To re-hold or not to re-hold? That is the question.

[B-Smooth]

I just had a book returned to me because the case was "compromised." I've been buying and selling graded books for 13 years, and I can't be the only one who can slide a tiny part of a fingernail down the side of the case, (not whole side, just that center area) on rare occasions. The well hasn't been touched. As seen in the picture. The posts are secure. The book was freshly graded, and touched only once by me to photograph it. I have my opinions on the matter, but I'd like to get some thoughts from the gallery. And no, that's not my fingernail.

[faster friends]

It is supposed to be like that. They are not competely sealed.

[B-Smooth]

Yep. I didn't want to argue with the guy. I just accepted the return, otherwise it probably would have come back with cracked posts, or worse.

[fantasyland15]

All the ones I've check in my collection and for sale are the same. Not air tight. I would send a message with these quotes if possible. Use me as an Ebay seller for a second opinion (Ebay : fantasyland15)

[joeypost]

What was the buyers name? If he is that anal about the edge of the slab I don't need to sell him any comics.

[Artboy99]

What was the buyers name? If he is that anal about the edge of the slab I don't need to sell him any comics.

 

agreed

[Kevin.J]

What was the buyers name? If he is that anal about the edge of the slab I don't need to sell him any comics.

 

agreed

 

+1

 

[B-Smooth]

PM's sent. I didn't even bother explaining it to the dude. Safer to just take the book back, and sell it to someone who has a clue.

[Tom473]

Shouldn't Sparkle City get a free reholder before trying to sell this on Ebay. Not sure how this made it past QC but compare the CGC label against what is actually inside the case. If somebody wins this, they may not be very pleased.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tomb-of-Dracula-12-CGC-9-6-2nd-Blade-App-Marvel-Bronze-Age-Comic-Horror-/350928851515?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item51b4fd523b

 

 

[ExcludedTim]

People can be shady sometimes. Not saying sparkle is doing it but listing it like it's labeled certainly is.

[Tom473]

I think it's an honest mistake, I've bought from Sparkle and have always been happy. I'm More surprised that it's gotten as far as it has without notice, it shouldn't have made it through CGC, but to then get through Sparkle is pretty amazing. Maybe the "2" matches the "7" for some as a trick of the brain.

[Tom473]

Sparkle ended the listing, glad they caught the mistake in time.

[Sqeggs]

I think it's an honest mistake, I've bought from Sparkle and have always been happy. I'm More surprised that it's gotten as far as it has without notice, it shouldn't have made it through CGC, but to then get through Sparkle is pretty amazing. Maybe the "2" matches the "7" for some as a trick of the brain.

 

Unfortunately, there are a fair number of mislabeled books. Many of the errors have greater consequence than this one. I guess the pressure to turn around their backlog of books causes sloppiness in the QC step.

[B-Smooth]

What was the buyers name? If he is that anal about the edge of the slab I don't need to sell him any comics.

Got the book back, and there was nothing wrong with it. Just wasted time. Glad he didn't break it.

[joeypost]

What was the buyers name? If he is that anal about the edge of the slab I don't need to sell him any comics.

Got the book back, and there was nothing wrong with it. Just wasted time. Glad he didn't break it.

(thumbs u