Kronius

Since my original post, I found some YouTube videos analyzing raw cards for grading and after watching them, I’m pretty sure none of my cards are worth grading, so I will just sell them raw. There is also a significant surface flaw on the front as shown below.

I am curious where these prices are from? When I check eBay, the most recent sales for the regular and newsstand versions are much higher:

Oh I was looking at prices for the non-poly version.

I think you meant 9.6. At 9.8 it sells for $180+

I have an unopened polybag Superman 75. Based on what I’m seeing on eBay, it looks like it’s worth less in the polybag than it is opened, assuming NM condition. Seems like there’s almost no reason not to open it or am I missing something? If I think it can fetch 9.6 or higher my plan is to submit.

I’m considering having my cards graded at CGC but I’m also considering BGS if that makes a difference.

I’m considering having my cards graded at CGC but I’m also considering BGS if that makes a difference.

I just posted a question seeking advice on what grade my Serendib Efreet should expect. My Ring of Ma’Ruf is in slightly worse condition so I am also curious what it might get:

So I am a total noob at trading card grading I am looking to sell some of my vintage Magic cards. Some have never been played and some very lightly played. Based on checking eBay sales data, it looks like getting the cards graded is only worth it if they come back 9.0 or better. if anyone can give me a sense of what my Serendib Efreet should expect to get, that would be very helpful. It shows a couple minor dings but otherwise great condition imo.

I think I'm going to send it back to be fixed because it's noticeable enough that it would (and does) bother me, so it would probably bother anyone who bought it. The more I think about it, the more I think it would be B.S. if the comic got damaged while CGC was fixing a mechanical error that was their fault to begin with and they refused to do anything about it. Knock on wood that it doesn't come to that, though.

Hey all- I just got back my ASM 300. It came back a 9.0. I noticed it has some scuff marks on the inside of the case on the front and back. The ones on the front are not very noticeable but the ones on the back are. I notified CGC and they said I could send it back as a mechanical error and they would put it in a new holder. I was going through that process and they make you sign a waiver agreeing that it is possible that the comic will be damaged in the process and they are not responsible. I assume it’s very rare for that to happen and that most people would take the risk and send it back but I figured it was worth a post here to check with you all to see what others would do in this situation. My plan is to sell the comic, not keep it for my personal collection/display. So I’m really just concerned with max return on investment. Here are picks of the scuffs. It’s hard to get them to show up in a picture but I did my best. They look worse in real life, but only the ones on the back are really noticeable:

Not shocked. Just wishing I’d gotten the same grader…

Other than the fact that I had (what I thought were) two 9.8 candidates that both came back 9.6 (Iron Man 292 & ASM 361), I am pretty happy with all of the grades I got (now that I see the fingerprint issue on this book). I only collected comics for about 3 years from 90-92. In this round I submitted all of my most valuable comics. I was thinking about submitting a second round where I comb through my collection for 9.8 candidates even if they are less valuable. Maybe by the time those comics go through the 6+ month waiting list for pressing, the grading will be more consistent....

Only way to reduce turnaround time was to hire more people which means there are a bunch of new people with less experience. Hopefully they get better?

Man, I think you’re right. I thought that was just glare but I just zoomed in really tight and it’s definitely a fingerprint. Damn. Guess that didn’t come out in the pressing.