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I'll take this guy

Sounds like a great reason to get a Ring doorbell.

This one is even better.

Because Greg Hardy getting beaten like a drum is good for the world.

They were doing it before COVID.

UPS will also pull the same chit. I used to have all my packages shipped to the office due to this very reason. But since I hate my new office space and don't go in unless I have to, I've been fortunate that my new postlady actually follows protocols and leaves me a pick-up notice for anything I'm not home to sign for.

That’s half of a euphemism right there.

Pedigree is the only site I can think of that extends bidding like that (extra 5 minute window gets added I believe), but I don’t think ComicLink has ever had that feature.

Nonsense, we all know @kav is to blame.

$50 PER CARD????

You and I are on the same page with that conclusion. The TAT issue aside, the lack of any visible solution to the complete tone deafness of customer service or to the continued QC problems are enormous issues.

Maybe this an overly greedy capitalist viewpoint, but I look at it like this - they aren't hiding anything, CGC is pretty forthright that TATs are _ucked up now and for the foreseeable future. And it's also a topic that is widely discussed on these very boards. But multi-month TATs or no, people keep sending their books. Even with two known competitors in the marketplace, albeit with one of them being more punchline than competitor. So unless and until customers change their habits en masse, I doubt CGC leadership will see any reason to change course. In fact, I'd interpret the constant demand as a sign that the short and long games are equally healthy right now because customers are willing to wait nearly a year to get their 9.2 copies of Amazing Spider-Man 379 back (shout out to @BITCOINSWAMI). I actually equate it a bit to the MMA landscape. The UFC is pretty much the undisputed leader, but the organization's fighter pay structure is a constant source of passionate argument. And I agree that most of the roster is underpaid and getting screwed by the current advertising and licensing structure. But guys and gals from regional scenes around the world are constantly beating down the door to get into the big time. And of the current champions, a significant number of them started as relatively unheralded undercard fighters. The churn is producing champions. So as long as that is happening, and none of their competitors can mount a meaningful challenge to their brand (which they haven't been able to so far), the UFC's motivation for changing the pay scale will remain minimal.

On the surface, I'd argue it was a dumb move to turn away business. But on the flip side - was any of this driven by things like storage capacity concerns or desire to limit overall liability?

Why do people bother to keep proposing this? Let's put aside the fact that no business with any sense that is swimming in customers is going to take measures to drastically reduce their customer base, even temporarily. Instead, look at the financial aspect -- CGC gets paid UP FRONT. So those book that are waiting 9+ months to be graded? CGC has your money while your books sit and wait; you basically gave them an interest free loan until services are finally rendered. That's grading, handling, shipping, and pressing fees (if applicable), sitting in the CGC bank account. Estimated TATs are available right here -- CGC Services & Fees | CGC (cgccomics.com) And yet the submission deluge continues, unabated. "Walkthrough" is at 10 days. Yes, walkthrough is at 10 days. Any book with declared FMV over $3000 falls into this tier. And the comic market went mental over the past 18 months, so $3000 isn't exactly a high bar to cross any longer. It all equals fat $tack$, and no one would voluntarily muck that up.

Isn't that Gabe's "girlfriend"?

One bonus moop since moderation was kind enough to scrub a number of unhelpful posts. Don't be shy with the offers if you have one in mind. Thread will likely close on Sunday. Maybe Saturday. Or Tuesday.

I have a couple metallic based mementos left over from the divorce that still need to be disposed of, and your post reminded me that I work a block and a half from the Chicago River. Midday high near 40 too, good walkin' weather. I'm selling the wedding band though; it can go earn 6% in the market.

Thank you @CGC Mike

Let me once again reiterate that this is a SALES thread. Personal finances can be discussed in the Water Cooler:

One moop before I move these over to the ComicLink exchange. No overt discounts ( @jbpez knows why) but offers considered.

I’m having trouble finding the updated leaderboard, can someone point me to it?

Did pretty solid till ASM 300.