PSA Comic Book & Magazine Shipping Guide
How to Package Comic Books & Magazines
Gather Your Supplies
You’ll need your submission form, comic or magazine bags, backing boards, a bubble sleeve, cardboard comic mailer, a new shipping box, masking tape, and packing tape.
Gather Your Supplies
You’ll need your submission form, comic or magazine bags, backing boards, a bubble sleeve, cardboard comic mailer, a new shipping box, masking tape, and packing tape.
Place Book Onto Backing Board
Using two hands, place a book on top of a backing board.
Place Book Onto Backing Board
Using two hands, place a book on top of a backing board.
Insert Books and Boards Into Individual Bags
Insert corners first to avoid damaging edges, and use masking tape to lightly seal each bag shut. Repeat this step for each book in your submission. Please do not use solid or opaque sleeves, as they require extra handling and cause delays.
Insert Books and Boards Into Individual Bags
Insert corners first to avoid damaging edges, and use masking tape to lightly seal each bag shut. Repeat this step for each book in your submission. Please do not use solid or opaque sleeves, as they require extra handling and cause delays.
Organize Your Books
Stack your books in the exact sequence seen on your submission form, starting with Item #1 on top, Item #2 directly underneath, and so on. For extra protection, place the top book face-down so that the stack is protected with backing boards on both ends.
Organize Your Books
Stack your books in the exact sequence seen on your submission form, starting with Item #1 on top, Item #2 directly underneath, and so on. For extra protection, place the top book face-down so that the stack is protected with backing boards on both ends.
Protect Book Stack
Carefully insert your stacked books into a bubble sleeve.
Protect Book Stack
Carefully insert your stacked books into a bubble sleeve.
Include Your Submission Form
Cut out the Submission ID label from the first page of your submission form and set it aside. Then place the submission forms in your bubble mailer.
Include Your Submission Form
Cut out the Submission ID label from the first page of your submission form and set it aside. Then place the submission forms in your bubble mailer.
Insert Bubble Mailer into Cardboard Mailer
Place bubble mailer on top of flat cardboard comic/magazine mailer. Fold in all four sides and tape them shut.
Insert Bubble Mailer into Cardboard Mailer
Place bubble mailer on top of flat cardboard comic/magazine mailer. Fold in all four sides and tape them shut.
Box Up the Folded Mailer
Place the folded mailer into your new shipping box. Use extra bubble wrap or packing material to fill empty space to avoid shuffling during transit.
Box Up the Folded Mailer
Place the folded mailer into your new shipping box. Use extra bubble wrap or packing material to fill empty space to avoid shuffling during transit.
Seal the Box
Use packing tape or security tape to seal all seams securely. Avoid painters tape, thin scotch tape, or repurposed tape.
Seal the Box
Use packing tape or security tape to seal all seams securely. Avoid painters tape, thin scotch tape, or repurposed tape.
Apply Your Tracking Label
Adhere the tracking label ID from your confirmation page to the box. Use a printable sticker label or clear tape with barcodes completely visible to ensure quick intake on arrival.
Apply Your Tracking Label
Adhere the tracking label ID from your confirmation page to the box. Use a printable sticker label or clear tape with barcodes completely visible to ensure quick intake on arrival.
Address the Box Correctly
Make sure your shipping label is addressed to the correct PSA destination. Find them listed below for easy reference. Avoid label pouches; instead, secure labels directly on the box with clear tape.
Address the Box Correctly
Make sure your shipping label is addressed to the correct PSA destination. Find them listed below for easy reference. Avoid label pouches; instead, secure labels directly on the box with clear tape.
Shipping Addresses
PSA Comic Books & Magazines
Via UPS, FedEx or DHL:
CU Receiving 1610 E. St Andrew Place Suite 150, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Customer Shipping Advisory
PSA takes full responsibility for the safety and whereabouts of your items while they are in the possession of Collectors/PSA. However, Collectors/PSA is not liable for any damage or loss that occurs during the shipping process. The shipping guidelines above have been provided by Collectors’ Internal Asset Protection Team in collaboration with the Fedex, USPS, and UPS loss prevention teams.
If you do have issues with your items during shipment to our facilities, you can reach out to the appropriate shipping carrier at the links below: