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Is it common to not be able to view your submission by its submission number even when its in the "scheduled for grading" stage? According to the site I should be able to see it but I keep getting the error. Its been like this for around 2 weeks for me since my modern books were received on 7/30.

Thank you very much for your response. I just did the basic tier, it looks like it was delivered on the 24th of this month. So maybe sometime next week I will see it updated.

Hello Everyone,

I'm sorry if this question has been posted somewhere else. After you get confirmation that your books have arrived at CGC via tracking how long does it usually take to see that it arrived at their facility and is available to view in the submission tracker?

I'm glad I found this post, I just sent him a pm now. I had no idea a service like this existed.

Hello guys!

can I have your opinion on this issue of uncanny #22  specifically the bottom left on the front would that be like a 9.2 ? 

Thanks guys! What do you think knocks it down to a 9.2 the bottom left corner on the front ?

1 hour ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

9.0+ IMO.

Thank You :)

Hello everyone!

could I please have your input on this issue  specifically what you think about the back cover top left ? Thanks

Hello everyone!

ill be doing my first submission this week and was hoping for some grade input on this copy of venom #3. Thanks!

Hello Everyone!

I'll be going to my first Comic con next week and was considering doing my first cgc submission there. My question was aside from filling out the forms prior to going there so I have everything ready how do most of you bring your comics there? Would I be ok bringing them there in a shipping box and then handing them off to a staff member there with my form? Anything I should know prior to getting everything ready?

Thanks,

Hi everyone,

Here is a copy of powers of x #3 connecting  any input would be greatly appreciated  

Hi everyone,

Here is a copy of house of x #3 psylocke variant  she’s one of my favorite X-men   what do you think about the spine ?

On 9/4/2019 at 7:52 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

Looks like a 9.8 to me.

On 9/4/2019 at 6:01 PM, 1950's war comics said:

yep a 9.8 

Thanks!!! I’ll mark that one to send in 🤙🏻

On 9/4/2019 at 7:53 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

Looks like a 9.6 to me.

On 9/4/2019 at 3:41 PM, Bill67 said:

Can I ask why? Like, what specifically stops it from being a 9.8?

I can see only a few possible problems:

First, in photo #5, there appear to be some areas right along the spine fold where there's some white showing (i.e. color break). In particular there is a spot at the left edge of the photo that exhibits this. I think you can also see it a little in photo #7. I've seen this a lot, particularly with comics that have thick glossy covers. (And it drives me crazy sometimes trying to decide if what I'm seeing is really a color break or if I'm being fooled by the artwork.)

I've always wondered a) what causes it and b) how much of an impact it has on the grade?

I have a couple of theories as to the cause. One is that it's due to the stress on the paper from the machine that folds the comics. The other is that the spine tends to rub against the side of the cardboard box that the books are shipped in. Those are just guesses though. All I know for sure is it's annoying to see it on a book that hasn't even been opened yet.

Second in photo #2, right near the bottom of the staple, there's something that looks like a small indentation in the spine. I don't know if that counts as a tick though (it seems to be caused by pressure from the staple itself).

Third, in photo #3, there may be the tiniest hint of blunting on the corner.

Other than that, I don't see anything wrong with it. I'm dying to know if I missed something.

-Bill

Wow thanks for all the feedback guys. I see what you’re saying about the spine. I have a few copies of this issue I can upload pictures of another one that I think look good too. I was on the fence at 9.4-9.6 as I’m not sure how much leeway they give you point wise on the spine and breaking color. 

On 9/1/2019 at 5:56 PM, StephenWA said:

I joined as a Premium Member two years ago and have just completed my third renewal. If you pay by continuous direct debit, the fee is reduced to $129, and you still get the $150 credit.

I save until I am ready to send in 25 books - the return shipping is the cheapest per book at that quantity.

I have had zero issues redeeming the credit, and I believe I will remain a member "forever" on those terms.

Best wishes

Stephen

 

That’s a great tip thank you. I was thinking about going credit but I will use debit instead. 

Hi everyone,

sorry for all the house and power questions. It’s my favorite series currently and I want to get all my connecting covers graded I think it would look amazing to display. Here is house #1

Hello all!!

can you take a look at this connecting cover variant for me and give me your honest opinion ?

7 hours ago, Gaard said:

Correct.

Look here to help decide how many books to submit.

Awesome thanks for the info.

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking to purchase the $150 premium membership. I just had a question regarding cost of grading and what you guys average with it. With the discount of 10% and a $20 grading fee making it $18 after discount. Will I have any other fees added on to the final evaluation of grading the books if I only send them in for the grade and slab? I wont be doing a pressing or cleaning or anything just the grading. If it's $18 a book and I do 10 books should it be $180 plus the invoice of $5 and the shipping fee? Ideally i'd like to use the credit immediately with the books ive been selling and I've been reading on the forums that a lot of people like to send it 5+ books at a time usually.

Thanks for the feedback guys!!! I really appreciate it.

On 8/24/2019 at 11:03 AM, mysterymachine said:

if you want to try your luck for a 9.8 it might just be easier to pick up another copy before they get any higher in price.

Thanks I’m tempted too. The first shipment they said was damaged so I would assume the next one would be better. 

When I take a closer look I don’t actually see the defect. I think it was just the light. 

24 minutes ago, Motor City Rob said:

Depends. If it breaks color, your chances of 9.8 are probably gone. Pressing would reduce the overall size of the flaw, but the color break would still be there. Could drop you to a 9.4/9.6.

So im probably better off just letting it stay as is then ?

2 hours ago, Motor City Rob said:

Could be a 9.8 candidate.  Only possible problem I see is in the 9th picture from the top.  This could be the glare but I can't tell if there's something going on with the back cover just above the top staple.

I believe that is the glare. If it wasn’t would a pressing help that ?

Hi everyone,

I'm back with a different house of x copy   This is probably my favorite cover minus all the beautiful connecting covers. Any recommendations on this one like a cleaning or a press ?