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Grading Expectations

Current CGC Turnaround Times

When you use our CGC Submission Handling service, your books are sent to CGC in Florida after we have finished pressing and cleaning them. The timelines below represent CGC’s current estimated processing times once they receive the books.

Please note: These times are set entirely by CGC and are subject to change based on their submission volume. These estimates do not include our standard 4–5 week pressing turnaround or shipping time to and from Florida.

Current Estimates

CGC Processing Times by Tier

Grading Tier
Book Criteria
Est. Turnaround
Modern
Books published 1975 to present
45 Business Days
Vintage
Books published pre-1975
45 Business Days
High Value
Books valued up to $1,000
10 Business Days
Unlimited Value
Books valued over $1,000
5 Business Days

Data reflects current CGC estimates and is measured in business days (excluding weekends and holidays).

Timeline Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The times listed above are strictly for CGC’s grading process. You must add our 4–5 week pressing turnaround time, plus shipping transit times, to get a complete estimate of when your books will return to you.

We process books in the order they are received to ensure every book gets the unhurried care it deserves. We do not offer a “skip the line” expedited pressing fee. However, if you have high-value books, CGC’s High Value and Unlimited tiers automatically process much faster once they reach Florida.

We handle the tracking. When your books leave our facility for Florida, we monitor the shipment. Once CGC logs them into their system, the grading clock begins.

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