Rayzor13

On 5/5/2023 at 8:47 AM, MattM CS said:

Hello @Rayzor13,

I am sorry for the confusion this has caused. This will be reviewed by our graders and corrected as needed. I am went ahead and made notes on this order to be sure these are reviewed for their publisher. There is no need to be concerned though! This will be corrected shortly. Let us know if you have any other questions!

Thanks for the reply.  As promised, this error was corrected.  Thank you!

I was just notified that my most recent submission is in the waiting for grading stage.  However, while scrolling through the submission list, I noticed that the two X-Men #1 (1991) copies are designated as being printed by Nordic Publishing.  They should be designated as Marvel.  Should I be concerned?

On 4/22/2022 at 7:51 PM, jokiing said:

Not the same as CGC bags. I believe these are available in mylar as well but can't think that mylar would have an advantage in protecting the slab.

Perfect - Thank you!

Thanks for your replies.  Are the bags CGC wraps them in the same?   I was thinking of putting the bubble wrapped slabs in an acid free box, stored vertically.  

Hi All,

I was thinking about storing my slabs in unsealed bubble mailers to protect them from scratches.  However, I believe this  might be a bad idea in the long run as the bag might prevent the book from “breathing”.  What are your thoughts thoughts on the subject?   Thank you in advance for your replies.  

Hi All,

I was thinking about storing my slabs in unsealed bubble mailers to protect them from scratches.  However, I believe this  might be a bad idea in the long run as the bag might prevent the book from “breathing”.  What are your thoughts thoughts on the subject?   Thank you in advance for your replies.  

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Example - I wouldn’t send this poster in:

So in sum, if it’s in the book, leave it, if it’s outside the book, don’t send it.  Thanks everyone.  

I thought I remember seeing that CGC would pull out posters, etc included with a comic before grading, but I’ve since seen a copy of Spawn #1 that was green labeled as incomplete because it didn’t have the poster.  Can someone clarify this for me?  If I submit a copy the book mentioned in the title, do I pull the poster or not?  Maybe the difference is that the poster was in the poly bag and not actually inside the book?

Just received a 9.8 book I bought online and compared it to my 9.4 - WTH CGC!!!

Confused 🤨

Wow, you guys are good - not sure how I missed it, but there is a slight, non-color breaking  crease running almost the full length on the back cover.  A press would easily have taken care of it.  

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I believe I have a mint condition issue of each of the original titles for Impact Comics.  Would it be worth it to get them graded to sell as a set / would there be a market for them?  Would I be able to sell them for a small profit?

9 hours ago, RockMyAmadeus said:

Picture...?

 My copy of ghost rider number 15 volume two is in near perfect shape. Unfortunately on the back of the cover there is an imprint of another book from storage with an acid-based cardboard backer.  I don’t suppose pressing can remove this? Anyone have experience with this? Any input would be appreciated. 

2 hours ago, revat said:

Graders aren't perfect or absolutely consistent in every case too.  Or you might have gotten unlucky with the Todd signing and even while this one might look good, the grader might have just reviewed like 10 copies of the exact same comic that just 'felt' more perfect than this one.  Could be one or two minor interior imperfections as well.

even the best CGC submitters miss stuff, even the best CGC graders miss stuff.  I wouldn't regrade, you'd need a two grade bump to maybe be worth it.

 

I guess I would say this:  How many books has the OP submitted, and what is his hit rate on CGC 9.8's?  Also, it is def frustrating when you're sure a book is perfect, you get a low grade AND they don't provide notes.  That super sucks

I haven’t submitted too many and in fact this is the first one I thought had a good chance of hitting a 9.8 (which is why I submitted it for the Todd signing).  The fact that there are no grader notes, plus the fact that I’ve seen several 9.8’s that had more obvious flaws and that I banked on winding up with a Todd signed 9.8 all snow ball together into a big ball of #%*+.  BUT I understand and can’t argue with everyone’s advice.  Just got unlucky this time I guess.  I will probably sell this one and buy a 9.8.  🙄

The only thing I see is a little bit of white in the top left front corner but I’ve seen similar on 9.8’s.  FYI:  There is no small crease on the back lower left - that’s the lighting / glare.  

11 hours ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

Can you give us some non-glare images? We may be able to spot the defect(s).

Sorry for the delay.  These are as good as I can get.  I realize slabbed pics are difficult to judge, but If you see something I’d like to know so I can at least learn from this experience.  

1990 version, unsure whether originally bagged or not as bought 2nd hand.  

On Monday afternoon I saw that the ASM 1 Silver variant I sent in for the Todd signing received a 9.4.  Obviously I was disappointed as I was sure it would receive a 9.8 or at worst a 9.6 if the grader was having a bad day.   I also thought, ok, the grader’s are probably being pushed to pump through these as fast as possible, maybe they took their frustrations out on my one lone issue?

However, I reminded myself that I’m not a pro grader and I must have missed something OR since I didn’t window bag the book (don’t ask), maybe it was damaged somewhere in the process.  Well I received the book back today and still can’t see any defect(s) to warrant the grade it received.  Worse, there are no grader notes giving any explanation.  So, I am tempted to send the book back in for a re-grade just to see if it would somehow come back at a higher grade.  However, the rational part of me says let it go, sell it and buy a 9.8 off Ebay for $150’ish.  Either way, I lose money.   What do you all think?

23 minutes ago, William-James88 said:

You can always pay for the grader notes.

 

Really?  I’d be interested in doing that.  

I spoke with a CS rep too see if there were any additional notes in the system that might offer an explanation but he said usually a book graded 9.4 or higher typically wouldn’t list the minor flaws preventing the book from achieving a 9.8.  I would think it would be more relevant but what do I know?  

Thanks for taking the time to look and reply!  👍

4 minutes ago, JeffJohn123 said:

9.4-9.6. Couple of really tiny flaws, but should still get that.

Exactly where I am at.  Unfortunately, the SM 1 I submitted was in much better shape.  Unsure what happened there. 🙄

4 hours ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

Wondering if that edge wear is a manufacturing, or handling, defect.

It looks to be mfg, as is the small ink smear.  The book could definitely benefit from a press, but I’m guessing that it would never pull a 9.8.  Sadly I can buy a slabbed copy for $60, so this one will never see CGC.  

Hi All,

After getting the news that the one lone book I submitted for the Todd signing received a harsh 9.4, I’m second guessing my ability to differentiate between a 9.8 - 9.4 type of book.  Can you give me your opinion on this copy of Deadly Foes #1?   Thank you!