red rocks-migration Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Coupon submissions received last week: all those look severely under graded, the 9.4's look 9.6-9.8. I guess 9.4 is the new 9.8, 9.2 is the new 9.6 and 9.0 is the new 9.4 They must have told the graders to adjust the curve down, or maybe the new graders aren't confident in saying something is a 9.6-9.8 or maybe the graders not talking to customers anymore means they don't have to think about the fairness of their grades from a customer standpoint anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Largo Comics Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 all those look severely under graded, the 9.4's look 9.6-9.8. I guess 9.4 is the new 9.8, 9.2 is the new 9.6 and 9.0 is the new 9.4 They must have told the graders to adjust the curve down, or maybe the new graders aren't confident in saying something is a 9.6-9.8 or maybe the graders not talking to customers anymore means they don't have to think about the fairness of their grades from a customer standpoint anymore. I agree. I was dissappointed by all 4 grades to be honest, but I was especially shocked at the 8.0 on the Conan #1. I've seen graded 9.4's that look much worse. I struggle to find a flaw on the book in hand. I'm not going to lie, it's made me feel a bit gun-shy about sending in any more books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiceX Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 all those look severely under graded, the 9.4's look 9.6-9.8. I guess 9.4 is the new 9.8, 9.2 is the new 9.6 and 9.0 is the new 9.4 They must have told the graders to adjust the curve down, or maybe the new graders aren't confident in saying something is a 9.6-9.8 or maybe the graders not talking to customers anymore means they don't have to think about the fairness of their grades from a customer standpoint anymore. I agree. I was dissappointed by all 4 grades to be honest, but I was especially shocked at the 8.0 on the Conan #1. I've seen graded 9.4's that look much worse. I struggle to find a flaw on the book in hand. I'm not going to lie, it's made me feel a bit gunshy about sending in any more books. Could be a stain or light foxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Largo Comics Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 all those look severely under graded, the 9.4's look 9.6-9.8. I guess 9.4 is the new 9.8, 9.2 is the new 9.6 and 9.0 is the new 9.4 They must have told the graders to adjust the curve down, or maybe the new graders aren't confident in saying something is a 9.6-9.8 or maybe the graders not talking to customers anymore means they don't have to think about the fairness of their grades from a customer standpoint anymore. I agree. I was dissappointed by all 4 grades to be honest, but I was especially shocked at the 8.0 on the Conan #1. I've seen graded 9.4's that look much worse. I struggle to find a flaw on the book in hand. I'm not going to lie, it's made me feel a bit gunshy about sending in any more books. Could be a stain or light foxing. Perhaps I'll bite the bullet and pay for the graders notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transplant Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 all those look severely under graded, the 9.4's look 9.6-9.8. I guess 9.4 is the new 9.8, 9.2 is the new 9.6 and 9.0 is the new 9.4 They must have told the graders to adjust the curve down, or maybe the new graders aren't confident in saying something is a 9.6-9.8 or maybe the graders not talking to customers anymore means they don't have to think about the fairness of their grades from a customer standpoint anymore. I agree. I was dissappointed by all 4 grades to be honest, but I was especially shocked at the 8.0 on the Conan #1. I've seen graded 9.4's that look much worse. I struggle to find a flaw on the book in hand. I'm not going to lie, it's made me feel a bit gunshy about sending in any more books. Could be a stain or light foxing. Perhaps I'll bite the bullet and pay for the graders notes. The business model works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiceX Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 all those look severely under graded, the 9.4's look 9.6-9.8. I guess 9.4 is the new 9.8, 9.2 is the new 9.6 and 9.0 is the new 9.4 They must have told the graders to adjust the curve down, or maybe the new graders aren't confident in saying something is a 9.6-9.8 or maybe the graders not talking to customers anymore means they don't have to think about the fairness of their grades from a customer standpoint anymore. I agree. I was dissappointed by all 4 grades to be honest, but I was especially shocked at the 8.0 on the Conan #1. I've seen graded 9.4's that look much worse. I struggle to find a flaw on the book in hand. I'm not going to lie, it's made me feel a bit gunshy about sending in any more books. Could be a stain or light foxing. Perhaps I'll bite the bullet and pay for the graders notes. The business model works! Like making people pay extra for guaranteed turnaround times that really aren't guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschmidt Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 all those look severely under graded, the 9.4's look 9.6-9.8. I guess 9.4 is the new 9.8, 9.2 is the new 9.6 and 9.0 is the new 9.4 They must have told the graders to adjust the curve down, or maybe the new graders aren't confident in saying something is a 9.6-9.8 or maybe the graders not talking to customers anymore means they don't have to think about the fairness of their grades from a customer standpoint anymore. I agree. I was dissappointed by all 4 grades to be honest, but I was especially shocked at the 8.0 on the Conan #1. I've seen graded 9.4's that look much worse. I struggle to find a flaw on the book in hand. I'm not going to lie, it's made me feel a bit gunshy about sending in any more books. Could be a stain or light foxing. Perhaps I'll bite the bullet and pay for the graders notes. The business model works! Like making people pay extra for guaranteed turnaround times that really aren't guaranteed. CGC guarantees their turnaround times now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocks-migration Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 all those look severely under graded, the 9.4's look 9.6-9.8. I guess 9.4 is the new 9.8, 9.2 is the new 9.6 and 9.0 is the new 9.4 They must have told the graders to adjust the curve down, or maybe the new graders aren't confident in saying something is a 9.6-9.8 or maybe the graders not talking to customers anymore means they don't have to think about the fairness of their grades from a customer standpoint anymore. I agree. I was dissappointed by all 4 grades to be honest, but I was especially shocked at the 8.0 on the Conan #1. I've seen graded 9.4's that look much worse. I struggle to find a flaw on the book in hand. I'm not going to lie, it's made me feel a bit gunshy about sending in any more books. Could be a stain or light foxing. Perhaps I'll bite the bullet and pay for the graders notes. The business model works! Like making people pay extra for guaranteed turnaround times that really aren't guaranteed. CGC guarantees their turnaround times now? Prior 9.6's are now 9.2's prior 9.8s are now 9.4s and prior 9.2s are now 9.0's. I'm never submitting anything again and getting out of this business. These new cgc graders are really blank-ers and have no idea what they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Sweet Wolvie #1!!! Thought it was a 9.8. That's too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 All great books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transplant Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Sweet Wolvie #1!!! Thought it was a 9.8. That's too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MR SigS Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 My first submission since joining. Honestly I don't have too much experience with grading but the WD#1 was near flawless except for a very tiny nick in the top left corner. I was pretty disappointed in the grade because if there were any other issues I sure did not see it. Sadly, they had to rush my order because they were going to be late after I emailed about the change in address process. Can't help but wonder if that had anything to do with it but oh well. Sorry for the bad cell phone pics. welcome to Hammertown. the first submission is always a whipping. MY "9.8" Hulk 102 came back 8.5 - i remember it fondly My first sub was an ASM 129. Had it pegged at 9.0 it received a 9.2. Mine was X-Men #50 vol 1- Expected 9.2/9.4 and got 9.6 But we are both in the cgc clique so it doesn't count. Oh, that's right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Illmannered Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 This book stands alone as the second highest graded copy behind just two 9.6s. Yeah I'm luvin' it. When you are ready to sell, I will happily buy. Well done sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illustrious Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 This book stands alone as the second highest graded copy behind just two 9.6s. Yeah I'm luvin' it. When you are ready to sell, I will happily buy. Well done sir. Looks like he just sold it: CSS #22 on ComicLink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Collector Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 This book stands alone as the second highest graded copy behind just two 9.6s. Yeah I'm luvin' it. When you are ready to sell, I will happily buy. Well done sir. Looks like he just sold it: CSS #22 on ComicLink THAT WAS FAST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Collector Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 But I guess that isn't surprising. It is a great book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 But I guess that isn't surprising. It is a great book. $17,000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Regardless of the price the new owner has a killer book. The 9.6s will never see the light of day. Coming up with a price was not easy and I am grateful of the buyer. This book lasted under 3 hours on Clinks For Sale Section. I threw it up for $@*% & giggles. I wasn't really prepared to sell it. Heck, I'm no collector. Enjoy that book whoever you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Collector Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Regardless of the price the new owner has a killer book. The 9.6s will never see the light of day. Coming up with a price was not easy and I am grateful of the buyer. This book lasted under 3 hours on Clinks For Sale Section. I threw it up for $@*% & giggles. I wasn't really prepared to sell it. Heck, I'm no collector. Enjoy that book whoever you are. Great sale of a great book. How many 9.6s are there? I know Jim Halperin has one and I cant see him selling anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
