That makes sense. I don’t use CGC or CBCS for pressing, but rather a third party that I trust. I only pay $10/book for pressing and the work is top notch.
I would recommend taking a look at CBCS next time you want to submit books - their pricing is much better than CGC’s and their new cases are awesome. Before I submitted books to any company for slabbing I purchased a book that had been slabbed by each (including PGX). Based off of that I went with who I thought had the best slab, which at the time was CGC, but as of now I think the CBCS case has surpassed it.
I really love graded books and the value they add to my collection (both from a true “value” sense, but also just a presentation/display factor.
The sticker shock is always tough though. I know it is simple math, but it always seems the total expense feels absolutely crazy/unexpected once you factor in all the shipping/insurance and such.
I sent in $15 books recently…I went with CGC and a non CGC grader who will submit for me. Basically $500 bucks all said and done. I always do books from the same tier personally.
This time I decided to send in “Two” of a few hot books. I’ll likely hope for both to be 9.8s but regardless will keep the better one and sell the other.
I sent off 2 of:
Star Wars Clone Wars #1
Star Wars Heir to the Empire #1
Invincible Iron Man #9
Spawn #175
Venom #3 (1st print)
5 others I won’t sell
I figure I’ll just sell the doubles to pay for the grading and have some extra money. I don’t usually sell comics, but am ok with selling doubles and also selling graded as I can worry less about people wanting returns for a spine tick, etc.
While I’d love to save up for a key, I’m instead saving up to take my wifey to Hawaii after she gets done with this breast cancer battle.
One of the biggest turnoffs with these grading services are the fugly labels that don’t match the book. My ocd just can’t handle it. Meanwhile we have lesser companies like EGS that give you many label options and you can even fully customize them.
Why that book is nothing just like the one before it. Boba Fett, Yoda, and Lando all first appear in Marvel Super Special #16 prior to anything in the Star Wars series.
Did cgc have a massive drop in submissions from the acetate gate scandal? Lol
I think that the people who were doing the complaining were the loud vocal minority. Most people were just too disgusted and stopped their submissions altogether.
I think it has more to do with sellers experiencing a slowdown in sales, which in turn has them pausing / slowing down submissions. Trickle down effect.
Hi fellas, I’m slowly preparing my first CGC submission ever and I am wondering what is the wiggle room to get 9.8s on modern books, if any. In your experience, would the corner on this HR #7 2nd print bring it down to a 9.6 or worse if there are no other defect on the book? What about the very small ink rub near the staple on the top HR #1 Hans variant (actually there may be a bit also on the lower one)? Any input is appreciated - thanks!
. I kid, I kid. You are spot on, Poyo. Experience over materials, 
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