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My Mechanical Error was delivered today. 42 business days total for a label error.

For months it has been people preselling their presales back-and-forth on eBay. Wait until there are some unhappy people not getting their copy in a few weeks.

Movement...finally... Paul Dini Signing Event Submission - LABEL ERROR Shipped 11/1 Delivered 11/2 (1 business day later) Scheduled for Grading 11/17 (11 business days later) Grading / QC 1/4 (28 business days later / 40 business days so far)

Movement...finally... Paul Dini Signing Event Submission - LABEL ERROR Shipped 11/1 Delivered 11/2 (1 business day later) Scheduled for Grading 11/17 (11 business days later) Grading / QC 1/4 (28 business days later / 40 business days so far)

Wolverine #145 Nabisco Variant signed by Bill Sienkiewicz Purchased already signed / graded in 2021. Not much of a story. Purchased this using monies from various eBay sales. Love the cover and the artistry of the signature. Watched the auction and threw in a bid with seconds to spare. It was on my radar, but not a book I actively hunted. It has appreciated in FMV 37.25% since I bought it late last year. It also has an unwitnessed signature from Stan Lee on the black of the case. I'd like to get it reholdered, but not sure it is a strong 9.6 / worth it.

I continue to believe (due to what I have experienced) that CGC prioritizes new income versus correcting their errors. Someone posted the following on Monday in the current turnaround thread... https://boards.cgccomics.com/topic/262409-current-turn-around-rates-at-cgc/?do=findComment&comment=12629306 11/29/22: Shipped 12/5/22: Received by CGC 12/12/22: G/E/I 12/16/22: G/QC 12/19/22: Shipped by CGC 12/26/22: Received

Apologies in advance if this is a topic you don't want to broach, but what made you decide to sell the collection? I am always fascinated by the dedication to complete a top ranking goal / achievement and then walk away from aforementioned top ranking goal / achievement.

Thank you. Yes, I believe that 39 of the 50 being Signature Series helped to an extent. It could have all been Christmas shopping for loved ones. Honestly, I'd love for one of the Signature Series Milestone X-men #1s currently on eBay to sell at auction to determine FMV. That would help with my collectible insurance appraisal at least. (again the asking prices are bananas) For those that are worried about the bottom falling out. In comparing the 'values' of the 36 books that have remained consistent since I began tracking in 2019 I found the following: The collective value* of those 36 books are up 54.53%, even with the COVID 'drop' in the market. *again, 4 key books have had no comp data since 2019

Wolverine #102.5 signed by Julie Bell, Dan Slott, and Boris Vallejo Purchased raw in 2011. This book was part of the same large collection that yielded my New Mutants #98 9.6. I never knew this particular book existed. Saw Julie and Boris were attending a show and figured it would be cool to have their signatures. Then I got the hairbrained idea to add Dan Slott who was also there. (If I could do it over I would not add Dan Slott) That's the story. It exists in my personal collection because it is an oddball book with an awesome cover.

My recently submitted (and CLEARLY labeled) Mechanical Error took 11 business days to be marked as received after it was delivered.It has been 'Scheduled for Grading' for 26 business days. CGC has had the book to correct their error regarding a label for 37 business days and counting... Shipped 11/1 Delivered 11/2 (1 business day later / 1 day total) Scheduled for Grading 11/17 (11 business days later / 12 days total) Some claims were made by @CGC Mike that Mechanical Errors were expedited, but that doesn't seem to be the case at all. (see below link to a post yesterday with slow track modern with 12 business day turnaround) Also, check out this thread.

Only one comic related purchase this year. Marvel's Avengers #1 signed by Robert Downey Jr.

Continued tracking of my 50 piece personal collection's value for insurance purposes.I am utilizing eBay sold items (with auctions taking priority over buy-it-now) to determine FMV.January to February .40% increaseFebruary to March 2.05% increaseMarch to April 4.07% decreaseApril to May 1.14% decreaseMay to June .01% decreaseJune to July 1.83% decreaseJuly to August 3.15% decreaseAugust to September 7.01% decreaseSeptember to October 1.68% increaseOctober to November 2.01% increase November to December 12.15% increase January to December 5.94% increase Break Down Of 2022 Performance Largest Gains Marvel's Avengers #1 9.8 signed by Robert Downey Jr. 242.11% Increase Scott Pilgrim: Full-Colour Odds & Ends 9.8 signed by Bryan Lee O'Malley 100% Increase Detective Comics #880 9.8 signed by Jock 65.09% Increase Largest Losses Sandman #1 9.8 signed by Neil Gaiman 64.44% Decrease Ultimate Fallout #4 9.6 46.76% Decrease Batman #404 9.6 signed by Frank Miller 38.94% Decrease Another Year Of No Comp Data For The Following: (Insurance 'Value' Rolls Over...AGAIN) Atom Tan #1 Image United #1 SS All Image Presidents Milestone X-Men #1 SS Kirby and Lee (solid yellow label) ASKING PRICES ARE BANANAS! Star Wars #1 SS Papa Lucas

AND then once your ME makes it to CGC be prepared for it to languish for days, weeks, and months... Why? I don't know. FACTS My recently submitted (and CLEARLY labeled) Mechanical Error took 11 business days to be marked as received after it was delivered. It has been 'Scheduled for Grading' for 21 business days. Meaning CGC has been correcting their error for 32 business days and counting... edit for context: They need to correct the label

Watchmen #1 signed by Dave Gibbons Purchased already signed / graded in 2021. This is (currently) the last book in my Alan Moore collection my overall collection. I've got my eyes on one more, but it isn't prudent. There's nothing I can add to the conversation about this series that hasn't been shared before. It is a masterpiece.

Day 26 (of 38 total) of my Mechanical Error from the Paul Dini signing being stuck at Scheduled for Grading...

The Walking Dead #48 signed by Charlie Adlard and Robert Kirkman 'Lori' remarque by Charlie Adlard Purchased raw 2011 - 2012 The Walking Dead got me back into comics. I watched a video on G4 of their Comic-Con coverage where they spoke to Robert Kirkman about the series and this issue. So I downloaded all the CBRs I could and tore through them. This issue was...surprising. That being said, I quit The Walking Dead at issue #100. I had every issue (except #1) and variant (including the #35 error variant in 9.8) up to issue 99. Why did I stop (and sell everything except this one)? Because of Negan killing Glenn in #100. I would have been fine if it had been done in #99 or #101. But to create such a frenzy over #100 to have it be the death of a beloved character was *messed* up. This comic was a part of a series I had prearranged with Charlie Adlard prior to his appearance at Florida Supercon in 2011. The others he completed that day were of: Judith, Hershel, and Tyrese. My thought being that I would build this sketch collection out to include everyone had to bury along the way. Issue #100 put a stop to that plan... I've kept this book as a reminder of how any one thing could reignite a dormant passion.

Better question is how long will the book you sent in due to a Mechanical Error take to get back to you...

Two weeks to fix THEIR mistake? Check out this thread...CGC isn't even opening up the clearly marked ME boxes within two weeks... My current ME submission took 12 business days to move from delivered to SFG. It has now been at SFG for 11 business days. Meaning, my book that CGC's quality control failed has been back with them for 23 business days. Facts.

V for Vendetta #1 signed and remarqued by David Lloyd Purchased raw in 2014. First and foremost, this book would not have been possible without Rich Henn. He shared a booth / table with David Lloyd which helped in facilitating the remarque. As shared previously shared, I have curated a mini Alan Moore collection within my overall collection. This is the next to last piece of it. Currently... I realized the other day I have another one I want to add.

Updating my wish list posted in 2021 to the following - Alan Moore Bryan Lee O'Malley

This is false. It took 12 business days for my VERY clearly marked ME box to be received / scheduled for grading. That is 71% longer than it took my most recent (not FT) modern submission to be received and shipped back to me. This thread has illustrated that there are areas of improvement in CGC's process that need to be addressed. (please see below) September Modern Slow Boat ShipmentReceived 09/08 Scheduled for Grading 09/08Credit Card Charged 09/09 (1 business day later / 1 business day total)Grading / Quality Control 09/14 (3 business days later / 4 business days total)Shipped 09/19 (3 business days later / 7 business days total) Paul Dini Signing Mechanical Error SubmissionShipped 11/1Delivered 11/2 (1 business day later / 1 day total)Scheduled for Grading 11/17 (11 business days later / 12 days total) edit: I must add the data point that it has been 9 additional business days (total 21 business days so far) since my item went into scheduled for grading. A ME that was a result of CGC's error has now been there 200% longer than my last submission. Multiple areas of opportunity at CGC.

Agreed. Which is why I want to ask the question of CGC Leadership. There doesn't appear to be any hurry to correct them.

@CGC Mike Honest Questions for CGC Leadership - What turnaround tier should Mechanical Errors fall under and why?

Yeah. Saw an article about it on Bleeding Cool. Immediately checked my DCBS account to make sure it showed as in my awaiting shipment. Then checked eBay... Then I had to come back here and credit @Crops068 for the original scoop.

Shout out to this post! I immediately ordered it that evening...just in case. Currently shows as in my next DCBS shipment.