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SoCalComics

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  1. For those of you that have questions I will try to answer them all at once: Warehouse find? They came shrink-wrapped in bundles of 10 with the spines alternated from the IDW warehouse. We opened the wraps to identify the contents which, BTW, is complicated with all the variants we had to learn about and account for.Once identified. We re-bundles the CGC-worthy submissions for the trip to CGC. These copies did not come from a distributor. These were IDW comp copies mailed to them from the printer. I have a firm belief they left our shop as 9.8s and better. The packing was thorough and tight padded with multiple layers of bubble-wrap and placed so there would be no shifting and insulated should the two boxed be dented. The printer did bag and board some individual copies with GA bags and boards. The copies are too tall to mate up with the boards and extend about 3/8" above the boards in the bags. We tried the next step up, but magazine size is too wide and the books shift out of position in the bags. We have completed many submissions from finds such as these, including comics that were shipped to stores that never sold them, just re-boxed them for storage. Our track record of submissions yielding 9.6-9.8s from 1970s comics such as these is very good. All bundled in similarly fashion. CGC has never warned us, complained or sent us disappointing grades and I'm talking several thousand copies over ten years. Same for CBCS. We sent some past copies to them for comparison. Same results: no complaints and no damage in transit. As it stands now, I've been promised three times I'd receive a phone call from either a supervisor or a grader. That hasn't happened yet. We shipped two boxes. One caused this consternation while the second box hasn't even been discussed and only shows its arrival on USPS (confirmed by CGC Customer Service). I have no idea how put this concern to rest with CGC. The whole issue reminds me of CBCS and their lack of Customer Service response after both the Beckett's takeover and then their relocation. I thought better of CGC since their inception. Something has changed and I seem to be the only guy getting the cold shoulder over this bag/board issue.
  2. You know you've been kicked to the curb by CGC when they stop responding. Right now we have one of two boxes that have been opened, although a claim by CGC has stated that the contents are damaged. If so, then the shipping box must have been damaged. If that is the case their past policy has been to refuse the package and notify me. This time, that notification came after the fact and the comics are scheduled for grading. I was told I would receive a call from a supervisor which never happened. I hate going over worker's heads to get a job done, but I'm now in CGC communication limbo. First time in the two decades I've been a dealer member. Unfortunately for me, there is a second box containing similar Last Ronin bundles. BTW, we have found from experience that the odd-sized IDW Last Ronins ship safe and more efficiently in bag-wrapped bundles of 5-10 issues. They are too tall for Regular through GA bags. Mag bags, the next size up, are too wide to squeeze the books and prevent them from shifting in the bags in transit. We seem to be getting reamed for this knowledge. The status of that box shows arrival at CGC per USPS. Nothing confirming the arrival of the box has surfaced on CGC’s site and it has been three weeks. All this nonsense is over packed books with no individual bags and boards.
  3. Mike, I would appreciate more information on the damage sustained as this conflicts with another policy of CGC we encountered last year when we received a box back from your handling center due to damage. They claimed they would not open the box if it appeared to be damaged in anyway, so it was sent back, even though the books inside were completely fine and undamaged. This was extremely inconvenient for us as we were forced to pay for shipping and insurance on the package for a second time with no help from CGC or the post office. The books you are now stating are damaged were packaged with thick layers of bubble wrap encompassing all sides of the books in question, if damage did occur during transit there must have been some visual damage to the outside of the box as well. Why was the box not sent back? Why was it opened if severe damage was present? Why did we receive an e-mail claiming we owed money before we were informer our books were damaged? This is not adding up.
  4. Mike, They are heavy books to ship. If there is damage, it can't be to all of them. We packed them too well for that too be a reality. Any damage would not have been prevented by flimsy bags and thin boards. Jamie
  5. AND the receiving guy should not have the ability to pad the bill. Billing is the money department
  6. Recently, We submitted a warehouse find of unsold/boxed TMNT Last Ronins. We selected out about 260 copies because of their 9.8+ quality. Rather than individually bag and board square-bounds, we bound them into bundles of 10-12. We completed the process according to the standards accepted by CGC in the past. We;ve repeated this process with warehouse finds since 2015 with CGC's complete acceptance. Then we received this e-mail: "HELLO, JAIMIE I HAVE YOUR ORDER, BUT I NOTICE THAT YOU DIDN'T BAG AND BOARD THEM... AND BECAUSE OF THAT IT CAN'T BE PROCCESS. I CAN GIVE YOU TWO OPTIONS ; THE FIRST OPTIONS IS THAT WE SEND THEM BOOKS BACK TO YOU FOR YOU TO BAG AND BOARD.... THE SECOND OPTIONS IS THAT WE BAG AND BOARD BUT WE HAVE TO CHARGE YOU $2 PER BAG. PLEASE INFORM ON WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO. ANGEL RAMSEY Certified Collectibles Group p. 941-360-3990 | f. 941-360-2553 collectiblesgroup.com Receiving Clerk" We've complained to Customer Service. We re-read the submission directions and noted these instructions: "When using a Shipping Kit, CGC recommends taking the following steps to ensure that your submission is received securely and expediently. Important Notice: The customer is responsible for safely and securely packaging the collectibles. Any instructions from CGC on how to package collectibles are only suggestions. The customer, in its sole discretion, must determine how to package the collectibles to prevent damage during the normal handling process. The customer assumes all risk of loss or damage to collectibles until collectibles are received and inspected by CGC." According to CGC these instructions are only recommendations and we accept responsibility if damage occurs from our packaging.. Has anyone else dealt with these $2.00 CGC bag and board submission issues? Jamie Southern California Comics
  7. I've read the minutes and the testimony from several points of reference. Nowhere has the evidence been broken down.
  8. Around 2001 and during that time, Joe Simon was broiled in a civil court case with marvel, the case is well documented. most of the debate is centered on ownership of the character Captain America. Simon was more than that he also gets credit for creating Blue Bolt. We have a sheet of paper reportedly drawn by Joe Simon and the character is Blue Bolt. The evidence stickers affixed to the folded sheet of paper indicate this drawing appeared in court. the two distinguished stickers indicated it was tagged in court as the defendants property, or evidence utilized by the defendant. This page has probably been making its way through collectors hands for decades. Now it is in my hands. Does anyone have information on the significance of this drawing? I find the page a little odd. Not because of what it seems to be, but because the tags are for the submission of evidence by the defense, which should be Marvel in this instance. Any thoughts?
  9. That would make some sense, but why this page of panels as evidence when there are Blue Bolt comics with Simon and Kirby written on the first page?
  10. Marvel's ownership of Blue Bolt is news to me. I thought it was public domain
  11. Around 2001 and during that time, Joe Simon was broiled in a civil court case with marvel, the case is well documented. most of the debate is centered on ownership of the character Captain America. Simon was more than that he also gets credit for creating Blue Bolt. We have a sheet of paper reportedly drawn by Joe Simon and the character is Blue Bolt. The evidence stickers affixed to the folded sheet of paper indicate this drawing appeared in court. the two distinguished stickers indicated it was tagged in court as the defendants property, or evidence utilized by the defendant. This page has probably been making its way through collectors hands for decades. Now it is in my hands. Does anyone have information on the significance of this drawing? I find the page a little odd. Not because of what it seems to be, but because the tags are for the submission of evidence by the defense, which should be Marvel in this instance. Any thoughts?
  12. Hello everyone! Southern California Comics has an event coming up that's going to be a lot of fun! We'll have raffles with awesome prizes like high grade 70's and 80's comics and sketch covers drawn by great local artists! Also, we're giving away packs of 25 random 70's and 80's comics to each person that purchases something from our guests the day of the event! Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/socalcomics for a list of all the local comic book artists, writers, and creators that are attending.
  13. Banishment vs. Prosecution, which would prove to be more costly in the long run? Banishment from the listed conventions could mean a substantial loss of income, but who knows how long that would really last? Prosecution would have required a victim: Eaglemoss. Smart money says Eaglemoss didn't want the hassle. End of prosecution. No financial loss there from the thieves. "Den Of Thieves Comics" Our motto: You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss your comic collection goodbye!
  14. Recently came across this in a collection we purchased. Anyone familiar with the back cover addition? It seems factory cut and added. I've seen a couple other copies that do not have the shoes ad pasted on, so I imagine it must have been distributed to a select region.
  15. Guys, Here’s where the collection stands- The consignor and his father spoke last night. The list I e-mailed to many of you days ago will be the books up for sale this week. There are additional books that will be added to the list. Mostly, a few more Timelys. We are in stasis over the remaining, larger inventory of books. I take possession of the consigned books tomorrow so at least the timeline has improved. I will grade, price and post those books to the Boards when they are ready. Now, for the remaining books, I am tentatively scheduled to meet the consignor’s father around the first of August. He wants to meet me and talk about the books. I don’t have a list of all those books but I will get to see them and construct a list. I want to answer all your questions ‘cause I know you guys were left hanging by the mix-up with the threads on the Boards. You guys can e-mail me at socalcom@aol,com. Or, give me a number and I will call you. Thanks for being patient, Jamie
  16. I've continued to move around the Forums looking for the appropriate spot to do this. Bob Koppy placed me here. The situation with this new GA collection is fluid. I have a short, advance list of books for sale pending my Thursday appointment with the owner. On that day I'm scheduled to pick up hundreds of original owner GA comics. E-mail me your e-mail address and I will send you updates directly. I will also sned you the first list and a more detailed letter on story behind the collection. Jamie