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No. 7 copies passed a Classics Incorporated 9.8 prescreen and were submitted to CGC. 5 copies came back 9.8 and 2 received 9.6 status. You should read this whole thread. It's really great. 7? Out of 1500 copies? Or do I need to read the whole thread...? I think you need to read the whole thread. My "7 copies" reference is completely wrong. I just skimmed the whole thread. The problem that CGC has, and it's a very big one, is that they are extremely overprotective of the 9.9 and 10 grades, and way, way, wayyyy too liberal with the 9.8 grades. I've subbed nearly 2,000 books at this point, and hit 9.8s with no problem, even without a safety net (prescreen.) I have subbed, in six years, exactly 6 books that graded 10, and a single 9.9. I've got at least 4 books in 9.8 slabs that are no contest 9.9s. Yes, I know everyone says that, but I have dealt only in ultra high grade for 2+ decades. I take magnifying loupes to comics. I don't think anyone would disagree with me, especially in light of many of the books that get a 9.8. These "9.8s" are substantially, obviously, MEASURABLY better than the standard 9.8s, but they get put in 9.8 slabs. It makes no sense to have a book that has an oxidized bottom staple from water damage grade a 9.8....and a book that has a single fleck, no bigger than the period at the end of this sentence, and THAT'S IT...also be a 9.8. I suspect it is the culture of Borock and Haspel that has instilled this into everyone grading moderns. It's not so much that the ceiling is 9.8, is that to BREAK that ceiling, a book has to not just BE flawless...it has to IMPRESS the finalizer. This isn't a bad thing, unless it's taken to the extreme, as CGC has. So, I keep the ultra high grade stuff raw. Not worth the cost to get it in a 9.8 slab. I've got 3-4 long boxes of the stuff. I'm happy to keep them as is, until the culture changes. Very good point!

Just went through it myself... very interesting read!!

Sounds like a lot of fun!! ...would love to see a GoT cast photo!

Sold Robert a small lot of books and he was an absolute pleasure to deal with... no hassles and very quick to pay! Thank you once again!

... I can see how this starts out!

I like that #42 a lot as well... reminiscent of another favorite of mine- Batman 14. Now there's a theme... folded corner covers! I wonder if anyone has done that one?

Phil bought a small lot of books from me and paid in 2 minutes! A pleasure to deal with and thanks again!

THIS IS AWESOME!...thanks for sharing. mm That is very cool! 'Awesome Bells'... And what a great idea for a thread!!

That Sensation 68 is a good issue with an amazing splash page! And very nice looking Flash books, Marty!

Very nice assortment of books and congratulations on the ASM1...

Serendipity sums it up perfectly... Congratulations!

Great book and very nice looking... That's a strange 'clip' from the bottom RC and I'm guessing that's what brought the grade down. Still, very nice eye appeal on that one!

I agree with you... I found myself (almost) getting into it last night as well but was able to restrain myself and saved myself some money. But yes, the extended feature is certainly frustrating!

Wow!! Congratulations on a very nice book! I love that cover and it seems like a very sharp copy for a 6.5. How's the BC?

That is such a cool story and major kudos for modelmaker's generosity and thoughtfulness! By the way, that Emma Stone 8x10 is very classy!

Brantley bought an early Sensation Comics from me and paid immediately. Very pleasant communications and easy to deal with. Thanks again!

It's taken me a couple of days to go through this entire thread, but I'm glad I did as I've thoroughly enjoyed looking at your books, Marty and reading your comments. I've especially enjoyed your recollections of listening to the Saturday morning radio shows which looks to have sparked accompanying comics!

They certainly are expensive... Kirk seems to always be 'cheap'. I loved Neptunian!!! Thank you for the opportunity to relive the memories!!!

That Betty and Veronica 40 is such a nice cover... and thanks for posting the pic of your Mego Enterprise Bridge! I use to enjoy that thing to no end way back when!

Captain America Comics or Captain America?

Absolutely stunning!!! Still waiting to get a copy of that one for myself...

Those are some very nice sketch covers and thanks for linking that sales thread... some awesome books that you picked up and that were for sale!

I like this... "And it’s simply this: do you remember why we are even here?" "... a result/ expression of our own living, happily irrational love of comic books as an art form. I honestly feel deep in my heart that that bond between us partakes of the sacred, and ties us together in important, constructive, and all kinds of cool ways. I would not trade for any amount of money the unlikely and wonderful relationships I've built up over the years in my pursuing the hobby, whenever and wherever and however." Well said!

I knew that slippery slope had to be here somewhere... Totally unrelated, but when I was very young I found my grandfather's stamp collection. Those little stickers, with their unsightly scalloped edges, looked soooo much better cut off!