Still Only 35c

First of a trio of X-Men for your grade consideration. Planning a clean and press prior to signing by Chris Claremont and submission. 

On 8/20/2023 at 5:43 AM, EggShen4thewin said:

I usually just watch the CGC Instagram account, they usually post pictures after the signings occur.

Me too, there just hasn't been one in this case, hence my question. I think a video of the signing with Art would have been a good post...

Referring back to the Art Adams CGC signing, the 7th July deadline has come and gone. Does anyone know if it has happened yet? @CGC Mike is there any updates coming soon?

On 8/16/2023 at 11:56 AM, bronze johnny said:

Please do tell…

Are we talking about Pat Mills original Judge Dread (sic) strip here? Or am I missing something?

Good round for me this time; 3 bullseye's and only 3 off the other two books combined.

I've just had a second magazine submission shipped and this had all books scanned (maybe I got unlucky on my previous submission). I did note that these scans have a weird misty blotch on the book just below the CGC title, serial number and barcode (see below and @musicmeta 's scans). 

Here are a couple of highlights from my submission...

One bullseye (Popular Comics #66) and only -1 or -2 out on the other books. Sitting at 6 points this round; not a bad start, but likely all downhill from here.

Just had one of my magazine submissions shipped and there were no images, so looks like only comic books for now. 

Not surprised as you have to have a very big scanner for magazine holders.

On 7/14/2023 at 7:04 PM, smarkjobber said:

I first noticed the scans with my Adam Hughes SS books I got back in the middle of last month. Have had three orders since and all have had scans.

In regards to saving them I'll just say they're images on the internet -- where there's a will...

My first submission (Roy Thomas books signed at Heroes Con) post the change was shipped Friday and they had the scans. As @smarkjobber states, it is possible to download the images with a little bit of internet magic (I've included below for those interested). 

I really think that submitters of the books should have access to these scans if available and if CGC decide to offer them to all submissions for free from now, that would be a big positive change for both CGC and their customers as well as a big differientator to other grading companies. I currently scan all my incoming books, so this would take some of that work off my shoulders. It would also help with determining any issues pre and post-submission (if you scan your raw books prior to sending to CGC - it was useful for this submission because I was able to see that I somehow missed the popped staple on Avengers #79).

Like everyone here, I think if CGC continues to insist on charging the $5 these images or increase prices post this change, especially as they are scanning them for their own purposes regardless, then it's a really cynical move. Also, who exactly gave CGC permission to scan our books and use them in this manner in the first place?

I also noted someone said magazine submissions didn't have scans; I'm still waiting on a couple of submissions, so will update when they are shipped to see if scans are attached to those books.

In the meanwhile, enjoy the books.

On 7/14/2023 at 8:40 AM, revat said:

I mean if this is a cgc policy, one could probably ask CGC customer service.

Maybe @CGC Mike can shed some light on this? If true, it's certainly a positive and welcome change/bonus, but I'm perplexed why CGC haven't put out a press release on it. 

So I have a number of magazine submissions stuck in GEI at the moment, all well over stated TATs (including a walkthrough/unlimited tier that I was advised has been sitting graded for two weeks now).

Spoke with customer service this morning and the story goes that CGC are out of parts for the magazine encapsulation. So all magazine submissions on hold it seems.

This whole thing feels a bit strange especially when your whole business models revolves around slabbing books with said parts; you might want to make sure you have enough of them to do that .

Last one today and again, another recent UK pence variant pickup, will be cleaned and pressed. Thoughts on grade?

Once again, another recent UK pence variant pickup. Clean and press planned. Appreciate views on possible grade.

Another recent UK pence variant pickup, appreciate thoughts on grade. Will get cleaned and pressed.

On 7/8/2023 at 12:40 AM, harbourhow said:

Don’t know if I linked this right

I think you just quoted it, but don't worry, I found it. Starlord #1 UK.

That bottom right corner has me similarly at 9.2.

On 7/7/2023 at 9:17 AM, scburdet said:

is that a tear or just a really hard crease/scratch going through the green circle?

It's a cross shaped crease (not a tear) 

On 7/7/2023 at 6:15 AM, harbourhow said:

Ty. I will

Love this book (on my want list). Be very interested how CGC respond; if you get a chance, please add a link to the question in this post to see the response.

I'm at 8.0, but may be better if you can do some work on corner crease. I'd be taking a tack iron to this book to avoid any damage with the sticker attached, but @joeypost knows best.

Another UK pence copy pick-up from this week with detailed scans. Will be cleaned and pressed prior to submission. Thoughts on possible grade?

Another recent pick-up of UK pence variant of this classic issue. Appreciate thoughts on possible grade. As always, clean and press planned.