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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. 81.35K	81.35K GAC private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 3
	Quote: Originally Posted by DrWatson Number 6 on the CS posted this earlier today. I think he may be on to something: Sorry if this has been noted already, but I was cracking out some slabs and noticed this. The slabs had serial numbers beginning with 41, 43 and 45. The post-1975 books had the banana action, the pre-1975 books did not. When removing them I noticed that the seal on the wells is different. On the pre-1975 books it’s the same seal as it’s been for awhile, the seal is a straight line that runs from one edge of the well to the other and crisscross at the corners. The post-1975 books have a continuous seal that wraps around the shape of the inner well. Pre-1975 Post - 1975 So the seal must be applying pressure to the well. When seals are straight (i.e. crisscross each other) the pressure must be evenly distributed thereby keeping the well flat....with the new seal running parallel to the well, the curvature of the seal must be applying pressure unevenly causing the entire well to curve or warp...is this what we think might be happening?
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I posted this on another board and thought I'd share it here as well.

Banana books go back past the 4XXXX books. I was filing graded books into their appropriate boxes this morning and I have books in the 37XXXX range that are banana books. I submitted these books myself. In fact, I think was my last larger submission to the cgc.

They all have the new, post 1975 inner well were the seal curves around the book instead of criss-crossing at the corners.

Also, signature series books in 2XXXX carry the new inner well on the post 1975 books. I thought they were safe due to the serial numbers being in the 2s. They are not. Their numbering does not fall in the regular sequence of serial numbers since they are signed books.

I also have books that were not displaying bends when purchased, but seem to be developing them over time.

I've decided that no book graded by the cgc where the page quality is below the number grade is safe.

It's like the Roach Motel for comic collectors. 2.26K	2.26K chester15 private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 6
	Even the seal is in the shape of a banana. There's no hope.
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. 61.85K	61.85K DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 3
	That would be my guess. It's pulling on itself.
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Not trying to be an ass since February 12, 2020. 12.03K	12.03K HulkSmash private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 6
	Quote: Originally Posted by DrWatson That would be my guess. It's pulling on itself. the book and well during encapsulation
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Hmm... Moderated again! 22.52K	22.52K figment private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 6
	Quote: Originally Posted by DrWatson That would be my guess. It's pulling on itself. STOP THAT!!! "...pulling on itself" brings up mental image pictures of dancing bananas doing unspeakable things and we just don't need that in this sort of proper establishment.
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. 61.85K	61.85K DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 0
	Quote: Originally Posted by figment Quote: Originally Posted by DrWatson That would be my guess. It's pulling on itself. STOP THAT!!! "...pulling on itself" brings up mental image pictures of dancing bananas doing unspeakable things and we just don't need that in this sort of proper establishment. Yeah, I thought about randy bananas pleasuring themselves as well after I posted the comment. What does that say about you and me?
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Beaten by boat oars 55.13K	55.13K Studley_Dudley private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 3
	Again, some books I would like to bid on on Comic Link. Hesitant due to the banana hammock slab numbers. The Link still doesn't do returns for books damaged within CGC's specifications, correct?
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I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers). Splotches is gettin old! 21.17K	21.17K Nuffsaid111 private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 3
	Still one of the greatest of dumbass responses from a place of business / customer support of all time: "the bending is per specifications". I still laugh when I see it 2 years later now.
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	Quote: Originally Posted by Studley_Dudley Again, some books I would like to bid on on Comic Link. Hesitant due to the banana hammock slab numbers. The Link still doesn't do returns for books damaged within CGC's specifications, correct? Correct. Its their published policy. BTW even if you get an outlier that had escaped damage the cert number will keep any smart future buyer away. It's a no win scenario
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. 61.85K	61.85K DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 11
	I posted this on another board and thought I'd share it here as well. Banana books go back past the 4XXXX books. I was filing graded books into their appropriate boxes this morning and I have books in the 37XXXX range that are banana books. I submitted these books myself. In fact, I think was my last larger submission to the cgc. They all have the new, post 1975 inner well were the seal curves around the book instead of criss-crossing at the corners. Also, signature series books in 2XXXX carry the new inner well on the post 1975 books. I thought they were safe due to the serial numbers being in the 2s. They are not. Their numbering does not fall in the regular sequence of serial numbers since they are signed books. I also have books that were not displaying bends when purchased, but seem to be developing them over time. I've decided that no book graded by the cgc where the page quality is below the number grade is safe.
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