I don't get the CGC grading tiers

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Where do the values come from?

 

What I mean is if you send an Avengers #1 in for grading that is a 4.0 do they pull the value of the book from OSPG or GPA?

 

You are taking the assessment of the value much too seriously. It really is a loose assessment. Also, CGC does not pull the value for submission, the submitter assigns the value. If, after grading, your book is a no doubt about it jackpot, you will get a phone call from CGC for a tier bump. Another thing to keep in mind, the value you use when submitting is what CGC uses to insure your book for return shipping. If you severely under assessed the value and something happens to your return shipment, it's on you.

 

:winnah:

 

Except......

 

You do not always get a call when you get bumped.

There seems to be a discrepancy between getting bumped and being properly insured. Not all bumps have resulted in more insurance.

There should be no tiers based on value but perhaps an option for extra insurance at a cost.

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As far as the OP's question: they are not hard values. Go with the lower tier if you're comfortable with the insurance coverage. Remember : CGC will only bump up in extreme cases and they NEVER bump down. (thumbs u

[Buzzetta]

As far as the OP's question: they are not hard values. Go with the lower tier if you're comfortable with the insurance coverage. Remember : CGC will only bump up in extreme cases and they NEVER bump down. (thumbs u

 

Excellent advice

[valiantman]

Books which are "worth grading" generally fall into two categories:

 

1) Books which are high grade and only valuable at high grades

 

2) Books which are valuable even at low grades

 

In the case of 1), there is not a lot of time required to grade the book.

So, modern, high grade (otherwise worthless) books are an average amount of time that CGC can calculate.

 

In the case of 2), there is significantly more time required to grade a book which has 14 defects.

Why would anyone grade a book with 14 defects? Because it's valuable.

So, valuable books take more time to grade.

 

CGC is charging for some plastic, sure, but they're really charging for their time.

 

More time = more money.

 

Or maybe Junk Donkey is smarter than they are:

There shouldn't be tiers based on value in any way.

 

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Books which are "worth grading" generally fall into two categories:

 

1) Books which are high grade and only valuable at high grades

 

2) Books which are valuable even at low grades

 

In the case of 1), there is not a lot of time required to grade the book.

So, modern, high grade (otherwise worthless) books are an average amount of time that CGC can calculate.

 

In the case of 2), there is significantly more time required to grade a book which has 14 defects.

Why would anyone grade a book with 14 defects? Because it's valuable.

So, valuable books take more time to grade.

 

CGC is charging for some plastic, sure, but they're really charging for their time.

 

More time = more money.

 

Or maybe Junk Donkey is smarter than they are:

There shouldn't be tiers based on value in any way.

 

The logic you just used has nothing to do with value. I understand the tiers based on age and they would be explained by your logic. A modern book selling for $100 suddenly gets hot because of a TV series and sells for $1k does not take any more time. The lower grade of the same book would still be eligible for the modern tier and yet, using your logic, would take more time. Not following your explanation. If anything your logic shows how flawed their price structure is.

 

I certainly enjoy your little jab at the end. (thumbs u