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Originally Posted by esaravo
@Sigur_Ros - As I mentioned in an earlier post, they are using reusable slabs made by Comic Skin. You can buy the slabs directly from them, or on Amazon for around $85 for a 5 pack. Based on pictures, it looks like EGS places several small seals around the case that would have to be broken to open the case (fool proof, right). I wouldn’t doubt that EGS also uses the available Comic Skin label app to make their labels.
I think competition is a good thing, too. But pretty much anybody on this forum that wants to invest $85 and has been in the hobby for a few years could open up a grading company and do the same thing.

Gotcha. I looked at the Comic Skin site. The review video on there is both ridiculous and funny. But yes, looks just like the EGS slab.

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	Quote: Originally Posted by Triplecdad Quote: Originally Posted by lawguy1977 Quote: Originally Posted by EbayMafia The picture of the company president looks like a billboard for an Auto Accident Attorney. He could be the guy sent out to negotiate the deal, not the guy who grades your comic books. https://egscomicsgrading.com/about-us/ As an auto accident attorney, I can’t disagree with this comment after clicking the link. (For the record, I don’t look like that guy. But my firm doesn’t advertise either.) As an attorney as well, I agree. But, also, with the black pants and the black background he reminds me of that character from Farscape that ate everything and floated around without walking anywhere, can't recall the name of it. @Triplecdad - loved Farscape. And yes, I see the Dominar Rygel III resemblance. Lol
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would be nice to have a snugger fit. 4.73K	4.73K Sigur_Ros private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 0
	Quote: Originally Posted by esaravo @Sigur_Ros - As I mentioned in an earlier post, they are using reusable slabs made by Comic Skin. You can buy the slabs directly from them, or on Amazon for around $85 for a 5 pack. Based on pictures, it looks like EGS places several small seals around the case that would have to be broken to open the case (fool proof, right). I wouldn’t doubt that EGS also uses the available Comic Skin label app to make their labels. I think competition is a good thing, too. But pretty much anybody on this forum that wants to invest $85 and has been in the hobby for a few years could open up a grading company and do the same thing. Gotcha. I looked at the Comic Skin site. The review video on there is both ridiculous and funny. But yes, looks just like the EGS slab.
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To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die. 6.09K	6.09K MutantMania private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 0
	Quote: Originally Posted by Dawnstar Quote: Originally Posted by MutantMania They even do raw grading. Hell I might just give them a shot... Hmm, looks like they don't include restoration check nor the "tamper-proof" seal with their raw grade. Kind of a deal breaker for me It's actually "tamper-evident stickers" and not tamper proof
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Collector 6.46K	6.46K 50AE_DE private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 0
	Why not just buy some comicskins and have a "friend" grade and slap a custom label on the top of the "slab"?
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would be nice to have a snugger fit. 4.73K	4.73K Sigur_Ros private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 3
	Quote: Originally Posted by 50AE_DE Why not just buy some comicskins and have a "friend" grade and slap a custom label on the top of the "slab"? That's exactly what I did. Except instead of a friend, it was me. And if interested I have a bunch of 9.9's and 10.5's on eBay.
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	Quote: Originally Posted by lawguy1977 Quote: Originally Posted by EbayMafia The picture of the company president looks like a billboard for an Auto Accident Attorney. He could be the guy sent out to negotiate the deal, not the guy who grades your comic books. https://egscomicsgrading.com/about-us/ As an auto accident attorney, I can’t disagree with this comment after clicking the link. (For the record, I don’t look like that guy. But my firm doesn’t advertise either.) As an attorney as well, I agree. But, also, with the black pants and the black background he reminds me of that character from Farscape that ate everything and floated around without walking anywhere, can't recall the name of it.
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	Im not a fan at all of their cases or their labels. They look second rate.
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. 103.98K	103.98K esaravo private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 7
	Maybe I am just too suspicious, but I was just looking at some ASM’s on eBay and found a seller that had multiple issues in the 300’s all graded 9.8 by EGS. This seller had over 20 EGS books, all 9.8’s and one 9.9, and some PGX ones too, 9.8’s and 9.9’s. Where is this seller located, in the same city in FL as EGS. Probably just a coincidence.
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	Oh, man, I've been looking for a 10.5 forever! Quote: Originally Posted by Sigur_Ros That's exactly what I did. Except instead of a friend, it was me. And if interested I have a bunch of 9.9's and 10.5's on eBay.
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	Quote: Originally Posted by Triplecdad Quote: Originally Posted by lawguy1977 Quote: Originally Posted by EbayMafia The picture of the company president looks like a billboard for an Auto Accident Attorney. He could be the guy sent out to negotiate the deal, not the guy who grades your comic books. https://egscomicsgrading.com/about-us/ As an auto accident attorney, I can’t disagree with this comment after clicking the link. (For the record, I don’t look like that guy. But my firm doesn’t advertise either.) As an attorney as well, I agree. But, also, with the black pants and the black background he reminds me of that character from Farscape that ate everything and floated around without walking anywhere, can't recall the name of it. Rygel the third I think
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Collector 1.16K	1.16K Huntergreene2 private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 4
	Quote: Originally Posted by Sigur_Ros Quote: Originally Posted by 50AE_DE Why not just buy some comicskins and have a "friend" grade and slap a custom label on the top of the "slab"? That's exactly what I did. Except instead of a friend, it was me. And if interested I have a bunch of 9.9's and 10.5's on eBay. The dial on my labels goes all the way to 11.
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Not trying to be an ass since February 12, 2020. 11.56K	11.56K HulkSmash private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 0
	EGS = Ew Gross Slab
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