CGC Mike

When the board techs get caught up on everything else, I will address this problem.  The first batch sent to them was substantial.  

On 11/25/2021 at 7:51 AM, ADAMANTIUM said:

We shouldn't limit it to the top winners. We should count how many prizes there are, then 1st place gets first pick and so on until we run out of prizes.

I am leaning towards this format as well, seems that's the way it was done in the past.  Just to be clear, CGC is issuing a grand prize to the first place winner.  So, does the prize picking from other donated prizes start with 1st place or 2nd place?  What does everyone think?

On 11/24/2021 at 11:46 PM, eddly said:

Definitely mixed. I wouldn’t limit prizes to just the top 2 to 5 (distribution of donated prizes). Typically there are enough donations for every participant.

It seems most everyone is in favor of mixed age books for each contest.  I would like to hear more thoughts about how the donated prizes should be distributed.  

We appreciate all of the responses so far.  It is easier for us to mix the ages for the contest so, it looks like it will be a win for everyone.  

On 11/24/2021 at 12:21 PM, BlowUpTheMoon said:

So the submitters whose books get used in the contest can't participate because they will know the grades? 

The contest will be finished before the books ship from CGC, meaning the submitter won’t know the grades yet. We’ll organize this to where there is no delay in their order due to their books being used.

On 11/24/2021 at 1:17 PM, DeadOne said:

@CGC Mike, would it be possible, after the contest was all said and done, to have the grader(s) of the books give a synopsis on why the books received the grades that they did? Maybe not for every one, but perhaps a random few?
I think it would be interesting to see the insight. 

That is a possibility.  

On 11/24/2021 at 8:40 AM, BlowUpTheMoon said:

@CGC Mike What's the source of the books? 

We're not going to reveal the source but, we will be getting permission from the Submitter(s).

I wouldn't be in favor of adding any that could widely be used to troll but, would consider a +1 or smile emoji.  Leaning heavy towards a +1  

I think that emojis only replace posts that include a quote with a laugh, thumbs up or similar emoji reply.  If someone truly has something to add, they will post.  

On 11/24/2021 at 12:23 AM, CHASEnBLUE said:

I may have missed an emoji suggestion deadline as there is so much entertainment in this thread. @CGC Mike how about a good luck emoji? 

Done!

Someone has brought up adding a few more reaction emojis.  What do you guys think?  Here is what was posted.

We currently have the five basic 'default' reaction options provided by Invision, the forum software supplier:

• Like
• Thanks
• Confused
• Sad
• Haha

There are some interesting discussions about their use on the Invision site, and many users of the software on other forums have requested additional ones. One that caught my eye was the 'plus one' option - here is what it looks like in use:

Historically, I haven't been a fan of the reactions system but they are firmly embedded now and I don't see that changing. So the next best thing would be to update them, and perhaps tailor them better to our users needs.

I would like to see a basic smiley face myself. When someone makes a post that makes me smile, I sometimes feel that the laugh is too much, but the standard 'like' fails to adequately covey my feelings. I know, I really did just post that.  

Anyway, maybe you could canvass opinion on this, as you have done the emojis? That seemed to get members engaged and freshened things up a bit.

Here are some of the options I saw on the Invision site:

I think this is a good idea.  I'll check into adding a few, and try to get some opinions.  

I can't make a decision if they will be an alternate first place prize, in case the winner doesn't submit books but, I will discuss that with management.  

Hey all:

I have posted this in comics general but, I thought I would share here, too.

Matt Nelson and I have been discussing the possibilities of CGC hosting some grading contests.   These contests will most likely start in January.  Here is CGC’s proposed grading contest. The scoring format has been used by CGC over the past several years to test convention attendees and dealers, as well as CGC graders in-house.

• The contest will take place four times a year.
• Images of the front and back of 15 books will be posted on the boards to begin the contest. Each participant will PM all 15 grades at once to Mike.
• Participants have one week to PM their grades before the contest closes. The final grades and individual/collective results will be posted the following week.
• The lower the score, the higher the ranking. Nailing the grade equals 0 points; each grade off in either direction adds a point. Example: guessing a 7.5 or 9.6 on a 9.0 garners 3 points.
• Those who place in the top ten will immediately participate in a second grading round, grading five additional books for final ranking and prizes. 

CGC was planning on offering a very nice grand prize, that will most likely be grading credit.  If other prizes are donated by contestants, they would be divided up by 2nd through 5th place.  The dividing of the donated prizes between 2nd through 5th place isn't etched in stone yet.  We are open to opinions on how to divide up these prizes.    

Would you prefer that we do:

1 contest with Modern age books, 1 with copper age books, 1 with silver age books and 1 with golden age books, or have each grading contest contain mixed aged books?

I started a thread about future grading contests, hosted by CGC.

Hey all:

Matt Nelson and I have been discussing the possibilities of CGC hosting some grading contests.   These contests will most likely start in January.  Here is CGC’s proposed grading contest. The scoring format has been used by CGC over the past several years to test convention attendees and dealers, as well as CGC graders in-house.

• The contest will take place four times a year.
• Images of the front and back of 15 books will be posted on the boards to begin the contest. Each participant will PM all 15 grades at once to Mike.
• Participants have one week to PM their grades before the contest closes. The final grades and individual/collective results will be posted the following week.
• The lower the score, the higher the ranking. Nailing the grade equals 0 points; each grade off in either direction adds a point. Example: guessing a 7.5 or 9.6 on a 9.0 garners 3 points.
• Those who place in the top ten will immediately participate in a second grading round, grading five additional books for final ranking and prizes. 

CGC was planning on offering a very nice grand prize, that will most likely be grading credit.  If other prizes are donated by contestants, they would be divided up by 2nd through 5th place.  The dividing of the donated prizes between 2nd through 5th place isn't etched in stone yet.  We are open to opinions on how to divide up these prizes.    

Would you prefer that we do:

1 contest with Modern age books, 1 with copper age books, 1 with silver age books and 1 with golden age books, or have each grading contest contain mixed aged books?

Hello

On the CGC home page, there is a link in the center, towards the top of the page titled Submit.  There's a drop down menu that will tell you:

How to submit

The cards CGC grades

Services and fees

Submission forms and tracking your submission

If you have any further questions, let me know.  Here's a link to the home page.  

https://www.cgccomics.com/

Hello

Please add a return policy.

Thanks.  

This has been moved to the marketplace.

Please keep this conversation civil. 

Hello

Please add a return policy to your thread. 

Thanks.

On 11/19/2021 at 10:06 PM, Tein said:

Thank you very much for the response Mike. As far as your guys reholder timelines for the signature series are those accurate to date or do they fluctuate? I am leaving the country in February for about 3-4 years and just want to ensure that I have time to receive my Signature Series reholder. If the time line will not be meet what further actions should I take? Thank you again for all your help.

I believe it said 81 working days?  By the time CGC receives your package, and you get it back, I think that is cutting it pretty close.  Especially when we are entering the holiday season.  If there is nobody else that can accept your return package, you may want to consider waiting until another time.  

On 11/19/2021 at 5:15 PM, MyNameIsLegion said:

@CGC Mike

 

  Some of these are a little heavy on the mischief side.  

Hello

You can ship in a regular USPS box.