Thoughts on scratches & scuffs on CGC cases

[Hado]

You should also apologize for saying CGC bags can protect slabs, those things are ratty and gross.

 

[Gotham Kid]

Posting while drunk. Can only get better when hitting ebay while drunk.

[GAMBIT]

We're talking about collectors that pay multiples for 1 less NCB tick. Of course scratches are bothersome.

 

did need to read past this quote for the answer

 

+1

[Tom473]

Posting while drunk. Can only get better when hitting ebay while drunk.

 

Been there done that, I have made many a Seller very happy late at night.

[Tom473]

You should also apologize for saying CGC bags can protect slabs, those things are ratty and gross.

 

 

True, I always swap them out with the crystal clear mylars.

[Hado]

You should also apologize for saying CGC bags can protect slabs, those things are ratty and gross.

 

 

True, I always swap them out with the crystal clear mylars.

[Flaming_Telepath]

Apologies to anyone I may have offended last night, I had too much to drink, but that is no excuse. Scratches happen and they aren't a big deal, although it is good when sellers disclose any case issues upfront in a listing. I was also wrong to assume that someone on welfare that lives in a crack den is unable to safely handle and store their CGC cases, that is stereotyping.

 

Fair play to you for having the balls to write this.

 

And I agree about the disclosure by sellers. (thumbs u

[DR.X]

I have to quit working on my house all the time. I'm missing all the action around here.

[H0RR0RSH0W]

I think that we should all agree as collectors that receiving a case with scuff & scratches is bothersome in respects to visual appeal. However we should all agree that the bottom line is it does not determine the value of the book inside. Its just there to protect it. Based on some of the statements then should we be bent if the bag holding a raw book is scuffed up? #LEH. What about the backing board ? Oh no how would you grade that! I have actually gotten slabbed books from sellers with slight cracks and even tape on them and honestly no I do not personally care, I am just happy knowing the book inside is safe and sound. However when I go to sell the book; yes I am concerned about the person buying it picking the point.Everybody know s how eBay is. So best policy here is to disclose b4 the sale any markings on the case itself. 'Nuff Said!

[passion4comics]

These are my favorite questions through eBay that pop up from time to time...

 

"Is the case free from any blemishes, scratches, or scuffs?"

 

"What grade would you give the case?"

Grade for a slab case?

 

maybe CVA could add this to their product offerings

 

What ever happened to CVA? Did they run out of stickers?

[Comixroc]

If I'm cracking the slab and keeping the book raw, the condition of the case means nothing to me (as long as there does not seem to be any damage to the book).

 

If it's a signature label, I expect the slab to be as pristine as possible. For me, the case is part of the presentation. Of course there will be a scratch here and there, but so long as it does not detract from the presentation, I'm ok.

 

But I usually avoid the issue by simply subbing the book for signature myself. There are not many signatures or books out there you cannot obtain on your own with a little patience. (thumbs u

[AlexanderM]

It doesn't matter much. Getting CGC to put a new one is cheap.

[passion4comics]

Posting while drunk. Can only get better when hitting ebay while drunk.

 

Been there, both places actually. I won that EBay auction with the extra ZERO in my bid. Rule after that day: Jack and Ebay don't mix! Hey I just bid $65000 on a Flash 105 8.0..... Sobered me right the hell up.