Modern Prescreen Service

[carcrawfordfan]

I just wanted to get a feel on how you guys do with Pre-Screens. This was my first ever batch of prescreens and didn't really know how it would work out. I got 38 9.8s (my min grade) and nothing higher. I was just curious as to how many I should usually expect and what you guys like/dislike about the pre-screen service.

[Mike Bray]

how many books did you submit and what era were books ?

[nik]

50 is minimum

[carcrawfordfan]

I submitted 52 and they were all moderns (80-current)..I thought I posted that in my initial post. OOOOOPS!

[BlowUpTheMoon]

Did a 9.6 prescreen recently, out of the first half graded (29) books, I think I hit about 19-20.

 

All but one was pre-1980. Here are the thumbnails:

 

 

 

[Old Fashion PB and J]

How much did this end up costing in the end ? Maybe I should consider doing this also.

[VintageComics]

Pre screen is $3 a book.

 

It pays if you can come up with the right number of books.

 

 

[Old Fashion PB and J]

The downside is I am going for all 9.8's, and I am really trying to pick books that do not have anything that could bring grades down. Bindery tears,miswraps included. Basically I am picking out books that are flawless to the eye.

 

So if I prescreen 50 books is there realistically any chance they could all pass? Or would they flop a few just so it doesnt look like the let everything through?

[Bomber-Bob]

Pre screen is $3 a book.

 

 

I thought it was 4.00 per book ?

If you had a high percentage of books that passed, they used to waive the charge.

I'm not sure if they are still doing that. Either way it is still a good idea to prescreen. Let's face it, in general a Modern that doesn't grade at least 9.6 is not worth slabbing .

[nik]

I believe its $3 per book post 75 and $5 for books pre 75.