Well, CGC is raising prices for their services, and... 14 14

[djpinkpanther67]

...also reducing Membership discounts ☹️
https://www.cgccomics.com/news/article/9057/cgc-fee-updates/

[Lord_Raiden]

just got the email 

 

i'm trying to figure out why they think this is a good idea...... they are getting too much stuff sent in, so lets try and cut it down?  

[StingerMcK]

We are making record profits, hired 70 people and bought a building, please help us pay for it!

[Bird]

lots of changes here, but this caught my eye

 

Note that CGC is eliminating the Value tier and combining it with the Economy tier, which is now lower in price. Also, CCS is eliminating the QuickPress option due to recent enhancements that have reduced the differences between QuickPress and regular pressing. 

[sagekilz]

[iae21]

1 minute ago, Lord_Raiden said:

just got the email 

 

i'm trying to figure out why they think this is a good idea...... they are getting too much stuff sent in, so lets try and cut it down?  

There a lot of costs involved with the expansion of their operations, hiring and training competent staff, and the overall increased demand over the past few months.

I was expecting this to be released much earlier in the year.  Quite surprised it took this long.

[Bird]

so for lower value, pre-1975 books, slabbing choices are now $33 for economy or $75 for standard. Big difference in price and TAT there.

and without the 10% discount on premium memberships, a modern now goes from $18 discounted from $20 to $22.

the point of those 2 changes is probably a decrease in books "on the bubble" being sent in

 

 

Edited April 21, 2021 by Bird

[JazzMan]

Wasn't there a limit for the FMV for walk through?  I know it's been 3% but I thought there was a ceiling.  I don't see a ceiling now.

[Bird]

here is one sure to get the masses 

 

Screening is no longer available for Modern tier comics and/or magazines. 

[sagekilz]

6 minutes ago, StingerMcK said:

We are making record profits, hired 70 people and bought a building, please help us pay for it!

First thing I thought of as well.

[awakeintheashes]

6 minutes ago, Bird said:

here is one sure to get the masses 

 

Screening is no longer available for Modern tier comics and/or magazines. 

I may have missed that note but when I click on the updated services, pre-screen is still available. If this is the case, it’s no good. I better send in a huge submission prior to 4/28

Edited April 21, 2021 by awakeintheashes

[Black_Adam]

Wait until they pull a PSA and, to help deal with the backlog, stop accepting new submissions.

[sagekilz]

Just now, Black_Adam said:

Wait until they pull a PSA and, to help deal with the backlog, stop accepting new submissions.

But in the same breath announce 15 signature series signing events.

[iae21]

9 minutes ago, Bird said:

here is one sure to get the masses 

 

Screening is no longer available for Modern tier comics and/or magazines. 

Yes, But Pre-Screen option is remaining....with now an $8 Reject Fee per book! 

[paperheart]

what about the books that have been in the queue for 3 months? too lazy to read email

[Crops068]

So at least the discount will apply until you renew but removing it from the tiers below the $300 mark is sad indeed.

I can say I am absolutely not in favor of these changes.

[Crops068]

2 minutes ago, paperheart said:

what about the books that have been in the queue for 3 months? too lazy to read email

They will stay what is on the submission form.

[awakeintheashes]

4 minutes ago, paperheart said:

what about the books that have been in the queue for 3 months? too lazy to read email

As long as the online order was placed prior to 4/28 and received by 5/22 (I think) you should be good. 

Edited April 21, 2021 by awakeintheashes

[sagekilz]

3 minutes ago, paperheart said:

what about the books that have been in the queue for 3 months? too lazy to read email

The new services and fees apply to all CGC Online Submission Forms completed as of April 28, 2021. Submission forms completed before April 28, 2021, must be delivered to CGC’s facility by May 28, 2021, to qualify for the old pricing.

[awakeintheashes]

4 minutes ago, iae21 said:

Yes, But Pre-Screen option is remaining....with now an $8 Reject Fee per book! 

Phew. But yeah the reject increase is annoying.