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Collector Kinsella5 private msg quote post Address this user
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That's a water drop. It's perfectly round.


Yeah I figured something moisture-related, just unsure how it would get there as I would never keep water around my books. I can't say it happened at CBCS after I sent it in as I suspect it happened much earlier. Could have been a sweat drop when I was bag/boarding comics long ago. Still, I should never submitted it to CGC hoping to get a higher grade, I should have been happy with the 9.6 it had. Gordon Gekko once said "Greed is good" but not in this case, I basically screwed myself. I ended up selling it for around $95 shipped on eBay soon after I got it back from CGC.
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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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@OGJackster It's the tanning. It's a killer and not mentioned in the cgc notes.


Can tanning occur after slabbing?
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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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@OGJackster It's the tanning. It's a killer and not mentioned in the cgc notes.


Can tanning occur after slabbing?

It can depending on storage conditions.
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@OGJackster It's the tanning. It's a killer and not mentioned in the cgc notes.





CBCS says Off-White/light tanning

CGC said, Page Quality CREAM TO OFF-WHITE

What's the difference because it sounds to be about the same and shouldn't cause a drop from a 7.0 down to a 5.5?
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CBCS Finalizer Wade_Story private msg quote post Address this user
Obviously this is relevant only on a case by case basis... But if I were to have to make a broad statement, I would caution anyone of submitting a CGC graded book to CBCS if what they are hoping for is a grade bump. Even with pressing in some cases. Based on the CGC grading notes above: tears, chips, & creasing, I don't think pressing would have necessarily helped the grade of this book.

If you are looking for inner wells that protect the book, signature verification on previously unverified signatures, thicker slabs, or favor CBCS grading, then it may be worth considering the transition on something previously graded. But, if the grade bump is what you are hoping for, please use caution. Though both companies grade comic books, CBCS is not CGC. CBCS may have similar grading structures, but not all of the standards are the same.
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Though both companies grade comic books, CBCS is not CGC. CBCS may have similar grading structures, but not all of the standards are the same.


I'm just trying to understand the drastic grade drop. It's very frustrating and costly. Your statement kind of blows my mind. Are you saying there is no industry standard for grading??? I thought the guidelines were supposed to take the subjectiveness out of the grading process. I also understand mistakes can be made that's why I asked you the question. I don't really have any other recourse do I?
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Random Example: On new books printed with a digital code sticker for the redeemable online copy... If the digital code sticker is peeled or removed, at CBCS that is a grade deduction as it is considered a defect. Is it at CGC?

I am not trying to frustrate you, but I do understand that it is a frustrating situation. This is the reason for my initial post, to hopefully prepare for/avoid frustration going forward.
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I understand. In my case I was just asking for another look and/or explanation. I'm not trying to stir sh*t up. Moaning, bitching and complaining sometimes makes me feel better. There's no shame in correcting a mistake...if there was one made.
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CBCS Finalizer Wade_Story private msg quote post Address this user
Completely understand. I am happy to try to provide as much transparency as possible when I can. I appreciate your passion for our hobby!
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Forum Crier OGJackster private msg quote post Address this user
Thanks, been at it for over 50 years
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Collector Kinsella5 private msg quote post Address this user
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I am happy to try to provide as much transparency as possible when I can.


I wish everyone at CBCS shared that same belief and passion for their customer base.
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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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@OGJackster It's the tanning. It's a killer and not mentioned in the cgc notes.





CBCS says Off-White/light tanning

CGC said, Page Quality CREAM TO OFF-WHITE

What's the difference because it sounds to be about the same and shouldn't cause a drop from a 7.0 down to a 5.5?

Tanning is not a reflection of page quality. You can have a book with tanning to the front, back, or both covers and still have off white to white or even white page quality. Cover tanning and page quality are two separate entities.
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It gets old smelling it everytime I go outside my door. Nearmint67 private msg quote post Address this user
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@Nearmint67 Did they grade higher, lower, or about what you thought?


The Batman came in a bit lower. I thought it would get a 9.6.
The sketch cover Alex did was a 9.6/9.8. The Black makes it difficult to tell spine ticks.
Everything else is spot on.
I bought the venom books from Greg Horn at the Mega-Con years back and had him sign them all. They were pristine.
The cgc would have given them 10.9's lol....
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I got one order (20 books) of my three orders back earlier in the week (20 & 25 books remain). wasn't impressed with most of the grades, but wasn't expecting much higher on most.

the next 2 orders should be a lot nicer!!!
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Forum Crier OGJackster private msg quote post Address this user
No complaints with this one.
BEFORE...




AFTER...


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Forum Crier OGJackster private msg quote post Address this user
6.5 down to 5.5

BEFORE...




AFTER...


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Forum Crier OGJackster private msg quote post Address this user
7.0 down to 5.5 (Pissed About this one)

BEFORE...




AFTER...


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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
What does the back cover look like?

Send it back to the cgc and JSA and see what you get.
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Forum Crier OGJackster private msg quote post Address this user
Pleased with this one (and expected).


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Forum Crier OGJackster private msg quote post Address this user
This one I'll just leave out there...







Here is another of the "100" but not mine. It was sold on mycomics.


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I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers).
Splotches is gettin old!
Nuffsaid111 private msg quote post Address this user
Ahh ... good ol' Nicky Barrucci at DF. A real piece of work.

He makes sure he finds a story that is:
Written by Barry Windsor Smith
Drawn by Barry Windsor Smith
Inked by Barry Windsor Smith
Colored by Barry Windsor Smith
Lettered by Barry Windsor Smith
Cover by Barry Windsor Smith

..... and gets it signed by Barry..... I mean John Romita and Stan Lee
And then it fails VSP.

That guy ..... smh. I wouldn't trust him with asking him the time.
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What does the back cover look like?

Send it back to the cgc and JSA and see what you get.


I'm already in the hole for it now. Why throw more away?


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I hear their hourly rate is outrageous! sportshort private msg quote post Address this user
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My 3 books with signatures just went into grading.
My Timeline
December 16 mailed books
December 19th delivered to CBCS
January 8th got "books received" notification (acceptable delay due to volume, Holidays, and vacations)
around January 13th books entered "imaging"
around January 21st books went back to "Received"
March 5th books entered "grading"
*will keep you posted*

March 7th, moved to "labels" today.

March 10th, moved to "Heat seal" today

March 16th arrived.
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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
That's tough. At least is was during the free promo and was worth the try. This is in response to the signed MCP.
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