How to ship your Sports Illustrated issues to CGC for grading

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

CORRECTION - I mentioned using masking tape. DO NOT USE MASKING TAPE. Please use painters tape instead. Sorry for the confusion

[@kyledavis3579]

Just an extra tip… when taping them together fold the tape at the top to form a pull tab so it’s easier for them to peel off. Great video

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

I love this! I’ve had some requests to update this video, so when I do, I’ll include this

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

And thank you for taking the time to leave this tip!

[@kyledavis3579]

@@cgcsportsillustrated5290 anytime! I sell a lot of comics and send to cgc so I try to make the packaging as easy for someone to take it apart as possible

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

@@kyledavis3579 make their job as easy as possible, always a smart move!

[@lastdance2345]

This video was very helpful! I really appreciate it my brother.👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

You know me, always here to help. Glad you found your want from Insta to my KZbin!

[@scottygreenwaldpoetryandso5929]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

Happy to help! Please let me know if you have any questions

[@messironaldocollector8983]

thank you for this!

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

Good, I’m glad it was helpful!

[@lt8344]

Thanks for the video! Where do you buy the magazine boards and bags?

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

Great question! I get mine on either eBay or Amazon. You’re looking for magazine sized (8 1/2 x 11) bags and boards. You also want acid free. Just do a search for that, there are a ton of them out there. I usually buy these or something like them www.ebay.com/itm/100-New-BCW-Magazine-Bags-And-Boards-Acid-Free-Archival-Magazine-Storage-/192445783957?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

[@RobertSmith-px4ip]

I’m looking to send one magazine and don’t have bags or boards. What do you recommend?

[@LosisDope19]

I’d like to send some Slam Magazines. It’s a basketball magazine. Any idea of what their turnaround time is?

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

HA! At the cheapest tier it’s about 12 months or more right now, and that’s just for grading. If you add pressing you double the wait time and the cost

[@LosisDope19]

Holy smokes! Hey thanks for the info!

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

@@LosisDope19 👍

[@victortoombs4754]

Is sending 20-25 magazines at a time too much?

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

I get nervous whenever I send out more than 10 at a time. CGC has had a reputation in the past of not packaging large orders very well, and I've heard horror stories of broken slabs because the boxes were so heavy and dropped during shipping. I believe that CGC has gotten better at this, but 10-15 is all I send out at one time now.

[@victortoombs4754]

@@cgcsportsillustrated5290 That's good to know. Thanks for the info!

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

@@victortoombs4754 Happy to help!

[@victortoombs4754]

@@cgcsportsillustrated5290 One thing you might talk about in your next video is how you determine the price of what CGC will charge for each S.I. grading. I believe they have different prices that depend upon the perceived value of each magazine. Also would be interested on how you store your magazines in your home to protect them.

[@cgcsportsillustrated5290]

@@victortoombs4754 I’ll add those to the next podcast!

[@JulieWalker-ch4ft]

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[@anthonyschmidt1196]

Don't ever tape comics up like that...there is a better way. Always think how CGC would handle taking that puzzle apart...you don't want to make t where the potential for damage increases.