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    CGC plans to start hosting grading contests on a regular basis!

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    On 11/24/2021 at 12:21 PM, BlowUpTheMoon said:
    On 11/24/2021 at 12:13 PM, CGC Mike said:
    On 11/24/2021 at 8:40 AM, BlowUpTheMoon said:

    @CGC Mike What's the source of the books? 

    We're not going to reveal the source but, we will be getting permission from the Submitter(s).

    So the submitters whose books get used in the contest can't participate because they will know the grades? 

    Have you seen how long it takes them to grade books? 

    :baiting:

    current turn around rates at CGC

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    On 11/17/2021 at 1:09 AM, gumption said:

    Anyone with an update on Standard Tier submissions?
    (Honestly, if I could redo, I would’ve gone up to Express and just paid the extra $45 if it means less grief.)

    My presser shipped back in mid-August and the package has been received by CGC, but still no order number or a sign that it has been opened. 

    Time for a phone call.  It should be in the system as the package opening backlog is allegedly over.

    Ebay seller kellyssuperheroes?

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    On 11/4/2021 at 8:15 PM, James J Johnson said:

    Exactly. 5 or 6 days of wasted time and effort. Time to cut losses Throwing more good time after bad would be insane. Shad's already called me a scumbag. Someone I respected. People I've selflessly helped turning on me. Losing battle, he said. he was right. But I never thought it would be my battle, one that I really don't want. 10 questions for every one I can answer. I've stayed the course out of respect for CGC and the community, who I still respect. But this is a dead issue. I'll be in the spare a grade secton and resto section actually trying to help someone instead of fighting a losing battle here. He was right. :/ 

    Good Bye

    :sumo:

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    As you wait for CGC to grade your books - How do you feel when a daily email arrives announcing another private signing?

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    7 hours ago, Transplant said:

    Here's my day (really almost every day) recently via text. 

    DAY 1

    Friend 1: Wow. Modern TAT is 89 days; MFT is 74 days. 

    Friend 2: Still waiting on {whatever date} shipment to even show as received in the system, much less verified

    Friend 1: Despite explicitly telling me in advance they were going to pay shipping back to me on that box of {insert 1/6 different QC slab problems}; they f'd up and charged me anyway.  Now I have to call and deal with that.  Well, I called and it took talking to 3 different people before they acknowledged that I shouldn't have been charged.  

    Me: Good news, they announced a Starlin private signing.  That should help with all of their delays. 

    DAY 2: 

    Friends: Same complaints

    Me:  Well, I'm sure they'll announce another private signing

    DAY 3: 

    Friends: Same complaints

    Me: LOLOLOLOLOLOL  They just announced a Jim Lee signing that's going to swamp them with books.  HAHAHA, they also promise a 6 week TAT on those books.  

    You have two friends?

    EBAY: BLOCKED USER LIST

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    21 hours ago, Gary Strange said:
    On 5/18/2021 at 7:01 PM, wombat said:

    So what is this person saying? They are going to send it back?

    There has been no communication. PayPal is dealing with it. Very weird. 

    No they are going to keep it and file a charge back as an "unauthorized"  purchase.

    Latest scam.

    If you did your part correctly then PayPal eats it. 

    Buzzetta's FOURTH Guess The Grade Contest - Ends 2020-12-12 at 12 Midnight EST

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    1 hour ago, Buzzetta said:
    2 hours ago, toro said:

    Wow, looks like you got ripped off on the FF 48.  That book is way nicer then my 6.0

     

    If the book continues to climb I might investigate the process for removing the tape.  I am guessing that is a CCS thing when it comes to that? There are no tears to the cover so I have no idea what purpose there is for the tape.  (shrug). 

    If it is due to the weak staple... then what are you going to do?   It's one of the better presenting copies in grade I guess. 

    Edited 1 hour ago by Buzzetta

    I would leave it alone.

    Looks great for the grade and would sell for a premium.

    Thank you for taking the time to do this.

    Great contest.