Does CGC know how to grade?
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Does CGC know how to grade?
I just bought two Batman CGC 9.8 books. Modern books and the comics were definitely not 9.8. Larger than expected spine stress marks with color break. This is not the first time I have noticed this, however it is the first time It was so pronounced that I sent the books back to the seller. Am I losing my mind?
Also, the older CGC books appear to be better graded. Has CGC loosened uo this grading restrictions?
Also, the older CGC books appear to be better graded. Has CGC loosened uo this grading restrictions?
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Re: Does CGC know how to grade?
"Buy the book and not the label" is still the mantra. Not all 9.8s are created equal.
It is wise to buy from sellers who allow CGC returns.
It is wise to buy from sellers who allow CGC returns.
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Re: Does CGC know how to grade?
I have seen more inconsistency with CBCS, and have a few 9.8s with visible spine breaks. I just don't think a 9.8 can have a visible spine break outside of a consistent manufacturing error. Maybe a slight spine crease, but never a break. Anywhere!
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Re: Does CGC know how to grade?
Maybe these are manufacturer defects?
Pics would help...
Pics would help...
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Re: Does CGC know how to grade?
Well if anything I give you credit for at least giving consideration to the book inside the slab rather than the slab itself. I've run into this now and again as well. It drives me nuts. It works in both directions too - it's crazy.caxiotis wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:45:58 pm I just bought two Batman CGC 9.8 books. Modern books and the comics were definitely not 9.8. Larger than expected spine stress marks with color break. This is not the first time I have noticed this, however it is the first time It was so pronounced that I sent the books back to the seller. Am I losing my mind?
Also, the older CGC books appear to be better graded. Has CGC loosened uo this grading restrictions?
This is very true as well. CGC has been known to allow some defects on certain books that were known to come out of the printer a certain way across the whole spectrum.
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I wish I would have taken photos before sending the Batman 493 back today. The second was not as bad, but Bad enough that I couldn’t live with it. These were not a manufacturer defects IMO. The Batman 493 - From the bottom staple there were two spine bends (not going to call this a nick anymore). Only on the front cover, not able to be seen from back. The first bend emanating about one inch out from the top part of the bottom staple at a 45 degree angle. The second at the bottom of the staple at a downward 45 degree angle. The color break wasn’t egregious. You had to look at it to see it, but they were there. Regardless of the breaks, I can’t believe the bends would be okay for a 9.8
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Re: Does CGC know how to grade?
I believe you. I think somewhere here on the boards I made a similar post sometime back about a Spawn #1 9.8 I picked up.caxiotis wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:33:39 pm I wish I would have taken photos before sending the Batman 493 back today. The second was not as bad, but Bad enough that I couldn’t live with it. These were not a manufacturer defects IMO. The Batman 493 - From the bottom staple there were two spine bends (not going to call this a nick anymore). Only on the front cover, not able to be seen from back. The first bend emanating about one inch out from the top part of the bottom staple at a 45 degree angle. The second at the bottom of the staple at a downward 45 degree angle. The color break wasn’t egregious. You had to look at it to see it, but they were there. Regardless of the breaks, I can’t believe the bends would be okay for a 9.8
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Re: Does CGC know how to grade?
Generally they are softer by Age, starting from Golden Age and up, look at 9.4 GA or SA book and then compared to CA or MA, crazy.
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Re: Does CGC know how to grade?
Just bought a Batman book graded 9.8, but there is no way this is a 9.8. Am I too picky in how I grade?
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That book looks 9.4 at best. I’m really sorry.
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Re: Does CGC know how to grade?
I would have guessed a 9.2. Good to know I am not just off base.
At the same time I have submitted better VH1 Harbinger 1’s and never got a 9.8, so this is just frustrating
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Re: Does CGC know how to grade?
How in the world is that 9.8?!?
On the other end, I got an issue of Edge of Spider-Verse #2 back graded 9.4. Neither the shop owner nor I can figure out why it's that low.
On the other end, I got an issue of Edge of Spider-Verse #2 back graded 9.4. Neither the shop owner nor I can figure out why it's that low.
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