CGC and the Competition

[MedicAR]

I know this has had to have been discussed before, but my searches keep telling me all my key words are too short.

 

I know PGX is no CGC, but how much worse are they? Is a PGX 6.0 a CGC 5.5? Is the difference consistent at all? How much would anyone here trust PGX? I have never seen a PGX book in person, so I don't know how to compare them.

 

I'm not trying to start a flame war or anything, but I'm looking at picking up a PGX book and just wonder how much I should trust the grade.

[joe_collector]

PGX actually grades tougher than CGC, but their resto detection is suspect.

[MedicAR]

Fair enough. I'm not overly concerned about resto, I just want the book.

[sterlingcomics]

PGX actually grades tougher than CGC, but their resto detection is suspect.

At the higher end grades (generally speaking), but very loose at the lower end of the grading scale. Buy a PGX book and roll the dice b/c restoration detection is pretty much zero point zero, Mr. Blutowsky.

[Comicdey]

I'd say lower grade is suspect, but higher grade books that I've had have all been graded higher by CGC upon resubmission.

[MedicAR]

So, my mid-range book is "iffy" then?

 

I still think it's a good deal and it's a book I've been needing foro quite awhile now. I'd be happy even if has a bit of resto work, as long as I've got a copy with nice eye appeal at the right price.

[Mr. Zipper]

IT all depends on the seller. PGX tends to be very cozy with a few sellers and I wouldn't touch their books with a ten foot pole.

 

But for everyone else, it's no more risky than buying raw.

[Point Five]

Except...I hate to say it!...be wary of trimming. We've seen a number of examples where PGX has missed pretty glaring trim jobs.

 

As with a raw book, just ask for large scans and if you don't see anything suspicious, probably OK. Since it's a mid-grade and not high grade, chances are good it's fine.

[Ze-man]

Med, what book is it, or if you dont want to give specifics what era? And what is the given grade?

 

If you are not overly worried about missed resto, and the price is right then I dont see why you should not bid on it if the book looks to be close to the advertised grade.

 

But if you plan on flipping, or re subbing it to CGC, that is where problems may arise. Or they may not, just know it is a calculated risk.

 

Ze-

[MedicAR]

It's Journey Into Mystery #89, in PGX 5.5 You can find it here.

 

I was shy about drawing attention to it.....

 

But it's gotten bids this morning, so I may back out on it now. It's much better than the one I have and I love the cover.

[TheShadowKnows]

I know this has had to have been discussed before, but my searches keep telling me all my key words are too short.

 

I know PGX is no CGC, but how much worse are they? Is a PGX 6.0 a CGC 5.5? Is the difference consistent at all? How much would anyone here trust PGX? I have never seen a PGX book in person, so I don't know how to compare them.

 

I'm not trying to start a flame war or anything, but I'm looking at picking up a PGX book and just wonder how much I should trust the grade.

Who was/is the seller?

[MedicAR]

Who was/is the seller?

 

darkman8183, a relative newcomer by the look of it, he claims its from his private collection.

[rza808]

I say go for it

[CAP Freak]

AS do I

[MedicAR]

We are go!

[TFL-migration]

It looks to be graded correctly. I wouldn't have a problem bidding on it.

[MedicAR]

It looks to be graded correctly. I wouldn't have a problem bidding on it.

 

That's my thinking, it's a book I need at (so far) a price I can afford....

[rza808]

Good luck on your snipe I get sniped all the time and shouldnt be endorsing it

[TheShadowKnows]

Who was/is the seller?

 

darkman8183, a relative newcomer by the look of it, he claims its from his private collection.

This isnt a known Ryan Elliott shill.most likely a honest grade.

D

[TFL-migration]

Be wary of trimming?? Errrrrrrrr Ya..... Ask The CGC about Mr. Ewert Read the back of the book. The we'll try our best but... part..