COMMON QUESTIONS Q: How much does it cost for the UV Upgrade? A: That depends on the item that you submit. Check our Pricing and Tier codes page for the UV Uprade fees. Q: I want to submit my item under the Archival Tier. Will AFA determine the fair market value for me? A: We ask that you determine the fair market value based on eBay. If you grossly undervalue your figures you may be contacted by AFA to fix the miscalculation. If you need help determining your figure's value, please contact us and we'll do our best to assist you. Don't see your question answered? Read our FAQ's Contact Us Newsletter Sign-Up! Enter your email address: Search the Site: UV-RESISTANT ACRYLIC CASES AFA offers a high-quality UV-Resistant acrylic case to protect your items from light damage. This material is the highest quality material on the market and is used by museums to protect very important articles. The material is UF-5 material and it blocks over 99% of harmful spectrums of light. There are 2 ways to get your submission encased in UV-Resistant Acrylic: Submit your item under any tier and pay an additional UV Upgrade fee. The fee differs depending on the item you submit. The UV Upgrade fees can be found on the Pricing and Tier Codes page. Submit your item under the Archival Tier - UV-Resistant Acrylic is included in the Archival Tier submission cost. In addition to a UV-resistant case, the Archival Tier offers the fastest turnaround time possible for an AFA submission. When we receive your item(s) they are automatically put in the grading room for immediate inspection. The turnaround time for Archival submissions is 1-6 business days (depending on the type of item) - faster than any service previously offered by AFA. The price for the Archival Tier depends on the Fair Market Value of your figure. The price is 2.5% of the Fair Market Value or the listed price, whichever is greater. Fair Market Value can be determined by looking at a price guide or on eBay for similar items. There are minimum costs associated with each Archival Tier submission depending on the size of the item. The maximum price for any Archival Tier submission is $250. The detailed price guidelines can be found on our Pricing and Tier Codes page. The Archival Tier is required for any standard-size item that is worth $1000 or more.

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