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COMMON QUESTIONS

Q: I had my figure graded a few years ago when AFA was not doing subgrades. I want to have my figure regraded with subgrades. Do I need to pay full grading fees?
A: Yes, you will have to pay full grading fees because your figure will actually be re-graded. Please refer to our Pricing and Tier Codes to make your submission.

Q: I had a figure graded but have since cracked it out of the case. Can I use the recase pricing?
A: No, you will have to pay full grading fees because your figure will actually be re-graded. Please refer to our Pricing and Tier Codes to make your submission.

Q: I just want to get my figure recased in UV acrylic. Do I need to pay full grading fees?
A: No, use the recase pricing listed on this page.

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Grading and Tier Costs

All Turnaround Times are ESTIMATED business days.
Please be aware that your turnaround time does not begin until we receive your package and payment.

Recase service is for damaged cases that have not been opened or had the seal broken and for customers wanting a different case style or an upgrade to UV Acrylic cases.

Cases that have been opened or Customers who wish to have their figures re-graded under the 3 criteria grading label system must be submitted for re-grading under our standard Submission Form and pricing.

RE-CASING FEES FOR STANDARD-SIZE PACKAGED TOYS What does this mean?
You have multiple tier choices based on estimated Turnaround Time...the faster the turnaround the higher the cost.	Priority Re-case Tier		Standard Re-case Tier
Tiers have a maximum value threshold - more valuable items must be submitted under the higher tiers.	Must Be Under $25,000 value 1-3 business day turnaround		Must Be Under $1,000 value 7-10 business day turnaround
	Tier Code	Price	Tier Code	Price
Action Figure Regular	RR-1	$20.00	RR-2	$14.00
Action Figure In-stock Oversize**	RRO-1	$25.00	RRO-2	$19.00
Action Figure Doll	RD-1	$32.00	RD-2	$24.00
Action Figure Doll w/ box flap	RDF-1	$40.00	RDF-2	$30.00
AFA In-Stock Oversize Doll***	RDO-1	$50.00	RDO-2	$40.00

Want to protect your figures from possible sun damage? UV Acrylic Upgrade available:
Add $20 per action figure, $25 per doll or oversize action figure, $30 per doll w/flap or oversize doll
NOTE: All Archival submissions include UV upgrade material

**in-stock action figures with at least one package dimension over 12"
*** In-Stock Dolls with at least one package dimension over 15" (includes open flap if applicable)

RE-CASING FEES FOR PACKAGED TOYS OF CUSTOM SIZE (virtually all toy lines from all years) What does this mean?
You have multiple tier choices based on estimated Turnaround Time...the faster the turnaround the higher the cost.	Priority Re-case Tier		Standard Re-case Tier
Tiers have a maximum value threshold - more valuable items must be submitted under the higher tiers.	Must Be Under $25,000 value 4-6 business day turnaround		Must Be Under $1,000 value 10-15 business day turnaround
sum measurements of all 3 sides*	Tier Code	Price	Tier Code	Price
Custom 1 - less than 20 inches	RC1-1	$32.00	RC1-2	$24.00
Custom 2 - 20-29 inches	RC2-1	$44.00	RC2-2	$34.00
Custom 3 - 30-39 inches	RC3-1	$54.00	RC3-2	$44.00
Custom 4 - 40-49 inches	RC4-1	$85.00	RC4-2	$75.00
Custom 5 - 50-59 inches	RC5-1	$110.00	RC5-2	$100.00
Custom 6 - 60 inches or more	RC6-1	Call for Prices	RC6-2	Call for Prices

Want to protect your figures from possible sun damage? UV Acrylic Upgrade available:
Add $20 - C1, $30 - C2, $40 - C3, $75 - C4, $100 - C5
NOTE: All Archival submissions include UV upgrade material

*Measure size (in inches). Measure the height, width, and depth of the package and add them together

RE-CASING FEES FOR LOOSE ACTION FIGURES (select toy lines only*) What does this mean?
You have multiple tier choices based on estimated Turnaround Time...the faster the turnaround the higher the cost.	Priority Re-case Tier		Standard Re-case Tier
Tiers have a maximum value threshold - more valuable items must be submitted under the higher tiers.	Standard sizes: 1-3 bus. days Custom sizes: 4-6 bus. days		Standard sizes: 7-10 bus. days Custom sizes: 10-15 bus. days
	Tier Code	Price	Tier Code	Price
Standard Scale 3 and 3/4" scale	RLS-1	$14.00	RLS-2	$10.00
Standard Scale multiple accessories	RLSM-1	$16.00	RLSM-2	$12.00
Larger scale 6" scale	RLL-1	$16.00	RLL-2	$12.00
Larger Scale multiple accessories	RLLM-1	$18.00	RLLM-2	$14.00
Custom Size Character	RLC-1	$25.00	RLC-2	$20.00
Custom Size multiple accessories	RLCM-1	$30.00	RLCM-2	$25.00
2 action figure set	RL2F-1	$25.00	RL2F-2	$20.00
3 action figure set	RL3F-1	$30.00	RL3F-2	$25.00
4 action figure set	RL4F-1	$45.00	RL4F-2	$40.00
5 action figure set	RL5F-1	$55.00	RL5F-2	$50.00
12" scale action figure	RL12-1	$40.00	RL12-2	$35.00

Want to protect your figures from possible sun damage? UV Acrylic Upgrade available:
Add $10 per standard-size action figure, $25 per 12" scale figure, multi-figure set, or custom-size action figure
NOTE: All Archival submissions include UV upgrade material

RE-CASING FEES FOR LOOSE STAR WARS COINS
You have multiple tier choices based on estimated Turnaround Time...the faster the turnaround the higher the cost.	Priority Re-case Tier		Standard Re-case Tier
Tiers have a maximum value threshold - more valuable items must be submitted under the higher tiers.	Must Be Under $5,000 value 1-3 business day turnaround		Must Be Under $1,000 value 7-10 business day turnaround
	Tier Code	Price	Tier Code	Price
Loose Star Wars Coin	RSWC-1	$12.00	RSWC-2	$8.00


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