Grading

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    <h1 id="lkc-title">How Grading Submissions Work at Low Key Comics</h1>
    <p class="lkc-sub">Simple, transparent, and stress-free—cards & comics.</p>
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      <a href="/pages/grading-intake" class="btn btn-primary">Start a Submission</a>
      <a href="/pages/consignment" class="btn btn-outline">Sell via Consignment</a>
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      <h2>1) Intake & Inspection</h2>
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        <li>Bring items in-store or mail them with our <a href="/pages/grading-intake">Grading Intake Form</a>.</li>
        <li>We verify identity/condition and create your submission log (you get a copy).</li>
        <li>Choose your grader (PSA, CGC, etc.). We flag any issues that could affect grade.</li>
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      <h2>2) Tier Selection & Pricing</h2>
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        <li>We match your item’s value & timeline to the right tier: Value/Bulk, Value Plus, Regular, Express.</li>
        <li>Pricing reflects current PSA/CGC rates; you approve all fees upfront.</li>
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      <h2>3) Submission & Tracking</h2>
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        <li>Items are packed securely and labeled with your unique submission ID.</li>
        <li>Bulk shipments reduce cost and risk.</li>
        <li>Status updates: received → grading → shipping → arrived at Low Key.</li>
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      <h2>4) Return & Pickup</h2>
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        <li>Pickup in-store or choose insured return shipping.</li>
        <li>We provide grades, declared values, and a full cost breakdown.</li>
        <li>Optional: list with us via consignment (in-store or online).</li>
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      <h2>Optional Services</h2>
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        <li>Pre-screening for minimum grade</li>
        <li>Pressing & cleaning referrals (comics)</li>
        <li>Trade-in or consignment for graded items</li>
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      <h2>Turnaround & Liability</h2>
      <p>Timelines follow grader estimates. We insure and document all outbound shipments. Low Key Comics isn’t responsible for third-party delays once items are in PSA/CGC custody.</p>
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    <p><strong>Questions?</strong> Visit us at 3275 S 3rd Place, Terre Haute, IN • Call 812-221-1219 • Email <a href="mailto:matt@lowkeycomicshop.com">matt@lowkeycomicshop.com</a></p>
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