CGC Imaging service

[mister_not_so_nice]

Would someone post a pic of one of the scans they have received from CGC?

 

I'd like to know if they are better than what I can do with my digi-cam before I get that service.

 

thanks,

Mike

[sterlingcomics]

everything in the "CGC gallery" are pics from customers who have used the imaging service (or rather the pics are of the same quality in the event they wanted to showcase a rare comic). Go check it out.

 

 

[ArAich]

[Red Hook]

They do a very nice job. If you don't have a scanner or photoshop skills it's probably worth the investment.

 

Red

[mister_not_so_nice]

Thnaks for the replies. Ive got a scanner, but it doesnt work well with the slabs. And my digi pics either look like a fish-eye lense or have my reflection in them. I like having the digital record and thik I will start using the service.

 

Question 2) Since my previous orders are probably sitting in the original box I shipped them in, could I add imaging to them before they get graded?

 

(obligatory smiley) -

[Red Hook]

Call them up. The staff at CGC are infallibly helpful and pleasant to deal with.

 

Red

[FlyingDonut]

[jokersrevenge]

here's mine bought it from ebay. don't know why cgc scanned it. cgc gallery

[mister_not_so_nice]

I'm convinced. All future orders will get the imaging (plus my previous one if I can convince CGC to add it. I'm adding an additional service so I'm sure they'll oblige me and take the money). This will also give me two additional benefits besides the nice scans. One being I'll get to see the grades before I get the books and second I'll know when the books are on the way.

[sterlingcomics]

One more reality check---you can call and get the grades before you get the pics. They will try to send the pics via e-mail but keep in mind that your e-mail system may not take attachments over a certain size. In that case, you may just get a CD with your submission.

 

In short, do it because you get the pics; you may not receive that much of an advance; from my experience they discourage this service as it slows 'em down. At least when I tried it... (but my order was large).

[mister_not_so_nice]

The good pics is the primary reason I want the scanning service. I've read it dozens of times to just call, but that seems like such a bother for a few books. Yes I understand they are in a customer service business but I dont think they are set up for every guy that sends in 5-10 books to call every few days after the "due date" and ask if his stuff is done, what'd they grade, can you read me the notes? I just imagine the calls they must get and how they react after they hang up the phone, "It was that guy again wanting to know if his YOUNGBLOOD #1 is ready, sheesh " .

Wanting to get the grades earlier than the package is just impatience on my part. Just trying to figure out a way to get the info early. Like waiting for the census to get updated so I could get the info there(becuase I KNOW no one else has submitted a FLINCH #5 ). (I will be calling tomorrow, though, to add the immaging, not bug about the grades)

 

and another thing, FD, you're pimpin that HANSI out on every board, aintcha? She is cute though (not $200 cute, but cute )

[mister_not_so_nice]

Very pleased with the CGC imaging service. Got my first email today with my scans.

 

This will look nice hanging next to the original

 

Also,This will look nice hanging next to the original

 

And, This will look nice hanging next to the original

 

 

Now I just gotta actually get the books in the mail

[tth2]

I wouldn't be so happy with the scans, given the big white glare at the top of each of the books.

 

You plan to hang the books up? Aren't you concerned about fading from exposure to light?

[mister_not_so_nice]

ugh,, gotta rain on my parade. The scans look pretty decent to me until I get my own scanner. Not looking forward to unplugging and re-plugging in two different scanners depending on what i plan to scan (slabs or Orig art)

 

None will be in direct sunlight. I GOTTA have them out to enjoy, at least for a little while.

[tth2]

why can't you scan a slab on the same scanner that you use for OA?

[mister_not_so_nice]

why can't you scan a slab on the same scanner that you use for OA?

 

I Have and the slabs look horrible/blurry. Some scanners work well with slabs (HP I've heard) and some don't. I've got the latter. Works fantastic for the OA though. Just not good at getting images suspended above the glass.

[kiltman]

why can't you scan a slab on the same scanner that you use for OA?

 

I Have and the slabs look horrible/blurry. Some scanners work well with slabs (HP I've heard) and some don't. I've got the latter. Works fantastic for the OA though. Just not good at getting images suspended above the glass.

I feel your pain. I have the same problem

[Red Hook]

That glare off the inner holder is a bit of a problem, isn't it........not sure how you would fix that at their end......curved end of the holder is reflecting light back.

[Red Hook]

So Kilt.....did my little mouse Red have a restful night?

[mister_not_so_nice]

Maybe its the dark books?

 

this one is a bit better, IMHO