Speedy-D Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 just out of curiosity, does anyone have any proof of a PGX blue label getting a CGC purple label? As Speedy says, I've had collectors tell me yes, though I can't provide you with any specifics details. I've purchased five PGX books, and the grades were a full 1 to 2 points off on 4 out of the 5 (i.e., I was very disappointed upon cracking the slabs). The fifth book (a GA pedigree, no less) they got exactly right IMHO. Too much of a gamble to me to risk a PGX. YMMV. Thanks Steve - this is real data (statistically signifcant? No. But real data, yes!!) As a bit of a counterpoint...I bought a few mid grade PGX comics when I first started back up collecting. At one point I cracked them all and ran them through the PGM section here. Everyone pretty much agreed with PGX's grades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roulette44 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Yeah, I'm not doubting (or opining), i'm a statistician and need datapoints to draw conclusions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Worst case scenario, the book gets a purple label and trimmed if sent to CGC Best case scenario, the book gets graded as a 6.0 in a blue label. . . . which in your best case is a $9,000 +/- book, not $12,500. But I agree that is certainly looks very sharp. Weird that c-link doesn't allow for resubmission to CGC and refund if it comes up restored. I mean they could easily make it conditional to the seller as well. I don't know why they would not want to out the book if it's restored It certainly wouldn't do their reputation any good if it ended up being trimmed, or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Worst case scenario, the book gets a purple label and trimmed if sent to CGC Best case scenario, the book gets graded as a 6.0 in a blue label. . . . which in your best case is a $9,000 +/- book, not $12,500. But I agree that is certainly looks very sharp. Weird that c-link doesn't allow for resubmission to CGC and refund if it comes up restored. I mean they could easily make it conditional to the seller as well. I don't know why they would not want to out the book if it's restored It certainly wouldn't do their reputation any good if it ended up being trimmed, or worse. Actually, I thought that a 6.0 copy would be int he $7000 range +/-. So the current bid is pretty much in par with the fmv price. Book looks great! Looks better than its assigned grade I think. But, as we all know, PGX are not the most reliable graders in the business when it comes to detecting restoration, trimming, etc. Since the book was already graded by a third party, C-Link wouldn't be liable for whatever the book would grade out if re-submitted. I think it's a fair statement to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Maybe how I'm reading GPA, but the last sale of a 6.0 was for $9,995 in Dec 2010. The Savannah copy is a 6.0 and actually sold for a little less, $8,664 in Feb 2011. So a 6.0 is a bit more than $7k. The asking price on the 7.0 on c-link has been reduced to $11,000. SOLD FOR $9,650 Will anyone dare to venture there given it was graded by the "other guys"? ANYONE HERE GET IT Edited June 1, 2012 by Bob-a-loo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Book sold right around CGC 6.0 universal. I guess we shall see sooner or later what it graded out by CGC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Looked a lot nicer than a 6.0. If there's no rest or trimming that could be a sweet deal indeed. I guess that's the risk and the reward. Heck, the guy in the "crack it baby" thread in general resubbed a PGX book and got a full point and a half higher grade from CGC and no resto so anything's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Looked a lot nicer than a 6.0. If there's no rest or trimming that could be a sweet deal indeed. I guess that's the risk and the reward. Heck, the guy in the "crack it baby" thread in general resubbed a PGX book and got a full point and a half higher grade from CGC and no rest, so anything's possible. Good luck to the buyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roulette44 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks, appreciate that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscott Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) Hope it works out Joey, once I nail down the Avengers 1 4.0 TOS 39 4.0, Hulk 1 4.0 it's time to move over to DC Keys. Showcase 4, 22 and probably Brave and the Bold 28. I am not sure about 105 and GL #1 yet. Edited June 2, 2012 by dscott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks, appreciate that Keep us posted. Nice book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks, appreciate that You would be a hero - certainly in my eyes. Great looking book you got there (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roulette44 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hope it works out Joey, once I nail down the Avengers 1 4.0 TOS 39 4.0, Hulk 1 4.0 it's time to move over to DC Keys. Showcase 4, 22 and probably Brave and the Bold 28. I am not sure about 105 and GL #1 yet. Awesome You might also want to consider a few other showcase books which I think are keys! And hard to find (6,9 and even 8,13,14,23,24 as secondary appearances of flagh and GL) I'm working on a showcase run now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roulette44 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Well, still waiting to look at the back cover, hope no surprises there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Did you happen to snag that 6.0 #14 was listed the other day on clink? It looked quite nice as well and not a bad price either. I was thinking of upgrading my 5.0, but somebody spared me by taking it. So much temptation to buy lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roulette44 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 yes sir. bought the #8 in 5.5 and the #14 in 6.0....I was going to try to haggle more on the #14, but someone else was bidding with me....they come up so rarely, i figured $1175 was a solid price and for a nicely presenting copy. still need a #13 though (and #10, #6 and many others).....looking for CGC 5.5-6.5....any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Just keep your eyes out I rarely see them on ebay, more often they pop up on c-link. Like you were in the case of the #14, you got to be fast and decisive, or you're going to lose the book to another buyer. When they're priced right, they seem to go quick. Guess there's more then a few DC guys left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roulette44 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 DC books rock and are so much harder to find! 'course I like Marvel too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash105 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Yeah, about two years ago, it seemed like every auction had a 13 in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy-D Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 DC books rock and are so much harder to find! 'course I like Marvel too! I agree. I recently started collecting ASMs, and it's not nearly as much fun as looking for DCs. They're everywhere, in any grade you want. If you feel like just spending a bunch of money, you can get a full run in an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
