Basic Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Slabbed17.com. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read these Terms carefully before using our website. If you do not agree to these Terms, .please refrain from using our website.
For any questions, feel free to contact us at:
Slabbed17@gmail.com

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2. Eligibility

By using this website, you confirm that:
You are at least 18 years old or have the permission of a parent or guardian if under 18.
You are legally capable of entering into binding contracts.
You are accessing the website from a location where its use is permitted.
Ensure all information provided during registration or checkout is accurate, current and complete as Slabbed17.com is not responsible for user error.

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3. Account Registration

To make purchases at Slabbed17.com, creating an account is optional. To qualify for special promotions and or discount offerings an account is "Required". 
Creating an account allows you faster checkout and order tracking.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and password. Slabbed17.com can not assist you in retrieving or repairing a lost or stolen password. It is the customers responsibility. Any and all loyalty perks accrued and or subscribed to will be lost. 
Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

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4. Subscription/ Monkey Points Reward Program

Option 1: Annually
Price: $4.00/month for 12 months, (billed as $48 annually.)
Benefits:
10% off your first purchase.
5% off all subsequent purchases.
$5.00 off shipping on your first purchase on orders over $35.00 (Domestic orders only).
Free gift with your first order.

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Option 2: Monthly 
Price: $3.00/monthly for 12 months (total $36 annually.)
Benefits:
5% off your first purchase.
5% off all subsequent purchases. (Domestic orders only.)

​Free gift with your first order.​

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Monkey Points Rewards Program Free to join.

No expiration. No catch.

How It Works

• Sign up for free using your email address and receive 20 bonus Monkey Points automatically upon registration

• Earn 1 Monkey Point for every $1.00 spent on qualifying orders

• Redeem 100 points for $5.00 off any order of $50.00 or more

• Your points never expire

Program Details

• Monkey Points have no cash value and are non-transferable

• Points are awarded at time of purchase and are subject to adjustment in the event of a return or cancellation

• Slabbed17.com reserves the right to modify or discontinue the program at any time with reasonable notice

• One account per customer

• Points cannot be combined with other promotional offers unless otherwise stated

• Slabbed17.com is not responsible for points lost due to account inactivity, duplicate accounts, or failure to sign in at time of purchase

Monkey Points are available to registered customers only. Slabbed17.com reserves the right to disqualify any account found to be in violation of program terms.

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5. Product Information

Slabbed17.com sells both graded and ungraded comic books, cards, graphic novels, collectibles, and related merchandise. We at Slabbed17.com are not professional graders. Unless otherwise stated, the only merchandise that is truly graded consists of items certified by third-party companies such as CGC, CBCS, PGX, EGS, PSA, Beckett, etc. We at Slabbed17.com use our own approximation system to help classify an item's likely condition into one of the following categories.

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Near Mint Range (9.0 – 9.8)
At the top of this range, the book is close to mint condition with only the most minor flaws present. There may be a faint stress line near the staples, though the staples themselves sit centered and clean with no rust. The cover lies completely flat with no surface wear, and the inks remain bright and highly reflective with minimal fading. Corners are cleanly cut and sharp, allowing only the slightest blunting. Any stress marks are nearly invisible, and any bindery tears must measure under 1/16 of an inch. Only the most subtle binding or printing defects are acceptable. The cover is well-centered and securely attached to the interior pages. Paper feels supple and fresh, the spine is tight and flat, and minor pencil or ink date stamps are permissible. A book at this level has clearly been stored with care and appears essentially new.
Moving slightly down the range, the comic remains an excellent copy with strong visual appeal — vibrant, clean, and with flexible pages. The spine may show a couple of very small stress lines, each no longer than 1/4 of an inch, with no noticeable breaking of the surface color around them. The spine is nearly flat, and the cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear. Cover inks remain generally bright with medium to high reflectivity. The staples may show slight discoloration, though it is not immediately apparent at first glance. Some minor color chipping or flaking on the cover is possible. Interior pages and covers are typically off-white to white, though a creamy or faintly yellowish tone is acceptable.

 

​Fine Very Fine to Very Fine+ Range (7.0 – 8.5)
A comic in the Very Fine range shows signs of having been read a handful of times, though it was clearly handled with some degree of care. This grade permits a broader range of small defects than the Near Mint range above it. The cover may have a minor fold or crease, and a few small chips along the edges are acceptable. There may be a small number of stress marks visible on the spine. The cover will show some slight surface wear, but it retains its original gloss and has no major flaws. Despite these minor imperfections, a book at this level remains exceptional and highly collectible.
Stepping down into the Fine grades, a Fine/Very Fine copy at 7.0 sits just a notch above Fine+ (6.5) but falls short of the Very Fine range. It carries slightly better overall presentation than a Fine+ copy while still reflecting the kind of minor wear and handling consistent with a well-read but reasonably well-preserved book.

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Very Good Fine to Fine+ Range (5.0 – 6.5)
A comic in this range is unmistakably a well-read copy, but it can still be quite desirable to collectors. It may carry one significant flaw, such as a missing piece of cover measuring between 1/8 and 1/4 of an inch, or a tear exceeding one inch. Stress lines around the staples are expected, along with creases resulting from repeated opening and closing of the cover. The interior pages will have shifted from white toward an off-white or yellowish tone.
Other acceptable conditions include a subscription crease, a reading crease, or a rolled spine, provided none of these dramatically reduce the overall visual appeal of the book. Some color fading, discoloration, and light soiling are permitted. Minor tears and folds may appear on the cover and interior pages. The cover may have come loose from one staple but must still remain attached to the interior — a fully detached cover would push the book below this range. Interior pages and covers may have browned but should not have become brittle.
It is also worth noting that a book's placement within this range can be influenced by the nature of its specific defects. For example, a copy that otherwise presents like an 8.0 but has a piece of tape on an interior cover would be appropriately graded within this range, reflecting how certain types of damage are weighted in the overall assessment.

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Good Very Good to Very Good+ Range (3.0 – 4.5)
A comic in this range is complete but shows substantial wear throughout. Major creasing is common, and spine roll is frequently present. Cover gloss has largely disappeared, ranging from very faint to completely absent. The interior paper has degraded noticeably, taking on a yellow tone, and small pieces of the interior pages may be missing. If the cover itself has a missing piece, it should measure no larger than 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch.
Books at this level are almost universally marked by creasing, scuffing, surface abrasion, and soiling. Despite all of this, the comic remains fully readable. Any tape present on the book is considered a defect at this grade rather than an overlooked flaw, and will factor into the final assessment accordingly.
It is worth noting that the word "Good" is something of a misnomer in comic grading — it does not imply the book is in good shape by everyday standards. Rather, it simply indicates a comic that is still intact and legible despite carrying numerous visible defects.

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Poor to Good+ (0.5 – 2.5)
At the upper end of this range, a comic carries all of the defects found in the Very Good category and then some. Cover gloss is minimal at best and typically gone entirely. Interior paper has deteriorated and yellowed, with small pieces potentially missing. Any missing portion of the cover should not exceed 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch. The book will almost certainly show creasing, scuffing, abrasion, and soiling throughout, yet remains fully readable with no missing pages. Despite its condition, a copy at this level is still considered to have some collectible merit.
Dropping further down the range, the book has clearly seen far better days and presents as heavily worn and tattered. All pages are present, and most of the cover remains, but the overall appearance is rough and unappealing. Heavy creasing and folding are widespread, and the paper quality may be very poor. The spine and/or cover may be completely split apart, and staples could be missing entirely. Corners will have rounded off with wear. Coupons or panels may have been clipped from the cover or interior pages, and portions of the front cover may be absent. Soiling, staining, tearing, handwritten markings, and missing chunks of paper are all likely to interfere with the reading experience to some degree. Brittleness of the paper may also be a factor. Moderate to extensive tape repairs are acceptable at this level and will not automatically disqualify a book from this grade.
A comic at the very bottom of this range retains almost no collector value, having deteriorated to the point where its defects are too significant to overlook from any collecting standpoint.

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​​A Note on Value

It's worth remembering that condition is just one of several factors that determine a collectible's value. Rarity — how scarce or hard to replace an item is — plays a major role, though rarity alone means little if there is no collector demand. Marketability — the level of interest from the collecting community — is equally important. First appearances, classic covers, key issues, and notable creators all drive demand. The internet has dramatically expanded the marketplace, connecting buyers and sellers globally and shifting what was once considered locally scarce into a more accessible market. Restoration — any treatment that adds non-original material to improve a comic's appearance — can also affect value and is an important factor to consider when evaluating any collectible.

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The following grades may be followed by a modifier letter indicating where within the range the item most likely falls:

• (H) — Higher End of the grade range

• (A) — Average / Middle of the grade range

• (L) — Lower End of the grade range

Example: A comic listed as NM-H is approximated to be in Near Mint condition and likely falls toward the upper end of that range (closer to 9.8).

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Please remember that Slabbed17.com are not professional graders and that all classifications are approximations only. We make every effort to display accurate product descriptions, images, and prices. Product availability is subject to change without notice. Colors and details may vary slightly due to screen settings or product updates. Images displayed on our website are for illustrative purposes only.

 

6. Pricing and Payment

 

Prices are listed in USD and may include or exclude taxes, depending on your location.
Accepted payment methods include: Credit cards: Major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners, and UnionPay. Debit cards: Visa and Mastercard debit cards.
All payments must be completed before orders are processed.
We reserve the right to update pricing at any time. Orders placed before a price change will not be affected.

 

7. Order Processing and Shipping

 

Processing Time: Orders are processed within 2 business days after payment confirmation.
Shipping: We offer domestic shipping only. Delivery times vary depending on location.  Estimated domestic delivery time is 3-5 business days.
Shipping fees: Will be calculated during checkout and vary by location, product and weight.

We are not liable for shipping delays caused by courier services, or unforeseen events.

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8. Returns and Refunds

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Due to the nature of the merchandise sold, Slabbed17.com (Cannot accept returns of any kind on any merchandise.) Please shop carefully. While we are not professional graders, we strive to give you accurate product information. You may refer to the Grading Scale if you have any questions or concerns about a grade or the condition of merchandise. Comments may be included in the merchandise description to further assist you in your decision making needs.

In the rare event that Slabbed17.com processes a refund, any and all return shipping costs and applicable taxes shall be paid for by the customer. Slabbed17.com is not responsible for shipping costs of any kind. Refund will be processed within 7 to 10 business days.
Refunds will be processed to the original payment method only after inspection. The product or products being returned must be in the original condition it was mailed in. 

 

9. Order Cancellations

 

Orders may be cancelled within 24 hours of placement.
After shipping, cancellations are no longer possible.

 

10. User Conduct

 

You agree not to:
Use the website for any unlawful purpose.
Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scraping software) to access the site.

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11. Intellectual Property

 

All content on the website, including images, logos, and designs, is our intellectual property.
Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this content is prohibited.

 

12. Limitation of Liability

 

We are not liable for damages arising from the use of our website or products, including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages to the fullest extent permissible by law.
In any event, our liability is limited to the amount paid for the disputed product.

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13. Privacy Policy

 

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.

 

14. Third-Party Links

 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of these external sites.

 

15. Modification of Terms

 

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will take effect upon posting. Continued use of the website after these updates indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

 

16. Governing Law

 

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Massachusetts. Any disputes arising will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Massachusetts.

 

17. Contact Us

 

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: Slabbed17@gmail.com.