"Reject" on an order when I didn't request pre-screen? 0

[Eric Perry]

My first submission just hit the stage where I can see the grades.  On one of the books, under "category," the word "reject" appears.

• It was a Modern submission (Submission #3811638) and the book is from 1982.  That qualifies as Modern.
• I didn't request a pre-screen, so that can't be the reason.
• If it was restored/altered, that should have shown on the label.
• There are no grader notes available.

The only thing I can think of is a counterfeit.  Did my LCS sell me a fake comic, and that's why it was rejected?

[Eric Perry]

5 hours ago, Eric Perry said:

...I didn't request a pre-screen, so that can't be the reason...

Quick additional note: this was a 10 book order.  The minimum number to even have the option for pre-screen is 25, correct?

[Jennifer F.]

Good morning,

Occasionally, a book cannot be graded or encapsulated due to the condition of the book or other various factors.  When you receive your order back, there should be a notation on the book in question as to why it was not graded.  Once you have the book back, if you still have a question, please contact our customer service department for more details.  You can reach them at 877-662-6642 or by email at submissions@cgccomics.com.

Thanks,

[Eric Perry]

1 hour ago, Jennifer F. said:

Good morning,

Occasionally, a book cannot be graded or encapsulated due to the condition of the book or other various factors.  When you receive your order back, there should be a notation on the book in question as to why it was not graded.  Once you have the book back, if you still have a question, please contact our customer service department for more details.  You can reach them at 877-662-6642 or by email at submissions@cgccomics.com.

Thanks,

Thanks for the info.  The book appeared to be around 8.5 - 9.0 or so.  I'll be curious to see why it couldn't be graded/encapsulated.  Clearly, I missed something.

[Eric Perry]

45 minutes ago, GPCEE said:

Most common reason is cover overhang. 

So, a book that winds up being too large for the holder?

[Eric Perry]

7 minutes ago, GPCEE said:

No, they would just use a magazine slab. It has to do with how the comic was produced. The cover hangs over the pages too much and slabbing it damages the cover.

Fascinating.  A process meant to preserve and protect would instead cause damage.  Thanks for the info.

[Eric Perry]

1 hour ago, GPCEE said:

I had one other thought.... If the cover is too sexual they will refuse to slab it. Boundless Comics comes to mind.

Daredevil 181.

[Eric Perry]

3 minutes ago, Eric Perry said:

Daredevil 181.

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[waynemel]

On a side note, congrats on the grades you got.  Nice!

As for DD 181, curious to see what reason is as I will be sending the same book in.  Even if missing pages / detached pages / missing staples it would still grade but lower or even qualified.  Hate to think that book was damaged along the way. 

[Eric Perry]

1 hour ago, waynemel said:

On a side note, congrats on the grades you got.  Nice!

As for DD 181, curious to see what reason is as I will be sending the same book in.  Even if missing pages / detached pages / missing staples it would still grade but lower or even qualified.  Hate to think that book was damaged along the way. 

Thank you.  It was my first sub, so it looks like I picked decent books to send.  

I'll definitely update the thread when the books arrive.

[Eric Perry]

On 6/3/2021 at 10:22 AM, waynemel said:

...curious to see what reason is... 

Reason for rejection was "Overhang."

It was my first time having comics graded.  I'll keep this in mind for future submissions.

[waynemel]

Interesting.  It would be great if you can post a pic of the comic to see what "Overhang" is. 

[Eric Perry]

3 hours ago, waynemel said:

Interesting.  It would be great if you can post a pic of the comic to see what "Overhang" is. 

Here you go.

[Gaard]

Nothing a pair of scissors couldn't fix.

 

 

 

 

[comicdonna]

I had a GA Action rejected for the same reason.  II believe books with a moderate to severe overhang are rejected because it's harder to stabilize in the slab, and if the book shifts, it can become damaged much easier than a book with little or no overhang.  

[Eric Perry]

41 minutes ago, comicdonna said:

...if the book shifts, it can become damaged much easier than a book with little or no overhang.  

This makes quite a bit of sense.  The corners of the cover didn't hold up well to being shipped.

On an unrelated note, I've actually begun to become more attached to this book now.  It's got character and a bit of story to tell.