Lightning55

If you see a few of them, likely a manufacturing defect. I'd put a note to the grader on it to that effect, that you have seen others like it, and send it in. If they consider it a manufacturing defect, it might not hurt the grade too much, if at all.

Sorry to hear of this. I will keep this post handy for reference, and I hope others do, too. Maybe someone can get a lead.

I just did a simulated submission of a crossover and pressing, and it allowed those services to be selected together on the "Select Services" page. Just a warning that it will take quite a while, since pressing is backed up with a published turnaround time of 65 working days (just over 3 months)

Pretty sure that cover only received blue ink on your copy, not from fading. There is almost no white on that cover as originally printed. Even faded, it wouldn't go to pure white. The only way that can happen is if the color was not printed on the cover in the first place. Usually they catch those errors, but looks like one got through. Some collectors are in the market for those, and the value depends on what title it is. Like a $50 comic might get a premium price of $75-$150 if the error is significant. An extraordinary example is Venom: Lethal Protector 1, which is a red foil cover. Some are in black, several hundred known, and those can get to $3,000. Popular comic, popular character, known error.

You can use the CrossOver service, link to article: https://www.cgccomics.com/news/article/6924/

I have a CGC Venom: Lethal Protector 1 Gold that was signed, but not witnessed. It was supposed to get a green label, showing as Qualified in the registry, but they put the blue label on it by mistake. You'd think that was good, but it's an awkward situation. Always draws a raised eyebrow. Maybe I can sell it as an Error copy, CGC's error.

This sounds like the most plausible explanation - the married page theory. But if that is likely the case, shouldn't it say specifically "married pages"?. I can see trimming the pages if they are not lining up properly, to make the comic look more legit, but it should be disclosed and/or identified as such. A lot of collectors want the comic to be in original condition, not altered, and married would certainly fall into that category. Some won't care, but all should be informed.

Yes, it's possible they just ran the wrong color label through the process. I just looked it up, and grade category is showing as "Apparent". That should be Qualified green label, I believe. Ooops.

I hardly think CGC is giving any preference due to a $5 label purchase. Not a factor. I don't like the treatment of the grading on this comic for the reason you bring up. Restoration is usually defined as something added or removed to approve appearance. Trimming of ANYTHING meets that criteria. Having supposedly been given a restoration check, this comic should not have passed, given that the label states that they are aware of the restoration. Trimming is not a condition issue, as a torn page might be. It is a man made attempt to remove unsightly chipping, probably. This should be a Purple Label Of Death. Is this a comic you purchased? Was the fact that the label said "trimming" disclosed to you? Did you have photos to review before purchasing? Or is one you sent in, not knowing it was trimmed, and would have preferred it came back with the PLOD?

I send comics in myself, but not usually anything over a $200 raw value, and usually post 1975. My understanding of the tier system is that you can send it in for the lowest it qualifies for, such as you mention on your ASM 300. If you think it is a low grade, and under $200 value, it can go as a Modern. I mean, how do you know? The prices go by grade, and THAT'S why you are sending it in - to get a grade! But, if it was a Silver Age book, you have to start with the Value tier, just due to time period. CGC will tell you, in general, it goes by your Declared Value on the form. That's there so they know what to insure it for while in their possession. If you have a comic that is worth $800, and submit it as Modern with a Declared Value of only $180, if something happens to it, you are only going to get $180 for it. A bit of a risk. Also, I believe they have the right to move a book to a higher tier if it is of obviously higher value. Don't worry, they won't forget to bill you.

I was interested in this answer also, so I did a simulated submission of 25 comics. Nowhere BEFORE entering the comics' info did any choice of pre-screening appear. After putting them in my cart and going to checkout, a small check box appears at the bottom that says "Pre-screen comics". When I check the box, I can select my pre-screen minimum grade for that group of comics.

Show interest in one of his higher priced items by sending a message like this: "I'm interested in bidding on this item, but I haven't heard back on combining the auctions I've already won. Wondering if there is some kind of problem I am not aware of." Maybe if he feels he will get a new, large sale, things will suddenly "change".

And of course, the first appearance of the black costume itself is in Secret Wars 8.

I have just 2 staples, slightly used, but not rusty, still bright. Do I have a 10.0 comic? There are absolutely no defects.

It's not about gaming CGC. The grade is the grade, a professional opinion, but you can have a different outlook on it. He can call it a 10 if he wants to, but that is not the rub. It's changing photos and info to "match" the new higher assessment. That is what is misleading, and just plain wrong to do. That is not legit business conduct.

Asked and answered, several time earlier by many. The practice is just fine, opinions differ. The embellishment with lies and probable photo manipulation to mislead well-meaning buyers is the crux of the problem. That tilts the table in the seller's favor unjustifiably. It's a form of a con. People fall for scams all the time, but that doesn't make it acceptable. We all have to watch out for each other. If I'm stepping into a trap, I'd sure like someone to tip me off. The best way is to rid ourselves of the landmines, and those planting them.

You could make sure you have buffered acid-free backing boards. I don't think the poster board not being acid-free matters, since it doesn't come in contact with the comics. I'm presuming each is in a bag or Mylar holder.

You ARE "missing something here". The seller is using likely deceptive methods to portray his advertisement of the comic. You can't hold a buyer responsible for information that is withheld, or overstated. It's presented under deceptive practices. As stated earlier in this epic long thread, the seller is manipulating the photos - lighting changes to wash out flaws, angle changes to miss them completely, etc. You are not being shown accurately what you are bidding on. The seller "is not a grading expert", but wants you to rely on his dubious photos to make "your own decision". Then there's the misdirection with the provenance of the comic, not at all this One Owner comic purchased off the newsstand decades ago, tucked away, etc. It was bought recently in an auction, cracked out, and re-presented. So those are what are known as LIES. No one would have a problem if he did what you say - buy it,crack it, ask if someone would like to buy it. But the listing is purposely meant to deceive someone, anyone, or everyone. It is at least misrepresentation, a form of fraud, or possibly worse. It's the type of behavior that gives all sellers a bad name, causes damage to a great hobby and industry, makes buyers withdraw from the marketplace, and has to be ridden out of town on a rail car.

You could just put an empty comic box (magazine size for slabs) in the drawer first, and then fill it. The box sides are the walls. If the box is too long, you could do some creative cutting and taping to make it the right size. It no longer has to be super sturdy, since the weight is being held by the drawer itself. If you can't get the box in because the drawer does not open fully, you can usually remove each drawer, put the box in, replace the drawer. If you don't like the cardboard "look" as you view the comics, you could trim the box down to half height or so. That way it is less conspicuous.

+1 on that. There are a couple of creases below the corner, too, in the logo area. With pressing, they would become less noticeable, but not by much. Also, these cardstock covers (with foil, too) aren't the best pressing subjects. Not like thinner paper would be, the paper being more malleable. You're kind of stuck with whatever grade it is in now, which still might carry some value. You'll have to check out lower grades to find out. We can't see the rest of the comic, but if it has more spine creases, front or back, maybe some corner touches, etc., even the 8's might be hard to reach.

Send as many as you can. The shipping both ways will affect your "per comic" cost. The more you group, the lower that is. For 1 comic, you can spend as much for shipping as grading. There is no grading discount by quantity that I know of. Last time I sent 31 comics, CGC split it into 25 and 6. I guess they have a limit of 25 per submission. Then it gets shipped back separately, so more expensive. Now I won't send more than 25. If you get SOME with custom labels and some without, that will be split into submissions that have labels, and those that don't. So 2 return shipping fees, and they won't combine them. Also 2 $5 submission fees. Those $5 custom labels can easily double.

That looks like a sticker you could remove using Goo Gone. The cover has some gloss to it, so that's a big help. I would test an inconspicuous spot with the Goo Gone to make sure it is going to just sit on top of the surface, no soak in. Even if it does a bit, it evaporates out. If that test goes ok, I'd spread some on the tag with my finger, trying not to get too much past the edges. Wait 15-30 minutes and it should just lift off pretty easily. Smearing some more Goo on the remaining glue residue, working it in, gets rid of that. Then it's like it was never there..

I see a few flaws in this process. As you said, there should be a protocol regarding damaged packages received by CGC. They should be set aside, customer notified as soon as possible. Maybe you didn't WANT them to proceed with the work, pending the outcome of the claim. Maybe you wanted them to ship everything back AS IS, so YOU could document it and file your claim. Nice that they are helping you gratis, but that may not have been the best plan. What would have happened if you didn't notice it said Modern?? A lot more time would have gone by, and maybe you lose your path to remedy. Most companies would have halted immediately, so as to not get involved in a tainted situation from a liability standpoint. Quite odd.

You have found a way to turn it on and off. I wouldn't mind that, but it's like stuck in the on position. Probably some un-diagnosed form of OCD.

Just a pet peeve for some of us who crave accuracy in life in general. Don't like math mistakes, grammar mistakes, spelling errors, any kind of sloppiness. Would like to see people take some pride in their output, themselves, their surroundings, their manners. There's a general "I don't care", "my bad", "whatever" thing going around. What goes around, comes around, so sooner or later someone who doesn't care affects you. What if we just tried a little to maintain a higher standard? That would be cool. But I don't see that happening anytime soon.