GaSouthernGrad

Got this back in the mail today, I don't mind the green label.

6 hours ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

Then I might do that, is the form pretty straightforward? I mean for first timers? The LCS was charging me like $40 per modern, so I'd probably save some money on my own account  but haven't worked out the math, for as mentioned: bubble rap, cardboard, shipping to and from, what insurane etc. It just always seems a hassle, I know you get some kind of percentage discount though so (don't laugh or scold I'm a little embarrased about the whole thing) I'm probably losing money at the LCS...

As someone else said, the new online form makes it a lot easier. Just fill it out, print, and put it in the box.  

For cardboard I get a free flat rate box from the post office and cut it up. A big roll of bubble wrap is a few bucks. A modern cost depending on what subscription you have is around $15 a book plus shipping to grade. I usually submit at least 5 at a time to reduce all that hassle.

2 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

I don't know, I should  but I don't send that much and my LCS only charges me what they're charged. I haven't had the will to submit on my own or to get my own account. Whenever, I get money enough to buy the level of CGC I want, I end up spending it on my collection. Plus I don't sell, lame excuse, but I'm not familiar with packaging etc. I am a little nervous to do it on my own, because I've been satisfied with the LCS and have been using them for a couple of years. I know that I should  

Don't be afraid of the packaging.  As long as you can slap two pieces of cardboard around a comic and wrap it in bubble wrap then you are good.

7 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

Mine were submitted to CCS through LCS in early January and then on to CGC, they got to be a CGC by now, right? Well time to call the LCS, it was the longest teir TAT.

If CGC is moving quickly should be soon. Its been 10 1/2 to 11 1/2 weeks  

Why not just submit it yourself?

I figure since all the other good artists got their own appreciation thread why not Tyler Kirkham.  Here are some recent works of his I really like.  He's great at drawing Venom.

I agree that he is starting to be a little pricey.  I like the fact that there are multiple covers but I don't like how they are basically the same image with a different digital overlay.  It makes me feel a little cheated.  I'm starting to really like Tyler Kirkham's art more than J Scott Campbell and his prices are more reasonable.  However Campbell is still the best at drawing a female.