Yorick Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 4 hours ago, Sqeggs said: Beauty! Is this the 6.5 on the census? Yes it is! I shared an image of it in the slab when it came back. Not sure what page number that is anymore.... 400+ pages to dig through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 25 minutes ago, Yorick said: Yes it is! I shared an image of it in the slab when it came back. Not sure what page number that is anymore.... 400+ pages to dig through. You got off easy with the grade coming back only 0.5 below Metro's. Was actually the same thing with the Pictorial Love Stories 1, which I bought raw from them as an 8.0 and came back a 7.5. (I showed it a couple of weeks ago when it was in a mis-labeled slab, which they fixed for me. CGC is pretty quick turning around problem slabs. Now, if only their QC was better at heading off problems!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 4 hours ago, Sqeggs said: You got off easy with the grade coming back only 0.5 below Metro's. No kidding, and even more importantly not an undisclosed PLOD from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 minute ago, szavisca said: Well this metro book of mine came back 2.0 lower than they advertised...then I looked a little closer because I didn't remember there being a chip off the top right. Any recourse for this? if anyone can tell me if they experienced damage to their book by CGC before? Kinda figure they'll just tell me it was damaged in shipping or that I didn't pack it right. They were kind enough to note the damage I'm pretty sure they caused in the graders notes... It's always good to scan a book before sending to cgc. I had a small piece come away at the bottom of the spine and it was floating in the well. Couldn't disput that. They said the grade would be the same so who cares? I think I got some small remuneration. And reslabbing to get rid of the pesky piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Anyway nice book and a good grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Now you know why Verzyl brought his AA16 down in person and watched over as they graded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksneatstuff Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 12 minutes ago, szavisca said: I guess I'll contact them and see what they say...I'd be more upset if this was my $2,000 Baker and not my $200 Baker, still kinda irritated but who knows, maybe it did happen in shipping. $200? SOLD!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 3 hours ago, sacentaur said: No kidding, and even more importantly not an undisclosed PLOD from them. CGC 6.0 Slight Clr Touch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Yorick said: CGC 6.0 Slight Clr Touch: Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 9 hours ago, szavisca said: Well this metro book of mine came back 2.0 lower than they advertised...then I looked a little closer because I didn't remember there being a chip off the top right. Any recourse for this? if anyone can tell me if they experienced damage to their book by CGC before? Kinda figure they'll just tell me it was damaged in shipping or that I didn't pack it right. They were kind enough to note the damage I'm pretty sure they caused in the graders notes... Well while the damage was unfortunate (and I hope they make it right) that is still one gorgeous copy! Congrats on a savvy pickup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 13 hours ago, comicnoir said: Anyway nice book and a good grade. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Speaking of Bakers coming home with undisclosed problems .... Bought this one raw on the boards. Price was way too cheap to bother squawking about it, but it's a bummer that this nice book was marred in this way. On close inspection, I think I agree that the top was trimmed and that it's not just St John production sloppiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Happier with this outcome. Didn't realize (or forgot) that there was already a copy on the census -- a 7.5. 29dukedog, sacentaur and sagii 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Sqeggs said: Happier with this outcome. Didn't realize (or forgot) that there was already a copy on the census -- a 7.5. Very pretty Tony (for a "love book"). That's one I've never seen in person and am not likely to ever own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 15 hours ago, szavisca said: Well this metro book of mine came back 2.0 lower than they advertised...then I looked a little closer because I didn't remember there being a chip off the top right. Any recourse for this? if anyone can tell me if they experienced damage to their book by CGC before? Kinda figure they'll just tell me it was damaged in shipping or that I didn't pack it right. They were kind enough to note the damage I'm pretty sure they caused in the graders notes... Ouch. Very unfortunate. If they mentioned it in the grader's notes, this implies it arrived to them in this condition. If it was not in the notes you would have had more recourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 minute ago, szavisca said: Yeah probably just gonna let it go, thought maybe they scan or photo books as they “verify” them... but it wouldn’t be in their interest to set up their system so as to enable people to verify that they did damage. It’s just part of the risk in playing this game. Could be worse, Coulda ended up in a purple label etc etc. Wont say I don’t care at all but It just kinda is what it is now. Not sure if you had this book pressed also. That would add another layer of suspicion. I have heard of CGC shipping noting that a package arrived in damaged condition, in which case they would have contacted you for instructions. I don't think CGC tries to dodge responsibility with something like this but if it's in the notes, I don't think much can be done. Often, a tiny chip like this is the result of the book moving around inside the mylar during shipping. Sorry this happened to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Sqeggs said: Happier with this outcome. Didn't realize (or forgot) that there was already a copy on the census -- a 7.5. The Bride looks more and more like Baker to me (like a swiped CL25 face), but everything else says "no". Really awesome RARE book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Yorick said: 3 hours ago, Sqeggs said: Happier with this outcome. Didn't realize (or forgot) that there was already a copy on the census -- a 7.5. The Bride looks more and more like Baker to me (like a swiped CL25 face), but everything else says "no". Really awesome RARE book! Certainly not his usual approach, but I think it's by our man. Now, if only I can track down a copy of the first issue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Looks like a Baker man not so much the girl ,but still a pretty cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 2 hours ago, szavisca said: Yeah probably just gonna let it go, thought maybe they scan or photo books as they “verify” them... but it wouldn’t be in their interest to set up their system so as to enable people to verify that they did damage. It’s just part of the risk in playing this game. Could be worse, Coulda ended up in a purple label etc etc. Wont say I don’t care at all but It just kinda is what it is now. Years ago they damaged a book when they encapsulated it. I sent them a high res scan I had done before I sent it in and they gave me a fair "store credit" for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...