About Us
My History
Collecting for 30+ years!
I started working on my personal collection in 2014 and after much success and experience I began taking on customers in 2016/2017.
Improve Your Books!
Increase value by up to THOUSANDS of dollars!
My Track Record
Proven experience!
Consistent results!
I have an extensive regular customer base, and always have time for new customers!
Current Turnaround Times
Turnaround varies based on quantity of books per submission.
*1-10 Books- 8 weeks or less*
*11-25 Books- 8 to 14 weeks*
These are business days, and are estimated, although turnaround is typically on time or ahead of listed time.
(Magazines-Add an additional business week)
Pricing
Below you will find the rates for the services we provide
Pressing & Cleaning
Modern Comic/Magazine
Dry clean and press for books from 1975 to present up to a value of $400.
$17.00
Pressing & Cleaning
Vintage Comic/Magazine/Pulp
Dry clean and press for pre-1975 books valued up to $400.
$27.00
Pressing & Cleaning
High Value Comic/Magazine/Pulp
Dry clean and press for books from any era valued from $401 to $1000
$35.00
Pressing & Cleaning
Unlimited Value Comic/Magazine/Pulp
Dry clean and pressing for books from any era valued from $1,001-$4,999
$75.00
Pressing & Cleaning
Unlimited Value Comic/Magazine/Pulp
Dry clean and pressing for books from any era valued from $5,000 and up.
2.75% of Fair Market Value
CGC Grading
Modern Comic - $29.00
Modern Fast Track Comic - $45.00
Vintage Comic - $45.00
Vintage Fast Track Comic - $60.00
High Value Comic - $96.00
Unlimited Value Tier (Under $5,000 FMV) - $160.00
Unlimited Value Tier (Over $5,000 FMV) - 4.50% of Fair Market Value
JSA/CGC Signature Authentication (Per Signature) - $25.00
Vintage Comic - $45.00
Vintage Fast Track Comic - $60.00
High Value Comic - $96.00
Unlimited Value Tier (Under $5,000 FMV) - $160.00
Unlimited Value Tier (Over $5,000 FMV) - 4.50% of Fair Market Value
JSA/CGC Signature Authentication (Per Signature) - $25.00
High Value Comic - $96.00
Unlimited Value Tier (Under $5,000 FMV) - $160.00
Unlimited Value Tier (Over $5,000 FMV) - 4.50% of Fair Market Value
JSA/CGC Signature Authentication (Per Signature) - $25.00
Unlimited Value Tier (Over $5,000 FMV) - 4.50% of Fair Market Value
JSA/CGC Signature Authentication (Per Signature) - $25.00
CGC Magazine Grading
Modern Magazine - $33.00
Vintage Magazine/Pulp - $45.00
High Value Magazine/Pulp - $96.00
Unlimited Value Magazine/Pulp Tier (Under $5,000 FMV) - $160.00
Unlimited Value Magazine/Pulp Tier (Over $5,000 FMV) - 4.50% of Fair Market Value
JSA/CGC Signature Authentication (Per Signature) - $25.00
High Value Magazine/Pulp - $96.00
Unlimited Value Magazine/Pulp Tier (Under $5,000 FMV) - $160.00
Unlimited Value Magazine/Pulp Tier (Over $5,000 FMV) - 4.50% of Fair Market Value
JSA/CGC Signature Authentication (Per Signature) - $25.00
Unlimited Value Magazine/Pulp Tier (Over $5,000 FMV) - 4.50% of Fair Market Value
JSA/CGC Signature Authentication (Per Signature) - $25.00
JSA/CGC Signature Authentication
Signature Authentication ($25 Per Signature)
James Spence Authentication Services. Please Create A Separate Line For Each Book Needing Signature Authentication Along With The Details (Do This Beneath The Regular Grading/Pressing Submission On Your Order Form)
$25
Shipping
Shipping
Shipping to and from CGC is included in the cost and is insured by a 3rd party Collectible Insurance Agency. (CANADIAN CUSTOMERS PAY EXACT SHIPPING FROM CGC BACK TO YOU, OR EXACT RETURN COST IF NO CGC GRADING)
Email with any questions or concerns
Other Service
CBCS Services
CBCS Services available at your discretion. Please include your CBCS invoice.
Message me for details
Our Gallery
See what makes the Excelsior! difference!
- All
- Before and After
- Customer's CGC Graded Books
Customer's CGC Graded Books
In November 2022, a Nintendo Power #1 graded CGC 9.4 — one of the four highest-graded examples in the CGC Census — sold for $24,000. Nintendo Power was a bi-monthly magazine initially published by Nintendo of America from 1998 to 2007, then by Future Publishing from 2007 to 2012. The magazine offered video game news, features on upcoming Nintendo titles, strategy guides, outside advertising and more.
Testimonials
Don't just take my word for it!
J.P.
RECOMMENDS
Matt is the consummate professional, he has cleaned, pressed and submitted more than 250 books for me. He has gotten outstanding results with raw books as well as more bumps than I can count on previously graded books. In my opinion, you could not hope to find a better professional to handle your cleaning/pressing needs!
J.R.
RECOMMENDS
Matt is a pro. Not only is he top-shelf when it comes to pressing but you won’t find a better person to deal with. He is way above Jedi level when it comes to his talents
JASON
RECOMMENDS
I have nothing but praise for Excelsiorcomix - always a wonderful job - his magic got werewolf by night 32 to 8.5
D.L.
RECOMMENDS
If I did not press comics, Excelsiorcomix would be who I would choose to work on my valuable books! I’ have seen his work and it is exceptional
J.W.
RECOMMENDS
Matt was very patient with an overseas customer who was a comic submission rookie. I sent a wide range of comic types (from 1971 Gold Key / Dell ... to 1990s 'Now' comics ... to recent Marvel) and Matt did an excellent job on them all. I am very happy with the whole process and the results, got some great grades. Highly recommended.
E.C.
RECOMMENDS
excellent communication always very helpful highly recommended
J.S.
RECOMMENDS
Matt is the BEST. He cares about the books he handles just as much, if not more, than his customers themselves do. That sort of passion, combined with years of knowledge and expertise, sets him above the rest. If you have high dollar books that need extra TLC, this is where they should be going.
C.B.
RECOMMENDS
extremely nice guy has a lot of knowledge about comics, great prices just dropped off 30 books yesterday