Who are Comic-Centric?
Can I pay by instalments?
Do you have a shop?
Can I collect my order?
Do you ship internationally?
Why was my order cancelled
Why did you stop pressing?
Can you recommend a comic presser?
Who are Comic-Centric?
Comic-Centric is the sales division of The Comic Clinic Ltd, a family-run business with a wealth of experience working with comic collectors, dealers and comic artists, handling many of the biggest comic books in Europe.
We have recently shifted focus from cleaning and pressing to concentrate on the buying and selling of comic books in the UK.
Can I pay by instalments?
We can offer payment plans on occasion — please contact us by email or direct message to discuss.
To secure an item and lock in the price, we require a 10% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit. Once everything has been agreed and deposit has been paid, we will remove the item(s) from all sales platforms and safely store them until full payment is made.
Do you have a shop?
Comic-Centric does not operate a bricks-and-mortar shop. However, we regularly attend UK comic book fairs and marts.
If you've seen a comic in our listings and would like to view it in person at an event, just let us know — we are always happy to arrange a viewing, without obligation to purchase.
Can I collect my order?
As long as we have at least two days' notice for all stock items, we can take your order along to any of the upcoming fairs, marts and conventions that we are attending (subject to cancellation of the event) and hand-deliver. Please note, we would require proof of ID, unless we know you already.
Subject to availability, we may also arrange to meet you in Milton Keynes or London. Please contact us before purchase if this is required as a matter of urgency. You can contact us by direct message on Instagram or by email.
Do you ship internationally?
At this time, we only ship within the UK.
International shipping presents a number of issues, such as unexpected import taxes, customs delays and unreliable tracking or insurance. For now, we're focussed on offering the most reliable service to UK buyers.
Why was my order cancelled?
There are a couple of reasons we may cancel an order:
- The comic book may have an issue. In that case, we would email you with an explanation and do what we can to make up for any disappointment — be sure to check your junk mail folder.
- If there are concerns related to fraudulent activity, known drop shippers or for other reasons should be on the "naughty step", we reserve the right to cancel an order without notification as outlined in our terms and conditions.
Why did you stop pressing?
Prior to Covid, we were comfortably busy. Then demand skyrocketed. Working around the clock, seven days a week, eventually led to burnout. Then a few health issues put a lot of things into perspective. Now we are focussed on building a comic buying and selling business that can grow sustainably.
Although we may still press an occasional comic for people we know, or run a one-off promo/competition, we currently have no plans to offer the pressing service again to the general public for the foreseeable future.
Can you recommend a comic presser?
We hold extremely high standards and believe a true professional should:
- Be professionally trained
- Carry full business insurance (including accidental damage cover)
We have seen too many comics suffer from poor cleaning and pressing techniques that gave disappointing results, left money on the table and, on occasion, caused permanent damage. Because of these reasons, we cannot offer a professional recommendation.
That said there is an argument that any improvement is better than none, and many collectors appear happy with a number of pressers. So you may want to ask another trusted collector who he/she/they use.
If you're submitting comics for CGC or CBCS grading, it is worth considering using the grading company's own pressing service. Just take detailed photos beforehand for peace of mind. Both are usually pretty good at resolving issues relating to loss or damage, provided you have photographic evidence of original condition.