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I agree, but also know people will find a way. For example, in college I worked for a major toy store no longer in business. I collected comics / cards / toys and was active on eBay. I was able to get ALL the HTF hot toys before they hit the shelf with my discount. That was within our rules. *I* never sold any of the items as that was against the rules. What I did do was trade at my LCS or have my partner list the items using their eBay username. Largest ROI were Hot Wheels...and Tickle Me Elmos. Where there are low wage jobs with strict rules, there is someone 'following the rules' but to their fiscal benefit.

Thank you. Thank you. Added to my wish list. Going to reach out to the seller regarding the UV protection rating on these bags. Appreciate it.

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone can let me know what MyLite2 is best for CGC's magazine holder. (couldn't find any examples on eBay or Amazon) Thank you in advance.

This take is accurate. Having worked a long time for a company that deals with internal theft on many levels, reaching a lawsuit is utilized in setting a precedent for all current and future employees. There is a greater than zero chance CGC hasn't encountered 'shenanigans' previously that were handled in-house.

See title. Also, when are the 2024 new (and retiring) custom labels going to be announced?

Didn't get to see this due to all the various goings on when it was initially released, BUT picked up tickets for this Friday night to see Minus Color.

If they are going back to the drawing board...now's the best time to roll out treasury sized slabs as well.

True. Hopefully, I can bump this in a year or so.

Would it be possible to introduce point values for custom labels? Thus making collecting / having custom labels added value to the CGC registry. Then increased points for retired labels...?

Submitted my Bruce Timm SS copy of Batman: Mad Love in for the Paul Dini signing. I got the book back (with the original label included in the package) without Bruce Timm mentioned on the new label. CGC Mike messaged me and we handled it quickly. I then had to wait 40 business days to get my corrected book back. Only good news was that I had CGC press it and it got the grade bump...

Just unboxed / put away this one. Probably my favorite book of 2023. Happy New Year!

Only two of my three Signature Series submissions arrived back before the end of the year. (the 3rd will definitely end up being on 2024's list) Spawn #9 signed by Neil Gaiman For the memes / goofs this will be submitted for the next private McFarlane signing. Whenever that happens... Signing via @CGC Comics Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 Third Print signed and sketched by Kevin Eastman Fingers crossed for a Peter Laird signing eventually. Facilitated by @Rich_Henn

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 1.94% decrease February to March 4.25% increase March to April 0.82% increase April to May 2.53% decrease May to June 2.08% decrease June to July 4.19% increase July to August 1.63% increase August to September 1.67% decrease September to October .13% decrease October to November 4.01% decrease November to December .64 % increase 2023 YOY value was down .83% Comics with largest % increase YOY Wolverine 102.5 SS Batman 608 2nd Print SS Sandman #1 SS Comics with largest % decrease YOY Giant-Size X-men #1 Conan #24 Nude SS Batman: Killing Joke SS Whilst we may never see another pandemic runup again things aren't as 'the skies are falling' as some would believe. Next year's tracking will be expanding to 60 CGC slabs (an increase of 10 books / 20%) as I will be moving them from the entry level BCW slab boxes to the new ones that are currently back-ordered. https://www.bcwsupplies.com/graded-lock-case-comics-30-ct

bump

@CGC Mike - When will these be launched? https://www.cgccomics.com/news/article/12390/free-comic-book-day-fcbd/

Not when I directly submit to CGC, BUT I do have all Signature Series (whether directly to CGC or via facilitators) submissions pressed.

What books are you all thinking of sending in? Stinks that there are a lack of quality comic book photo covers to choose from.

Question for the hive mind. Has any customer of CIS ever received a 'free appraisal' response from Metropolis Comics? If so, were you happy with their appraisal? (I've emailed them a few times over the past year and never heard back) Recently, I decided to list some 'rare' books (with no sales for years...) on eBay with BIN prices that are WAY above FMV. (my way of trying to get an estimate on insurance coverage value since I can't seem to get ahold of Metropolis) Someone made me a a strong offer in the low 5 digits for one book and I now want to insure it for that value, but CIS recommends an estimate from Metropolis Comics... Rinse meet repeat. Thank you in advance.

Thank you for posting this.

https://people.com/jonathan-majors-defense-brings-up-accusers-ex-high-school-boyfriend-cross-examination-8411749 Listen, there are some things you don't do. One is that you don't share someone else's trauma that they confided in you. Especially an ex-lover. I don't care how badly things fell apart that is dirtbag behavior.

for Star Wars

Any word on which will be retiring and a possible sneak peak at the new ones? (these will inform / shape my first shipment to CGC in 2024)

Comics Festival! nn 2005 Includes a one-page Scott Pilgrim comic by Bryan Lee O'Malley Comics Festival! nn 2007 Includes a half-page Scott Pilgrim comic and a 4-page Wonderful World of Kim Pine comic by Bryan Lee O'Malley

Were you excited to see they made a brief 'cameo'?