New grading release policy at CGC starting this year...

[peewee22]

I just called CGC about my Whiz 1 (#2) being graded. I used the Express grading service. The book was graded on 1-15-13. I argued until I was blue in the face but as of ths year, CGC will not release grades until a book is shipped.

 

I noticed the grading fees increased. The total invoice was $126.95 (with imaging). Higher prices and reduced service. Seems like a trend everywhere.

 

Just fyi.

[mschmidt]

The new policy where grades aren't available till the books have been shipped has already been discussed pretty extensively :shrug:

 

You're wrong about the grading fees having been increased, though - unless you haven't subbed books in a couple of years and are talking about the $5 invoice fee?

[comicwiz]

Probably because they want to prevent listing books before people have them in hand.

 

Maybe just a sign of CGC tightening up loose-ends for what's coming down the pike for "new" eBay rulest to sell slabs on eBay?

[OldGuy]

I can relate. Every year I have less hair and every year the price at the barber goes up.

 

[peewee22]

It's been awhile since I subbed a book Express. I thought it was 85 bucks but it is 95 bucks on the invoice. My bad.

[comicwiz]

FWIW, I didn't know about this

[seanfingh]

 

Joseph, the Titanic sank, also.

[peewee22]

I think it is rather silly. The grade is the grade and won't change. I told Eric this on the phone (very politely).

 

The info is securitized by the invoice number so no one can call about my order. Part of the excitement is to call in after the book is graded and get the grade. If it is a cost issue, I will pay 10 more bucks to get that info.

[VintageComics]

I think it is rather silly. The grade is the grade and won't change. I told Eric this on the phone (very politely).

 

The info is securitized by the invoice number so no one can call about my order. Part of the excitement is to call in after the book is graded and get the grade. If it is a cost issue, I will pay 10 more bucks to get that info.

 

B, old news.

 

Discussed in detail here.

[RockMyAmadeus]

Eric

 

[comicwiz]

Joseph, the Titanic sank, also.

 

[Bronty]

I can relate. Every year I have less hair and every year the price at the barber goes up.