PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
Why Cleaning & Pressing?
At NachoSmasher Collectibles, we offer professional cleaning and pressing services for magazines to help maximize presentation, eye appeal, and grading potential before submission to CGC or PSA.
As an Authorized Dealer with both grading companies and an official CGC Signature Series Facilitator, we understand exactly what collectors and grading companies look for when evaluating collectible condition.
While no service can guarantee a specific grade outcome, proper cleaning and pressing can often make a significant difference in the overall appearance and desirability of a collectible.
What Cleaning & Pressing Can Help Improve
How It Works
Reach Out
Contact us with photos of the piece(s) you're considering for cleaning and pressing.
Receive Quote
We assess condition and provide a quote with realistic improvement expectations.
Ship Securely
Send your piece(s) to us insured and tracked.
Press & Prep
Professional cleaning and pressing to improve presentation and grading potential.
Send for Grading
Wsubmit your piece(s) to CGC or PSA through our direct dealer access.
Authenticate & Return
Your graded, slabbed piece is returned to you insured and tracked.
Why Use NachoSmasher Collectibles?
What separates our cleaning and pressing services from the rest:
Authorized Dealer - Direct dealer relationships with both PSA and CGC.
Signature Series Facilitator - Official CGC Signature Series Facilitator status.
High-End Experience - Experienced handling premium collectible magazines and cards.
Direct Submission - Submission services available directly through our dealer accounts.
One-Stop Process - Combined service for pressing, grading, authentication, and signature facilitation.
FAQ
No, when done correctly. We use techniques specifically calibrated for autographed pieces, and we've handled hundreds of signed magazines. We'll let you know in advance if a piece has a higher-than-normal risk.
It depends on the piece. Light surface issues often improve by half a grade to a full grade. More significant issues like deep creases may not fully resolve. We provide realistic expectations with every quote.
No. Pressing is a non-invasive process accepted by CGC and PSA. It corrects condition without altering, chemically treating, or adding materials to the piece.
Standard pressing turnaround is 2 to 3 weeks. Combined press-and-submit services run 60 to 90 days total including grading time.
Yes. We often press and submit in one combined service, saving you shipping and time. Quoted pricing includes both services with the full timeline.
