From the website. What are Grader Notes? CGC Grader Notes
What are CGC Grader Notes?
When CGC graders examine a comic book or magazine, they often enter comments about the collectible's condition. These "Grader Notes" describe problems, indicate the condition of the interior pages, and help explain why a collectible received the grade it did. After the first grader enters notes and their grade, the next grader can review those notes and can make any additional notes. For comics with the purple CGC Restored Grade label, Restoration Notes are given that describe the location and type of restoration. These notes are a valuable part of the grading process, and CGC now allows Grader Notes to be obtained online.
Sample Grader Notes
Some commonly used CGC Grader Notes include:
Right Center Front Cover Lite Fingerprints
Top Spine Water Damage
Left Center Back Cover Moderate Erasure Mark
Spine Small Stress Lines
Staple Rusted w/Rust Stained Interior
Interior Heavy Tanning
Bottom Right Front Cover Large Crease
Top Right Front Cover Restoration Color Touch
Left Center Back Cover Restoration Tear Seal
Grader Notes Fee
CGC Grader Notes are available for purchase online at CGCcomics.com. The fee for CGC Grader Notes varies based on the tier the comic book or magazine was submitted under.
Introductory Fees for CGC Grader Notes:
Comics Submitted Under (Tier) Fee
Economy, Value and Modern $5
Standard and Express $15
Walkthrough $30
How do I get CGC Grader Notes?
When you enter a certification number for a CGC-graded collectible in the free Verify CGC Certification tool, you will see if it has any Grader Notes. To unlock the Grader Notes, click the "Get Notes" button and fill in the required fields. CGC Dealers can expedite the process by logging in to have Grader Notes billed with their monthly statement.
CGC Grader Notes are sent to the email provided within one business day. If the Grader Notes purchase page says that delivery will be INSTANT, the Grader Notes will appear immediately and also sent by email.
