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I finally got FedUp with the hassle of waiting around for FedEx drivers that never show up (or completely deliver my packages to the wrong address), I thought I’d try using my local FedEx Ship Center as the return address (as recommended by other forum members here) for my most recent order with CGC. I highly recommend this approach if you are able pick up. They hold it for up to 5 days so you can go get it in your free time. All you need to do is walk in, show your ID, wait for them to grab your package, and sign. Done in a few short minutes.

Is it wrong that I still would want to eat it?

I don’t think it needs to be Walgreens. There are plenty of locations that allow FedEx holds/pickups such as certain Walmarts, Grocery Stores, FedEx Retail and Printing locations. https://local.fedex.com/en-us (Filter for Hold/Pickup after entering your location) So, I’ve never personally done this before, but would prdfer to pick up my future CGC deliveries at my local FedEx store because I’m usually not at home to sign during the day. Do you just use the address of the preferred FedEx Hold/Pickup as your return address?

@blazingbob This is almost exactly what happened to one of my friends who owns a small business located in a garage/warehouse facility. 4 or 5 of her neighbors businesses located in the same facility were also broken into with mostly valuable electronics, tools, and easy to move items missing. It turns out the thief (who happened to be homeless) moved everything (including himself) into an adjacent empty unit and had been hiding out for a few days before he was caught and arrested. He was probably waiting for an opportunity to move everything when he thought no one was around. Luckily most everything missing was found but some stuff was completely broken/trashed. It’s definitely traumatizing to the victims and unfortunately diminishes trust and faith in people. I really hope everything turns up.

Well, for someone wanting to sharpen grading skills, I gotta say I love these contests. Thanks @CGC Mike for the time and effort you put in to these! Grades in!

Thanks for the reminder! Grades are in. Head is in the clouds.

I swear I replied to my PM to submit my grades on Monday. I also thought it was odd I didn't get a reply back. SO glad I just checked a moment ago because it sure wasn't there! Grades submitted for real this time!

Pffffffffffffff Nailed it. Or just completely missed the mark again or whatever.

Ouuuuuuch. I'm most likely near the bottom of the list with a score of 12...but at least I submitted my grades and wasn't disqualified! There's still hope yet!

Final progress report for my single modern ME book: Received + Scheduled For Grading: 12/15/22 Grading/QC: 1/19/23 Shipped: 1/25/23

I have a question @KaileeS CS @CrystalM CS When submitting an order to CGC and filling out appropriate information for shipping address, is it possible to use an address to a local FedEx retail location to have them hold it for me so I can sign and pickup with them? I have the same problem where I’m never home when FedEx decides they want to deliver to me. And many times, my local FedEx delivery tries to deliver to the wrong address or flat out doesn’t knock or ring. It’s insanely frustrating. I’d honestly rather just pick it up and sign for it.

Did a 25 modern book prescreen recently. Received 01/12/23 Shipped 01/20/23 This is the fastest turnaround I’ve ever seen for modern.

Aaaaaand my 25 book submission is now shipping. My ME made it to “Grading/Quality Control” which is progress!

Anyone planning on getting the Sam Jackson or Harrison Ford sig opportunities coming up? I’d love to get either but pricing is out of reach for me right now.

So my single modern book ME was received by CGC on 12/15/22 and has been stuck at "Scheduled for Grading" status pretty much since then. My 25 book pre-screen modern submission on the other hand was received 01/12/23 and is already at G/E/I. Hmmmm.

I’ve noticed this as well. Never had this issue until my last batch of 20 books I got back from CGC in October (which was the first time receiving via FedEx instead of USPS Registered Mail). I only noticed some scuffing when I inspected the books, but once they were repacked and sent over to MCS, 5 or 6 of them were noted with either scuffing or minor side/edge cracks. I can’t say for sure with 100% confidence if the issue is either the packaging CGC uses or the way FedEx handles the package or a combination of both.

Count me in!

Well, after 50-ish consignments/auctions, I’ve finally run into a deadbeat non-payer. It was actually a Best Offer consignment that I accepted and not an auction which I found surprising. I’m curious if it was an offer through eBay and not MCS directly. No hard feelings from me though, MCS is still a million billion times better than eBay.

Mark Hamill Samuel L. Jackson Pedro Pascal

BIG THANKS TO @CGC Mike! You’re the REAL winner, Lol! Can’t wait to do it again. I’ll try my best to suck less next time.

WOW +16 I like to think I’m winning from a ‘certain point of view’

This is fun contest! There's no way I'm winning, but I'll be happy as a clam to break Top 50!

Wow. Just Wow. Amazing sets. Congrats to everyone!