Eric Perry

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Daredevil 181.

Fascinating. A process meant to preserve and protect would instead cause damage. Thanks for the info.

So, a book that winds up being too large for the holder?

Thanks for the info. The book appeared to be around 8.5 - 9.0 or so. I'll be curious to see why it couldn't be graded/encapsulated. Clearly, I missed something.

Quick additional note: this was a 10 book order. The minimum number to even have the option for pre-screen is 25, correct?

My first submission just hit the stage where I can see the grades. On one of the books, under "category," the word "reject" appears. It was a Modern submission (Submission #3811638) and the book is from 1982. That qualifies as Modern. I didn't request a pre-screen, so that can't be the reason. If it was restored/altered, that should have shown on the label. There are no grader notes available. The only thing I can think of is a counterfeit. Did my LCS sell me a fake comic, and that's why it was rejected?

Ever had someone try to beat you up on price because your item "looks overgraded" to them?

This is one of the most annoying things I've encountered in the world of collectibles. The particular behavior that infuriates me is this: Person A has an item for sale. Person B points out every conceivable thing they can to drive the price down. They'll even "haggle" about the grade of the item (that's not a NM- book...it's VF+ at best!!!) they're trying to buy. A week later, person B has the item, lists it for sale, and describes it as NM. Person B is a

The card graders have "Ultra-Modern" tiers and charge a higher price. I wonder what the feedback would've been had CGC gone that route.

This post is spot on.

Makes sense. Again, most of my experience regarding grading companies has been with sports cards. Guess it took that hobby a little while to catch up.

I'm mainly a "card guy" and that will color my opinion; however, here's my take: Over the past year, many people have sought to supplement their income through the use of third party grading companies. A popular method revolved around the purchase of new releases at the retail level. The dealer would then submit choice examples (condition-wise) of generally low-value items. This was often done in high-volume quantities. The strategy worked for the individual, so long as their percentage of 9.8 grades (or PSA Gem Mint 10, etc.) was sufficiently high. Across the hobby, though, this had some unintended consequences. Grading companies became flooded with submissions Naturally, the number of slabbed books increased Otherwise low-value items were changing hands at greatly increased prices (a not-insignificant percentage of these books would sell at cover price or slightly above, if not for the 9.8 label) The increased prices caught the attention of people outside the hobby. People saw "easy money" to be made A massive influx of money into comics caused a significant shift in the demand curve, resulting in higher prices for everyone I won't begrudge anybody for trying to make an honest buck, and that includes the grading companies. CGC is justified in raising their prices. Why shouldn't they? The strength of their brand has made it possible for many people to make a business out of buying and selling comics. Their price increases are not that severe. The CGC grade is still the gold standard within the market. If this move keeps down the number of submissions to a manageable level, I'm all for it. Better to pay a bit more than deal with one-year-plus turnaround times, suspension of everything except the $300-per-item tier, etc. Remember, I'm a "card guy." Believe me, the stuff going on over there is 10 times worse.

My submission was mailed 4/9. USPS website showed it was delivered on 4/14. As of last night, the new CGC tool shows: "Your package has been received. It will appear in the Submission Tracking tool once it has been opened."

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

That is tremendously helpful info. Thank you so much. Have a wonderful day.

Hi, everyone. I am getting together a Value submission and have 9 books ready to go. There is a 10th I'd like to include; however, I'm not sure if it would qualify. It's a mid-grade copy of Ghost Rider 1 from 1967. The book is definitely $200 or less raw (I paid $50) but may be worth a shade more than $200 when graded. The main thing I'm looking to avoid is having my order split into two submissions. It simply wouldn't be worth it for me to pay the separate shipping/insurance ($32) and the higher grading fee (+$11) for this single book. So, my question: Does a mid-grade copy of Ghost Rider 1 from 1967 qualify for grading at the Value tier? Thanks, in advance, for your guidance. I look forward to your reply. Best regards, Eric

My first purchase on this forum was a four book lot from USCMitch. He communicated well and was a pleasure to deal with. The books arrived quickly, were described accurately, and were packaged superbly. This was an absolutely perfect transaction! Thank you very much.

Full back cover pic

Full front cover pic

I believe this Daredevil #50 to be faded by direct sunlight. Even though the ink reflects light quite well, the reds have turned orange. There is a price-sticker sized portion of the front cover, near the upper right corner, which has colors that seem far less affected. This is easiest to spot between the I and L in Daredevil. The back cover looks normal, with regard to red ink appearing as it should. 21st Century Epic Collection included to show an example of unaffected red ink. How much would CGC downgrade a 5.5 or so copy for this much fading?

Buy what you like. Like what you buy. Geek responsibly.

Most of my collecting experience has been in the world of sports cards. I'm still adjusting to the differences in grading standards.

LOL - after a second glance, I realized all the interior pages are equally messed up. Same questions are on my mind, though. Any advice would be appreciated.