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"There, their, they're." GAC private msg quote post Address this user
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....Though it comes across like the Fantastic Four cartoon where they replaced the Human Torch with Herbie the Robot.


That was a rights issue related to the Human Torch...not the fear that kids would light themselves on fire.
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....Though it comes across like the Fantastic Four cartoon where they replaced the Human Torch with Herbie the Robot.


That was a rights issue related to the Human Torch...not the fear that kids would light themselves on fire.


Ahhhh...you are correct. I've believed the urban myth all these years.
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I blame the forum gremlins. figment private msg quote post Address this user
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That was a rights issue related to the Human Torch...not the fear that kids would light themselves on fire.


Johnny Storm's Nightmare!


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That was a rights issue related to the Human Torch...not the fear that kids would light themselves on fire.


Johnny Storm's Nightmare!




Well played.
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Not trying to be an ass since February 12, 2020. HulkSmash private msg quote post Address this user
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That was a rights issue related to the Human Torch...not the fear that kids would light themselves on fire.


Johnny Storm's Nightmare!




Well played.
who the hell left rocket fuel laying around? That shit ain’t cheap.
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Masculinity takes a holiday. EbayMafia private msg quote post Address this user
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who the hell left rocket fuel laying around? That shit ain’t cheap.


That's a fair question to ask.
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
Seems like it's just the nature of a small industry
A small group of people creating an industry then playing musical chairs within the industry while holding the keys to the castle to essentially keep others out or at least using your connections to discredit others

It's all very incestuous

BUT...on the bright side...CGC will have no blow back because of this despite being yet another example added to the pile of what appears to be a systematic (either through carelessness or malice) misplacement of trust the customer base lends to them so nothing will really change....long live CGC...sigh.....
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I'd like to say I still turned out alright, but that would be a lie. flanders private msg quote post Address this user
Seems strange that the crux of CGC's defense is that Matt Nelson doesn't speak for them and they should not be held liable for an employee's defamatory actions and in the midst of the trial, CGC proceeded to promote Matt to company President and Head grader.

I've read the other chat boards from @Poka's link and I'm curious if Steve testified as an expert witness during the trial. I'm looking forward to a more thorough article in the future.
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
We have a fun phase in our department at work.

Stupid or Lying

When something goes wrong with our own stuff or from other departments it boils down to - Stupid or Lying

Stupid maybe you can forgive...as long as you don't make the same stupid mistake over and over
i.e. X project went over budget
were we stupid because we missed taking something into consideration?
Or
were we lying because someone damned well knew the real bottle neck was something else?

Lets play a game shall we???

Newton Rings aren't a problem - Stupid or Lying
Creep Engine doesn't exist - Stupid or Lying
9.9 and 10.0 pre-grades aren't just a gimmick - Stupid or Lying
We have multiple eyes grade and review books - Stupid or Lying
Our cases are tamper evident - Stupid or Lying

Don't know about you but I come up with Lying over and over

Feel free to add your own!!!
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Leftover Sundae Gnus CatmanAmerica private msg quote post Address this user
Interesting thread; bonuses at CGC may be on the skimpy side this year.
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Aaaaaannnnd...I just got banned from the CGC boards for a week, for sharing the article.

They left up my thread (for now) in the Restoration & Grading Forum, where I posted about the different leaf casting and color touch techniques, but didn't mention the lawsuit, or the names of who did the work.

The name "Myers" has been added to their profanity filter.

I guess they have 10,000,000 reasons to be upset.
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I wish I had a title. ComicNinja0215 private msg quote post Address this user
@MatterEaterLad I wouldn't worry about too much lol that place is drab and cringe.

I have to stop hanging out with my kids lol
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
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Aaaaaannnnd...I just got banned from the CGC boards for a week, for sharing the article.

They left up my thread (for now) in the Restoration & Grading Forum, where I posted about the different leaf casting and color touch techniques, but didn't mention the lawsuit, or the names of who did the work.

The name "Myers" has been added to their profanity filter.

I guess they have 10,000,000 reasons to be upset.


lol...should be the home page banner for CBCS...maybe make banners to put up at conventions where CGC is present...like..hey CGC actively under graded and tried to shut down a restoration service..if you want unbiased grades use CBCS!
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Not trying to be an ass since February 12, 2020. HulkSmash private msg quote post Address this user
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Aaaaaannnnd...I just got banned from the CGC boards for a week, for sharing the article.

They left up my thread (for now) in the Restoration & Grading Forum, where I posted about the different leaf casting and color touch techniques, but didn't mention the lawsuit, or the names of who did the work.

The name "Myers" has been added to their profanity filter.

I guess they have 10,000,000 reasons to be upset.
nice
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"There, their, they're." GAC private msg quote post Address this user
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Aaaaaannnnd...I just got banned from the CGC boards for a week,..


Been there and done that....wear it like a badge of honor.
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I know there are some dealers, who are also long-time boardies, mentioned in the lawsuit, because they carried the water for CGC, pushing their narrative.

I wonder what they're thinking at the moment?
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
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I know there are some dealers, who are also long-time boardies, mentioned in the lawsuit, because they carried the water for CGC, pushing their narrative.

I wonder what they're thinking at the moment?


lol...probably thinking they are lucky to not have also been named in the suit!
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I wish I had a title. ComicNinja0215 private msg quote post Address this user
I'm gonna sue them for holding my book hostage
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I like bean sprouts. James42 private msg quote post Address this user
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I know there are some dealers, who are also long-time boardies, mentioned in the lawsuit, because they carried the water for CGC, pushing their narrative.

I wonder what they're thinking at the moment?


If they were named in the suit and found liable for damages, I would expect them to sue CGC for recovery of those damages. Same for Heritage and whatever the settlement they paid was. They were third parties acting on the information received from a trusted source, CGC.
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[lol...should be the home page banner for CBCS...maybe make banners to put up at conventions where CGC is present...like..hey CGC actively under graded and tried to shut down a restoration service..if you want unbiased grades use CBCS!

Every time I'm at a convention or comic book shop, I always ask if they have any CBCS slabs. Most dealers/owners tell me they don't have any here or they only have CGC slabs. I also tell them I'm not a CGC fan and why. They listen but mostly don't care.
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I'd like to say I still turned out alright, but that would be a lie. flanders private msg quote post Address this user
@Rafel Cbcs still doesn't have memberships and their customer service is also unresponsive. I don't know about dealer discounts either. It seems as if they don't want to gain any more business.

This still pops up on the homepage of a reputable comic presser. Cbcs has plenty of their own problems that we tend to overlook because of how awful CGC is.


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I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers).
Splotches is gettin old!
Nuffsaid111 private msg quote post Address this user
Neither of these 2 companies (CBCS or CGC) will be on Forbes Best for a well oiled business machine.

That's for shat sure.
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I wish I had a title. ComicNinja0215 private msg quote post Address this user
Oh dear...
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Neither of these 2 companies (CBCS or CGC) will be on Forbes Best for a well oiled business machine.

That's for shat sure.


Probably true, but I still trust CBCS more than I would ever trust CGC. So far, In the ten years that I've been submitting to CBCS, they've damaged (1) comic book, mislabeled slabs about slabs and sent me slabs that were not mine (Those I've sent back so they could be returned to rightful owner), CBCS has always made things right by me. I've seen CGC slabs, wondered why high grades on books with visible errors, all the controversy and now this lawsuit. How do they stay in business.
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If I could, I would. I swear. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
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@Rafel Cbcs still doesn't have memberships and their customer service is also unresponsive. I don't know about dealer discounts either. It seems as if they don't want to gain any more business.

This still pops up on the homepage of a reputable comic presser. Cbcs has plenty of their own problems that we tend to overlook because of how awful CGC is.



In all fairness, the same disclaimer could be posted about the cgc. They have "misplaced" there fair share of books as well.

If blame were butter, they'd all be greasy.

It's easy to kick one dog to the curb when there's another one waiting in the wings.

Plus, for some people, it can get personal.
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I wish I had a title. ComicNinja0215 private msg quote post Address this user
We should start our own grading company!

CGCBCS...

Our motto is " we don't know, we just work here"
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@Rafel Cbcs still doesn't have memberships and their customer service is also unresponsive. I don't know about dealer discounts either. It seems as if they don't want to gain any more business.

This still pops up on the homepage of a reputable comic presser. Cbcs has plenty of their own problems that we tend to overlook because of how awful CGC is.



WOW!
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[lol...should be the home page banner for CBCS...maybe make banners to put up at conventions where CGC is present...like..hey CGC actively under graded and tried to shut down a restoration service..if you want unbiased grades use CBCS!


Every time I'm at a convention or comic book shop, I always ask if they have any CBCS slabs. Most dealers/owners tell me they don't have any here or they only have CGC slabs. I also tell them I'm not a CGC fan and why. They listen but mostly don't care.

By my--somewhat limited--experience, discussions like this have resulted in something similar.
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I wish I had a title. ComicNinja0215 private msg quote post Address this user
I'm almost certain my local shop is a cbcs facilitator. I'll have to ask next time I'm in. I remember one guy I used to work with was a volunteer there and he talked about cbcs all the time.
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Masculinity takes a holiday. EbayMafia private msg quote post Address this user
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lol...should be the home page banner for CBCS...maybe make banners to put up at conventions where CGC is present...like..hey CGC actively under graded and tried to shut down a restoration service..if you want unbiased grades use CBCS!


I think you are on to something, and the wording should be magnanimous. The message should be for everyone and should mention the lawsuit and how CGC's actions were stifling to restoration innovation and best practices. It should end with CBCS offering to re-evaluate and regrade books from that restoration company at no charge. Contrasting CBCS as an ally and asset to the industry, as opposed to the self-serving actions of CGC. If they did this, they should also consider reaching out to the restoration company and let them know so they can tell their customers. Maybe even offer to put the name of the company on the label in the restoration details, since this is a unique situation.
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