Aarrow108

1x Book Standard Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from post office) 2/21/23
Showing as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23
GEI 3/3/23 

2x Book Express Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from post office) 2/21/23
Showing as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23
GEI 3/3/23 

1x Book Standard Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from post office) 2/21/23
Showing as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23

2x Book Express Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from post office) 2/21/23
Showing as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23

1x Book Walkthrough Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from post office) 2/21/23
Showing as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23
GEI 3/1/23
Grading/QC 3/2/23
Shipped 3/3/23 

My CG 2.5 Fantastic Four 5 bumped up to a 3.5 after a clean and a press 

1x Book Standard Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from post office) 2/21/23
Showing as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23

2x Book Express Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from post office) 2/21/23
Showing as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23

1x Book Walkthrough Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from post office) 2/21/23
Showing as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23
GEI 3/1/23
Grading/QC 3/2/23 

1x Book Standard Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from post office) 2/21/23
Showing as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23

2x Book Express Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from post office) 2/21/23
Showing as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23

1x Book Walkthrough Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from post office) 2/21/23
Showing as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23
GEI 3/1/23 

1x Book Standard Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from  post office) 2/21/23
Showing-up as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23

2x Book Express Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from  post office) 2/21/23
Showing-up as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23

1x Book Walkthrough Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from  post office) 2/21/23
Showing-up as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23
Received/SFG 2/27/23

1x Book Standard Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from the post office) 2/21/23
Actually showing-up as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23

2x Book Express Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from the post office) 2/21/23
Actually showing-up as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23

1x Book Walkthrough Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from the post office) 2/21/23
Actually showing-up as Delivered in CGC's "Confirm Package Delivery" tool 2/24/23

So for those counting at home, that's 3 business days to actually scan a package that was delivered. Still not showing as Received/SFG. Keep in mind this was a package clearly marked with "WT" on it.

1x Book Standard Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from the post office) 2/21/23

2x Book Express Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from the post office) 2/21/23

1x Book Walkthrough Submission
Delivered (aka picked up from the post office) 2/21/23

10x Book Fast Track Economy Submission

- Delivered 1/30/23

- Received/SFG 2/1/23

- GEI 2/6/23

- Shipped 2/9/23

8/10 books were at or above what I expected to get, really happy about those. Perplexed about 2 of them, and already planning on resubmitting them.

Had a great time catching up with friends here and just admiring the great selection. Wasn’t able to finalize any deals to upgrade my books; either the copies in the room were just too high of a grade, or too high in price. Despite coming home empty handed, I was just happy to in a room amongst friends and comics.

Parking was simple/free, as I just parked across the street at South Coast Plaza. There were ample spots right at the corner of Bristol and Anton, just had to use the crosswalk and you were at the hotel. X marked the location I was at.

10x Book Fast Track Economy Submission
- Delivered 1/30/23
- Received/SFG 2/1/23

- GEI 2/6/23 

On 2/3/2023 at 7:47 AM, Artboy99 said:

currently how fast is the "Walk-through" service?

Current estimate as of 2/3/23 is 3 working days (not counting the day it might take for them to open it). Will be putting that to the test soon with a copy of FF 5….

On 2/1/2023 at 1:43 PM, Courageous Cat said:

                                                                                Funny, NOT Freakn' Funny 

 

Sent a box of 8 books received this past Thursday 1/26

6 standars fast track

2 Walkthrough

So I'm checking the progesss past few days and notice my 6 fast track are flying through the grading process and now my 6 books are in QC

and my 2 walk throughs are still SFG

While I'm sure most here are like "hey dumdum, what are you complain about, you got 700 of value for 330"

But I'm pissed because I could have gave two craps when the 6 got graded 

 

 

 

Fully expecting this to happen to me. Have a Walkthrough, Express, and Standard book all going in one box. Willing to bet that the Standard gets done first despite having to pay dumb money for a tier that is supposed to be quicker....

10x Book Fast Track Economy Submission
- Delivered 1/30/2023
- Received/Scheduled for Grading (also billed) 2/1/2023

10x Book Fast Track Economy Submission
- Delivered (aka picked-up at the post office) 1/30/2023

Counting down the days! Will be bringing a few books with me that I'm hoping to upgrade (so if anyone is open to downgrade + cash, let me know!)
- X-men #1 CGC 2.5 CR/OW (looking for a 3.0 - 3.5)
- X-men #3 CGC 4.0 OW/W (looking for a 5.5 - 6.5)
- Fantastic Four Annual #2 CGC 5.5 OW/W (looking for a 6.5 - 7.0)

My goal for the year is to get nicer copies of my favorite books, so hoping to use this weekend as a starting point. Cheers to the weekend 

On 1/28/2023 at 4:02 AM, Ryan. said:

I feel like Peter at the beginning of Office Space when he keeps shifting traffic lanes. No matter what tier I pick, that tier immediately becomes the slowest one.

Seriously. Seems pretty ridiculous that modern slow track stuff gets pumped out well before their advertised time, while standard/express/walkthrough don’t get held to the same standard.

On 1/24/2023 at 11:33 AM, migmtl76 said:

I'm not sure about how CGC will bill me if I overevaluate a comic book I sent using WalkThrough.

For example I think the comic which is a silver age big key is a 8.0 valued at US 10 000 (info for the submission given to CGC).

It turns out to be a 6.5 at US 4 000 FMV.

Q. Will CGC charge me 3% of my evaluation (10K) or of the FMV (4K) they give to the comic ?

Thanks

From what I understand based on my prior two walkthrough submissions, they will use your declared value/evaluation UNLESS they feel it is below what they believe is the FMV.

If your declared value/evaluation is below FMV, they are still going to use your higher value when billing.

On 1/17/2023 at 9:19 AM, Myparentsbasement said:

 

Received: 1/6/23

Items: 5

Service: FAST TRACK ECONOMY

Status: 1/6 Scheduled for Grading

1/12 Grading/Encapsulation/Imaging

Received: 1/6/23

Items: 1

Service: STANDARD

Status: 1/6 Scheduled for Grading

 1/11 Grading/Encapsulation/Imaging
1/17 shipped

 

I have a FT Economy, Standard, Express, and Walkthrough submission in my submission pipeline (currently getting cleaned/pressed). Appreciate these updates 

On 1/6/2023 at 1:31 PM, shortboxed said:

This has been updated. As Terry already mentioned, Desert Wind will be set up at the show taking CGC submissions. If you haven't worked with them before, they are amazing and very professional and easy to work with. They will handle your submissions with utmost care.

Yes, I'm familiar with them! I actually used them for signature witnessing at the show back in 2020 (I didn't want to wait in the CGC line). Handled my Steranko and Golden signature submissions without an issue 

On 12/20/2022 at 4:11 PM, TerrysComics said:

CGC was scheduled to be at the CalComicCon but they have told the show that they no longer have enough staff to do shows.

They acknowledged that CalComicCon was one of their best one day of submissions for many years.

Thanks for the confirmation, Terry. While their absence is a bummer/inconvenience, doesn’t take away from the quality of the show. Appreciate the info!

On 12/12/2022 at 1:13 PM, shortboxed said:

CGC Submissions

Desert Wind, an authorized CGC rep, will be taking submissions onsite as well as witnessing signatures from special guests.

Hey Gene, just want to clarify: the ticket website indicates CGC will be there on Preview Night and the Main Event.



Is this the case, or is it just that Desert Wind will be there handling CGC submissions as a witness/facilitator? I was hoping to do a drop-off submission directly to CGC like the last show. Thanks in advance!

On 12/19/2022 at 4:40 PM, Robot Man said:

I considered setting up at this show until I went to the site and read the "conditions". "Your answers really matter. Your vibe is more important than the depth of your collection."... really?

Whaaat? Who's "ring" do you have to kiss to be a vendor?

I have a pretty vast selection of GA/SA/BA. This doesn't seem to matter. As a buyer, I show up with pockets full of cash to buy vintage comics. I have for the most part been real disappointed in the quality of books in the room. 

I know Brad from F-VF and King and Queen Comics were turned down for the last show despite supporting this show from the beginning. 

I will be setting up at Terry O'Neil's CalCon in Feb. This is what a "real" con should be...

 

I appreciate you taking the time to respond! I'm sure the event organizers would welcome this type of feedback/inquiry (I've sent it their way just in case), but I'd always encourage anyone to reach out to them via the contact form on the website or via Instagram DM. I cannot speak to how they make their decisions, I just know that for every show there has been more collector demand than the actual supply of booth spaces.

Pretty sure I've introduced myself in prior threads and at the show, but for the sake of transparency: my name is Aaron (on Instagram as aarrow_prty/aonescomics), and while I cannot speak for the organizers, only as a supporter of the show and setting up at the last 3 shows myself, I'm happy to share my brief insight (again, this is my perspective, not that of the event organizers):

I truly don't think this show is meant to be like the traditional/"real" cons you refer to, and that's what has made it stand out to me. I've always looked at it as a "comic swap meet" among the local community of collectors here in California. If anything it gives small/private collectors like you and I an opportunity to set up at a busy show and make some deals among the community members, something we cannot necessarily do otherwise without paying a steep fee to get access.

I've come to enjoy this show since there's always a wide array of vendors: you have your traditional dealers and you have your private collectors, all in one room. Whatever selection criteria is being used has seemingly ensured that there is a great mix of the type of collectors setting up. I'm not too familiar with many traditional/"real" cons in the area that let that happen.

To be fair, Shortboxed is technically giving private collectors like you and I an opportunity to set up at Cal Comic Con (I was set-up at the 2020 Comic Swap during Cal Comic Con 2020), though during the smaller preview night on Saturday night that they organize (which is limited capacity). I don't think this is same thing as being in the main show Sunday setting up alongside the titans of the comic industry we know and love (seriously, the vendor line up looks amazing!). It is with this in mind that I've come to appreciate what Near Mint Sundays offers to a small collector like me: access and opportunity.

I'll be at Cal Comic Con both days in February. I'm not setting up Saturday night myself (don't have the inventory to justify it), but I'll be there to be support my friends/other collectors and hopefully find something I like. Happy to continue this discussion in person, collector-to-collector 

Vendor registration is currently OPEN! I provided a link below to take you to the registration page where you can fill out a vendor application. Important dates to consider:

12.12.22 - Vendor Applications OPEN.

12.31.22 - Vendor Applications CLOSE.

01.09.23 - Vendors Will Receive An UPDATE.

The event organizers have indicated that they usually receive more applications than they have booth space, so nothing is certain even if you submit an application early for this show. To quote them "Your answers really matter. Your vibe is more important than the depth of your collection." 

Near Mint Sundays Vendor Registration

(Advertising with permission on behalf of the event organizers, CJ and Judy)

ATTENTION ALL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMIC COLLECTORS: start making plans to attend the latest and greatest local comic book BUY / SELL / TRADE event!

Mark your calendars for the fourth installment of Near Mint Sundays (first one for 2023)! An expected 40+ comic vendors with free admission and free parking! What's that mean for you? MORE MONEY FOR COMIC BOOKS! NMS is focusing on strictly comic books from all eras, both graded and ungraded! Great mix of dealers and private collectors bringing affordable back issues and high-end keys.

Sunday, March 12, 2023
10:00am - 4:00pm

Brookhurst Community Center
2271 W Crescent Ave
Anaheim, CA 92801

For more info, please visit the following websites:
Near Mint Sundays on Instagram
Near Mint Sunday Official Website (Includes Vendor Information)

if you're looking for actual comic books, go to Cal Comic Con or Torpedo Con instead.