Metropolis' Grading

[D Edge-migration]

How does their grading compare for bronze-age books? Higher, bang-on or lower than CGC standards? Any opinions?

[topofthetotem]

I bought two raw books from them 1 copper and 1 late bronze. Both were advertised as 9.8.

The copper book came back cgc 8.5 the late bronze came back cgc 9.8. Take from it what you will.

[worldsbestcomics]

I bought an early bronze-age 9.6 that came back 9.6.

[thedarkknight]

I've never had a problem with Metropolis grading.

[sterlingcomics]

My fellow bronze collectors find the grading hit and miss. So, with that in mind, they do accept no-hassle returns unlike the Mile Highs of the industry. I would personally involve Vincent to check the grading for you especially if it is a pricey book, to minimize the hassle.

[Tatterdamillion]

I've bought three books ever from Metropolis one of which was an Unexpected 110 advertised as a Near Mint and it is a 9.2 possibly 9.4. The two silver books were both advertised as 9.0's and I'd say neither would get better than 8.0 probably 7.0.

[nik]

On the expensive HG Raw books, i.e. anything over $200, grades are off by 1 to 2 grades.

 

UHG, 9.6 and up, close but no cigar

[bye-migration]

Ive purchased a few books from them. One was a raw 9.2 (their grade) Haunt of Fear and when I got it it was a fantastic copy but it did have a sm. chip out of it and some oxidation shadows as well as a couple of creases on the back. I had it online graded here on that forum and they said anywhere from 8.0 - 9.0. I myself in having the book in front of me would grade it as a 9.0 (too many positives to make it anything less). The other book was a 5.5 but I would say it was more a 5.0 or maybe even a smidge less. IMHO they grade too loosely at least on the books Ive recieved. I still would buy from them though great customer service and I was overall happy with the books.

[Comicdey]

I bought a group of supersnipe from them, some were right on, but others had defects that I didn't think should be in the grade. Still was happy, and left it at that. I'd buy again if they had the book I really wanted.

[jeffb]

I bought 2 low grade key EC's from them. Both were graded to way to high. I won't buy from them again.

[-cryptkeeper-]

I bought 2 low grade key EC's from them. Both were graded to way to high. I won't buy from them again.

 

no more books from metro

Jeffb is the king of ECs sellers

[rjpb]

I've bought a handful of raw GA/AtomAge books from them over the years. Grades FR-VF. None priced more than $155. They were either what I would grade, or a grade under, maybe two at the worst. About average grading from my limited experience in buying from major dealers - looser than some, tighter than others. I would buy raw from them again if the price was what I'd be willing to pay if the grade was even close. I don't buy that much because I'm generally looking for bargains, and those are hard to come by with Metropolis.

[Adamsfan-migration]

I bought a Strange Adventures #208 graded at a 9.4. I was very dissapointed with the grading. Comic had spine creases, printing defects on cover, blunted corners....

[arexcrooke]

My fellow bronze collectors find the grading hit and miss. So, with that in mind, they do accept no-hassle returns unlike the Mile Highs of the industry. I would personally involve Vincent to check the grading for you especially if it is a pricey book, to minimize the hassle.

Excellent advice Sterling. I bought two ToS Oakland Pedigree copies and i emailed Vincent with what I was interested in and had him check the books himself. He concurred that they were graded right and when I got the books I agreed.

[Mr. Zipper]

I have had decent success with Metro regarding their bronze age grading. Bought a number of 9.0 or better bronze FFs and they were mostly very close or dead on. One book (a 30 cent variant) appeared okay in the bag but was missing a chunk out of the back cover. Obviously, this book was bag graded. But overall, Metro is pretty decent with Bronze.

 

Golden age has been a very hit or miss experience with me. They have a tendency not to mention what some collectors consider serious flaws - tape repairs, poor paper quality and nasty dust shadows. A GA 6.0 can be gorgeous, or it might have serious flaws... it's really a [embarrassing lack of self control] shoot.

 

The thing with Metro is that you can't be shy about returns. My philosophy is that if I am paying Metro's aggressive prices (usually well over guide for the books I want) for a book in a certain condition, it better be in that condition. I can accept that some books you have to pay over guide, but I won't accept paying well over guide for an overgraded book.

[divad]

How does their grading compare for bronze-age books? Higher, bang-on or lower than CGC standards? Any opinions?

 

My opinion is that you'd be better off buying your Bronze Age books from Nikos

[topofthetotem]

How does their grading compare for bronze-age books? Higher, bang-on or lower than CGC standards? Any opinions?

 

My opinion is that you'd be better off buying your Bronze Age books from Nikos

I second that!

[LuckyCantor-migration]

How does their grading compare for bronze-age books? Higher, bang-on or lower than CGC standards? Any opinions?

 

Metropolis has a retuen policy, no?

[DaveSGC-migration]

I have bought several books from Metropolis and all were graded right on. Recently I purchased an Action 65 graded 9.0 by Metro, I submitted it to CGC and it graded a 9.0.

[jokersrevenge]

All mine have been spot on....i leave it in the holder when I send it in...I don't know if that helps. That being said, I've been afraid to buy anything expensive due to grading discrepancies......