Popular Post zzutak Posted February 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 6:01 PM, CGC Mike said: I guess we will need to use a different method for the prize picking next time. It may be worthwhile if you and Matt thought a bit more about prizes in general (and not just the picking stage). This particular grading contest is an "official" CGC event, organized and managed by CGC. For that reason, I believe the prizes should also come exclusively from CGC -- perhaps for 1st thru 3rd Place only. Perhaps something like a $500 - $250 - $100 schedule. It would require CGC to kick in a few extra bucks; however, Blackstone does have $126 Billion worth of assets under management. As I've said before, the effort we individually expend during the challenge, including the camaraderie we share through our contest-related posts, is the real prize. And this prize is available to each and every person who participates. Remember, the zest in life comes from the journey, not the final destination! One man's opinion, as always. thirdgreenham, jas1vans, speedcake and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator CGC Mike Posted February 22, 2022 Author Administrator Share Posted February 22, 2022 Thanks for the suggestion. I have created a thread here so we can discuss any changes people would like to see happen for future contests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic9494 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 My turn now! I will take the Prize 15. Our Army At War 5-pack #170, 171, 172, 174, 175 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham (big thank you!) thirdgreenham and jas1vans 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator CGC Mike Posted February 22, 2022 Author Administrator Share Posted February 22, 2022 Prize #1 $500 Grading credit Donated by CGC Chosen by Squirrel Guy Prize #2 Batman Credit Card Donated by Cushing Fan Prize #3 Tales of the Crypt #2 CGC 9.0 Donated by 68redlines73 Prize #4 Giant-Size Captain America 1: Reprints Tales of Suspense 59-63. Kirby art throughout and 63 is Cap's origin, if that's something you're interested in. Previous owner spilled something on the book, reds bleed through the pages giving many a pinkish hue. G Giant-Size Doc Savage 1: Reprints Doc Savage 1 and 2, which is an adaptation of a pulp based on a novel depicting events that may have really happened, I think. This one's got a pretty sweet John Buscema cover. Impact ding on LLC, goes through the book. F- Giant-Size Fantastic Four 2: Time travel to the American Revolution and the 1920's! John Buscema pencils the main story. The backup story is a reprint of FF 13. The Watcher Appears! There's a little road rash on the URBC. F Giant-Size Spider Man 2: Spider-Man and Shang Chi fight each other, then team up to fight Fu Manchu at the Empire State Building. The backup story is a reprint of ASM Annual 3. F+/VF- Willing to ship anywhere. International, just point me in the right direction and I'll get them to you. U.S., I can figure it out, usually. Donated by jas1vans Prize #5 three random comics which I will send as one winning lot anywhere in the world Donated by Get Marwood & I *Spidey not included Chosen by Wipple Prize #6 Shipped anywhere on my dime. Star Wars (John Tyler Christopher covers, mostly exclusives) group of 9 Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen by pastandpresentcomics Prize #7 Shipped anywhere on my dime. Avengers 4 (1993 reprint) CGC 9.6 (bottom right corner is cracked, sorry) Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #8 Shipped anywhere on my dime. Broncho Bill #s 5,7,8 (western Good Girl Art covers) Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen by jbpez Prize #9 Vigilante, Vol 2, 1-6. The best dancer in the Peacemaker show;) Shipped anywhere. Donated by skypinkblu Prize #10 Daredevil #160 that was formerly graded CGC 9.6 (it's been cracked out of the slab)...the label will be included with the book, and I'll ship anywhere. Donated by silverseeker Chosen by TIMMAY Prize #11 a couple of Modern key spec books in mint condition. Oblivion Song 1 with pink signature and Department of Truth first print donated by KryptoMayor Prize #12. stack of classics--shipped anywhere fedex delivers. Donated by Wipple Prize 13. All American Men of War 5-pack #86, 87, 88, 89, 90 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen by Motor City Rob Prize #14. G. I. Combat 5-pack #122, 123, 125, 126, 128 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize 15. Our Army At War 5-pack #170, 171, 172, 174, 175 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen by Frederic9494 Prize 16. Our Fighting Forces 5-pack #76, 77, 78, 80, 81 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #17. Star Spangled War Stories 5-pack #138, 139, 140, 141, 142 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize 18. Detective Comics 438, 439, 442, 443, 444 Willing to ship anywhere. Internationals, just point me in the right direction. Donated by jas1vans Chosen by HighStakesComics Prize #19 Marvel Infinity War #1-6 in VF condition. Shipped anywhere. Donated by HighStakesComics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipple Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 #5. Three randoms. Great time had. Thx Get Marwood & I and jas1vans 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator CGC Mike Posted February 22, 2022 Author Administrator Share Posted February 22, 2022 @zoso99 you are up. Prize #1 $500 Grading credit Donated by CGC Chosen by Squirrel Guy Prize #2 Batman Credit Card Donated by Cushing Fan Prize #3 Tales of the Crypt #2 CGC 9.0 Donated by 68redlines73 Prize #4 Giant-Size Captain America 1: Reprints Tales of Suspense 59-63. Kirby art throughout and 63 is Cap's origin, if that's something you're interested in. Previous owner spilled something on the book, reds bleed through the pages giving many a pinkish hue. G Giant-Size Doc Savage 1: Reprints Doc Savage 1 and 2, which is an adaptation of a pulp based on a novel depicting events that may have really happened, I think. This one's got a pretty sweet John Buscema cover. Impact ding on LLC, goes through the book. F- Giant-Size Fantastic Four 2: Time travel to the American Revolution and the 1920's! John Buscema pencils the main story. The backup story is a reprint of FF 13. The Watcher Appears! There's a little road rash on the URBC. F Giant-Size Spider Man 2: Spider-Man and Shang Chi fight each other, then team up to fight Fu Manchu at the Empire State Building. The backup story is a reprint of ASM Annual 3. F+/VF- Willing to ship anywhere. International, just point me in the right direction and I'll get them to you. U.S., I can figure it out, usually. Donated by jas1vans Prize #5 three random comics which I will send as one winning lot anywhere in the world Donated by Get Marwood & I *Spidey not included Chosen by Wipple Prize #6 Shipped anywhere on my dime. Star Wars (John Tyler Christopher covers, mostly exclusives) group of 9 Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen by pastandpresentcomics Prize #7 Shipped anywhere on my dime. Avengers 4 (1993 reprint) CGC 9.6 (bottom right corner is cracked, sorry) Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #8 Shipped anywhere on my dime. Broncho Bill #s 5,7,8 (western Good Girl Art covers) Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen by jbpez Prize #9 Vigilante, Vol 2, 1-6. The best dancer in the Peacemaker show;) Shipped anywhere. Donated by skypinkblu Prize #10 Daredevil #160 that was formerly graded CGC 9.6 (it's been cracked out of the slab)...the label will be included with the book, and I'll ship anywhere. Donated by silverseeker Chosen by TIMMAY Prize #11 a couple of Modern key spec books in mint condition. Oblivion Song 1 with pink signature and Department of Truth first print donated by KryptoMayor Prize #12. stack of classics--shipped anywhere fedex delivers. Donated by Wipple Prize 13. All American Men of War 5-pack #86, 87, 88, 89, 90 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen by Motor City Rob Prize #14. G. I. Combat 5-pack #122, 123, 125, 126, 128 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize 15. Our Army At War 5-pack #170, 171, 172, 174, 175 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen by Frederic9494 Prize 16. Our Fighting Forces 5-pack #76, 77, 78, 80, 81 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #17. Star Spangled War Stories 5-pack #138, 139, 140, 141, 142 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize 18. Detective Comics 438, 439, 442, 443, 444 Willing to ship anywhere. Internationals, just point me in the right direction. Donated by jas1vans Chosen by HighStakesComics Prize #19 Marvel Infinity War #1-6 in VF condition. Shipped anywhere. Donated by HighStakesComics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Rob Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) @zoso99 is up next. Edited February 22, 2022 by Motor City Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso99 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Thanks for everyone who donated! Take #9 Vigilante, Vol 2, 1-6. The best dancer in the Peacemaker show;) Shipped anywhere. Donated by skypinkblu Fun contest! jas1vans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Let's show Mike that we're sharp enough to find our own way though this maze.Prize Picking Round 2 begins. The following ten (10) prizes are still available. @Squirrel Guy you're up! Prize #2. Batman Credit Card. Donated by Cushing Fan Prize #3. Tales of the Crypt #2 CGC 9.0. Donated by 68redlines73 Prize #4. The following four books shipped anywhere in the world (international, just point me in the right direction and I'll get them to you; U.S., I can figure it out, usually). Donated by jas1vans Giant-Size Captain America 1: Reprints Tales of Suspense 59-63. Kirby art throughout and 63 is Cap's origin, if that's something you're interested in. Previous owner spilled something on the book, reds bleed through the pages giving many a pinkish hue. G Giant-Size Doc Savage 1: Reprints Doc Savage 1 and 2, which is an adaptation of a pulp based on a novel depicting events that may have really happened, I think. This one's got a pretty sweet John Buscema cover. Impact ding on LLC, goes through the book. F- Giant-Size Fantastic Four 2: Time travel to the American Revolution and the 1920's! John Buscema pencils the main story. The backup story is a reprint of FF 13. The Watcher Appears! There's a little road rash on the URBC. F Giant-Size Spider Man 2: Spider-Man and Shang Chi fight each other, then team up to fight Fu Manchu at the Empire State Building. The backup story is a reprint of ASM Annual 3. F+/VF- Prize #7. Avengers 4 (1993 Reprint) CGC 9.6 (bottom right corner is cracked, sorry). Shipped anywhere on my dime. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #11. A couple of Modern key spec books in mint condition: Oblivion Song 1 with pink signature and Department of Truth first print. Donated by KryptoMayor Prize #12. Stack of Classics. Shipped anywhere FedEx delivers. Donated by Wipple Prize #14. G. I. Combat 5-pack #122, 123, 125, 126, 128. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #16. Our Fighting Forces 5-pack #76, 77, 78, 80, 81. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #17. Star Spangled War Stories 5-pack #138, 139, 140, 141, 142. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #19. Marvel Infinity War #1-6 in VF condition. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by HighStakesComics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Who won? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator CGC Mike Posted February 22, 2022 Author Administrator Share Posted February 22, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 12:47 PM, THE_BEYONDER said: Who won? Here are the final rankings 1. @Squirrel Guy 11 points 2. @Motor City Rob 14 points 3. @zzutak 18 points 9 bullseyes 4. @pastandpresentcomics 18 points 8 bullseyes most books off by 1 grade 8 5. @Timmay 18 points 8 bullseyes most books off by 1 grade 7 6. @jbpez 18 points 6 bullseyes 7. @HighStakesComics 20 points 6 bullseyes 8. @Frederic9494 20 points 5 bullseyes 9. @Wipple 21 points 10. @zoso99 25 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Rob Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Are we still waiting on @Squirrel Guy to pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel Guy Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 On 2/20/2022 at 9:59 PM, CGC Mike said: Prize #1 $500 Grading credit Donated by CGC Chosen by Squirrel Guy Prize #2 Batman Credit Card Donated by Cushing Fan Prize #3 Tales of the Crypt #2 CGC 9.0 Donated by 68redlines73 Prize #4 Giant-Size Captain America 1: Reprints Tales of Suspense 59-63. Kirby art throughout and 63 is Cap's origin, if that's something you're interested in. Previous owner spilled something on the book, reds bleed through the pages giving many a pinkish hue. G Giant-Size Doc Savage 1: Reprints Doc Savage 1 and 2, which is an adaptation of a pulp based on a novel depicting events that may have really happened, I think. This one's got a pretty sweet John Buscema cover. Impact ding on LLC, goes through the book. F- Giant-Size Fantastic Four 2: Time travel to the American Revolution and the 1920's! John Buscema pencils the main story. The backup story is a reprint of FF 13. The Watcher Appears! There's a little road rash on the URBC. F Giant-Size Spider Man 2: Spider-Man and Shang Chi fight each other, then team up to fight Fu Manchu at the Empire State Building. The backup story is a reprint of ASM Annual 3. F+/VF- Willing to ship anywhere. International, just point me in the right direction and I'll get them to you. U.S., I can figure it out, usually. Donated by jas1vans Prize #5 three random comics which I will send as one winning lot anywhere in the world Donated by Get Marwood & I *Spidey not included Prize #6 Shipped anywhere on my dime. Star Wars (John Tyler Christopher covers, mostly exclusives) group of 9 Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen by pastandpresentcomics Prize #7 Shipped anywhere on my dime. Avengers 4 (1993 reprint) CGC 9.6 (bottom right corner is cracked, sorry) Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #8 Shipped anywhere on my dime. Broncho Bill #s 5,7,8 (western Good Girl Art covers) Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen by jbpez Prize #9 Vigilante, Vol 2, 1-6. The best dancer in the Peacemaker show;) Shipped anywhere. Donated by skypinkblu Prize #10 Daredevil #160 that was formerly graded CGC 9.6 (it's been cracked out of the slab)...the label will be included with the book, and I'll ship anywhere. Donated by silverseeker Chosen by TIMMAY Prize #11 a couple of Modern key spec books in mint condition. Oblivion Song 1 with pink signature and Department of Truth first print donated by KryptoMayor Prize #12. stack of classics--shipped anywhere fedex delivers. Donated by Wipple Prize 13. All American Men of War 5-pack #86, 87, 88, 89, 90 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen by Motor City Rob Prize #14. G. I. Combat 5-pack #122, 123, 125, 126, 128 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize 15. Our Army At War 5-pack #170, 171, 172, 174, 175 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize 16. Our Fighting Forces 5-pack #76, 77, 78, 80, 81 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #17. Star Spangled War Stories 5-pack #138, 139, 140, 141, 142 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize 18. Detective Comics 438, 439, 442, 443, 444 Willing to ship anywhere. Internationals, just point me in the right direction. Donated by jas1vans Prize #19 Marvel Infinity War #1-6 in VF condition. Shipped anywhere. Donated by HighStakesComics Okay It seems I am up again. I will choose Prize #14. G. I. Combat 5-pack #122, 123, 125, 126, 128 Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel Guy Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Sorry, just saw the message. I made a selection. If it comes back again to me a third I will pass it. 2 prizes is more than enough and I am grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator CGC Mike Posted February 23, 2022 Author Administrator Share Posted February 23, 2022 @Motor City Rob you are up Prize #2. Batman Credit Card. Donated by Cushing Fan Prize #3. Tales of the Crypt #2 CGC 9.0. Donated by 68redlines73 Prize #4. The following four books shipped anywhere in the world (international, just point me in the right direction and I'll get them to you; U.S., I can figure it out, usually). Donated by jas1vans Giant-Size Captain America 1: Reprints Tales of Suspense 59-63. Kirby art throughout and 63 is Cap's origin, if that's something you're interested in. Previous owner spilled something on the book, reds bleed through the pages giving many a pinkish hue. G Giant-Size Doc Savage 1: Reprints Doc Savage 1 and 2, which is an adaptation of a pulp based on a novel depicting events that may have really happened, I think. This one's got a pretty sweet John Buscema cover. Impact ding on LLC, goes through the book. F- Giant-Size Fantastic Four 2: Time travel to the American Revolution and the 1920's! John Buscema pencils the main story. The backup story is a reprint of FF 13. The Watcher Appears! There's a little road rash on the URBC. F Giant-Size Spider Man 2: Spider-Man and Shang Chi fight each other, then team up to fight Fu Manchu at the Empire State Building. The backup story is a reprint of ASM Annual 3. F+/VF- Prize #7. Avengers 4 (1993 Reprint) CGC 9.6 (bottom right corner is cracked, sorry). Shipped anywhere on my dime. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #11. A couple of Modern key spec books in mint condition: Oblivion Song 1 with pink signature and Department of Truth first print. Donated by KryptoMayor Prize #12. Stack of Classics. Shipped anywhere FedEx delivers. Donated by Wipple Prize #14. G. I. Combat 5-pack #122, 123, 125, 126, 128. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen By Squirrel Guy Prize #16. Our Fighting Forces 5-pack #76, 77, 78, 80, 81. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #17. Star Spangled War Stories 5-pack #138, 139, 140, 141, 142. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #19. Marvel Infinity War #1-6 in VF condition. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by HighStakesComics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 8:09 AM, zzutak said: I believe the prizes should also come exclusively from CGC wait until someone posts on twitter "I enjoyed the cgc contest but my prize for finishing 4th was (insert pop item)" and a flame war erupts...then we'll see the value of prizes provided only by cgc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Rob Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I choose: Prize #16. Our Fighting Forces 5-pack #76, 77, 78, 80, 81. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham @zzutak is next, unless he passes again....which would make @pastandpresentcomics next. Here's what's left: Prize #2. Batman Credit Card. Donated by Cushing Fan Prize #3. Tales of the Crypt #2 CGC 9.0. Donated by 68redlines73 Prize #4. The following four books shipped anywhere in the world (international, just point me in the right direction and I'll get them to you; U.S., I can figure it out, usually). Donated by jas1vans Giant-Size Captain America 1: Reprints Tales of Suspense 59-63. Kirby art throughout and 63 is Cap's origin, if that's something you're interested in. Previous owner spilled something on the book, reds bleed through the pages giving many a pinkish hue. G Giant-Size Doc Savage 1: Reprints Doc Savage 1 and 2, which is an adaptation of a pulp based on a novel depicting events that may have really happened, I think. This one's got a pretty sweet John Buscema cover. Impact ding on LLC, goes through the book. F- Giant-Size Fantastic Four 2: Time travel to the American Revolution and the 1920's! John Buscema pencils the main story. The backup story is a reprint of FF 13. The Watcher Appears! There's a little road rash on the URBC. F Giant-Size Spider Man 2: Spider-Man and Shang Chi fight each other, then team up to fight Fu Manchu at the Empire State Building. The backup story is a reprint of ASM Annual 3. F+/VF- Prize #7. Avengers 4 (1993 Reprint) CGC 9.6 (bottom right corner is cracked, sorry). Shipped anywhere on my dime. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #11. A couple of Modern key spec books in mint condition: Oblivion Song 1 with pink signature and Department of Truth first print. Donated by KryptoMayor Prize #12. Stack of Classics. Shipped anywhere FedEx delivers. Donated by Wipple Prize #14. G. I. Combat 5-pack #122, 123, 125, 126, 128. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Chosen By Squirrel Guy Prize #16. Our Fighting Forces 5-pack #76, 77, 78, 80, 81. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #17. Star Spangled War Stories 5-pack #138, 139, 140, 141, 142. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #19. Marvel Infinity War #1-6 in VF condition. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by HighStakesComics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator CGC Mike Posted February 23, 2022 Author Administrator Share Posted February 23, 2022 8 prizes left. We should finish this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I appreciate this second opportunity, but I'm still a passer. Here's what's left. @pastandpresentcomics you're up! Prize #2. Batman Credit Card. Donated by Cushing Fan Prize #3. Tales of the Crypt #2 CGC 9.0. Donated by 68redlines73 Prize #4. The following four books shipped anywhere in the world (international, just point me in the right direction and I'll get them to you; U.S., I can figure it out, usually). Donated by jas1vans Giant-Size Captain America 1: Reprints Tales of Suspense 59-63. Kirby art throughout and 63 is Cap's origin, if that's something you're interested in. Previous owner spilled something on the book, reds bleed through the pages giving many a pinkish hue. G Giant-Size Doc Savage 1: Reprints Doc Savage 1 and 2, which is an adaptation of a pulp based on a novel depicting events that may have really happened, I think. This one's got a pretty sweet John Buscema cover. Impact ding on LLC, goes through the book. F- Giant-Size Fantastic Four 2: Time travel to the American Revolution and the 1920's! John Buscema pencils the main story. The backup story is a reprint of FF 13. The Watcher Appears! There's a little road rash on the URBC. F Giant-Size Spider Man 2: Spider-Man and Shang Chi fight each other, then team up to fight Fu Manchu at the Empire State Building. The backup story is a reprint of ASM Annual 3. F+/VF- Prize #7. Avengers 4 (1993 Reprint) CGC 9.6 (bottom right corner is cracked, sorry). Shipped anywhere on my dime. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #11. A couple of Modern key spec books in mint condition: Oblivion Song 1 with pink signature and Department of Truth first print. Donated by KryptoMayor Prize #12. Stack of Classics. Shipped anywhere FedEx delivers. Donated by Wipple Prize #14. G. I. Combat 5-pack #122, 123, 125, 126, 128. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #16. Our Fighting Forces 5-pack #76, 77, 78, 80, 81. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #17. Star Spangled War Stories 5-pack #138, 139, 140, 141, 142. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by thirdgreenham Prize #19. Marvel Infinity War #1-6 in VF condition. Shipped anywhere in the world. Donated by HighStakesComics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
