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excelsior1986

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It would be pretty cool to be a CGC grader to make your living, but in order to be one, you cant have any affiliations with anything comic book related outside of the work place (No reading or collecting comics). I guess they want people to have absolutely no interest in comics so the grades can be more accurately and professionally graded and not favor a book because of what it is and give it a higher grade. I guess they treat it the same as the court of law treats finding a jury for a case. They dont want any conflict of interest. Has anyone else heard of this?

 

That's simply not true - Steve Borock has been documented saying (while he was still there) that CGC staff are mainly fanboys who love the hobby themselves. Ask Timely if he was not allowed to collect comics. :gossip:

 

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Well, thats good to hear. Maybe i can still chase that dream. I think it was in the new overstreet that i read an article about CGC and how it grades their comics and it said that the graders couldnt have anything to do with comics outside of their work place. When i read that it pissed me off a lil to think that an employer can tell you you cant do something you love. Thanks for clearing that up. (thumbs u

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excelsior1986

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Yup, it was in the new overstreet. Page 1038. I remembered what it said wrongly. It says, "All CGC employees are prohibited from commercially buying and selling comic books to ensure they remain completely impartial, having no vested interest other than a dedication to serving clients through accurate and consistent grading." So i guess pretty much it just says you cant be a vendor, store owner, etc. I guess they don't want their own employees submitting books to grade themselves and grade it a grade or two higher just to make more money. I couldnt imagine a grading company being that dishonest and grading their own books higher for monetary gain. Oh wait...

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The Troll King

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Yup, it was in the new overstreet. Page 1038. I remembered what it said wrongly. It says, "All CGC employees are prohibited from commercially buying and selling comic books to ensure they remain completely impartial, having no vested interest other than a dedication to serving clients through accurate and consistent grading." So i guess pretty much it just says you cant be a vendor, store owner, etc. I guess they don't want their own employees submitting books to grade themselves and grade it a grade or two higher just to make more money. I couldnt imagine a grading company being that dishonest and grading their own books higher for monetary gain. Oh wait...

 

That's the key word here. They don't want someone running a business selling and buying books while employed there.

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sdruman61117-migration

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Here you go

 

http://www.cgccomics.com/about/careers.asp

 

CGC is hiring:

 

Comic Specialists or Graders

 

We are seeking professional specialists or graders with experience in vintage and modern comics, restoration and knowledge of pedigree. Our graders work as a team, combining their expertise with proven processes to accurately evaluate, authenticate and grade comics, magazines and lobby cards. Located in Sarasota, FL, we offer excellent benefits including medical and 401(k). Salary commensurate with experience.

 

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I started collecting in the early 90's. In my opinion, the years that killed comics. :( For this alone I don't think I would make the grade.(pun intended) :grin:

 

-It's a good thing we've got writers like Brian M. Bendis & perverts like EBAS to revitalize readers/collectors. :whee:

 

 

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Dr. Balls

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I posted this in another thread, but it seems appropriate here:

 

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THAT, my friend, is frackin' awesome.

 

+1 That punch line kills me.

 

I was trying to think of a book people would send in, never looking at it closely - fully expecting it to be a 9.8 and then sadly disappointed when it came back something else.

 

(I have a few books in my first CGC submission that will end up like that, I'm sure).

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