GLCBrad Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Subbing a PGX book to CGC Do I need to crack it myself first or can I send them the slab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschmidt Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 You can send it still in the PGX slab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 1 hour ago, GLCBrad said: Subbing a PGX book to CGC Do I need to crack it myself first or can I send them the slab? I would get it pressed though, might be the only way to win that fight! I did with an ASM 129 still waiting to hear back, but I cracked it myself and saw that the book looked to be in good shape but had a significant spine roll. PGX gave it a 5.5, so I'm hoping for better But I wanted it cracked to look at it first etc. I don't know if you can get grader's notes on the other guys so maybe cracking is an option. Of course CGC would be happy to do it for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCBrad Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 1 hour ago, mschmidt said: You can send it still in the PGX slab. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, GLCBrad said: Thanks! On the plus side it's better protected. On the negative side shipping will likely cost more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Ager Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) Don't mean to sound stupid (although I will), but do you need to crack the slab or just send it sealed to CGC? Always just sent raw books. I was thinking of sending a book from the Forbidden Grader, not PGX though... guess it'd work the same... edit-already answered. Ugh. Edited April 25, 2017 by Silver Ager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 The only reason to crack would be to check for undisclosed restoration or missing/ torn pages before sending in. PGX is not considered reliable when it comes to such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntrepidXC Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I've sent two PGX books to CGC and left both in the PGX slab. Fortunately, both came back as the same grade with no restoration, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 8:04 PM, GLCBrad said: Subbing a PGX book to CGC Do I need to crack it myself first or can I send them the slab? As other people have stated, you can just mail them the slab. Somebody somewhere sometime indicated you should include a note giving them permission to crack the slab and grade (or press and grade) the book. I don't know whether that note is actually required, but I include it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 What's the book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCBrad Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 hour ago, BlowUpTheMoon said: What's the book? Nothing too exciting, just a modern key I got at a good enough price to roll the dice on switching firms. I am thinking about including it in a pre-screen invoice. Thanks for the answers everyone ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I would never send a PGX book in without cracking it out of the slab and checking for missing coupons, hidden resto, etc... I do buy PGX from time to time (if it's a deal I can't refuse), but I cross my fingers every time I crack one. Every once in a while a coupon is missing or there's some other major flaw. KryptoSpidey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I've cracked about a dozen PGX books I got at ridiculous prices and never had an issue with one. I've never resubmitted them but they seemed good to me. Tony S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson3d Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I cracked a PGX Spidey 129 9.0 for a client recently. It was missing half a wrap. It was super obvious and they must have never even open it up when Grading it. I felt horrible for him. KryptoSpidey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Lame Edited April 27, 2017 by kav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCBrad Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 The book I subbed thankfully graded at 9.8. It finalized today. Risk/reward victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 2 hours ago, GLCBrad said: The book I subbed thankfully graded at 9.8. It finalized today. Risk/reward victory We never found out the book I guess it doesn't matter though..... Congrats! curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought him back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCBrad Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 1 minute ago, ADAMANTIUM said: We never found out the book I guess it doesn't matter though..... Congrats! curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought him back Oh yeah I forgot! Lol. Invincible 1. Puny modern! ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattspremier Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I recently Purchased an Action Comics 252 5.5 PGX, I cracked it and pressed it. I submitted it to CGC and it came back 3.5 QUALIFIED!! I know PGX sucks and you can get get buys from time to time but seriously do they know how to grade and look for restoration and if pages have been married? I was at the Las Vegas show this last weekend and they had a booth. They didn't look like they knew what was going on. Just sitting at a table with a few flyers and the employees... If you were there you will know what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattn792 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I recently rolled the dice on a Wolverine 35 PGX 9.8 from eBay, for a $30 bill it was worth the gamble. The book not only had a blunted and torn corner at the upper spine but also...drum roll...a freakin' dust shadow on the front cover. It was too laughable to even get upset about. Hopefully they "authenticate" some more Steve Ditko signatures soon, they're a scourge on the entire hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
