joeypost

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4.0/4.5

9.2/9.4 as is.

Took me forever to find my 9.6 copy.

And one that could count pages, and one that could check for missing coupons, and one that could check for fading, and one that could check for trimming, and one that could check for color touch, and one that could check for married pages or covers, and one that could check for reproduced covers, and one that could check for broken or rusty staples, and one that could check for brittle/tan pages, and one that could check for foxing vs. water damage, etc. If it could be done, it already would have. IMO, there is no way to remove the human element from grading.

When they add information into the "category" columns. It sits at NA and once they check the books they will add "Modern, universal, C-1, etc). I would imagine that the book is probably graded, but not finalized at this point as well.

Todays moderns are printed on thicker stock (especially the early WD books), and in most cases the inks have more gloss. This combination makes defects like fingerprints and fingernail dents to be more prominent. I see this all the time with WD books. Some that say all they did was buy the book and stick it in a bag/board still have books with prints and dents. Not sure how many books you have submitted to be graded overall, but early on it is definitely a learning experience. Regarding fingerprints I would have to agree that these are hit harder than small tress lines and bends. The oils in your fingers over time react to the inks and can cause smudging or even color loss. A small dent or crease left all alone will not get worse, the same cannot be said for fingerprints.

Update. Smaller 3 book invoice moved to scheduled to be graded on 6/8 Larger invoice has had resto check but still verified.

Noon you say

Why is this still here?

couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

Not worth it as the interiors were printed upside down.

Looks like the rush to get books in before 6/1 is impacting TAT's. Moderns Received 5/12. Today is 19 days if you count the day they were received. They have not made it to the resto check stage yet.

From what I can see a perception among the creators/artists is spreading that will severely limit the amount of signing for CGC SS books moving forward. Losing Starlin this way hurt, as I was looking forward to getting more things signed by him to have in MY slabbed collection. If things even stay status quo, it is likely more creators/artists will take a similar stance. Since it is in CGC's best interest to get some sort of standardization of cost (you say they have tried in the past), why haven't they been proactive in doing so recently?

Nothing like the smell of drama in the morning. As a side note, the ignore function can be your best friend on these boards.

I am assuming this is directed to me. I never fast track my stuff, but I do have an in with the owner of the pressing company.

In the 7.0 range

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Grimaldi's

Across from the Marriott in Times Square is Juniors. Get the cheesecake.

Katz Deli Pricey, but worth the NY experience. You can share the sandwiches.

It comes down to a few things, but the most important technique (if you can call it that) is knowing when a book has the propensity to go "pop". With many Marvels it has to do with wear, but some DC books are very prone to a staple popping even if you do everything correctly. I alert submitters now if I feel a book is brittle or if there is a chance to pop staples or split the spine. I leave it up to them to take the risk, but that only comes over time (and some mistakes along the way).

Too bad your first experience was not a good one. Doesn't mean they won't be moving forward.