Michael’s Auction House Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Does CGC encapsulate comics sealed in poly bag? For instance I recently purchased, Ultimate comics all new Spider man #1 sealed in poly bag.Which is it better to do, leave it as is? Or remove it for CGC? Thank you, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joosh Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 CGC will not grade anything in a bag. Regardless of whether or not you send it out for grading, it’s best for the book to remove it from polybag. Over time the seam puts a dent down the length of the back cover and the poly isn’t ideal material to store long term. X-Force 1 is a great example of why it’s best to remove polybags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domo Arigato Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Joosh said: X-Force 1 is a great example of why it’s best to remove polybags But then they were left with the real question. Should they throw away the polybag or the book? Edited August 14, 2020 by Domo Arigato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 When I clicked on this topic I was really hoping it was going to be another “why encase a comic in plastic so you can’t read it” thread. Would’ve been perfect to kick off a Friday. Dave2739 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 14 hours ago, Domo Arigato said: But then they were left with the real question. Should they throw away the polybag or the book? I'd say throw away the bag and keep the book. The wood pulp in the pages may provide some nutrition in case of global catastrophe. The bag is more or less inedible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 16 hours ago, DocHoppus182 said: When I clicked on this topic I was really hoping it was going to be another “why encase a comic in plastic so you can’t read it” thread. Would’ve been perfect to kick off a Friday. Start one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Remove it before you send it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I am not a CGC guy, however to help answer the original question... If you send a Polybagged comic to CGC in the bag won't CGC remove it from the bag to grade and then dispose of the bag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobotski Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) Here's a choice since you'll be getting a blue label anyway regardless -- Would you rather open the polybag yourself and see/judge the actual condition of your submission, or risk the (possible) disappointment that there was a hidden defect in the book you didn't see? CGC won't care with a COA, much less with a bag. Edited August 17, 2020 by bobotski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
