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As a general rule, if you've seriously looked hard for a book and can't find it, you could CGC customer service and ask them to add it or see if there has been an error in the system or if they can find the right name/variant of book for you. Side note: Consider searching on ebay for the cgc slabbed book that you have under the terms you think it should be. Maybe you can find the right name/variant that way. Or search the CGC census also.

You can look on ebay (or other parts of the internet) for other examples of signatures from that person. Additionally, there are services where 'experts' verify signatures. CGC does not do this, but one could again peruse the internet for a company that does.

Send a polite and well structured email to Todd (or his people) w constructive criticism and business advice. Provide whatever support you think helps you make your point best. at best he takes it into consideration at worst it’s ignored. No downside

If you accidentally submit the book as “Supermann” instead of Superman it comes back from cgc labeled as “Superpro”

As a non-lawyer not giving legal advice, this makes a lot of sense to me. I'd say also file a police/law enforcement complaint ASAP if you think a crime has been committed, get some government paperwork filed somewhere.

I think in general it depends how much of an expert you are on the topic. If you think you are an expert, then just treat it like a real investment and use whatever expert criteria you have to measure the specific situation. If you do not think you are an expert, then take the steps to become an expert if you have interest. Or pay an expert to help you make better decisions. The above can really be applied to most things that folks consider investing in.

The grade and price will be affected by the price sticker

Consider contacting the company for the official answer

What? The wrong attitude? probably something lost in the translation, but it sounds like you want pity help. But what you really need is someone to do a paid gig. "Hey can anyone trustworthy pick up 4 comics worth XXXX during XXX week in Austin, Tx and mail them to me in Europe? I'll pay you XXXX plus the shipping via XXXXX" BUT, you are asking for something very specific, but have not offered many pertinent facts. You are asking random strangers for help, make it easy for them to help you. These are some fairly obvious questions that anyone considering would think about asking you. 1. How much approximately are we talking in terms of books? 3 comics is different than 56 long boxes. 2. How much money is involved, what is the approximate value of the comics? 3. How were you planning to get these comics? Are you eventually coming to get them? Are you asking to have them shipped to you? And if you are, are you planning to pay them for shipping ahead of time? 4. Are you compensating the person "helping" you? How much? 5. What precautions are being taken to prevent or accused of fraud by any of the parties?

This is where I'm at, probably 2x-3x an omnibus. But if the conditions is REAAALLLY nice maybe more.

I have no skin in the game, and I am most certainly not a lawyer (or cop), BUT if had books or money outstanding regarding this situation, I would contact all the police/law enforcement ASAP (and probably a lawyer, but I get that costs money), for the following reasons: 1. Even if the specific law enforcement you contact first isn't exactly the right party, they can direct you to the right party, and even if you file complaints with multiple parties you can usually give your case number for your case that other law enforcement agencies assign, so there can be some sort of coordination if that ever becomes an issue. 2. It gets your name and issue and complaint info on a legal/official/government report, and hopefully can get your documents like invoices emails entered into the government system in the event that ANY legal, criminal, civil, other proceedings move forward. 3. This situation is terrible, and will almost certainly end in either the government or a government appointed trustee distributing the assets (whether bankruptcy, death, government seizure). If you have filed something with the government, that probably (I couldn't say how much) increases the chances that you get your books back or some sort of compensation. 4. If you got your books back, you should still file a complaint for damage done to your books and the money you are still out, because that lets law enforcement know how many folks he's hurting, reinforces that he needs to be investigated. This will help other people who are still waiting. I don't know what the threshold is, but if a local sherriff's dept (and DA's office, do both) got 40 complaints about one dude in their county scamming folks, that's not nothing. Also increases your chances of getting something back in the event of court-ordered distribution of assets. 5. In later legal proceedings, you might need to give a statement about "Why you didn't contact law enforcement earlier when you suspected criminal activity?". Also potential issues of statutes of limitations. 6. In the event that an arrest is made, it would certainly expedite getting notified if your books are found by police. 7. It wouldn't be surprising if some of these comics are found when other local criminals are getting arrested/searched, especially if this guy seems to have at least some association with other criminal elements. I know its appealing to think that since some folks might have gotten their books back that yours might be next if you give him more time, but I can assure you that is what the bad guy wants you to think. Also, the arguments about what/when he decided to be a criminal or his past intentions are largely moot and really only serve to divide. Focus on resolution and/or justice. My two cents, have a nice day.

Very generally, try to go on ebay and look at "sold" items that match the items you have. That should give you a ballpark range of values. Keep in mind that condition matters. As stated above, these particular comics probably aren't worth grading unless they are perfect perfect perfect to your untrained eye. Also, as stated above, these are reprints that were definitely not purchased in the 60's by anyone.

Charges for sigs can vary from show to show and might even be different for graded vs non-graded. Maybe check out the social media of the artist for clues, or if it matters that much you can message the artist or his/her agent if you can find the info. Additionally, the facilitator may a bit more info on that. I think MOST facilitators let you submit under your own account (which might save you a bit of money), but you should probably contact the facilitator first about what the best processes are for if/when to fill out paperwork. Also, if CGC happens to have their own booth at the convention, you can just go directly to the booth and NOT use a facilitator (saving on extra fees).

If you meant mycomicshop.com in Texas they are reliable though I have no idea if they make sense for non US folks

He's looking for a sketch cover version of the fried pie variant for Superman 50. Which may (or likely does not) exist.

And you don't think its at least possible that they assign a higher proportion of their cost of insurance to the books in their care that actually cost more? I think most accountants would do that. Or that the insurance might even be paid per item similar to workers compensation. I'm not saying they're not trying to profit on the premium of more expensive books or take advantage of a de facto monopoly, but to say that none of it has to do with insurance is .... not a credible argument to me.

I’d say contact cgc customer service about the services they provide

Absolutely the vast majority of these are worth more than their American counterparts.

I’m sure some of it if not most is insurance and liability, but there are probably other aspects that can only be explained by decision makers within the company. if it’s something of great enough interest that you think the public should know the exact reasoning and cgc would have a reason to publicly make an official statement, consider interviewing cgc or blackstone bosses or consider getting a job there.

Different folks have different definitions of pedigree even grading companies evolve their positions

At some point the OP confused the issue, he’s actually looking for Superman not Batman also, to the OP: I don’t know you’re doing it, but don’t include “new 52” in your cgc census search terms

I’d contact cgc customer service to get the official answer from the company

There are a few (very few) situations where it might still be worth grading. Generally not though if you want to know you’re one of the few, post the book and some close up condition pictures

consider contacting CGC customer service directly. They get paid to help folks submit books. CGC customer service contact info can be found on the cgc website. If you click on the big "CGC" in the top left of you screen, you will find the CGC website.

It’s for sale right now in the copper / modern sales section of the boards cgc 9.8