BigLeagueCHEW Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 3 hours ago, MicroJow said: I've only been sending books in to be graded for a short while now, but I've already received several disappointing returns: 3 books with the dreaded RESTORED label which I had no idea had any restoration done. Granted, I purchased these books back in the mid 1980s when I had no idea "restoration" was even a thing. I was just trying to fill holes in my collection. Here's the one that broke my heart, tho: It’s already a 3, remove the color touch, press and grade again toro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) On 5/7/2021 at 6:58 PM, Buzzetta said: Nothing surprises me anymore I agree. This has one of those Ewer/Dupcak feels to it. Sure if he made a YouTube of it , that it would resemble one of those videos where people try to fix everything with Glue and Ramen Noodles. Still not sure why he would broadcast this? Very disappointing to see more and more attempts to get things by or over. Especially when CGC is so overwhelmed. Edited May 9, 2021 by onlyweaknesskryptonite Horrid predictive text. Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Buzzetta Posted May 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2021 Me: Another reason I am thinking of getting out. Also Me: What else can I grab on Comiclink tonight ? MatterEaterLad, BlowUpTheMoon, buttock and 6 others 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterEaterLad Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Buzzetta said: By doing what I described in an effort to get a blue label? They're able to get it removed from purple books. I don't think their stated goal is blue, but when I asked about how they do it they said that when you know what you're doing and you do it well, you can sub a book and trimming won't even come up, even if it's actually been trimmed. Edited May 8, 2021 by MatterEaterLad onlyweaknesskryptonite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Just now, MatterEaterLad said: They're able to get it removed from purple books. I don't think their stated goal is blue, but when I asked about how they do it they said that when you know what you're doing and you do it well you can sub a book and trimming won't even come up, even if it's actually been trimmed. Sounds exactly like what I described. You submit a book with "marvel chipping" to mask the trimming. The same person that told me about this also told me about taking a detached centerfold and dismantling the book and switching the centerfold with the wrap behind it. That way the pages are out of order but the detached centerfold is now anchored in. This is under the assumption that graders do not read stories they simply count pages. Again, I stared in disbelief. onlyweaknesskryptonite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Buzzetta said: Me: Another reason I am thinking of getting out. Also Me: What else can I grab on Comiclink tonight ? I know right... Funny I was just looking through that a minute ago. Although last one that just wrapped up ended up only winning 1 book most of the others set all new highs. Did you see that Spider-man 1 Platinum or the Batman Beyond direct 9.8 ?!?!? MatterEaterLad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterEaterLad Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Just now, Buzzetta said: Sounds exactly like what I described. You submit a book with "marvel chipping" to mask the trimming. The same person that told me about this also told me about taking a detached centerfold and dismantling the book and switching the centerfold with the wrap behind it. That way the pages are out of order but the detached centerfold is now anchored in. This is under the assumption that graders do not read stories they simply count pages. Again, I stared in disbelief. Whoa I think what Hero is doing is that they leaf cast a new edge, match the color, and then re-trim back to the original specs. But they're able to get the paper to match so it's virtually undetectable. Which is cool and also scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 No... Let's see because I have a REALLY nice copy of Batman Beyond 1 1st Print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Buzzetta said: 4 minutes ago, MatterEaterLad said: They're able to get it removed from purple books. I don't think their stated goal is blue, but when I asked about how they do it they said that when you know what you're doing and you do it well you can sub a book and trimming won't even come up, even if it's actually been trimmed. Sounds exactly like what I described. You submit a book with "marvel chipping" to mask the trimming. The same person that told me about this also told me about taking a detached centerfold and dismantling the book and switching the centerfold with the wrap behind it. That way the pages are out of order but the detached centerfold is now anchored in. This is under the assumption that graders do not read stories they simply count pages. Again, I stared in disbelief. It takes all kinds and knows no bounds... This is just disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, onlyweaknesskryptonite said: I know right... Funny I was just looking through that a minute ago. Although last one that just wrapped up ended up only winning 1 book most of the others set all new highs. Did you see that Spider-man 1 Platinum or the Batman Beyond direct 9.8 ?!?!? $2300 ?!?!?!?!?! A 9.6-9.4 must be worth at least half of that right? I remember when I was standing next to a board member at NYCBM and he shook his head at me for buying a copy for $30. My copy Of Batman Beyond has a shot I think at a 9.6 - 9.8. Edited May 8, 2021 by Buzzetta onlyweaknesskryptonite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Buzzetta said: No... Let's see because I have a REALLY nice copy of Batman Beyond 1 1st Print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Just now, Buzzetta said: $2300 ?!?!?!?!?! A 9.6-9.4 must be worth at least half of that right? I remember when I was standing next to a board member at NYCBM and he shook his head at me for buying a copy for $30. My copy Of Batman Beyond has a shot I think at a 9.6 - 9.8. I know. About 6 months ago I bought a lot off ebay of batman adventures books that had one just tossed in it. Think it may be 8ish maybe 9 if pressed, but I do not even remember seeing it in the ebay pictures. The whole lot I got for $25 free shipping. Buzzetta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWorldOrder Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 4 hours ago, MicroJow said: I've only been sending books in to be graded for a short while now, but I've already received several disappointing returns: 3 books with the dreaded RESTORED label which I had no idea had any restoration done. Granted, I purchased these books back in the mid 1980s when I had no idea "restoration" was even a thing. I was just trying to fill holes in my collection. Here's the one that broke my heart, tho: Before I even read this thread. If you bought this book in 1980's..... I am sure you are doing okay even in this PLOD grade Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroJow Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, NewWorldOrder said: Before I even read this thread. If you bought this book in 1980's..... I am sure you are doing okay even in this PLOD grade I'm not so much concerned about the value difference between blue and purple - at least not for myself since I wasn't getting it graded to sell it. This will get passed on to my kid eventually. Getting it graded was more about keeping it safe and preserved. But it was still a surprise to see that "Restored" alert once it got through the grading. I guess one of it's previous owners took a ballpoint to it in order to fill in some color breaking folds. NewWorldOrder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 I have seen Green label 9.8's with unwitnessed signatures. I don't think I have seen a 9.6 with a detached cover until tonight. batman_fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 28 minutes ago, Buzzetta said: $2300 ?!?!?!?!?! A 9.6-9.4 must be worth at least half of that right? I remember when I was standing next to a board member at NYCBM and he shook his head at me for buying a copy for $30. My copy Of Batman Beyond has a shot I think at a 9.6 - 9.8. I'm rich Buzzetta, onlyweaknesskryptonite and Larryw7 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 26 minutes ago, onlyweaknesskryptonite said: I know. About 6 months ago I bought a lot off ebay of batman adventures books that had one just tossed in it. Think it may be 8ish maybe 9 if pressed, but I do not even remember seeing it in the ebay pictures. The whole lot I got for $25 free shipping. I'm rich onlyweaknesskryptonite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, greggy said: I'm rich Congratulations. So we will see even further TAT increases and many many more this week in Greggy's collection posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, greggy said: I'm rich How many ASM 300's do you have in 9.8? Judging by the Comiclink auction... $8,000 a pop right now. ADAMANTIUM and Larryw7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, Buzzetta said: How many ASM 300's do you have in 9.8? Judging by the Comiclink auction... $8,000 a pop right now. None at the moment Buzzetta and october 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...