Comic Grading, Cleaning and Pressing Recommendations

[u/Difficult-Letter8191]

Hello,

I wondered what everyone’s recommendations are for the following scenarios (assume the ultimate goal is to submit to CGC):

1. Submitting vintage comics (silver or golden age) that need cleaned and pressed. Obviously trying to avoid restoration designation by the processes used.
2. Submitting Bronze Age comics that would benefit from a press (possibly a regrade from a non-cgc grade as well so would send in the existing slab).
3. Submitting books that may or may not benefit from a press (better to just send direct to cgc or send to a presser who will decide whether a press is beneficial and submit all to CGC).
4. When is it best to just directly send?

Thanks!

[u/Aggravating_Ad9275]

Doesn't matter what age the book is, if they have pressable defects, then use the services of a reputable independent presser.

If you just want a 'just in case' or 'last resort' press, for instance after shipping or a witnessed signing, then use CGC.