Mac321st Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I recently purchased a 9.8 TMNT Last Ronin and, when it arrived, I noticed immediate differences from anormal graded/slabbed book. The case appears to sealed only at the corners, the size of the case is larger than normal comic book casings, the font indicating the grade/bar code/ and book description is different, the sticker on the top of the case is on the outside vs inside the case on other graded comics, and the paper with all that data on it at the top is perforated on all sides and isn't flushed with the case. I took it to a local comic book shop and the owner said that is an older style of CGC magazine case but from what he saw everything checked out. I ran the barcode number through CGC and it comes back to the correct book but I'm still hesitant. Any input would be appreciated, Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazyboy Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Congratulations on not being familiar with CGC's Magazine cases. [/thread] Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I would be hesitant if I were you (OP) about starting threads and declaring 'a scam' before doing some research. Your slab is kosher, end of story. thehumantorch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 A good rule of thumb is if the comic is under $500, it's not worth the time and effort for someone to counterfeit it. And usually they would substitute a low grade copy, very detectable. Every week someone claims "my somewhat common comic looks bogus". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 On 12/31/2022 at 2:25 PM, Mac321st said: I recently purchased a 9.8 TMNT Last Ronin and, when it arrived, I noticed immediate differences from anormal graded/slabbed book. The case appears to sealed only at the corners, the size of the case is larger than normal comic book casings, the font indicating the grade/bar code/ and book description is different, the sticker on the top of the case is on the outside vs inside the case on other graded comics, and the paper with all that data on it at the top is perforated on all sides and isn't flushed with the case. I took it to a local comic book shop and the owner said that is an older style of CGC magazine case but from what he saw everything checked out. I ran the barcode number through CGC and it comes back to the correct book but I'm still hesitant. Any input would be appreciated, It’s legit. Don’t worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I feel like similar questions to this have been popping up a lot recently. Does CGC have a link that shows how their cases have evolved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 If you Google "CGC case evolution", it will return several sites and topics. There may be more iterations than are documented, especially regarding magazine size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 On 12/31/2022 at 4:25 PM, Mac321st said: I recently purchased a 9.8 TMNT Last Ronin and, when it arrived, I noticed immediate differences from anormal graded/slabbed book. The case appears to sealed only at the corners, the size of the case is larger than normal comic book casings, the font indicating the grade/bar code/ and book description is different, the sticker on the top of the case is on the outside vs inside the case on other graded comics, and the paper with all that data on it at the top is perforated on all sides and isn't flushed with the case. I took it to a local comic book shop and the owner said that is an older style of CGC magazine case but from what he saw everything checked out. I ran the barcode number through CGC and it comes back to the correct book but I'm still hesitant. Any input would be appreciated, totally normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
