The Comic Doctor is an authorized CGC and PSA dealer, and can submit comics on your behalf to each respective grading company.
On this page you can find service fee information for both CGC and PSA, including all the tiers that we submit towards. For any tiers not listed, please feel free to drop us a line.
Your comic books are shipped as soon as they are pressed and cleaned, avoiding the need for large bulk orders. This helps speed up the grading process, making us one of the best and most efficient grading service submission companies in the country.
Be sure to read some important information about the grading process:
When you work with The Comic Doctor, your fees include:
- Individual client dossier/submissions. Your books are not combined with other submissions.
- All the CGC/PSA paperwork for your submission.
- Proper packing of your pressed comics (double/triple boarded with new comic bags)
- Management of shipping and customs documentation.
- Communication with CGC/PSA when/if the need arises.
- Additional support necessary for the return of damaged slabs to the grading company when/if the need arises.
CGC Grading Fees
All prices in Canadian dollars.
Tier 1
$54
per comic
Maximum value of $400 USD per book.
Tier 2
Vintage
(1974 or Earlier)
$79
per comic
Maximum value of $400 USD per book.
Tier 3
High Value
$160
per comic
Any comic book with a maximum value of $1000.
Tier 4
Unlimited
4% of FMV
Grading fee of 4% of Fair Market Value, with a minimum fee of $235. Insurance included.
Add-Ons and Other Fees:
Add-On
JSA Autograph Authentication
$42
per autograph
Will lead to a JSAxCGC Yellow Label. It is not eligible for a custom label.
Add-On
CGC Custom Label
$12.50
per comic
Only available on Universal (blue label) and Signature Series (yellow label) books.
Mandatory Charge
CGC Handling Fee
$9
per tier
PSA Grading Fees
All prices in Canadian dollars.
Tier 1
Modern
(1975 to Present)
$49
per comic
Maximum value of $400 USD per book.
Tier 2
Vintage
(1974 or Earlier)
$75
per comic
Maximum value of $400 USD per book.
Tier 3
High Value
$145
per comic
Any comic book with a maximum value of $1,500.
Tier 4
Express
$175
per comic
Any comic book with a maximum value of $2,500.
Tier 5
Super Express
$300
per comic
Any comic book with a maximum value of $5,000.
Tier 6
Walk-Through
$600
per comic
Any comic book with a maximum value of $10,000.
Frequently Asked Questions & Legal
Important: CGC/PSA Submission Legal Disclaimers
Please be sure to reach the CGC/PSA Submission Disclaimer before making your submission:
What should I keep in mind before submitting my comics for The Comic Doctor services and grading?
Be certain to inspect your comics carefully before submitting. Ensure that there are no pages missing, clipped coupons, significant tears, or color touch. While the Comic Doctor will contact you immediately if any of these are discovered, the cleaning and pressing service does not inherently include this additional service.
Important: PSA Grading Information
PSA submissions can be made with the same comic submission form. Please note that any comics submitted for PSA grading will be returned back directly Canadian customers from PSA rather than coming back to The Comic Doctor first.
U.S. Customers will receive their comics from PSA directly as well, just like CGC graded orders.
What are the shipping implications of submitting comics for grading?
Shipping to CGC: Comics ship to CGC as soon as pressing and cleaning are completed. Clients are responsible for shipping costs associated to sending comics to each grading company.
| # of Comic Books | Shipping Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | $15 + Taxes |
| 4 to 10 | $20 + Taxes |
| 11 to 20 | $25 + Taxes |
| 21 to 25 | $35 + Taxes |
Shipping to PSA:
| # of Comic Books | Shipping Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 to 25 | $45 + Taxes |
Return from CGC: Comics being returned from CGC to Canadian buyers will have a return shipping cost of $12 per comic for 1-19 comic submissions. 20-25 comics will have a cost of $10 per comic. U.S. customers will have their books shipped directly back from CGC headquarters in Sarasota, FL. Please see next tab for details.
Return from PSA: Both Canadian and American customers will have their books returned to them directly from PSA headquarters in Santa Ana, CA. Please see next tab for details.
Brokerage Fee: As of September 1, 2025, a brokerage fee of $5 will be added to each order to help offset clearance charges at the border as a result of recent changes to USA/Canada free trade agreement.
Shipping Fees from CGC & PSA
Canadian Clients:
CGC SHIPPING:
Once returned to the Comic Doctor, clients can either pick up their comic books at our office in Oshawa or arrange for the books to be shipped to the mailing address on file via FedEx Ground, UPS or Purolator. Grading tiers will be combined and the option to ship back comics can be selected during the submission process.
The shipping costs per tier as as follows:
| # of Comic Books | Shipping Cost – ON & QC | Shipping Cost – All Other Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 7 | $25 + Taxes | $32 + Taxes |
| 8 to 15 | $35 + Taxes | $42 + Taxes |
| 16 to 25 | $45 + Taxes | $50 + Taxes |
PSA SHIPPING (Canada):
For PSA, books are shipped back directly to Canadian clients from PSA. Please note that books will be shipped individually by tier, and not together in one box. The shipping is charged BY TIER, and not as a total. As such, if you have more than 1 tier being submitted, you can end up with multiple shipping charges.
| # of Comic Books | Shipping (Under 25K Value) | Shipping (25K-50K Value) | Shipping (50K+ Value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 2 | $44 | $72 | $100 |
| 3 to 5 | $72 | $100 | $128 |
| 6 to 10 | $115 | $143 | $171 |
| 11 to 25 | $115 + $7.50 for every comic book above 10. | $143 + $9 for every comic book above 10. | $171 + $10 for every comic book above 10. |
American Clients: Comics will be shipped directly to clients from CGC and PSA headquarters via FedEx Ground. Grading tiers cannot be combined, and will ship based on tiers. The shipping costs per tier, per company, as follows:
CGC SHIPPING:
| # of Comic Books | Shipping Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 to 5 | $60 |
| 6 to 10 | $65 |
| 11 to 15 | $80 |
| 16 to 25 | $95 |
PSA SHIPPING:
| # of Comic Books | Shipping (Under 25K Value) | Shipping (25K-50K Value) | Shipping (50K+ Value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 2 | $30 | $44 | $72 |
| 3 to 5 | $37 | $58 | $86 |
| 6 to 10 | $51 | $72 | $115 |
| 11 to 25 | $51 + $3 for every comic book above 10. | $72 + $5 for every comic book above 10. | $115 + $6 for every comic book above 10. |
Why is it important to submit with the correct values of comics?
It is very important that you indicate the true value of your comics when submitting. The value determines the tiers in which each comic is graded and each company only insures books at the value(s) indicated. It is also important to note that each grading company can, at their discretion, determine that a comic belongs in a higher grading tier, which can lead to additional costs post-submission. These costs will be communicated to clients and will be due prior to orders being picked-up/shipped.
In the event that The Comic Doctor, at its sole discretion, determines that the fair market value is higher than the value stated by the submitter, The Comic Doctor will move the comic book to the appropriate higher value and the additional fee will be the responsibility of the submitter.
What is the CGC handling fee?
CGC charges an invoice/handling fee for each tier of comics submitted. This charge is $9 per tier and is calculated during submission automatically.
Can these grading fees change?
Both CGC and PSA charge their grading fees in USD. As a result, prices can fluctuate with the exchange rate and can change without notice.
Additionally, either grading company can change their fees at any time which can result in the increase/ decrease of grading costs.
Come Visit
The Comic Doctor Inc.
90 Russett Avenue, Unit 5
Oshawa, ON
L1G 3R5
Canada
Meetings are via appointment only. Please use the online appointment booking tool or contact us for a specific date and time.
Contact Us
Canadian Customers: +1 905 449 5680
US Customers: 1 (888) 852-7762
You can also use our contact form to reach us via email.
The best time to call is after 4:30pm EST.
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