chrisco37 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 44 minutes ago, Wolverinex said: The story is very different depending on which sold first... I don’t think that matters in the slightest. The missed CT is what is head-scratching. I know CBCS doesn’t have the greatest rep here on the boards, but I just have a really hard time believing they would’ve missed the CT in the “checkerboard” above the second “E” in Detective, or the CT just under Batgirls left foot. Blowing the scan up, it looks like there may be some more black CT in the checkerboard (not 100% conclusive). Something is off/fishy here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, buttock said: I've seen a blatantly trimmed GA book in a CBCS universal holder. I notified Steve with no response. The top of that Detective sure looks trimmed to me. I’ll ask him about it as well. See my post above re: CT. They shouldn’t miss a trim, but that has happened. A CT (and a tear seal) are rookie calls with no acceptable excuse. Edited July 30, 2019 by chrisco37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, chrisco37 said: I know CBCS doesn’t have the greatest rep here on the boards, but I just have a really hard time believing they would’ve missed the CT in the “checkerboard” above the second “E” in Detective, Why would you black out what should be a white square on the checkerboard though? That doesn't make any sense, as your eye is immediately drawn to it. What am I missing? Edited July 30, 2019 by Get Marwood & I Added pic spideyfan68 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Get Marwood & I said: Why would you black out what should be a white square on the checkerboard though? That doesn't make any sense, as your eye is immediately drawn to it. What am I missing? I have no idea. Totally botched attempt there. That’s the “sore thumb” I was referring to earlier. Impossible to miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 1 minute ago, chrisco37 said: I have no idea. Totally botched attempt there. That’s the “sore thumb” I was referring to earlier. Impossible to miss. Not a printing error is it? Worst CT I've ever seen otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 even if it's not CT - which i doubt because of how bad it looks - how is it not factoring into the grade? odd book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 14 minutes ago, Sal said: even if it's not CT - which i doubt because of how bad it looks - how is it not factoring into the grade? odd book Nah, dude. It’s CT. Search images for the book. You don’t see it. My copy certainly doesn’t have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 46 minutes ago, chrisco37 said: I don’t think that matters in the slightest. The missed CT is what is head-scratching. I know CBCS doesn’t have the greatest rep here on the boards, but I just have a really hard time believing they would’ve missed the CT in the “checkerboard” above the second “E” in Detective, or the CT just under Batgirls left foot. Blowing the scan up, it looks like there may be some more black CT in the checkerboard (not 100% conclusive). Something is off/fishy here. Yes, CBCS missing CT is the same but if the Restored copy sold first, the buyer really made a ton of money. If the the universal sold first, then that buyer lost a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telerites Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Outside of the CBCS ineptness, it is sad that this book will be most likely sold again and continue to circulate - just like passing counterfeit money. If the owner just happens to see this thread or discovers he has stinker, up it goes to be bought by another unsuspecting buyer. At least the sale doesn't go into GPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 There has to be a reasonable explanation..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 1 minute ago, THE_BEYONDER said: There has to be a reasonable explanation..... I hope there is some sort of explanation, because it doesn’t make any sense on the surface. Stevie Wonder couldn’t miss the CT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, chrisco37 said: I hope there is some sort of explanation, because it doesn’t make any sense on the surface. Stevie Wonder couldn’t miss the CT. Could it be that it’s not considered CT because it doesn’t improve the grade? I have a hard time keeping up with what is and what isn’t Resto anymore.... Edited July 30, 2019 by THE_BEYONDER porcupine48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 1 minute ago, THE_BEYONDER said: Could it be that it’s not considered CT because it doesn’t improve the grade? No chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eee91 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 The grading notes on the other company's book- Notes:small distro ink sop through top edgespine stress barely breaks colorarrival date top back cover in grease pencil BlowUpTheMoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Any chance it’s not the same book? WolverineX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Just now, eee91 said: The grading notes on the other company's book- Notes:small distro ink sop through top edgespine stress barely breaks colorarrival date top back cover in grease pencil Distributor ink WolverineX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 So CBCS only missed CT, a tear seal and trimming . NewWorldOrder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 The CGC version was graded: Grade Date: 04/16/2019 The Voldy version has a serial number of 18-2124777-001 Can we assume the leading "18" means it was graded in 2018? I really don't follow Voldy or their number scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 1 minute ago, BlowUpTheMoon said: The CGC version was graded: Grade Date: 04/16/2019 The Voldy version has a serial number of 18-2124777-001 Can we assume the leading "18" means it was graded in 2018? I really don't follow Voldy or their number scheme. Why are they referred to Voldy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crops068 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 1 minute ago, THE_BEYONDER said: Why are they referred to Voldy? Voldemort i.e. he who shall not be named! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...