Chuymosca

Thank you both for clarifying this.

Hi all,

I was just about to submit some comics for grading and when I inputted my card info, I did not see any discounts marked for my $150 membership credit.  How is this applied.  I looked at the FAQ's and it says that it is automatically applied but when I tried it looked like it was going to charge my card the full amount.  I know that the credit only applies to grading fees.  Any help with this matter will be highly appreciated.  Thank you. 

So, I would like to have my book signed by Frank Miller and Chris Claremont.  Does anyone know if this would be possible?  Both Miller and Claremont have the same cut off date. Thanks

Thank you all

Hey all, I am new to this community.  As the title says, I am interested in knowing if I have to pay for re-grading of an already graded CGC comic in order to send it to be signed by Frank Miller?  I have tried to fill out the online form but the process is forcing me to choose either pressing and grading or both.  I would hope that I don't have to pay for the grading since it has already been done.  I do however understand that I would have to pay the $5 capsule opening fee and possibly the cost of the new capsule with the new signature series label.  Any help with these questions would be highly appreciated.  Thank you. 

On 2/27/2012 at 8:14 PM, mschmidt said:

Based on the rash of recent threads talking about grade drops incurred whilst getting books signed, I figured I'd put together a little illustrated post on how to properly protect your books for a Signature Series signing. I realize that there's already a great (and stickied) how-to by Kevin in this forum, but for someone who's never done this before, having a set of photos to accompany the instructions would probably be beneficial.

 

Anyways, onwards and upwards ...

 

Step 1

 

 

Here's what you'll need:

 

• bags and boards (I'm using silver size polybags with matching backing boards in this thread, but feel free to use whatever you have lying around)
• bags that are slightly larger than the ones above (I'm using silver size Gerber Archives)
• marker
• box cutter or utility knife
• masking tape
• straight edge or metal ruler

 

 

Step 2

 

 

Add a backing board to each bag that you're going to cut - this will help ensure you don't cut all the way through the bag.

 

 

 

Step 3

 

 

Apply masking tape to each bag, outlining where you'll cut. The bag on the right has a generic, full-size window which I use for sketches - the bag on the left has a book-specific, smaller window which allows me to control where the creator will sign.

 

 

 

Step 4

 

 

Use the metal ruler, straight edge or your uncanny knifing abilities to cut out a hole inside the masked box. Take care not to cut into the blue masking tape as that will leave a sticky residue.

 

 

 

Step 5

 

 

Insert at least 2 more backing boards into each bag (3 total is the bare minimum, I prefer 4) and then gently slide the book in the bag. I do this upside-down because it makes it easier to slide the inner bag in & out of the outer bag.

 

 

 

Step 6

 

 

Finish the window-bag by adding a helpful "sign here" note on the smaller window, and then slide the inner bags into the outer, larger bag.

 

 

 

Step 7

 

 

Don't forget to add a note on the back with the name of the book, your name and the name of the creator who you want signing the book - if the facilitator doesn't know who the book belongs to or which signature to get, the book will most certainly not get done.

 

 

 

Step 8 (optional)

 

 

For an extra layer of protection - which comes in very handy with mail-away signings - cut a backing board slightly smaller than the book itself, and use a strip of tape to anchor it to either the top or bottom of the book, creating a flap. If you put the name of the book and the creator on the flap, the facilitator will worship the ground you walk on.

 

 

 

Step 9

 

 

Ready to be sent off!

Thank you for this.