Hibou Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I may have missed the discussion here and apologize if so, but I just heard (from a YT channel that appears to be informed) that CGC's direct competition is done and going forward, will simply be known as BGS. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Balls Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) ! Edited August 28, 2022 by Dr. Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark88 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Unfortunately, may need name brand change to Beckett Grading Service after 'losing' more than 300 raw comics from a slabber during their warehouse move to another state. MetalPSI , jcjames and mysterymachine 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thehumantorch Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 10:47 AM, Dr. Balls said: Boy, I just did a googling of these guys, and they are getting hammered on complaints through the BBB. And so is CGC. All is not well in the ol grading world. Which is too bad. I think you're right, the grading companies are likely making loads of money, but struggling with consistency, service, and quality of product. Dr. Balls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Balls Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) ! Edited August 28, 2022 by Dr. Balls Artboy99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 sometimes going scorched earth is a means to an end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thehumantorch Posted August 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 10:56 AM, Dr. Balls said: It’s a tough situation - they want to grow and continue to make money, but if you can’t manage it, you kill your own business. As much as I comment on certain CGC policies, I do sympathize - because at a certain point it becomes a runaway train. And having this business crash and burn would be to the benefit of no one. I've been a loyal CGC for a long time and I think they provide an important service to the hobby but I don't like what I see right now. Courageous Cat, Artboy99, BigLeagueCHEW and 15 others 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cman429 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 That wouldn't be a bad move IMO. I'm a card guy (it's actually my main hustle I use to fund my comic addiction LOL) and Becky is pretty much the gold standard in that area. I didn't even know the comic and card companies were owned by the same people until I visited their home office in Dallas. Branding their comics with the B would bring the same prestige CGC gets by branding their card arm with their name. Their current name has no cache. alexanderjk and WolverineX 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaard Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 12:45 PM, aardvark88 said: Unfortunately, may need name brand change to Beckett Grading Service after 'losing' more than 300 raw comics from a slabber during their warehouse move to another state. From what I've read, the incident occurred before the move. aardvark88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) On 8/27/2022 at 5:42 PM, Dr. Balls said: Borock Grading Service? Bullsh.tGradingService ? Edited August 27, 2022 by Gotham Kid batman_fan and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Balls Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) ! Edited August 28, 2022 by Dr. Balls MetalPSI and alexanderjk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Feels like this age of encapsulation might soon be over... LOC Collectibles, theCapraAegagrus and BigLeagueCHEW 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D84 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 12:12 PM, Gotham Kid said: Bullsh.t GradingService ? That's all of them. MetalPSI , Gotham Kid and cyclonus11 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 1:17 PM, Dr. Balls said: The name had always been clumsy. The logo looked unprofessional, the labels looked like cheap knockoffs. They may have had solid grading services, but if you can’t reinforce that with effective branding - it’s not going to survive the long-term in people’s minds and choices. Being bought out by a company who understands their potential but sees that their lack of branding as a means to capitalize on an investment in the company makes it a sound move - if that’s truly what’s going on. Not to mention the forum is run by tiny people with tiny genitalia Its hard core clique based and no ability to retain any sense of continuity or relevant knowledge Oh, and the clique abhors CGC, though not sure if the bashing has subsided since someone left RockMyAmadeus, Dr. Balls and cyclonus11 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Balls Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) ! Edited August 28, 2022 by Dr. Balls Point Five and MetalPSI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MetalPSI Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 1:33 PM, Dr. Balls said: Is their forum a similar type of arm like the CGC one here? Representatives of the company on their boards? (I have not been to their boards). SB used to frequent their boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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