Still Only 35c

It certainly crossed my mind too and I'd like to think CGC are above such tactics. However their recent customer service response is making me re-evaluate that view...

Just had first batch of my Jim Shooter Signing books shipped and it seems the concerns on how CGC are handling these books during these in-house signings may perhaps be well founded. I submitted 4 books, all in their original 9.8 slabs, which CGC cracked and prepped at $5 cost. Disappointed to report that, although 3 retained 9.8 grade, one book dropped to 9.6. As you can imagine and doesn't fill me with hope for the other 3 batches of books that I have also submitted for broader Shooter, Zeck and Beatty signing. The frustrating part is that they ALL should have retained their grades and CGC should do the best to make sure it retains the previous grade whilst in their care. Because they were all sent in their original graded 9.8s slabs I opted not to have this batch go to CCS for pressing (and nor should I have to really either). Amother frustration is that there are no graders notes to explain the grade drop, so completely in the dark on why they have decided to ping the book. Did it get damaged on CGC opening the slab, or the prep? Or did Shooter manhandle the thing? Luckily I have hi-res scans of the slab prior at least and will report back with comparison images prior to sending to CGC when I get the books back in hand. The worst part is that I rang customer service who sadly were far from their usual helpful selves and simply referred me to the T&C's, refusing to take to responsibility or help. Not like the team usually sadly... Caveat Emptor

Last one for today...

So, what grade is this X-Men key?

Love your thoughts on possible grade...

GRADES NOW IN. Consensus has it...

GRADE NOW IN. @Steviehuv66 nailed it.

GRADE NOW IN. Pressed and she got a...

Last one for your consideration today. Opted not to send to CGC... was I right?

Another for your feedback and review; of note, this is a double cover. Sadly I didn't take scans/photos of inner cover, so please share thoughts considering exterior cover only. Submitted during the recent Shooter, Zeck and Beatty CGC in house signing with a clean and press.

Knull thinks 9.2

Given your comments and the front cover scan I'd say you have a 9.8 candidate. Did you opt to press as well just to make sure?

I'm at a 7.5

9.6 for me

I landed at an 8.0 before seeing the other grades posted.

Pressed or as is?

Slight corner teat (top left corner) and several spine stress lines (a number of which are colour breaking). 8.5 to 9.0

Recently acquired this Werewolf By Night #32 featuring 1st appearance of Moon Knight in a random collection. Be extremely interested in views on possible grade. Will be submitting for clean and press prior to grading.

Thanks all. Long time coming, but this ended up as...

Be hilarious if it was Frank Miller sig. Anything in the grading notes?

Even better when you can see the full cover...

Following up on this, the mask (and other subsequent free gifts in the series) was loose in the book. This book with the mask embedded in manufacturing seems like an outlier.

Following up on this after a long stint. Yes, the mask (and other subsequent free gifts) was loose in the book.

As above boardies @Matt G, I am similarly having problem adding a NM #14 book to my New Mutants set.

Can you please add the following variant to the set below: Set: Marvel Now! (Preview & Point One) Book: Point One #1 Variant Edition Certification Number: 2052674004. Slot Created. Thank you