The Banana Factory at CGC is Going Strong21596
 Pretty sure the Thing and my wife aren't the same height.
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PhilCoulson private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @1979_03 Clink gave me a full refund but that was early on. It had some significant bends on it with a couple of major spine ticks which could not be seen in their auction pics. | ||
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 I'd like to say I still turned out alright, but that would be a lie.
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flanders private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Clink offers a discount through CGC & CBCS if customer's send them raw books and sign an agreement to have them auctioned. Without this, I'm assuming most of their auctions would be empty. It appears most customers are still choosing to send their books through CGC. I don't think Clink is going to steer anyone towards another grading company, until their ROI plummets. I personally think Clink should have a disclaimer about submissions to CGC, informing potential submitters of the issue of CGC mangling the comics. It would also be nice if Clink was upfront with potential auction customers of FMV data of CGC vs CBCS. Also, I don't think Borock is in any position to tell the owner of Clink how to conduct their business, although I'm sure he has his own opinions about all the damaged books his employer is selling to customers. It must be a tough situation to be in. Here's the clink CGC 20% discount; https://www.comiclink.com/service_text.asp?391 And the CBCS 10% discount: https://www.comiclink.com/service_text.asp?392  |
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 I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers).Splotches is gettin old! |
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| took me a bit to realize CLink is comic link. My brain kept seeing it as shorthand for Colonel Klink. I'm like what does he have to do with this? |
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 It gets old smelling it everytime I go outside my door.
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Nearmint67 private msg quote post Address this user | |
@Nuffsaid111 That's what was thinking... But "I know nothing".. lol...  |
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 I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery.
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| I love that show. Hogan's Heroes for the win. | ||
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I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers). Splotches is gettin old! |
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| @Nearmint67 shultz!! | ||
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 Not trying to be an ass since February 12, 2020.
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery.
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DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user | |
Is it my imagination or can you actually see the book curve toward the middle along the top?  |
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I'd like to say I still turned out alright, but that would be a lie.
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flanders private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @DrWatson the back looks a bit curved, I hope you paid less than a 9.2 price. I've certainly thought of bidding on a few #43 and above slabs, but would only put lowball bids in if I did. | ||
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Pretty sure the Thing and my wife aren't the same height.
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PhilCoulson private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I can see it | ||
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 I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this.
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GAC private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Definitely bowed. The space at the ends of the top of the book are wider than at the middle.  |
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery.
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DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @flanders I didn't buy it. It popped up in my eBay saved searches. I looked at it, saw 45XXXX, and passed. Then the seller sent me a 20% off email and I looked at it closer. If it came back a 9.6, I'd lose 65 to 75% of what I'd pay for it. So, no. No more of that. | ||
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I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers). Splotches is gettin old! |
Nuffsaid111 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I guess their QC is still claiming "it's within specifications". Sorta like buying a rag "NM" book from Golden Apple comics and getting a 12 page, canned, dissertation on what constitutes NM. Businesses are becoming that much more sneaky, incompetent, asshole-y & smarter than thee, lately |
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 It's like the Roach Motel for comic collectors.
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chester15 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Even this mild curve in the holder is a problem. As it is, it's not causing any structural issues, but the next buyer will see it, making it harder to sell. It's not like you want to crack out a 9.8, taking the chance that it comes back lower. It should just be flat - period. The real bell ringer is when they are curved the length of the spine. Even if no tics (or worse) show, they likely will in the future. And they still haven't figured out what is causing this. It's like you're watching a train wreck in slow motion, but you are being told that all is normal, nothing to see here. |
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GothamBridge private msg quote post Address this user | |
| At the end of the day, it really depends on the buyer. I refuse to pay more for a slab because it's in a CGC holster. Period. The bottom line is, what do they have and what am I willing to pay. Most people have a an internet connected mini computer in the palm of their hands. The numbers on FMV are out there, eBay sold listing are readily available. it is fairly easy to see if your getting a deal or not. Don't let excitement take over good sense. take a moment, due your due diligence and then make a decision based on that. |
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 past performance is no guarantee of future actions.
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| now....I know this isn't life or death level stuff....but anyone remember when Firestone tires would just randomly blow up while driving causing death and destruction.....would have been funny if the response was "it's with in tolerance!!" wonder how many spouses got new sets of tires as a 'gift' when that was a problem?...... |
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 I wish I had a title.
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| @KatKomics i remember that!!! Man that was a big deal. | ||
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I wish I had a title.
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ComicNinja0215 private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by figment C.A.R.E COMIC ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION. To keep kids off cgc. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Nuffsaid111 i haven’t seen the description but believe GA mainly sells new stuff. many comic shop have had to do that due tot he quality they receive from the printers. as an example - pls find mycomixshop’s for new issues  |
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 I'll probably wake up constipated.
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Quote:Originally Posted by KatKomics I remember that was the mid 90's. I bought a new 94 Cougar XR-7 with Firestones and one went flat after a few weeks. I immediately replaced them all with some beefy Michelins. |
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