My first CGC submission :)

[RockMyAmadeus]

My first submission.....

[Boozad]

As has been mentioned perviously, I think the first submission is the biggest learning curve you can find. It certainly taught me a lot.

[shortstack comics]

As has been mentioned perviously, I think the first submission is the biggest learning curve you can find. It certainly taught me a lot.

 

This can't be said enough! I was shamed with my first... good times

[MutantKeys]

25-30 a book? What about the prices c-mack just posted bro?

 

When did you move to the USA?

He types like an American

[unmovedmover]

So with this discussion, has anyone put together a HOWTO for sending books to CGC? Including things like going through internet partners, how to pack, insure, prescreen, etc?

 

One thing I've been curious about is how many books is a good number to send in one submission? To maximize return on shipping costs, for example...

[RockMyAmadeus]

So with this discussion, has anyone put together a HOWTO for sending books to CGC? Including things like going through internet partners, how to pack, insure, prescreen, etc?

 

One thing I've been curious about is how many books is a good number to send in one submission? To maximize return on shipping costs, for example...

 

Increments of 30 get you the most favorable return shipping rates per book currently.

 

For pre-screening, you need at least 50, so 60 is best.

[Trey Cannon]

I remember my first submission to CGC it was a Fantastic Four # 1 I graded it as a 2.0-2.5 using OSPG grading and was hoping for that same CGC grade. It ended up being a 1.8 they really killed it because of the water stain on the back cover. Even though it was small about 1/8th of a inch.Once you send a few in and see how they grade you can get pretty close (thumbs u

[RockMyAmadeus]

I remember my first submission to CGC it was a Fantastic Four # 1 I graded it as a 2.0-2.5 using OSPG grading and was hoping for that same CGC grade. It ended up being a 1.8 they really killed it because of the water stain on the back cover. Even though it was small about 1/8th of a inch.Once you send a few in and see how they grade you can get pretty close (thumbs u

 

Getting a 1.8 when you thought it was a 2.0-2.5 is well within anyone's tolerance range. On another day, you could very easily have gotten a 2.0, or even a 2.5 (if the book leaned that way to begin with.)

 

Lower grades are a bear to grade, and being a quarter to half grade off (you called it Good/Good+, they called it Good-) is very acceptable.

[Trey Cannon]

I remember my first submission to CGC it was a Fantastic Four # 1 I graded it as a 2.0-2.5 using OSPG grading and was hoping for that same CGC grade. It ended up being a 1.8 they really killed it because of the water stain on the back cover. Even though it was small about 1/8th of a inch.Once you send a few in and see how they grade you can get pretty close (thumbs u

 

Getting a 1.8 when you thought it was a 2.0-2.5 is well within anyone's tolerance range. On another day, you could very easily have gotten a 2.0, or even a 2.5 (if the book leaned that way to begin with.)

 

Lower grades are a bear to grade, and being a quarter to half grade off (you called it Good/Good+, they called it Good-) is very acceptable.

 

Very True

[The Silver-Age]

Mine was a ASM#14 that I graded a 6.5 She came back a 7.5 and I was thrilled.

 

Instantly sent 25 more books because of my first sub high.

 

I got DEE-freakin-STROYED on that one. It's been hit and miss ever since.

[Logan510]

As has been mentioned perviously, I think the first submission is the biggest learning curve you can find. It certainly taught me a lot.

 

Just curious why this seems to be a commonality around here. Is it most people just naturally overgrading initially?...perhaps seeing books at their LCS graded a certain way and then following suit?

[RockMyAmadeus]

Because grading is something that does not come naturally. It's beyond easy to overlook tiny flaws because looking for them is not something one does in everyday life. I imagine QC inspectors have an easier time with it at first, but that's about it.

 

It is a scientific artform built by consensus that must be learned.

 

Only the super anal have a good first experience submitting.....

 

It also helps to have had experience in other, older slabbed markets such as coins and/or cards.

 

[The Silver-Age]

I think it was more learning CGC's grading curve. Always remember that even CGC's grades can be subjective. That's why there are 3 graders.

[Boozad]

As has been mentioned perviously, I think the first submission is the biggest learning curve you can find. It certainly taught me a lot.

 

Just curious why this seems to be a commonality around here. Is it most people just naturally overgrading initially?...perhaps seeing books at their LCS graded a certain way and then following suit?

 

Of the first lot of 11 books I subbed I was certain of getting eleven 9.8s back. I got three, three 9.6s, three 9.4s, a 9.0 and an 8.5. It taught me a lot about the way I graded.

 

My next eleven moderns to go through garnered six 9.8s and five 9.6s. An SA book came back 7.5 and a BA key came back 8.0. I was more than happy.

[Paratrooper]

I can't grade worth mess really, so my rule of thumb is: If I spend $500 or more on a book, it get's graded. If I get a witnessed signature, it get's graded. Made me happy so far, and I'm not worried about grades that much.