LordRahl Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I just read on FB that CGC is now scanning all books and posting the scans to your submission... even if you don't pay for imaging. Can someone confirm if this is accurate? FB is an absolute treasure trove of misinformation so I'm not inclined to believe it. I do have some submissions in right now but not far enough along to see it in action if true. BA773 and Bart Allen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 On 7/13/2023 at 1:09 PM, LordRahl said: I just read on FB that CGC is now scanning all books and posting the scans to your submission... even if you don't pay for imaging. Can someone confirm if this is accurate? FB is an absolute treasure trove of misinformation so I'm not inclined to believe it. I do have some submissions in right now but not far enough along to see it in action if true. It has been true for the many that have posted about it, I have yet to see it happen to magazines though, but it looks to be true and may have happened to help with quality control, imo, as a few have already been posted that were caught to be fixed before they went out the door. Bit of a looooong sentence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRahl Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 On 7/13/2023 at 11:20 AM, ADAMANTIUM said: It has been true for the many that have posted about it, I have yet to see it happen to magazines though, but it looks to be true and may have happened to help with quality control, imo, as a few have already been posted that were caught to be fixed before they went out the door. Bit of a looooong sentence Any idea when this started? Can't believe this isn't getting more press than it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Just grab a serial number from the "back from CGC" thread and throw it in the CGC verification tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LordRahl Posted July 13, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2023 On 7/13/2023 at 11:51 AM, BlowUpTheMoon said: Just grab a serial number from the "back from CGC" thread and throw it in the CGC verification tool. Holy cow! That is fantastic! First time in a long time where CGC is actually providing more value and not just jacking up prices. Still can't believe this isn't being talked about more but whatever... I LOVE it toro, Yorick, BlowUpTheMoon and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 (edited) On 7/13/2023 at 1:51 PM, LordRahl said: Any idea when this started? Can't believe this isn't getting more press than it is. Ya that I'm not sure. I had cgc moderns and mags that came back early June that neither had them, so I'm thinking mid June , as it was mentioned right after I received them back and nothing. Hope that helps Edited July 13, 2023 by ADAMANTIUM LordRahl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 On 7/13/2023 at 12:03 PM, LordRahl said: Holy cow! That is fantastic! First time in a long time where CGC is actually providing more value and not just jacking up prices. Still can't believe this isn't being talked about more but whatever... I LOVE it Not sure - I couldn't lift the scans from CGC Verification with my computer. Someone else said they could do it with their phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 (edited) On 7/13/2023 at 5:26 PM, lizards2 said: Not sure - I couldn't lift the scans from CGC Verification with my computer. Someone else said they could do it with their phone. I believe it was right click or hold down, however you do it to open a "new tab" , with the picture only, then somehow that new tab being downloaded. Idk if it's easier, but maybe screenshot and cropping is less scientific but would work, kind of takes the fun out of it Edited July 13, 2023 by ADAMANTIUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revat Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I mean if this is a cgc policy, one could probably ask CGC customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Only 35c Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 On 7/14/2023 at 8:40 AM, revat said: I mean if this is a cgc policy, one could probably ask CGC customer service. Maybe @CGC Mike can shed some light on this? If true, it's certainly a positive and welcome change/bonus, but I'm perplexed why CGC haven't put out a press release on it. RockMyAmadeus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRahl Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 On 7/13/2023 at 3:26 PM, lizards2 said: Not sure - I couldn't lift the scans from CGC Verification with my computer. Someone else said they could do it with their phone. Ah, that does limit its utility. But still better than no image and it will work as designed in terms of verifying what you're buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricprune Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I just checked two orders I got back and they do have scans. I looked them up on my phone, not my laptop. It is a nice service, if they keep providing it going forward. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I heard they implemented it to prevent fraud. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 (edited) On 7/13/2023 at 5:35 PM, ADAMANTIUM said: I believe it was right click or hold down, however you do it to open a "new tab" , with the picture only, then somehow that new tab being downloaded. Idk if it's easier, but maybe screenshot and cropping is less scientific but would work, kind of takes the fun out of it On 7/13/2023 at 6:02 PM, LordRahl said: Ah, that does limit its utility. But still better than no image and it will work as designed in terms of verifying what you're buying. I also wonder if it has to be your own books to lift the scans "freely". #thenewgradersnotes 😀 😂 Edited July 13, 2023 by ADAMANTIUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topnotchman Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I just checked a random book just graded and it has scans of front and back cover. Also this message If the information displayed above is incorrect or does not match the collectible you are verifying, or if you believe that you have a counterfeit or tampered CGC holder, please contact Submissions@CGCcomics.com. To learn more about counterfeit or tampered CGC holders, click here. ADAMANTIUM and RockMyAmadeus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgcsketcherz Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Their sister company NGC coin has been doing it since 2008 to prevent counterfeit slabs, or people slightly cracking to switch out coins. CGC started softly in May, not on all orders. My Vintage Order from May 1st had it, but other orders from May did not have images. CGC seems to have started since at least 6/5 in regards to comics regularly. That was my first June submission that had photographs, as have future ones. I hope it continues, I was able to see what CGC private signing remarques look like before the book makes it to the front door. Below is an image from the May order. Bart Allen, MGsimba77 and ADAMANTIUM 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator CGC Mike Posted July 14, 2023 Administrator Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 7/13/2023 at 7:00 PM, Every Day A Story said: Maybe @CGC Mike can shed some light on this? If true, it's certainly a positive and welcome change/bonus, but I'm perplexed why CGC haven't put out a press release on it. I have just asked about this, and will post what I am told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbcn Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 My 2 Alex Ross signed books shipped today, both have scans (and they look fantastic!) - if this a policy change, I'm all for it. Gator Guru 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobotski Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) On 7/13/2023 at 5:52 PM, dbcn said: My 2 Alex Ross signed books shipped today, both have scans (and they look fantastic!) - if this a policy change, I'm all for it. Ditto, my Ross submissions had scans. Can't download it though, but Print Screen button does the trick nicely. Is this photo process automated (e.g., comes out of an assembly line belt into a photo machine)? Does it affect turnaround time queue? Edited July 14, 2023 by bobotski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tec-Tac-Toe Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 7/13/2023 at 6:26 PM, lizards2 said: Not sure - I couldn't lift the scans from CGC Verification with my computer. Someone else said they could do it with their phone. I'm also unable to save the scans from my shipped July 13 submission. I receive the message that the scans are copyrighted. That is unfortunate as it would save me the time of having to scan the front and back covers of the 25 comic books. Apparently, you get what you pay for and I have never paid for scans which, if I recall correctly, presently cost $5 per comic book. If my price quote is correct, 25 scans would have added an additional $125 to my submission cost. To repeat myself, apparently I'm cheap. lizards2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
