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Collector Namrepus28 private msg quote post Address this user
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I have books that I want to send so you’re telling me to deal with the Dallas office instead?


If you're going to send anything else in, I wouldn't send it to the Canadian offices. Your best bet would be straight to the US.

The savings on shipping are completely wiped out by this ridiculous turn around time most of us are now experiencing.
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Originally Posted by vlad
I have books that I want to send so you’re telling me to deal with the Dallas office instead?


If you're going to send anything else in, I wouldn't send it to the Canadian offices. Your best bet would be straight to the US.

The savings on shipping are completely wiped out by this ridiculous turn around time most of us are now experiencing.

I'm not sure the Dallas option is any better...I have an order in shipping for 40+ days now that I tried using that route because I thought it would be faster!!!!
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Collector Namrepus28 private msg quote post Address this user
@KatKomics It's funny, I had a long post all typed up yesterday to vent and decided not to post it. And you probably posted yours around the same time.

Yes, the biggest issue I have with CBCS these past 6 months has been terrible communication with their paying customers.

Sorry, but your customers shouldn't have to harass you with multiple emails just to get an answer on their order.

Delays and issues should be posted on the website for people to see before they submit their books. We shouldn't have to rely on a rep from CBCS occasionally seeing a post on the forum and helping out. There should be a dedicated position (or team) to address these concerns. Especially considering the state of the world right now. That person could just sit at home and answer the phone/emails. This is a normal thing businesses do. It's called customer service.

If I can go to the post office and ship out a package to a US address and it gets there close to the standard time, then what the heck is CBCS doing with our orders right now?

They might even have a good, or acceptable reason for this. But we'll never know because no one seems to want to stand up, accept responsibility, apologize, and most importantly communicate as to what the heck is going on. I don't want re-reimbursement, I don't want a gift or credit. I just want my books back that I've already paid for in full.

I submitted a big order to CGC a week or two ago for pressing and grading. We'll see how that goes.

(I'm usually a bit less blunt and more upbeat, but this has really been a thorn in my side and I'm very frustrated at this point.)
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I have books that I want to send so you’re telling me to deal with the Dallas office instead?


If you're going to send anything else in, I wouldn't send it to the Canadian offices. Your best bet would be straight to the US.

The savings on shipping are completely wiped out by this ridiculous turn around time most of us are now experiencing.

I'm not sure the Dallas option is any better...I have an order in shipping for 40+ days now that I tried using that route because I thought it would be faster!!!!


I said IF! Lol. Thank you for posting that btw. I still had an order of books to be verified, but I'm definitely not sending them in now until they sort something out. I'm kind of regretting getting a membership now...
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Collector Darryl_H private msg quote post Address this user
@KatKomics
Invoice # of the one you sent directly to us in Dallas?
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I AM... THE Bat-Manuel MurrayC private msg quote post Address this user
I have a somewhat related question...

How does Universal Distribution actually courier our submissions? I read elsewhere on these boards they use "Gaylord" (**snicker**) boxes to transport our submissions in bulk, but are they transported by plane, train, or automobile?
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Collector dalvar private msg quote post Address this user
I agree with most posters, have books in and have heard very very little.... going to hold off submitting anything until CBCS gets their act together.... the biggest issue I see is TOTAL lack of communication.
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Collector Giffer private msg quote post Address this user
Ok, I have a 10 book Modern Holiday2020 submission sent to Dallas

Delivered 12/21/2020
Received 12/23/2020
Grading 01/29/2021
Labels 02/01/2021
Shipping 02/20/2021
Shipped 02/22/2021

Expected Delivery
02/25/2021

Everything seemed to move along fine for me this time.
I hope everything works out, and everyone gets their books back soon.
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Collector vlad private msg quote post Address this user
Are you the lucky one, please give us your contact
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question for those who know... I sent 3 invoices in one box. 2 were marked as received today while the 3rd was not. I suspect this is a result of the 3 orders being different speeds of service (fast pass, modern 2-day & regular old grade and slab). is this assumption correct or should I be concerned for order #3?
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question for those who know... I sent 3 invoices in one box. 2 were marked as received today while the 3rd was not. I suspect this is a result of the 3 orders being different speeds of service (fast pass, modern 2-day & regular old grade and slab). is this assumption correct or should I be concerned for order #3?


Was #3 regular speed turn around and the others faster tiers? The fast passes will get received first.
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question for those who know... I sent 3 invoices in one box. 2 were marked as received today while the 3rd was not. I suspect this is a result of the 3 orders being different speeds of service (fast pass, modern 2-day & regular old grade and slab). is this assumption correct or should I be concerned for order #3?


Was #3 regular speed turn around and the others faster tiers? The fast passes will get received first.


it was AND it has now been marked received. thanx
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Hi

Thank you all for your stories with regards to sending books via the Canada Facilities. Bottom line we all (Canadians) have an extra waiting time. My books were
- Shipped to Oakville September 30 2020.
- Received their a couple of days after.
- Arrived to Dallas around first week of November 2020
- January 2021 the books were graded and encapsulated (mid January)
- Shipped to Canada status since end of January 2021

Almost 5 months... I just would hope that CBCS communication would be better or at least they could for the clients using the Canadian facility explain the process from the point they received the books at Oakville to the moment they are back. If we knew for example that they ship once a month from CAN - US and vice-versa we would have a better idea. What happens once the books return to CAN, how many days before they are ship back to the clients. Sometime the best communication is a simple picture!
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
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Ok, I have a 10 book Modern Holiday2020 submission sent to Dallas

Delivered 12/21/2020
Received 12/23/2020
Grading 01/29/2021
Labels 02/01/2021
Shipping 02/20/2021
Shipped 02/22/2021

Expected Delivery
02/25/2021

Everything seemed to move along fine for me this time.
I hope everything works out, and everyone gets their books back soon.


sounds right..whenever I use a straight submission everything is done in the stated TATs or less!!!
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Collector Namrepus28 private msg quote post Address this user
@joseabc Yeah, that's pretty much the general consensus.

It's okay if something is late. Even very late considering the circumstances. Does it suck? Sure! But it's understandable.

It's the lack of answers and accountability for our orders. Not knowing is far worse than having a confirmed 6 month ETA that you can at least plan for/look forward to.
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Collector vlad private msg quote post Address this user
That’s all we want, a straight answer, listen we have some issues with the orders, it will arrive but we’re facing some issues. Since September ShiptoCanada, they say to contact such and such and no reply, no nothing. Does the US shave the same issues?
Is there something or someone that I could reach out to know what’s the 411?
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Collector Silverado private msg quote post Address this user
I saw that a mod came on and asked specifically about the delayed order that was sent direct to Dallas. They didn't ask about any of the Canada office orders. That seems telling. It kind of appears as if they just don't want to tell us something... were our books lost/damaged?
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Collector Qillabee private msg quote post Address this user
This was my point a couple of days ago...CBCS communication seems to be trash. And the people who answer the phone seem to give you canned answers.
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
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I saw that a mod came on and asked specifically about the delayed order that was sent direct to Dallas. They didn't ask about any of the Canada office orders. That seems telling. It kind of appears as if they just don't want to tell us something... were our books lost/damaged?


nahh...I think it's because the Canada business is really in the hands of just the one guy and the mods here wouldn't be able to help with the Canada stuff.


idk...I know in my business I don't even have access to see just about anything for the Australian operations...and I have access to a bunch of other stuff that I shouldn't!!
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I saw that a mod came on and asked specifically about the delayed order that was sent direct to Dallas. They didn't ask about any of the Canada office orders. That seems telling. It kind of appears as if they just don't want to tell us something... were our books lost/damaged?


No. It is just that there is one person in charge of the orders going through the Canadian drop site. That is Steve Paulus. Darryl is in the Dallas office and can physically or electronically check orders there. He was offering to help after I alerted him to that particular complaint. That's all there is. There is no need to worry about your books.
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@KatKomics Did you send by Canada Post or another courier? I've been using UPS through Paypal/Netparcel and can get 10 books to Dallas for $15 or so and no USPS involved delays.
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@KatKomics Did you send by Canada Post or another courier? I've been using UPS through Paypal/Netparcel and can get 10 books to Dallas for $15 or so and no USPS involved delays.

wow!!! that's a good price!!!
I sent mine with FedEx...was really the insurance that bumped my price up!!

Mostly I just send to Oakville with Canada Post for cheap......if we ever go back to normal I hope I can just drop off my books in person as I live only 30 or 40 minutes away....would give me an excuse to go to the best Donair place on the planet - Sammy's Donairs in Burlington!!!
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
FYI people!!!

Did you notice the new banner on the home page regarding shipping delays due to the weather in Texas!!!

Not to minimize what is going on in Texas but I had almost forgotten as up here it was like a 1 day news story and that was it..onto the next news cycle. Guess things are not 100% up and running yet
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@KatKomics I don't see a banner on CBCS, but mycomicshop had something for a bit. I think they basically shut down shipping for a week.

Texas had it really bad, but basically the entire middle of the US got unusually cold for a few days, along with snow and whatnot. Things are slow all along the chain and Texas in particular is a mess.
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
@xkonk weird!!! I didn't see it before today but now I see it on the home page on both my phone and my work computer....cause I'm 'working' right now!!!
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I AM... THE Bat-Manuel MurrayC private msg quote post Address this user
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...would give me an excuse to go to the best Donair place on the planet - Sammy's Donairs in Burlington!!!


SSooooooo.... Have you ever gone to Mecca of Donair shops in Halifax, Nova Scotia (where donairs were invented)?
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...would give me an excuse to go to the best Donair place on the planet - Sammy's Donairs in Burlington!!!


SSooooooo.... Have you ever gone to Mecca of Donair shops in Halifax, Nova Scotia (where donairs were invented)?


Sorry...missed the donair in Halifax...did get fresh scallops while in Digby!!!...plan to go back when the world opens again
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Collector ProfessorComics private msg quote post Address this user
Is there any difference on TAT for books that got signed at CBCS? I know CGC expedites the process. Wasn't sure if CBCS did the same.
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If the viagra is working you should be well over a 9.8. xkonk private msg quote post Address this user
@KatKomics @GAC huh. I see that when I went to the site on my phone but not when I go on my computer.
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