CGC announces changes to label notations, see what remains? 20 20

[Red84]

If a seller on here was selling a raw book, gave it a grade of 4.0, and then had a small notation at the bottom of his listing saying "see my website for more info" where additional defects were listed, I would be nominating that seller for the HOS for intentionally failing to disclose information.

Here, CGC isn't even putting the small notation of "see CGC website for additional information" on the slab.

[KCOComics]

On 5/27/2022 at 2:18 PM, Red84 said:

What CGC is doing by moving some of the notes from the label to the paid website is charging for its opinion twice: first CGC is charging the submitter for CGC's opinion, of which only part is public; second CGC is charging the potential buyer, who only has access to part of CGC's opinion on the label, in order to view the remainder of CGC's opinion behind the paywall.

The more you think about what CGC is doing the more despicable is becomes. 

That's an excellent point! 

[KCOComics]

On 5/27/2022 at 2:30 PM, Moth(ing) said:

Does that includes the $25 membership?

Yes, $25 membership includes "free" graders notes. 

[Axe Elf]

I got your prominent member...

[NP_Gresham]

Seems ready-made for the seller who was taping all those GA consignment books.

When they mention “prominent” members, I immediately think of their shenanigans

[Sigur Ros]

On 5/27/2022 at 3:04 PM, Red84 said:

If a seller on here was selling a raw book, gave it a grade of 4.0, and then had a small notation at the bottom of his listing saying "see my website for more info" where additional defects were listed, I would be nominating that seller for the HOS for intentionally failing to disclose information.

Here, CGC isn't even putting the small notation of "see CGC website for additional information" on the slab.

Exactly. Someone said that yesterday.  It should, at the very least, be noted on the label that grader's notes exist.... or don't. 

Imagine paying $25 to see the notes on a book you are interested in buying....only to find there are no notes. 

Or ffs, put a QR code on the back, like CBCS, and if they aren't willing to give notes for free still... the link should go to a page that says if notes exist... and if they do, where to enter your credit card info to see them. 

 

[Sigur Ros]

On 5/27/2022 at 2:36 PM, ramrodcar said:

We're at 24+ pages... WHO ARE THE PROMINENT MEMBERS and why have none of them come to Matt's defense of why this is a great idea?

Because the forums are too icky for the shareholders. 

[JC25427N]

On 5/27/2022 at 3:39 PM, Sigur Ros said:

 

Imagine paying $25 to see the notes on a book you are interested in buying....only to find there are no notes. 

 

 

you can check if grader notes exist by looking up the cert number first.

Not that it really helps much, just felt like pointing out

[Funnybooks]

On 5/27/2022 at 12:35 PM, PROMINENT MEMBER 🥸 said:

I approve 

Thanks for all your wonderful suggestions

[Sigur Ros]

On 5/27/2022 at 3:42 PM, JC25427N said:

you can check if grader notes exist by looking up the cert number first.

Not that it really helps much, just felt like pointing out

Ok, thx.  I didn't realize that.  I've only looked them up as a member. 

 

[shadroch]

someone told me a few years ago that the top 5% of submitters are responsible for 50% of the slabs. If that is true, they might not have had a choice.  Walmart tells a vendor to change it's labels, they don't ask. 

[MetalPSI]

Who else is excited to lick the boots of our glorious corporate overlords?

[JC25427N]

On 5/27/2022 at 3:58 PM, The Meta said:

Who else is excited to lick the boots of our glorious corporate overlords?

Edited May 27, 2022 by JC25427N

[KCOComics]

On 5/27/2022 at 3:57 PM, shadroch said:

someone told me a few years ago that the top 5% of submitters are responsible for 50% of the slabs. If that is true, they might not have had a choice.  Walmart tells a vendor to change it's labels, they don't ask. 

So who are the top 5%? 

HA, comiclink, ComicConnect... And Joey? 

[Nic8612]

On 5/27/2022 at 3:58 PM, The Meta said:

Who else is excited to lick the boots of our glorious corporate overlords?

I don't know whether to laugh or cry that Blackstone had only been mentioned 3-4 times in this large thread. This decision was obviously handed down by them. No one who is actually on the hobby side of this would ever approve this decision.

[MetalPSI]

greggy, dunno who the other 0.3% are 

[MetalPSI]

On 5/27/2022 at 2:05 PM, Nic8612 said:

I don't know whether to laugh or cry that Blackstone had only been mentioned 3-4 times in this large thread. This decision was obviously handed down by them. No one who is actually on the hobby side of this would ever approve this decision.

Oh I dunno. In my tenure on this board alone, there are enough greedy collectors who wouldn't care

[shadroch]

On 5/27/2022 at 1:05 PM, Nic8612 said:

I don't know whether to laugh or cry that Blackstone had only been mentioned 3-4 times in this large thread. This decision was obviously handed down by them. No one who is actually on the hobby side of this would ever approve this decision.

Not even the Arseman?  

[JollyComics]

On 5/25/2022 at 11:00 AM, Cat said:

Sorry to go OT. Your usernams reminded me of this +

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@Bird

[THE_BEYONDER]

CGC seems to jump the shark every month, but this $25 paywall is really something special....