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12 hours ago, Eric Perry said:

I noticed there is now a "Confirm Package Receipt" feature.  This is fantastic!

I just noticed that as well. Per UPS, my package was received on 3/26. Per this new CGC tool, it has not been received by them.

While the idea for this new feature is fantastic, at this point the actual use of it will only serve to increase confusion and frustration.

So...I started this thread exactly one year ago today regarding my 1st submittal. What a coincidence.

I logged in this morning because I recently sent in my 2nd submittal to CGC. According to UPS, it was received on 3/26/21. I decided to check these boards to see what the typical turn around time seems to be and was surprised to see last year's post still getting some traction. If the above mentioned three week delay is still holding true, my recent submittal should be checked in this week or early next. Can someone confirm if three weeks out is still relatively accurate? Patiently waiting............ @Jennifer F.

I had a few key Fantastic Four comics graded almost a year ago. At the time, CGC did not have a Fantastic Four label available (or, if they did I missed it). I just sent in another few key FF comics that are in the same numeric series as the earlier ones. I decided to get the FF labels on them. Is there any way to have the earlier ones relabeled in order for them to match the ones that I just sent in?

19 hours ago, cbaylie said:

I've had 5 books submitted and marked status as 'Received" since February 10, but I'm seeing 'fantastic' turn around times on this thread.  

Anybody know what's up with that?

What service tier were they submitted at? I would call. I hope that I don't have to wait that long for my remaining book that was submitted at the standard tier.

10 minutes ago, greggy said:

I'm not sure why you didn't just risk it all in the same tier.  The WORSE that they can do is bump to to the standard tier pricing but at least, they would all be done at the same time.  To be honest, CGC rarely bumps anything unless it's a pretty prominent book.  Unless your 48 was uber high grade, it probably would have never been bumped.  The main issue is your tolerance with the declared value limitation because that is what CGC would consider reimbursing you IF it damaged while in their control.  Also, the best part of having all the books in the same tier is that they get shipped together.  If CGC is using registered mail for only a few books, the per book charge can be significant. 

Agreed...and I pretty much said the same thing with my last paragraph. This was my first batch and I didn't appreciate all of that when I submitted them. Live and learn.

6 minutes ago, kimik said:

Their current turnaround times are fantastic. If you are thinking of getting anything graded, now is the time to do it.

I agree with my economy tier books. I would just like to see some progress with the other one, since I expected it first.

After getting some advice here, I recently submitted an FF 48, 50 and 52 for scoring. I have a few others that I will submit at a later date. In an effort to save some money, I submitted the 50 & 52 at the economy tier and the 48 at the standard tier. I would have probably submitted the 48 at economy too but I didn't want to risk them bumping it up due to its FMV. Truthfully, I thought I was pushing it with the 52 at economy.

Anyway, my books were received into their system on 4/29. The two submitted at the economy tier are already done. I expect them back today. The one submitted at the standard tier is still sitting in their system with a "Received" status. Shouldn't that one have been done first? I'm not complaining...just curious about the typical process and turn around time.

By the way, I've since learned on these boards that the FMV declaration is probably more for insurance purposes and they rarely bump you up a tier unless it is really egregious. If I had submitted all three at the economy tier, I would probably be expecting them all back today and spent less in the process.

15 hours ago, ghost of the wild said:

mine are showing as being submitted

Yes...mine showed up late afternoon on Wednesday, 4/29.

49 minutes ago, Jennifer F. said:

Good morning,

Thanks for your message.  Generally, due to the high volume of mail we receive each day, it can take a few days from the time it shows delivered before you will see it in the system.  You will receive an email once it has been entered into our system.  I would give it at least 2-3 days right now.

Thanks!

Thanks for the response!

Hi. I'm just curious about how long it typically takes between when a shipment is confirmed to have been delivered and CGC opens and officially receives the items into their system? I recently sent my first few books to be graded and have no idea how long to expect. They were confirmed to have been delivered yesterday morning and I'm a bit excited (and, yes, impatient) as I wait. Thanks!

On 4/20/2020 at 2:03 PM, oldrover said:

If you're done reading them, then by all means slab them. Those are nice books, and slabbing will seal in their value.

On 4/20/2020 at 8:20 PM, Stefan_W said:

The 48 looks like the money book in this bunch, although the 52 could get a decent price as well. 

Thanks for the additional comments, fellas. For now, I'm looking at doing 48, 50, & 52. I'll probably do the others at a later date.

4 hours ago, comicginger1789 said:

^True, you want to check all the pages, make sure they are there, no cutouts and also back photos help too, especially if you want some more in depth feedback on some grades. You can post in the Hey Buddy Can Ya Spare A Grade Forum too

https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/forum/42-hey-buddy-can-you-spare-a-grade/

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll probably do that!

4 hours ago, The Lions Den said:

Yep, it looks pretty rough. The #48, 50 and 52 look pretty solid, though. 

Are the books complete?  

Yes, they are complete. No missing pages or tears that I recall (it's been a long time since I've paged through them).

On 2nd thought, #15 might be worse than #6.

19 minutes ago, The Lions Den said:

Worth it.  Pics are always helpful... 

 

I posted #50 above. Here are the others...

44 minutes ago, comicginger1789 said:

I mean, do you enjoy reading them? If so, no need to get them CGC graded. You can store in proper bag and board (or two) in proper cool, dry and dark location and this will keep them just as well as a CGC case. The CGC case is not airtight or waterproof. It also does not protect from sunlight. All it would help against is handling which, unless you are touching the same book every day, you are unlikely to damage it further (unless you try to read it with greasy fingers after eating chicken wings).

If you are grading because you like the way cases display, and you can grab em from a box quick, show a friend and stuff em back in, go for it. If you also want to get a more guaranteed value for them, have them graded. Everything you have listed would likely benefit from grading versus selling raw, especially the FF 48-50 and 52. The earlier issues even though rough, would still likely be worth spending the money to grade.

The only one I personally would not grade is the Spanish issue. Its more a personal thing as I am not a huge fan of foreign copies or reprints. They are neat but can be a tough sell with the exception of a few titles and a few issues. This isn't one I would say has huge following of people looking for it. 

Thanks for the reply. I haven't read them in years and was already leaning toward having them all graded. I know that #52 had quite the spike in value after the BP film came out. Since I missed that peak, I'm hoping for the same thing to happen after the eventual sequel. I'm also looking forward to Marvel eventually announcing their turn at an FF film. I'd like to have all of these all good-to-go and ready for when I do pull the trigger.

Here's the #50. Thanks again!

I have a handful of historically significant silver age Fantastic Four books. Some were a family member's who purchased them new in the 60's. Others I purchased at comic book shows in the 80s when I was actively collecting. I do plan on selling them eventually (fingers crossed that Marvel eventually puts together a good FF film). 

Below are the books that I have and their general condition. I'd appreciate some advice on if these would be worth getting graded and, if so, some help with prioritizing them. I've never been through the process before.

FF #6 - Marvel's first villain team-up (Doom & Namor). This one is in the worst shape. Although it is completely intact and readable. The cover near the spine is faded a bit.

FF #15 - Similar condition to #6. Maybe slightly better. It doesn't have as much cover fading; but, the spine is slightly rolled.

FF #10 (Spanish language version) - This one was purchased in a mylar sleeve and has been kept that way. It is in much better shape than the previous two. I just bought it because it was in good shape for an old book and, at the time, I liked the Spanish cover (Los 4 Fantasticos...LOL).

FF # 48-50 - The first appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer. My uneducated grade from 1-10 on these would be around a 5, or so, for #48 & #49. #50 is in better shape than the other two and has always been in a mylar sleeve. I would give it at least a 7. Maybe slightly higher. Again, these are my uneducated grades...not to be confused with official grades.

FF #52 - The first appearance of Black Panther. It is in similar shape as #48 & #49. Probably around a 5, or so.

All of them have been kept in regular bags and boards (except the two in mylar) since sometime in the 80s. Besides having them graded, I like the idea of preventing any further degradation. I can add pics if that would help. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!