Otter1775

I need to get off my 1 point of contact and submit my books too. 

On 10/31/2021 at 1:49 PM, Jaydogrules said:

 ..... Wheels are turning.. 

-J.

No worries, J. 

On 10/31/2021 at 12:10 PM, Jaydogrules said:

I usually like to see at least 3 sales to get some inkling of value, even with the rarest books.

Admittedly, sometimes a book is too rare for its own good.

@Otter1775 Definitely a scam.  

-J.

Solid copy, J. Still waiting patiently for your updated list. It’s been like almost 2+ years? Lol

Am I reading this right? Just saw this sale on the bay:

On 9/27/2021 at 9:34 PM, Toombs said:

Hello. I need your opinion on something. I have a ASM 361 CGC 9.6 old label. The book was graded over 9 years ago. It has graders notes. The graders notes state the following:

1) Bottom Back Cover Small Multiple Tear,

2) Right Top Back Cover Small Bend.

The 1st note mentions the tear that most if not all this specific issue has which is considered now a manufacturing defect and therefore does not affect grade. The 2nd note proves that the book has never been pressed. I can't even see the small bend probably because it does not break color and it is in-cased in the CGC slab which has it pressed down. Based on all this information, my question is, in your opinion, would it be worth cracking it out of the case, getting it pressed and submitted to CGC hoping to get that 9.8 grade? Please let me know. Thanks.

I experienced the same dilemma as Mr_highgrade did. Submitted my Danger Girl 2, Ruby Red for CGC SS for JSC. I was pretty confident at the time that it was of 9.8 quality, but it came back a 9.6. I decided to resubmit with a press after confiding in fellow board members and my LCS owner and it came back a 9.8 thankfully. Everyone’s experiences will be different and be mentally prepared if the book comes back lower too. In the end, I’d submit it. 

On 8/31/2021 at 6:48 PM, MAR1979 said:

I've been in self imposed ASM 300 exile since late 2000. Every time I see the cover to the book I just want to scream - still do

Here is my boring vent:

I picked up ASM 300 as a kid the day it hit comic shops in 1988.  My local shop must have had 300-400 copies and I gently dug through them until I found  a copy that met my very rigid standards.   It was pristine (still is) and I purchased a Mylar and board at the same time to protect it as I often did  on books that cost what was for me a lot of money.  

Knowing how difficult it was to find double sized issues in perfect condition I never read my personal copy.  In 2000 while culling books for my first CGC submission I gave ASM 300 a then fresh look and as not often happens it was a perfect as I recalled. I figured a 9.9 was possible - something I never thought on any other sub since.

When I got the submission back and opened the box, these were days before online grades were available, I was heart broken then angered after seeing a 9.6. Yes CGC was very strict in those early days but I too was a harsh grader. Must have got the CGC grader of death. Today when a book is submitted you can get graders notes not sure if they existed back in 2000. I packed up the book and for the next 21 years tried to forget this kick to my nads by CGC and did not set eyes on it again until today.

Looked at through the case with my 12x jewelers loop this morning and all looks perfect. Spine is tight and flat and blemish free, edges are all razor sharp and surface and gloss on both sides appears flawless. Earlier today I compared it to 40 other various CGC 9.8's (all newest CGC label) and this book beat them all, some by a wide margin.  I do find a decent amount of  CGC 9.8's i purchased the last 5 years (in the newest slabs) would  have only been strong 9.6's back in the earliest days. Which is why when I can I try to only purchase in person, "buy the book not the slab" in effect.

I gave thought to cracking it out and re-submitting but afraid I'd damage it, also like some collectors I favor the old-school CGC labels or Flips as they are referred to in trading card grading world.

Here's a scan, pardon the cut off top+bottom and the redacted barcode.

I'd like to say I feel better getting this off my chest but I don't. Oh well...

I was in the same position you are in now, but with a different comic book (Danger Girl 2, Ruby Red Cover) at that time. Similar to you, I never once took it out of the sleeve for 19 years, until I prepped it for J. Scott Campbell's signature at the Boston Comic-Con in October of 2017. After receiving a 9.6 I was devastated, so I resubmitted and took a gamble and had said book pressed this time around and came back a 9.8 thankfully. Best of luck.

To My Fellow Collectors:

I have been contemplating on acquiring a new comic book digital library service and I wanted to reach out to the community for your thoughts. I have maintained one with CPG for the past 11 years. Main reason is for insurance purposes. Thank you.

On 9/5/2021 at 2:33 PM, HighVoltage said:

Thank you for that!

Do you recall what the mail-in was?

If I recall, it was based out of one of the 6 issues. I guess the only way to find out is to go through my 6. I haven’t slabbed the set yet.

On 8/18/2020 at 10:25 AM, HighVoltage said:

Wasn't sure where to post this, but going through the t-shirt stash, and I came across this oldie-but-a-goodie!

I want to say this was late 80s, but it could be early 90s?

I had that very same T-shirt. One had to mail in for it. I wore it my Senior year in high school, which was 88-89.

Ironically, I had the exact same book, which was slabbed a CGC 9.4 without a press. Decided to crack it for the recent Jim Shooter signing this past summer. After cracking it, I submitted it for the signature event and a press, which I did receive a bump to a 9.6. In the end, it all boils down to what you want for your collection. Good luck.

I totally forgot I had this in my collection:

On 8/2/2021 at 8:59 AM, Jennifer F. said:

Good morning,

Thanks for your message. If the system recognizes the book you entered and a label is available, it will bring that option up.  Sometimes, if a customer doesn't select a book from the drop down menu or it is a new book then the system may not recognize what you entered and it won't pull up the labels correctly.  You can always notate your request on the packing slip.  Just be sure to notate which book and the label number.

Thank you!

Thank you, very much.

To Whom It May Concern:

Recently as of today, I just completed my purchase for the J. Scott Cambell private signing coming up. My question is of the following: Why do some books automatically bring up the offer of a custom label; e.g., ASM 601, but ASM Vol II: 30, 50, 51, 52, etc., do not? In the past I have had to write a hand written note pasted to the invoice to ensure that I do receive the custom labels. Thank you.

Not an Amazing Spider-Man title, but associated nonetheless. Received today:

Just received today:

2 hours ago, mytastebud said:

My TMNT 3 finally shipped today. It was marked received on 12/30/2020 and went to Grading and quality control on Monday.  I have to say I am happy with the grade too. I'll post a picture when I get it next week.

You saw the grade though, right?

8 hours ago, s-man said:

Nice!  Who is the artist?

Brian Lacy

brianlacyart.com

Just got in this week:

Thought I’d drop this in.