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I like bean sprouts. James42 private msg quote post Address this user
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They're using up their current plastic inventory and using some Rube Goldberg to "fix it".
It's the cheapo, scummy way to deal with a problem and hope that most consumers won't notice or care


For now they should just go back to their old cases until they work the bugs out.

I suppose common sense doesn't exist over there.


That supposes they have any of the old cases left. CGC knew the previous case had security issues, but I bet they didn't roll out the new case until old stock ran out. Just like they appear to be doing with this banana problem.
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so the first 2 digits on a certification number refer to the case being used? Interesting. My only submission to CGC at Baltimore started with number 44. Is that one of the cases that makes banana books? Should I be worried?
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
No, the first two numbers don't refer to the type of case being used. It's just that seriel numbers that begin with those digits are more likely to have warped inner wells.
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
If you get a graded book back and the serial number begins with 44, then yes you should check it for a warped inner well, especially if it is a thin Bronze to New book.

I think your invoice number may be the first part of your serial number.
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
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I believe I've found another banana book, sigh. 😕

I will resubmit this one to CBCS because it is a pedigree book. If I find anymore, I'm just going to sell them on and replace them with either CBCS or older label books graded by the cgc.

It's too nerve-wracking. Plus, if the grade drops during resubmission to CBCS, it starts to become too much of a financial loss.

There shouldn't be anymore, but I haven't checked my Star Wars books.


I believe the banana books are s/n 43 and 44 only, is that right? Or are there 42 examples? I used to know, but can't remember.

People have posted books with numbers 42 and lower. I haven’t seen as many of them, so I can’t say for certain how often or how likely sub 43s will be warped.


I have a banana book that starts 3806. The problem goes back at least 3.5 years, it's not just 42's and 43's.

I just had another thought. If someone is submitting books on the old paper invoices, then that invoice number gets incorporated into the graded books serial number. That said, anyone submitting currently with older invoice numbered forms can get a banana slab. Fantastic. 😝
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Leftover Sundae Gnus CatmanAmerica private msg quote post Address this user
Just tried responding to a post on the CGC boards; apparently they're having new issues with certain types of browsers. Don't know if the inability to fix this quickly is due to layoffs, but it's definitely at their end and a problem never experienced before, so I wouldn't be surprised.
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Just tried responding to a post on the CGC boards; apparently they're having new issues with certain types of browsers. Don't know if the inability to fix this quickly is due to layoffs, but it's definitely at their end and a problem never experienced before, so I wouldn't be surprised.


I cannot reply using my ipad but can using my desktop
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
@CatmanAmerica, @poka - I can’t respond from my iPad either. I tried Chrome and Safari without success. I haven’t tried a laptop yet.
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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
@esaravo @poka @CatmanAmerica I can not reply with my Android phone.
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
I have no reason to post on the cgc chat boards. I served my sentence.


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@CatmanAmerica, @poka - I can’t respond from my iPad either. I tried Chrome and Safari without success. I haven’t tried a laptop yet.


Yep, I have Safari and Chrome as well; no luck. Sadly, I just have desktop and iPad. The only laptop I've ever tried wore a garter and required a financial workaround.
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
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@CatmanAmerica, @poka - I can’t respond from my iPad either. I tried Chrome and Safari without success. I haven’t tried a laptop yet.


Yep, I have Safari and Chrome as well; no luck. Sadly, I just have desktop and iPad. The only laptop I've ever tried wore a garter and required a financial workaround.

What model of laptop was it; an elite escort, a middle aged stripper, or just an old fashioned whore?
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
If anyone is still trying to post over there, I figured out how to post text. I’m using Safari on an iPad with JavaScript turned off in the advanced settings, but I can’t figure out how to add any pictures.
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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
I still can't post using android phone.
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past performance is no guarantee of future actions. KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
lol...I guess one way to cut down on people complaining about your product is to just skupper the forum postings!!
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CBCS is also laying off people. I can't believe that the got rid of Pam 😡 as well as Matt Edwards. Not sure who else is waiting for the other shoe to drop over there....................


Pam helped me out a good number of times over the years. She got stuff done. When no one else could or would. Her being let go is hard to fathom.


It was a real surprise to me and Pam as well. It was a stupid move on their part. She helped me start the company, worked her ass off, was extremely loyal and cared about the people who worked there and the fans that submitted as well as the company. I don't think, after many other things I that have been through and watched, these big corporations don't give a %@&K about us and our hobby!
Not a fan of any grading company right now, especially since CBCS (IMHO) screwed West!

Penny wise and pound foolish.😡
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It gets old smelling it everytime I go outside my door. Nearmint67 private msg quote post Address this user
@sborock_ComicLink 100%
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@sborock_ComicLink 100%
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CBCS is also laying off people. I can't believe that the got rid of Pam 😡 as well as Matt Edwards. Not sure who else is waiting for the other shoe to drop over there....................


Pam helped me out a good number of times over the years. She got stuff done. When no one else could or would. Her being let go is hard to fathom.


It was a real surprise to me and Pam as well. It was a stupid move on their part. She helped me start the company, worked her ass off, was extremely loyal and cared about the people who worked there and the fans that submitted as well as the company. I don't think, after many other things I that have been through and watched, these big corporations don't give a %@&K about us and our hobby!
Not a fan of any grading company right now, especially since CBCS (IMHO) screwed West!

Penny wise and pound foolish.😡

This, coming from you, is a very powerful passage.
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@CatmanAmerica, @poka - I can’t respond from my iPad either. I tried Chrome and Safari without success. I haven’t tried a laptop yet.


Yep, I have Safari and Chrome as well; no luck. Sadly, I just have desktop and iPad. The only laptop I've ever tried wore a garter and required a financial workaround.

What model of laptop was it; an elite escort, a middle aged stripper, or just an old fashioned whore?


The model wasn't that old, but obviously upgraded for faster browsing.

PS: Apparently CGC fixed their browser hiccup!
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
I hear the new moderators at the cgc are really cracking down with locked threads, increased strikes, and at least one permanent ban of a long time board member.

They've also deleted the moderation thread, so you don't know who got kicked for what.


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Well - I have said my goodbyes over there
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I browsed around over there. I noticed a lot of missing threads in the General section and that the Water Cooler was gone. It appears to be getting rather sanitized over there.
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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
How long before my permanent ban?


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How long before my permanent ban?




probably in a little bit
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
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How long before my permanent ban?




When whoever's in Sarasota's through with you. And the cgc finds better things to do. You know it's not too late 'cause you'll always have a place to come back to. When whoever's in Sarasota's through with you.
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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
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How long before my permanent ban?




When whoever's in Sarasota's through with you. And the cgc finds better things to do. You know it's not too late 'cause you'll always have a place to come back to. When whoever's in Sarasota's through with you.


I hope that forum can get back to its former self as many people seem to enjoy it there....what's going on over there?
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
My guess would be an attempt at damage control.

All they're doing is throwing water on a grease fire.
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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
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All they're doing is throwing water on a grease fire.


A friend of mine was cooking pot stickers drunk at 3 am, caused a grease fire, and my other incredibly drunk friend panicked and threw a pot of water on it. There were several eyebrows lost and a huge plume of black smoke stained the kitchen walls and ceiling. I somehow slept through all of this but it's one of the funniest mornings I've ever had. First I saw the stained kitchen and then came across my friends still passed out and ashy.
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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
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Well - I have said my goodbyes over there


Now we just need to find out who their web developer is and have them renovate the CBCS forum. This place is almost as bad as Doug Sulipa's website.
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I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers).
Splotches is gettin old!
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..... or Mile high Comics website
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