How to Pack Comics for CGC Grading with a Shipping Kit

Start with the right kit size for your stack

Before you bag a single comic, count how many you are sending. The CGC Comics Shipping Kit comes in two sizes: Medium for up to 10 comics and Large for up to 40 comics. Choosing the correct size is the first step in packing comics for grading submission, because the kit's components are matched to that capacity.

If you are submitting a small batch, the Medium kit gives you the supplies you need without excess packaging. For a larger submission, the Large kit scales up the same approach.

What each kit includes

• CGC Comics Shipping Kit - Medium (Up to 10 Comics): The CGC Comics Shipping Kit - Medium (Up to 10 Comics) includes 10 comic bags, 10 comic boards, a Raw Books Box, an Inner Box, a CGC Pen, 5 bubble wraps, 2 bubble bags, and a Submission Instruction Card. These are the exact supplies you will use in the packing steps below, so you can check that everything is present before you begin.

  

• CGC Comics Shipping Kit - Large (Up to 40 Comics): The CGC Comics Shipping Kit - Large (Up to 40 Comics) includes 40 comic bags, 40 comic boards, 2 Raw Books Boxes, an Inner Box, a CGC Pen, 5 bubble wraps, 2 bubble bags, and a Submission Instruction Card. The larger kit doubles the Raw Books Boxes and provides enough bags and boards for a full 40-comic submission, so you can pack in batches if needed.

  

Packing comics for grading submission, step by step

The kit is designed to meet CGC's submission standards, and the included Submission Instruction Card is your reference for any submission-specific details. The steps below use only the components supplied in the kit.

1. 1. Bag and board each comic: Place each comic in a comic bag with a comic board behind it. The Medium kit provides 10 of each; the Large kit provides 40 of each. This protects the comic and keeps it rigid during transit.
2. 2. Load comics into the Raw Books Box: The Medium kit includes one Raw Books Box; the Large kit includes two. Use these to hold your bagged and boarded comics before final packing.
3. 3. Place the Raw Books Box inside the Inner Box: The Inner Box is the next layer of protection. It helps prevent shifting and compression during shipping.
4. 4. Add bubble wrap and bubble bags: Use the supplied bubble wrap (5 sheets in both kits) and bubble bags (2 in both kits) to cushion the Inner Box inside the outer shipping box. The kit's precision-designed protective elements are intended to prevent shifting, compression, and edge damage.
5. 5. Include the Submission Instruction Card and use the CGC Pen: The kit includes a Submission Instruction Card and a CGC Pen. Follow the card for submission paperwork; the pen is provided for filling out any required labels or forms.

How many comics fit in a shipping kit?

The Medium kit is designed for up to 10 comics, and the Large kit is designed for up to 40 comics. These capacities are based on the supplied kit components. If you are close to the limit, the Large kit gives you room for a full 40-comic submission, while the Medium kit keeps a small batch organized.

The kit does not include an outer shipping box beyond the components listed. You will need to supply your own outer box for mailing, or follow the instructions on the Submission Instruction Card if it specifies packaging.

Why the kit matters for protecting comics in transit

• CGC Comics Shipping Kit - Large (Up to 40 Comics): The CGC Comics Shipping Kit - Large is engineered with precise dimensions and protective materials that meet CGC's submission standards, and it is designed to eliminate the risk of damage during transit. Using a kit built to these standards reduces the guesswork of packing comics for grading submission and helps you avoid common shipping damage.
• CGC Comics Shipping Kit - Medium (Up to 10 Comics): The CGC Comics Shipping Kit - Medium features precision-designed protective elements that prevent shifting, compression, and edge damage during transit. Even a small submission benefits from packaging that keeps comics from moving around inside the box.

What the supplied information does not cover

The kit records do not include step-by-step operating instructions beyond the Submission Instruction Card, nor do they specify exact packing order or tape requirements. For any submission-specific rules, refer to the card included in your kit and to CGC's own submission guidelines. The kit is a packaging solution; it does not confirm grading outcomes or turnaround times.