2Sunny Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) I think I’ve sent 23 books into CGC so far with the intent of selling 3, and I think I’m going to crack 10. I just really wanted to know what they were according to CGC. Has anyone else ever done the same? Edited November 2, 2021 by Joe Peck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixom Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 I wouldn't pay just for cgc's opinion. I did receive a slab with a crack in it and it was a nothing book so I got it for free. I opened it just to see if I could stealthy and to check out the inner well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Nope. I learned grading through research, and trial/error via others' submissions in the PGM sub-forum. grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Cool Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 (edited) I think everyone to some extent learned how CGC grades books by sending in copies and getting shocked on their first submission. I'd not recommend sending in a bunch of 7.0 - 8.0 common books to see how it goes but sending in a perfect but badly miscut book to see if CGC will give a 9.8 is perfectly normal. The more you can learn before sending in your first book is better for the checkbook but there is a learning curve (especially since CGC goes through very tight and very loose phases). Edited November 3, 2021 by 1Cool musicmeta and 2Sunny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 I didn't "slab to learn", but first submission was a learning experience. Lol Buying raw books from good graders (like Bob Storms), buying already slabbed books were all helpful to learning. The biggest thing was the OS Grading Guide (2nd Edition, I think). It was issued back in 2003 or 04, in the early years of CGC. They (CGC and Steve B) helped OS put that book together. It was the most invaluable tool for me. As 1Cool said, standards have changed over the years (tight & loose periods), but that particular edition has always been a great tool. 2Sunny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 11/3/2021 at 6:09 AM, theCapraAegagrus said: Nope. I learned grading through research, and trial/error via others' submissions in the PGM sub-forum. +1 eBay books by grade. Heritage by grade. Search CGC (grade) and try to reverse engineer the grade by observing obvious flaws. Lots of research and looking at thousands of slabs that others submitted. theCapraAegagrus and 2Sunny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 11/2/2021 at 4:51 PM, Joe Peck said: I think I’ve sent 23 books into CGC so far with the intent of selling 3, and I think I’m going to crack 10. I just really wanted to know what they were according to CGC. Has anyone else ever done the same? Joe, submitting books to CGC isn't cheap. Paying for knowledge isn't an awful idea but I'd learn all I could before going that route. Go to Heritage Auctions and create a free membership and then study their wonderful scans, both front and back cover. Create some threads in the grading area of the forum because the feedback is surprisingly accurate. Keep reading all you can here as there is a ton of information if you can find it. djzombi, 2Sunny, silverseeker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...