Why do YOU get your comics Graded.

[dicjones]

I've been spending some time in the "Hey Buddy can you spare a Grade" forum. I've noticed some interesting comments in regards to whether people should get a particular book "slabbed" or not.

 

I have no intention on selling any of my books after or before grading. I joined CGC because I felt it would open up a whole other aspect of Comic Book collecting...and it has. It has certainly made the entire experience that much more exciting...and I have yet to send a book in for grading.

 

I was curious why some of you joined and your opinions on getting books slabbed.

[Count]

Resto check

[Max Carnage]

Resto check

 

+1

[Topnotchman]

I basically sell books, you can get more money for high grade books slabbed vs selling them unslabbed. Thats my motivation for submitting comics.

 

 

WTTB

 

 

[Mutant Manatee]

I don't.

[genrlzod]

I have a few reasons:

A) Protection.

B) Restro Check.

C) Easier to sell if needed.

D) Bragging rights.

 

There is always that jackpot factor too. I bought a Spectacular Spider-man (the 1968 mag) #1 off of ebay raw. Paid $25.00 with shipping. Figured it was an 8.5 to a 9.0. Came back as a 9.4.

[dicjones]

Not to hijack my own thread, but I see several comments on here about how books seem to be coming back with higher than expected grades. Is CGC getting "soft" in their grading...

[dicjones]

I have a few reasons:

A) Protection.

B) Restro Check.

C) Easier to sell if needed.

D) Bragging rights.

 

There is always that jackpot factor too. I bought a Spectacular Spider-man (the 1968 mag) #1 off of ebay raw. Paid $25.00 with shipping. Figured it was an 8.5 to a 9.0. Came back as a 9.4.

 

That always rocks. Way to go.

[Wally's Comics]

Resto check

 

press check!

 

 

[MrBedrock]

I get mine graded to see what the grade is.

[dicjones]

I get mine graded to see what the grade is.

 

...nice...

[genrlzod]

Not to hijack my own thread, but I see several comments on here about how books seem to be coming back with higher than expected grades. Is CGC getting "soft" in their grading...

 

I don't think so. In the end it's a matter of opinion. My Spider-man came back higher than I figured it would. I sent a GSX #1 that came back lower and a Hulk 181 that came back spot on.

 

That's the other thing about sending in books, seeing how close you are to what they send back.

[nearmint]

I get mine graded to see what the grade is.

 

This from the guy that nailed the grade on the last 3 raw books he sold me.

[seanfingh]

 

I joined as a result of doing an Internet search for "ejaenter" on Google. It took me here and not only did I learn that the Emperor had no clothes, but also that he was a crazy glue sniffer with a lazy eye and a penchant for buggery.

[MrBedrock]

I get mine graded to see what the grade is.

 

This from the guy that nailed the grade on the last 3 raw books he sold me.

I'm just testing the paid amateurs.

[NewWorldOrder]

So I can chase Labels.

[MagnetoWasRight]

1. Preservation, the case helps protect parts of my chilhood!

2. Resto check

3. Easier to sell if need be

4. Graded comics just look cool!

 

 

[slym2none]

IMHO, the only reason to submit a comic to CGC is 1) you are going to sell it and/or 2) you want a restoration check.

 

 

 

-slym

[oakman29]

Not to hijack my own thread, but I see several comments on here about how books seem to be coming back with higher than expected grades. Is CGC getting "soft" in their grading...

 

 

shhhhhhh! Dont tell them until we get all of our stuff graded

[BadDeacon]

I get stuff graded because a book in grade sells for more money when it is graded.