Lord Gemini Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 10:11 PM, onlyweaknesskryptonite said: I love this. What is this from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
media_junkie Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 10:45 PM, Sweet Lou 14 said: This book just sold at auction. Take a look at the entire top edge and tell me that's even a 9.4 much less a 9.8. Yes that is a horrible grade, but based on what we are seeing in the CGC QC thread can you honestly say CGC wouldn't have given it a 9.8 as well? Sigur Ros and Juno Beach 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 11:35 AM, Lord Gemini said: I love this. What is this from? Letterkenny. Lord Gemini 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Gemini Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 12:08 PM, media_junkie said: Yes that is a horrible grade, but based on what we are seeing in the CGC QC thread can you honestly say CGC wouldn't have given it a 9.8 as well? With 99% certainty, yeah. There are issues with CGC for sure. Probably more than there used to be. But I’m still convinced that they do their job well overall. I may be wearing my rose-colored glasses though. Sweet Lou 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I'm going to guess that the "Covid Era" books from CGC could see having a drop in desirability Since you can see when a book is graded, I will not be surprised if in the future, say 5-10 years from now, these books will have a stigma attached to them and possibly go for cheaper than, if and its a big if, CGC quality manages to skyrocket in 5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Lou 14 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 1:48 PM, Lord Gemini said: With 99% certainty, yeah. There are issues with CGC for sure. Probably more than there used to be. But I’m still convinced that they do their job well overall. I may be wearing my rose-colored glasses though. Yeah, I agree with you. The sample size on CGC is enormous, and the QC thread is highlighting a relatively tiny percentage of that sample. That's not to say there aren't serious problems on some of those books, but again -- very small percentage of the overall volume. Lord Gemini 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Cat Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 1:08 PM, media_junkie said: Yes that is a horrible grade, but based on what we are seeing in the CGC QC thread can you honestly say CGC wouldn't have given it a 9.8 as well? hard to argue your point especially with that first batch of gift grade Promise collection books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 3/26/2019 at 6:22 PM, HuddyBee said: Blasphemy Msgarmar and MetalPSI 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 1:14 PM, Junkdrawer said: Blasphemy Kind of makes slabbing totally pointless Go with the sticker on a bag, same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 3:22 PM, The Meta said: Kind of makes slabbing totally pointless Go with the sticker on a bag, same thing If the slabs can be opened then what’s to stop someone from putting a lower grade book in its place. Fools and their money. I don’t feel bad. Lord Gemini and MetalPSI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 1:43 PM, Junkdrawer said: If the slabs can be opened then what’s to stop someone from putting a lower grade book in its place. Fools and their money. I don’t feel bad. Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Domo Arigato Posted February 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) On 2/7/2022 at 12:48 PM, Lord Gemini said: On 2/7/2022 at 12:08 PM, media_junkie said: ...can you honestly say CGC wouldn't have given it a 9.8 as well? With 99% certainty, yeah. Edited February 7, 2022 by Domo Arigato Larryw7, mattn792, Juno Beach and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 2:14 PM, Junkdrawer said: Blasphemy #trending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Gemini Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 2:43 PM, Junkdrawer said: If the slabs can be opened then what’s to stop someone from putting a lower grade book in its place. Fools and their money. I don’t feel bad. Yes. That aspect in particular makes zero sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Gemini Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 This prompted me to take a look at a couple of the less well-known grading services, just out of curiosity. Cripes. How hard is it to make a decent label? Even the best competition (that is well-known around here) has an eyesore for a label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coverless 9.8 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 1:52 PM, The Meta said: I'm going to guess that the "Covid Era" books from CGC could see having a drop in desirability Since you can see when a book is graded, I will not be surprised if in the future, say 5-10 years from now, these books will have a stigma attached to them and possibly go for cheaper than, if and its a big if, CGC quality manages to skyrocket in 5 years I can see the invisible books holding their value! Promise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 1:52 PM, The Meta said: I'm going to guess that the "Covid Era" books from CGC could see having a drop in desirability Since you can see when a book is graded, I will not be surprised if in the future, say 5-10 years from now, these books will have a stigma attached to them and possibly go for cheaper than, if and its a big if, CGC quality manages to skyrocket in 5 years I wouldn’t be surprised if comic encapsulation goes the way of the dodo in 5-10 years MetalPSI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 On 2/8/2022 at 10:40 PM, THE_BEYONDER said: I wouldn’t be surprised if comic encapsulation goes the way of the dodo in 5-10 years From boom to bust in just 5-10 years, hey? That'd certainly be something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 On 2/8/2022 at 8:13 AM, Mecha_Fantastic said: From boom to bust in just 5-10 years, hey? That'd certainly be something. No more slabbed books if everyone is afraid to submit them due to risk of damage. And it seems as though the grades are getting to be hit or miss at best. 5-10 years is a long time. I guess it depends on whether or not CGC can steer their ship away from the iceberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 On 2/8/2022 at 5:40 AM, THE_BEYONDER said: I wouldn’t be surprised if comic encapsulation goes the way of the dodo in 5-10 years I'm not sure on that, but yeah, I can see it waning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
