Bomber-Bob

Today, everyone is a potential flipper. As a collector, I still would desire the extra copies to flip, but I just don't think it's the right thing to do. Maybe my moral compass is wound too tight but taking the stack is an act of greed.

The aspect that bothers me the most is the attempt to persuade people that Rings are okay. That's wrong.

I think the shop owner often doesn't know what's happening until they are sold out. Sometimes, if they find out in time, my LCS will set a limit or raise the price. In any case, I would only take a single copy for my personal collection and hope most others do the same.

Because they have no real competition anymore. If the crossover grading promotion is successful, it will really be the nail in the coffin. In their defense, this is probably not an easy fix. I suspect they are looking into a solution for the rings and the scratches are simply a by product of those attempts. They didn't fix the creep engine design of the new slab immediately either. Personally, I think customers should demonstrate their patience by withholding submissions for a while.

From what I can ascertain, I think the main incentive for the new holder design was to prevent tampering. On that aspect they were successful, the holder is a true fortress. The clarity aspect is great but it can enhance the flaws on lower grade books. All these other residual problems prompt me to say I much prefer the previous design. Sorry to hear you moved your Action run, did you keep some personal favorites ? I've always had such a difficult time selling because I inevitably get seller's remorse. How did it work out for you ?

Totally behind you reporting your dissatisfaction to CGC, however, from what I can ascertain they don't respond to correspondence, suggesting they may not even read them. They do answer the phone = it's the only way to communicate with CGC.

Of course, totally agree. That little side comment about wall books was not the point of my post at all but it's what everybody has focused on. My point was these are not the types of books dealers will pay near retail for. At the last convention I attended, I brought a few high end slabs and some raw, midgrade Silver. Good stuff but not keys. I had no problem getting my asking prices for the high end slabs. I went back home with all but one of the midgrade raws.

I'm curious to see if CGC is accepting books with scratches to be reholdered on their dime. They should. As you said, you paid good money for a damaged item.

You would prefer something that is really damaged (scratches) to something that is not really there, only an optical illusion ? Okay.

The vertex of the spine is pretty roughed up. I see a little rust on the staples but it probably doesn't matter. Honestly, IMO, it's a 3.5 but I can see CGC giving it a 4.0 . I think we need more pictures !

CGC does not give chipping a pass. How did that myth ever originate ? They measure up the volume of missing paper and downgrade accordingly.

In theory, the graders are not supposed to know anything about the source of the book. However, I have a feeling they will in this situation. If they grade the books the same or better, this will backfire against them. They need for the grades to be lower. I agree, not worth the risk.

This, we needed more pics of the inside. Minimally, I think you have a Married cover. Not sure but I think a married cover gets a PLOD, not Qualified ?

As an additional comment, it is never worth it to submit one Modern book. You need some quantity to average out the cost of shipping.

You would have to give us more details, especially what tier you submitted in. Insurance is mandatory. This really is something you should discuss with CGC directly.

Thanks. It's mostly early stuff, mpstly DC but I think there are Marvels in the collection.

Yes, a Marvel 3 Pack. The other two were Iron man 78 and Hulk 191 . Thanks.

If there is such a thing as Karma, Pay it forward, or simply common courtesy, it is a greedy thing to buy up all the copies.