see the return unveiling!!!! 👍

[@fancysinigang_tk]

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!

[@oggy350]

This is a great help, I’m looking to ship my 1st comics this year so will definitely use this for reference

[@tonyfernandes6391]

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.

[@TheUSACoolBoy]

This is a stellar way and will be following this video when I send books in from now on.

[@dukescomics638]

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.

[@james2506]

This is the content we need. Thanks for the tips. I’m about to submit my first batch.

[@asmakabuymecomics]

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.

[@VeryGaryComics]

Thanks so much. Looking to sell? Haha

[@JasonLWarren53]

very helpful. I am going to use the tab thing. brilliant!!!

[@gwenhowarth73]

Thanks Gary! The pull tabs are a great idea 🙂

[@K-Hall23]

Those subscribers starting to grow. Well deserved, loving the videos.

[@qbw9081]

It was better than the instructions CGC gave! Thanks and will be sending out my first batch this week

[@c-horse4694]

Great advice. Very helpful. I’ll be using those pull tabs!

[@harmenbreedeveld8026]

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!

[@godsbadkarma]

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!

[@VeryGaryComics]

If you send signed books to cgc you'll get green labels back

[@edabad533]

Pull tabs are a game changer never thought of that!

[@GaOutlawVinyl]

Thank you. Hoping to send CGC my first set of books before the end of the month. This helped.

[@HawkEye3366]

Thanks for the video. I’m getting ready to send out for my first time ever. I will use this method!

[@66BDonovan]

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. 👍

[@scottlukianchuk7282]

Thanks for the video good tips I like the pull tabs on the tape

[@Webhead787]

This was very useful I was planning on sending some books.

[@chrispignataro673]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

[@renk5000]

thanks!! shipping 10 of my own books utilizing your method!

[@kaiyab.6239]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@subedei]

Been looking for this video for awhile. Thanks

[@josephcitelli9357]

Thanks for the very informative and helpful video!

[@josephtamburri6418]

Nice and easy gary thanks

[@DoubleAComics]

"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!

[@jamescriswell1505]

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.

[@michaelmullinjr8103]

Thanks Gary for a great video

[@Reckttt]

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👍

[@bryanmedina2010]

Ingenious! Never thought about tabs... Who says you can't learn something new each day? Thanks for the tips!

[@tudes4tuesday761]

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.

[@apalmiter]

The tabs are a great idea!

[@anthonygarcia8749]

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 🔥🔥

[@VeryGaryComics]

Haha thanks

[@HankyPym]

That was educational, cool vid nice pull tab idea. ✌️

[@michaelcoe1506]

Another great informative video

[@jasonrynne4711]

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

[@mattforge6518]

Easy steps that everyone should follow 👍🏻

[@AlexSzostak13]

Very useful video!!! Thank you!!

[@Josh_Grav]

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

[@andrewrisch4584]

Just started selling a large collection. This really helps! Cheers

[@VeryGaryComics]

Glad it helped!

[@Goobneptizle]

Great video Gary

[@Joeh1154]

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!!

[@VeryGaryComics]

Congrats and good luck!!

[@ReverendTV]

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...

[@JeffreySilva-zk6tx]

Get a Patent on the Pull-Tabs...ingenious! thank you so very much...

[@jeanmalo7173]

Very informative, great idea to make tabs on scotchtape!

[@KhiwiMala]

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!

[@VeryGaryComics]

Thank you so much. Good luck with your grades

[@VicAtNyte]

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...

[@IAmWIll1408]

Thanks for the vid. Very informative!!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

First!

[@augabricholasable]

The gempire!

[@RadioActiveRyan62]

Great methods! I do the same but I use blue painters tape!

[@concettodamico3916]

Great advice Gary 👍

[@Havocspawn112]

Very helpful video!

[@rakinmartinez9525]

Cool collection bro

[@TheOutlander82]

i'm not gona send anyting, but now i saw what to expect when i recive a pack. Thanks

[@verlisifiancesatire6344]

Seems simple enough so I'll trust you for my first submission.

[@Bantha_Rider]

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.

[@VeryGaryComics]

Thank you so much! Good luck with your grades!!

[@KameronFranklin]

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.

[@SentriTMC]

Another nice vid man 🍻

[@VeryGaryComics]

Thanks man

[@JaKaJan2500]

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.

[@VeryGaryComics]

I didnt even know they had an instructional video. Haha.

[@jasoncarpenter1438]

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.

[@stampscapes]

Great vid, thanks!

[@nigelpower1986]

Very helpful . Thanks

[@justincox880]

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?

[@ckpeck222]

About to send my 1st nice tips thanks

[@pinonXO]

The bubble wrap comment had me 😂😂😂😂😅

[@jonnydakota7107]

Nice and simple 👌

[@Yo_Kelz]

Super helpful. Thanks! Question, do they send back your bags and boards?

[@manuelramos3588]

Awesome info..😁👌

[@kimmonstockman153]

Pull taps. I never would have thought 😲😲😲

[@baki4441]

thank for the show us :)

[@THINKFORYOURSELF-yy8ip]

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

[@VeryGaryComics]

Ya that's a great idea. I like the blue tape.

[@JonathanEbling6]

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.

[@VeryGaryComics]

When I learn how to record my screen. Haha

[@azb-comics]

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.

[@enricocottee]

What bags and boards do you use for modern comics if you don't mind me asking?

[@stuartmorrell6371]

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...

[@thunderhouse]

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!

[@VeryGaryComics]

I basically assume the grade of the book and insure it for that grades price point

[@adamw.4458]

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

[@bamboompowtv]

Don’t go popping that bubble wrap !🤩

[@T-RavisComics]

Great info thank you

[@erolmolnar8482]

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

[@nau97]

Good reference!

[@steam3840]

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

[@VeryGaryComics]

It all depends on the thickness of the books

[@mrbiggin747]

CGC now provides a street address if you ship UPS or FedEx and a PO box for USPS.

[@Crazecollector]

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

[@leonmoncla7068]

Where did you get those particular Gemini shipping boxes? All I can find online are 2 completely different looking ones called Media Mailer boxes and Comic Flash Mailer. Neither one fold up like yours did.

[@VeryGaryComics]

Comic book flash mailers

[@leonmoncla7068]

@@VeryGaryComics Thanks. The ones I see on their web page looked a bit different with some small pouch in the center instead of the end folding inwards. But maybe I am just not seeing things correctly.

[@enanvigil]

Very useful

[@zackhillhouse2754]

Very useful video

[@VeryGaryComics]

Thank you

[@LoochMindReader]

Thank you!! 😊

[@roar5829]

Great video! Quick question, I own slabs but never submitted myself, so how does cgc determine the value of the book? Or is that something I do? I’m trying to figure out cost and what option to choose. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@VeryGaryComics]

Basically it's up to you. But you cant send in a super expensive book under the value tier. They'll upcharge you. Otherwise they usually don't care. One of the reasons for the tiers and price differences is so they know how much to insure your books for

[@roar5829]

Very Gary Comics I gotcha, that makes sense. Thank you for the reply!

[@glennloucks1]

I have books bagged and boarded from the days I first bought them, in the 80s and 90s. They have been well protected all these years, would it be ok to send to CGC in my original bag and board, or is there any reason why I should have to rebag and reboard?

[@VeryGaryComics]

That should be fine to send like that

[@FallenHeroEM1]

Never thought to do the pull tab. That's genius. More importantly, where can we buy books from you?

[@VeryGaryComics]

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.

[@FallenHeroEM1]

@@VeryGaryComics Would be down for the auction. Don't currently have an Insta.

[@joenuyen6017]

Hey Gary, where did your how to fill submission form video go? I can’t find it!

[@VeryGaryComics]

I actually took it down. I'm going to make a new one soon. I had some wrong info in there.

[@joenuyen6017]

Very Gary Comics ty for the prompt reply! Had a buddy asking how it works and was gonna share yours so I’ll keep an eye out for a new one

[@tryingtolearnthis]

Does the box have to say fragile?

[@andrewbellinger3758]

Whats the best shipping option for sending them in?

[@VeryGaryComics]

I always ship usps