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| @PovRow unless I'm missing something I don't think people have been praising CBCS all that much. I also don't remember CBCS doing anything towards CGC except opening the doors for business. If I'm missing something let me know. | ||
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| I am hearing that CBCS had an exclusive with Virginia ComicCon last year. I do see shards of it in Google searches but so far cannot find it outright stated beyond VCC themselves saying CBCS is the "Official Grading Company of VCC!" Anyone know if this was an exclusive? If so, it kind of changes things up. | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by JWKyle As I said, I posted that on the CGC boards and that "praise for business sense" was aimed at them. Regardless, I am still curious on the real scoop regarding the VA Comic Con and if CBCS had an exclusive with them. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by PovRow About seven comments in, CopperAgeKids mentions that both will be there. That doesn't sound like an exclusive to me. And I can name things that CBCS has done to help the collecting community, like stepping up and sponsoring ICE in the UK so it didn't have to fold when their sponsor pulled out last minute. Like doing a free grading seminar in their first year. Like sponsoring tshirts for a facebook comic page with the proceeds going to Hero Initiative. Can you tell me one thing that CGC has done in the last two years to help promote the hobby?? I'm serious. I don't keep up with them as closely as I do CBCS. I'd be very interested in knowing. Here's the link. http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=9588476&fpart=1 |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Jesse_O CAK's assertion is being questioned. I am still trying to find out the real answer. So far no one has any definitive proof one way or another, which is ridiculous. No one can come up with a real answer so far. As far as charities goes, I did not bring up nor am I talking about charities. If PGX started doing charitable events would they suddenly become a desirable TPG? I am just getting sick to death of the Hatfield/McCoy mentality. |
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Jesse_O private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Sorry, I just took what you said on a previous post and I must have gotten confused. Quote: Originally Posted by PovRow I guess you were referring to collectors in general, since CBCS has and is doing things to help the hobby. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Loiselle313 Get used to it. |
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JWKyle private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @PovRow So just curious what has you upset about everything going on. Are you mad at CBCS because you think they started it by a convention in Virginia. Are you mad because the pedigree book is probably not going to get done because the major people involved work for different company's. Or is it that no matter what CGC or CBCS does you think it's followers will praise them no matter what. | ||
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PovRow private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by JWKyle This is probably closest to the options you listed - not exactly but closest. The Carbonaro and Litch posts on FB just put a match to the fuse. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by PovRowI said I wouldn't traffic their forum again but i did just go read the thread on the cgc end I figured if I was going to make statement I should know what i was making the statements about. 1. I do not remember chests being pounded about a exclusive CBCS can only go to Virginia con show. Not saying it didn't happen just don't remember it. 2. People like what they like. Seems like the Pom Pom's where in full effect in the CGC thread. If it makes them feel better about their investments with cgc books so be it. 3. This is my opinion CGC and CBCS will not be a "friendly Competition" . There may be enough for both to thrive but I doubt either one wants to share. 4. Just imagine when CBCS fixes the label, starts grading magazines, rolls out the competitive sets and a census, and reworks the forum. 5. I remember seeing the Carbonaro and Litch thing. And I saw how Carbonaro was flamed over there with other accusations. It almost looks like if you plan on doing business with both companies CGC is not Ok with that. 6. And the pedigree book was a joke that shipped sailed years ago  |
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| The SS program here needs an overhaul as well | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by PovRow Here is an "official" response about VA Comicon... CBCS was headlined as the "Official Grading Company of the VA Comicon" but there was no exclusivity for us. CGC was on the vendor list until the last minute. A week or two before the show they pulled out and cancelled. I have no idea why; you'll have to ask them. CBCS has been offered exclusive access to several shows since we've opened, but we've turned it down every time because we feel it hurts the hobby. We want to gain customers by doing our thing, not by eliminating choices for the collectors. We're here to add a choice. If you like us, send us some books. And finally, we don't penalize anyone for sending books to CGC. Hell, when customers come to our booth with magazines, we've physically walked them to the CGC booth so they can get their books slabbed. Those happy customers come to CBCS again. It seems to be working for us. |
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| Thanks, Steve! It has been a job of work getting a straight answer to this. It is refreshing to see the non-exclusivity mindset. | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by PovRow No problem. We appreciate the support. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by SteveRicketts Steve, I'm hope there is a plan in place, or are working on a plan for C2E2. As it stands, RIGHT NOW, according to ReedPOP/C2E2/ECCC, CBCS Comics is barred from advertising at the shows, and barred from renting booth space. A response I received from the people who run the C2E2 Facebook page states that "They (CBCS Comics) are still free to come to the show and Fans are still able to work with them if they choose. We do anticipate that CBCS will try to make their presence known in another way - so for that we would definitely recommend Fans reach out to CBCS to see what they are planning to do." Sounds awfully tough to conduct business when you're barred from having a booth and advertising. I hope CBCS has some sort of presence at the show. Someway, somehow. |
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| To me this "exclusive rights, access or whatever you what to call it" busts up the spirit of the purpose of these conventions. Just seems wrong and most definitely rubs me the wrong way. | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by Loiselle313 We will definitely have something planned for the show. We will announce the details closer to the time of the convention. We're working on it. |
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| Any chance of CBCS showing up at Pensacon in Feb? Not a very big Con but it's fairly close to St.Peterburg and I don't think CGC is attending. I would volunteer to help run that booth lol | ||
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| This just in from across the street... "Anybody else besides me decide to CALL Reed and ask them about it? Per the CSR I spoke with, at those two shows the exclusivity deal pertains to onsite grading only. They welcome all booths. Feel free to give them a ring if you'd like, but they are closed for today. 1.203.840.4800 " So now we go round and round again. Does anyone know how to give a direct, straight answer first time out? This is becoming ridiculous. |
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Why are you so distressed over it? |
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Jesse_O private msg quote post Address this user | |
This is from the Reed Pop facebook page. CBCS is not allowed to exhibit or advertise. I suppose they could buy a booth, they just can't say who or what they are. Reed Pop has also said the AW's will be welcome and anyone wearing a CBCS shirt will not be asked to change or leave. LOL  Is that clear enough?? |
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| I am distressed because I have known people on both sides for 15 years and more it gives me ajada to see the lines being drawn. Same thing happened when I was involved in writing about film. There were two factions and I had friends on both sides. I ended up stopping writing and haven't spoken with any of them in many years. | ||
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| If you aren't the one drawing lines, then why are you worrying about crossing them? I doubt you'll find yourself in a situation where the warring parties are in the same conversational circle. | ||
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PovRow private msg quote post Address this user | |
Because friends don't like to see friends getting on each other. Sorry, unlike Lucifer I *am* just human!  |
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PovRow private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by Jesse_O Well thank god someone finally DID get a clear direct response. Thanks Jesse! |
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Quote:Originally Posted by PovRow It's like Celebrity Deathmatch without the celebrities. |
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PovRow private msg quote post Address this user | |
| It makes me a sad pony. | ||
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SteveRicketts private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by PovRow Straight answer: CBCS will not have a booth on the convention floor at ECCC. They will not sell us a booth because of the deal with CGC. |
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PovRow private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Indeed, so it seems Steve. Thanks again to Steve and Jesse. | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by PovRow |
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