ACE Grading Co.

Water damage can often be improved — significantly.

This book came to us with moisture rippling and heavy surface distortion. After careful, controlled pressing — look at the transformation.

Pressing isn’t magic, it’s judgement + experience. And at ACE, we use our experience to advise our customers. We offer FREE pre-screening on every book sent to us for grading to determine if pressing will improve the grade.

Pressing should increase value, not just add a fee. You never have to second guess whether you should press a book, we’ll automatically evaluate it and tell you whether it’s worth it.

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Every ACE graded book includes a unique QR code on the label.

Scan it & you’ll be taken to a dedicated authentication page for that exact book, including grader’s notes, publication details, and high quality photos.

At ACE Grading Co., grading transparency is standard with every book we grade.

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Sometimes it feels like an expensive guessing game when you’re deciding whether to press your books before they’re graded.

When you submit your books to ACE, you don’t have to guess. Every book submitted to us is carefully evaluated to decide whether pressing would improve the grade. Then we contact you to let you decide.

Complimentary pre-screening for pressing. Try ACE to get the concierge grading experience you’ve been looking for.

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Our encapsulation case has the only built in hanger tab in the industry. Display your books easily without expensive shelving or other hardware. Visit acegradingco.com for more info.

Here is another example of our pressing. For even more examples, visit our website at acegradingco.com

At ACE Grading Company, we also do professional pressing. Check out what we can do:

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ACE Grading Company Launches April 28, 2025, Bringing a New Standard of Excellence to Professional Comic Book Grading

Venice, FL — April 28, 2025 — Comic book collectors, rejoice — there's a new choice in grading, and it's a name you'll want to remember. ACE Grading Company, a cutting-edge professional comic book grading service, officially launches on April 28, 2025, bringing consistency, transparency, and collector-first values to the industry.

Founded by Rob Pillsbury and Jeff Mara, two lifelong comic book enthusiasts with years of experience in the professional grading industry, ACE Grading Company was born out of a simple idea: to build the grading company they always wished existed. No membership requirements. No “junk” fees. No unnecessary pressing. Just professional, reliable service at a reasonable price.

“At ACE, we’re not just graders — we’re collectors too,” said Jeff. “We know the frustration of slow turnarounds, inconsistent results, expensive fees, and hidden costs. That’s why we’re committed to doing things differently.”

What Makes ACE Grading Company Stand Out?
• Reasonable Prices without Memberships or other Hidden Fees – Say goodbye to unnecessary costs.
• Timely, Consistent Grading – We deliver accurate, reliable grades without the long wait.
• State-of-the-Art Encapsulation Holder – Featuring our exclusive built-in hanger tab for easy display.
• Professional Pressing Services – Available when needed to boost your book’s grade.
• Free Pre-Screening for Pressing – We’ll let you know if pressing is worth it before you commit.
• Digital Transparency – Each graded book features a unique QR code linking to a detailed database entry, which includes high-quality photos and grader’s notes.
• In-Person Submissions Accepted – Local to Southwest Florida? Bring your books to us in person.

Collectors in the region can visit ACE Grading Company at 250 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 103, Venice, FL 34293 (call first for an appointment). You can also reach us by phone at 941-392-5223 (941-DYAL-ACE).

For full details, including pricing, submission instructions, and everything you need to get started, visit acegradingco.com


About ACE Grading Company
Founded by collectors, for collectors, ACE Grading Company is a new force in the comic book world. Our mission is simple: a boutique experience bringing integrity, clarity, and convenience to the grading process. Whether you’re preserving a prized key or preparing to sell, trust ACE to treat every book like it’s our own.

Media Contact:

Jeff Mara
ACE Grading Company
4017 S. Tamiami Trail
PMB 102
Venice, FL 34293

Phone: 941-392-5223 (941-DYAL-ACE)

Email: [email protected]

Website: acegradingco.com

# # # ACE Grading Company – Your Collection. Our Commitment.