eastcoaster

I understand but it a straightforward change to the software that the developer could do that would be very helpful to pressers and their customers.

Please add a feature where a submitter can add a CGC member number to their submission so that the named member can view the submission status and grades. This would be super useful for tracking submissions made by dealers and pressers. Can you do this?

Cap 321?

I haven't seen any 9.8s with it on eBay.

There is a gray pencil-like mark on many Hulk 340s I've seen (above head). Also many don't have it. Is it considered a grade-hurting mark or an ignorable print defect?

I meant to focus on the impact of the jagged corner, not the rest of the book. My understanding is that CGC will ignore minor manufacturing defects that affect the majority of the run. However, if the defect is worse than the norm for that run, it will impact the grade. In this case the missing corner is unfortunately nasty so think the grade might get dinged down a lot. I don't think it would be as bad if the chip was elsewhere on the edge. If the possible grade varies from 9.0 to 9.8, that graded price is $100 to $1400. If the book was bought dirt cheap it might still be worth sinking in pressing and grading fees to make a small return (worst case). It's too risky to pay a high grade raw price since the CGC grade could have a wide range. The only way to know the outcome is to get it graded.

Cool, thanks! Yeah, I feel it'd be a real crapshoot depending on how CGC decides to handle it. Anywhere from a 9.8 to 9.0 and that assumes the rest of the book is perfect.

Got it, thanks! What if it's not considered a defect and the corner is taken into account when grading? Does it drop to a 9.2 or 9.0?

It's common for this book. It's my belief that CGC gives it a pass but in the posted case I'm wondering if the corner is bad enough to cause a grade hit.

Are you saying it'd receive a 9.8 as is? My concern is that the corner would cause a big grade hit.

I didn't mean they are biased, just that there is a very high bar for a 9.9 or 10.

I believe many Marvel Transformers 1 comics have a jagged back top cover edge. The comic in question has the cover and multiple pages chopped off. See pic. If CGC doesn't give a pass to this known manufacturing defect, what would the grade be based on the corner alone? Assume the rest of the book is 9.8. Do you think CGC would ignore the defect?

Thanks!

Would you be able to add a feature so that when dealers submit comics on a customer's behalf, the customer can track their submission? Basically the dealer would give the CGC member number and the member would then see the submission through their own account.

No not me, just saw someone posting about it on Facebook. Thanks!

Is there a new issue with modern books having color lift when removed from slabs due to unstable ink elements?

This one looks good!

No, I read posts that some companies get you 9.8s of new releases. My research said Beachbum Comics is one but I don't see anything about on their page.

I've heard of services that deliver CGC 9.8s of new comics as they're coming out. Does anyone have any they'd recommend? Thanks!

Unfortunately the Spider-Man run was forgettable despite the great art. Also, aside from the ASM Venom issues the ASM run had some pretty weak issues.

There's nothing you can do with some sellers. Either they'll get serious about selling and lower their price or somebody will pay what they're asking. Some sellers do little research about the going rate and charge what they FEEL the comic must be worth.

Worth it depends on the book first and then the condition. If it's a key book and it looks flawless, it might be worth getting graded. If it isn't flawless you will likely take a bath.

I agree that the price spread is crazy but it is totally appropriate in that the market is what it is.

True, but I still see 9.9s floating around of books I want but won't pay. Spending $300 on a 9.8 or spending $3000 on the 9.9 is an easy choice. A 9.9 or 10 is pretty much bragging rights only.

Well, the multiple is a real market thing set by what people are willing to pay. Yes, it doesn't seem worth it when you consider the miniscule differences but the differences somehow justify the premium in the mind of the collector. For better or worse, I fall into the 9.8 or bust category. One interesting point is that there's a ceiling at 9.8. Most people are satisfied with that grade and do not want to spend 3x to 10x to get a 9.9 or 10. The 9.6 to 9.8 jump is harsh but not unaffordable. The 9.8 to 9.9 jump usually is. 9.8 is the best grade I can justify given my financial limitations. My obsession with grade weakens when the prices become insane. I'd be fine with a 7.0 Hulk 181 but I'm not going to drop $60k on a 9.8.