alexanderjk

I wouldn’t risk it, tbh. With that defect a 9.8 is a longshot, and you’ll risk a drop in grade. Could you live with a 9.4?

On 7/28/2022 at 5:12 PM, october said:

I used CCS once. 

 

Once. 

 

Same. 

I’m convinced that the one book I sent wasn’t even pressed since the before and after pics I took were identical (aside from the crunched corner that wasn’t there when I sent it).

On 7/14/2022 at 8:37 AM, toro said:

Whatsnot sales data?  

Instagram sellers?

GPA should just have a category for NerdyGirl sales.  I swear all of the geek boys go crazy for her and her friends sales on WhatNot and Instagram.  I will watch for a while, but honestly can't believe how some of the guys trip over themselves trying to show who has the biggest bankroll.

AND they managed to crowdfund their trip to SDCC. So despite routinely buying and selling five- and six-figure books, they’re pocketing thousands more from “fans.” Wild. 

On 7/1/2022 at 8:25 AM, jokiing said:

Welcome to the club ... 

 

I’m a member as well. 

On 6/27/2022 at 6:35 PM, THE_BEYONDER said:

Love this one 

Great example of the appeal of some of the labels. They look amazing when paired with the book the art is generated from (like Wolverine #2 and JiM #83), but wonky otherwise, especially when SA art is paired with a modern book, or vice versa.

On 6/25/2022 at 7:35 PM, Sweet Lou 14 said:

Can someone help me understand where the idea that DD #1 is falling in value is coming from?

Here are some data points for 9.4:

• 9.4 OW/W sold for $67,850 4/15/21 https://www.comicconnect.com/item/901164
• 9.4 OW sold for $75,382.50 8/31/21 https://www.comicconnect.com/item/927044
• 9.4 OW/W sold for $60,000 11/19/21 Heritage
• 9.4 OW sold for $72,000 4/8/22 Heritage
• 9.4 OW/W sold for $78,000 6/17/22 Heritage

On 6/25/2022 at 8:29 PM, Motor City Rob said:

Maybe the 9.4 is an exception but I just looked at GPA and most grades seem to be falling. Are you seeing the same thing?

I should have clarified low- to mid-grade. High grade SA keys are out of range for many collectors, even with an occasional dip. 

On 6/25/2022 at 3:48 PM, comicnoir said:

#2 is still hot.

Some outliers, for sure. 7 and 16 seem to be holding steady, too. Biggest drops seems to be 1, and the Bronze/Copper Age keys: 131, 158, and 168. 

On 6/25/2022 at 8:41 AM, Robot Man said:

A very cool book but very common. There are tons of very high copies out there and even more in lower grades. Even 2K for a 9.8 seems pretty stiff to me but then I bought mine off the newstand…

On 6/25/2022 at 11:00 AM, Motor City Rob said:

Yes, the Daredevil 168 9.8 selling for under 2k was a big surprise.  In general, I think it will be good for the hobby for prices to balance out from where they have been the past 2 years.

Hoping the market has finally corrected on this one (and 131). Sold a 9.6 three years ago for $1500, and recently bought one to fill that hole for $1K. Was wild that a 9.8 168 was selling for more than a mid-grade 1. 

On 6/25/2022 at 6:10 AM, Motor City Rob said:

For most books, the drop in prices is not nearly as fast as how quickly they rose. Also, almost all big keys are still significantly higher than pre pandemic prices.  The only surprise for me is that books have not dropped more than they already have.

Been tracking Daredevil prices for three years as I assembled a 1-300 run, and prices for major keys have plummeted in the last few months. A 168 (first Elektra) in 9.8 just sold for around $2K, when there were multiple sales of over $5K (which is absurdly high for this key) just a few months prior. Ditto for 1 (I’ve never seen so many copies for sale at one time). 

One issue Standard sub with custom label, rec’d 6/2, shipped 6/24. So by the time it’s in my hands again, about 30-ish days total out and back. 

About 1/3 longer than my previous two standard subs, but still pretty fast, all things considered. 

On 6/23/2022 at 4:45 PM, Zonker said:

I finished All of the Marvels today, and the author actually began reading Marvel Comics at age 10, and has more-or-less been reading comics ever since.  He might have re-read some of them for this project, but he certainly didn't need to keep up the pace of 20 books a day for 3.7 years, given his early start.  

I finished it last week. Really enjoyed it. Even the sections on comics I wasn’t very familiar with, like Master of Kung-Fu, we’re riveting. And I was turned on to a lot of modern series/runs that I’ve neglected over the years. (Added about a dozen trades to my wishlist.)

Was bummed that he didn’t do much with Daredevil (beyond mentioning Miller’s iconic runs), and his disdain for Heroes Reborn and the Jim Lee/Rob Liefeld era was super apparent. But overall, an indispensable read by an author who really loves the hobby/industry. 

Only SA book I regret selling is Strange Adventures 205. Was a low grade — 3.5 — but it had a lot of sentimental value. 

Biggest BA regret: Tie between DD 168 9.6 newsstand, and Special Marvel Edition 15 in 9.0. 

Biggest Copper regret: GI Joe 1 9.8 and 21 in 9.6. 

On 6/13/2022 at 7:24 AM, Alan Gray said:

I am so glad i found these message boards early. i only sent one package of 10 books to CGC for pressing and grading. i think i learned to go with an outside presser from now on. I found a good one who will submit it straight to CGC. Cheaper than CCS so i can use the savings to fast track my submissions. Thanks for the information people!! Us Noobs really appreciate it!!

Please let us know the results when you get your books back. 

On 12/14/2017 at 8:46 AM, GettingBackIntoComics said:

I read somewhere that a signed comic will either grade at qualified, or the signature counts as damage in the grading process. Does that mean that signed comics are a waste of time to collect? What if a comic has certificate with it proving the providence? would that be accepted by the graders are proof? or it still won't count?

If collecting signed comics makes YOU happy, then it’s not a waste of time.

The self-sealing graded comics bags by BCW are fantastic. Slab fits snugly, and they’re crystal clear. $14.40 for a pack of 100.

BCW Resealable Bag for Graded Comics - 9'' x 14'' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FFHMQC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BJVCASKZ3E4ZBZE5AM8H?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Add me to the resto club! Sigh. Had no idea there had been restoration done to this book when I bought it, so I’m a bit bummed that it came back with a purple label. Definitely encouraged by the optimistic posts in this thread, and it presents beautifully (despite the PLOD), so I may just keep it (versus flipping it for a blue label 3.5 or lower).

On 5/30/2022 at 11:27 PM, Philiboy said:

Hello again,

 

Been reading and the wait times to get your comics back from pressing and grading is taking ALOT longer than what CGC states, in fact months longer! 

 

I know it depends on the Tier level, but are the average processing times to get your comics back around 8 months now for modern?  Does Fast Track cut the delivery time considerably and worth it?

 

thanks,

Philiboy

 

My last modern FT (two comics, with CCS press) took less than a month. 

On 5/29/2022 at 5:54 PM, Ninja0215 said:

That was thenfirst book I bought when I started collecting again, happy its a high grade. Stupid qc people!!! Lol 

It’s a good looking book (a 9.8!) even with the wonky wrap. I collect DD and would be thrilled with this copy. 

The ‘90s-era hologram should be replaced with a QR code that links to the grader’s notes, and any other notation (missing pages, detached CF, cut-outs, etc.), accessible for free. The only condition notation on front of label (foe aesthetics) should be the page quality, IMO (and THAT should be moved off of the white grade label). 

On 5/27/2022 at 4:00 AM, Sigur Ros said:

I can tell you this... 

I sent in a TMNT 1 to be pressed/graded.  While it was there, a signing was announced.  When I received it back, it still had some pressable waviness in the upper left corner.  So I sent it right back in for the signing and another press.  It came back with the same waviness. 

I've seen a couple people online claim their books were never pressed while at CGC, with very convincing photos, and I'm pretty sure the same goes for mine.  

Just my experience, and in fairness maybe they just forgot... twice... but I would strongly recommend you find someone else. 

Someone who will do what you're paying them to do. 

 

This is similar to my experience. Used CCS and my high-value book came back with none of the pressable defects — a very minor finger bend, non-color breaking spine ticks, a light ripple — pressed out. I’m convinced that they never even pressed it.

On 5/26/2022 at 9:56 AM, gadzukes said:

My "Standard" Sub just moved to GEI today

Received 5/18/22 - Status GEI 5/26/22

That was fast.

Should be fast, considering the cost. My one comic submission with custom label and USPS return shipping is $125. Plus $15-30 for insured USPS Priority. My last standard tier submission of two comics was $200+, with about a month TAT out and back.