Yikes, biffed it on this one

I had no idea CGC awards a blue label despite the missing Tatooz! I have a NM copy w/o the Tatooz insert that I've been holding because I didn't want a green label. I'm submitting this next round! Thanks OP (even if that wasn't your intention).

edit: reading the thread again, maybe it's still up in the air. Wish there was a pre-screen for only blue labels lol.

On 10/19/2023 at 10:56 AM, FigaroToe said:

Giant Modern Pre-Screen

Delivered: 10/16

SFG: 10/20

G/E/I: 10/20

 

Small Press + Grading

Delivered: 10/16

Arrived at CCS: 10/20

 

Modern Pre-screen 9.0+

Delivered: 10/18

Wow I don't think I can remember a SFG and a G/E/I occurring on the same day. I got a beast of a reviewer lol.

Giant Modern Pre-Screen

Delivered: 10/16

Small Press + Grading

Delivered: 10/16

Modern Pre-screen 9.0+

Delivered: 10/18

On 10/19/2023 at 9:44 AM, joeypost said:

Looks like a combination of color rub and ink transfer. Since some of the black ink has been rubbed off I doubt it would get a 9.8, but CGC has been handing out some gift grades of late…so you never know. 

On 10/19/2023 at 9:50 AM, The Lions Den said:

One of things that used to be the difference between a 9.6 and a 9.8 is when a book with a known printing error either didn't have the error or the error was much less noticeable...  

Appreciate the responses. I'll probably save my monies and skip a submission for now.

Interesting case about this one. The line down the left-hand side was said to be a printing error by the distributor who sold it to me, but I'm hesitant to believe them. I've seen copies in the wild without this mark, but I've also received copies with this mark (also from the same distributor). The first 2 images are the same comic showing the "printing error" and the third image is another copy with the same "printing error."

Just wondering if I should submit it if it is in fact a printing error to get a 9.8.

On 10/19/2023 at 9:08 AM, scburdet said:

There's a Grading & Restoration Issues forum

In this forum: 

 

My bad!

Interesting case about this one. The line down the left-hand side was said to be a printing error by the distributor who sold it to me, but I don't buy it. I've seen copies without this mark, but I've also received copies with this mark (also from the same distributor). The first 2 images are the same comic showing the "printing error" and the third image is another copy with the same "printing error."

Just wondering if I should submit it if it is in fact a printing error to get a 9.8.

On 10/11/2023 at 10:13 AM, FigaroToe said:

G/E/I: 10/11

QC: 10/17

Shipped: 10/17

On 10/11/2023 at 6:01 PM, AJD said:

Hmm, I agree he should have contacted you, but he might have just been angling to reduce shipping costs by paying for everything in one shipment. I've let people go beyond the 4 days for that reason. Did you think of responding along the lines of "Oh, OK, but in future please let me know if you waiting for other auctions to end"?

On 10/11/2023 at 8:11 PM, Lightning55 said:

The combined shipping tactic came to my mind also, but then I remembered this:

During any of those reminders, he could have mentioned his intent to bundle some auctions, ask about combined shipping, see if the seller minded waiting, give the seller the choice to wait or did he want payment as things progressed, etc. You know, common courtesy to let the seller in on the game plan instead of just presuming it's ok. 

But he thinks the seller is a jerk because he is left to read the buyer's mind. That's because the buyer is an A-h0le, and deserves to be canceled and blocked. And hopefully Reported as a non-payer.

You might think I am a Seller, siding with @FigaroToe. I am a Seller, but more often a Buyer. I just have zero tolerance for ignorance and rudeness on either side of the transaction. 

My biggest issue was, like @Lightning55 said, not telling me that they needed more time. I've sold quite a few things on eBay and when a buyer does not pay or message me within 4 days, it's 99% a sign that they don't want the item and are purposefully ghosting me. I think @AJD is right though, that they were trying to wait until all the other auctions finished to wrap up everything in one package to reduce shipping costs, which I would've be totally fine with, IF they contacted me about it in an appropriate amount of time and said that they needed more time, or even asked if I did reduced/combined shipping. In my mind, not communicating with me in 96 hours after the initial auction ended was a sign that if they were to win any upcoming auctions, they wouldn't pay as well.

 mago6707

This piece of work asked why an order got cancelled and I told him it was because he didn't pay within 4 days after numerous reminders. Since he was bidding on other items of mine, he responded with: "Ok, well then cancel all my bids since you want to be jerk about it."

I responded with "Done. And I’m not being a jerk, you’re violating eBay’s policy by not paying within 4 days. Also, if you needed more time to pay, you should have contacted me."

They replied with "Still a jerk"

On 10/3/2023 at 11:11 AM, FigaroToe said:

24 Modern Pre-Screen

 

Received: 9/28

SFG: 10/3

G/E/I: 10/11

On 10/6/2023 at 12:03 AM, haw1577 said:

I believe Capture Collectible will be there. If you go to CGC form and select them it say they're list for FAN EXPO SF

Great news!! Thanks for the update!

24 Modern Pre-Screen

Received: 9/28

SFG: 10/3

On 8/25/2023 at 11:25 AM, gadzukes said:

Um..... Let's hear from the young white (graduate?) talk about next months Uncle Tom's Cabin Cabin comic.

By the way notice his name is the "Klassics Komics Kid" (K.K.K?) Was that done on purpose?

This ad is the final page of Classic Comics 14

KKK? That's not good!

Title indicated that the comic was "NM+" which I think it would be except for those cat scratches on the spine. Definitely not the worst of the others posted here, just thought the + was funny w/ that kind of damage.

I'm in!

I messaged Fan Expo SF on IG and via their website regarding the CGC presence but nada. Really want to get the Fellowship package and get all 4 hobbit boys to sign my LOTR mag, but I'd only do it if CGC is there.

On 8/1/2023 at 11:21 AM, scburdet said:

>9.2. Fraying is a wild card. I'd cap expectations at 9.6.

On 8/1/2023 at 8:43 AM, marvelmaniac said:

Minor spine stress, slight creasing and color loss from opening the book (common for cardstock covers), staples are starting to show signs of discoloration/rust.

I do not know how CGC views the spine issues with cardstock covers, IMO you are in the NM- 9.2 - NM 9.4 range

9.4 NEAR MINT (NM):  Back to Top
Nearly perfect with only minor imperfections that keep it from the next higher grade. Subtle bindery/printing defects are allowed. Bindery tears must be less than 1/16" on Silver Age and later books, although on Golden Age books bindery tears of up to 1/4" have been noted. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with high reflectivity and a minimum of fading. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16" bend is permitted with no color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples are generally centered; may have slight discoloration. Almost no stress lines. Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh. Slight interior tears are allowed.

9.2 NEAR MINT- (NM-):  Back to Top
Nearly perfect with only a minor additional defect or defects that keep it from Near Mint. A limited number of minor bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with only the slightest dimming of reflectivity. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Almost no stress lines. Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh. Slight interior tears are allowed.

Thanks y’all! Appreciate the help.

Oops, missed the 2nd round. Went on vacation and forgot about it.

On 7/17/2023 at 1:21 PM, Beastfeast said:

Same delivery and still not opened. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

 

edit: Moved to SFG minutes after posting this. 

Congrats! Still waiting on my 6/29 delivery to be scheduled...:(

On 7/14/2023 at 10:55 AM, X_Phile said:

My 6/20 delivered was opened yesterday and another from 26th opened this morning. Neither showed in their delivered tracking tool 

That's good. I have one delivered on 6/29 still listed as awaiting pickup on USPS' tracker. I'll keep a-waitin' I guess

On 7/6/2023 at 11:39 AM, Beastfeast said:

23 book slow Modern

delivered 6/29 not checked in yet. 4th probably pushing it back more than normal bottleneck. 

Exact same with me: delivered 6/29 & still at the post office waiting to get picked up. All good, CGC is likely recovering from 4th of July hangovers