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Robert Doggett

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  • Birthday 04/13/1966

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  1. I may have went too far with that question. It's not that I haven't paid attention, I haven't read this thread you're referring to. I didn't even know one existed. I am only addressing the issue that I see right in front of me.
  2. Thanks for your opinion on grader notes as you see it, Tony. I work a 9-5 so I have a hard time with laziness in the workplace. If I put forth a haphazard effort while doing my job like (in a round about way) you're suggesting the graders are doing, I'm looking for another one pretty quick. But I digress, we are getting off the original subject of the matter, though. My concern is more about the inconsistencies in grading lately and lack of quality control. How are these books leaving their warehouse when they are clearly incorrect? I'm just proposing they tighten up the ship a little from within the company to prevent these books from leaving. CGC definitely wants the book back because it's the right thing to do. Can you imagine them telling me to resubmit it and we'll be sure to get the grading right next time? The problem wasn't if they were going to fix it, rather it has to be fixed to begin with. It's happening too often lately.
  3. From day one, they probably promised integrity in the system they put together but I see that fell by the wayside as well. Do you and Cap work for CGC as graders? Why would you be so adamant not to get grader notes on books you submit?
  4. So you're saying since those two books were graded 9.6, that's what they are? Because "that's why CGC exists, to grade comic books when the consumer doesn't know how to grade"? This is getting more and more common coming from CGC. These books came from one customer over the span of a couple of months. One person, not all of CGC submissions. Wouldn't you like to see the grader notes on these two books? I sure as hell would! I'm not going to argue the point with you. I am going to agree to disagree with you on this.
  5. If a book is getting graded, why shouldn't CGC be held accountable and list the reasons the book got the grade it got. I respect your opinion, but I believe it's the minority. The notes should be put in the data base so 1) the senior grader will see what the unskilled grader found and 2) to put in the grader notes online. Otherwise, you get a specific grade with no reasoning behind it and people left scratching their heads as to how a book got the grade. Grader notes diffuse a lot of anguish when something comes back unexpectedly low. Something inside the book could have prevented the higher grade but without the grader notes, nobody will ever know. Otherwise, what's preventing them from slapping a grade on a book and moving on to the next just to move the process along quicker? Grader notes will indicate that someone took the time to at least look at the book.
  6. The fact is that this is happening, regardless. You're right, there could be someone swapping out books, but GI Joe? I can see a key book but... Upper management should be on the floor observing what is going on with the books or put a "spy" in the works (at encapsulating) like "Undercover Boss" to see when or where this is taking place? Is it the graders? If so, the encapsulating team should have the power to turn the book into their manager for an investigation. Find out who's responsible for it and talk to that person. Two talks and you're fired. 'Nuf said!
  7. Trust me, the owner doesn’t need money and, believe it or not, is a pretty nice guy. He hasn’t raised any red flags with me. I don’t think he’d stoop to that level. I understand people do think like that, though.
  8. Not for me to say. And he’d be hard pressed to find a buyer for the book that’ll pay 9.6 prices. I just want someone in the ranks step up and take charge of the situation. Someone should be embarrassed with the quality of CGC’s work that has a say in day to day operations.
  9. Thanks. Probably gonna land on deaf ears but it definitely can’t hurt anything.
  10. I’m not expecting things to change but am hopeful the right people at CGC see this and realize change needs to happen. I don’t have a beef with CGC at all but I’m not going to defend them when they let things like this happen way too frequently anymore.
  11. CGC/Blackstone, Please return back to your days of integrity. I am so tired of seeing grades all over the map that shouldn't belong to the books that are encapsulated in the same case. I have two examples, both within the last few months to show the lack of attention, professionalism and management needed to run a successful company. I realize CGC must have hired a LOT of unskilled graders to push out the moderns at record speed. Hence the 20 day turnaround times. I get it, you want your customers to get their books back quickly. As a customer (I can't speak for everyone, mind you),I want quality over quantity every time. If you speed up the process without jeopardizing the accuracy of the grading, I think the mass majority would be all in for that. I realize that some people are going to call me whiner, cryer, spoiled brat for not getting the grade I wanted. Life isn't fair and all that jazz, but I discount those comments because those will most likely be the CGC fanboys, the ones that will defend CGC tooth and nail. I'm tired of the inaccurate grading and the laziness of the staff to perform some sort of quality control. Books graded 9.4 and below should have some kind of grader notes to identify issues with books. Keeping in mind that 9.8 is not a perfect book and there is room for a slight flaw here and there. Grades have been harsh on most books lately. I took a big hit on my Moon Knight run because of strict grading. I didn't complain, just kind of rolled with the punches. I probably lost a grand on them due to the uncalled for low grades but I live and learn daily. It's a part of life. The first book I wanted to talk about is a Marvel Team-Up I submitted that was flawless. Bright colors, sharp corners, perfectly flat, not a spine tick in it anywhere. I am thinking about sending it back in to get it regraded because I believe it deserves a 9.8. Because of this, I am not stating an issue number or posting pics of it. The book came back graded 9.x. (Not 9.6/9.8) without grader notes. The book wasn't switched out, either. It's still, to the naked eye, is flawless in my humble opinion. The second is Warlock 19. Spine ticks pretty consistent down the spine of the book with several color breaks along the way. The bottom left corner is blunted. I question how this book gets by CGC's quality control. And lastly, this GI Joe. I have been contacted by CGC about this book to be resubmitted free of charge and graded properly. Since it is not my book, all I could do was contact the owner and they refused to resubmit it due to principal. Neither one of these books that are pictured should have left CGC as they were. This is a gross failure on many people's part and for them to get by everyone is shameful! So some books get graded harshly, others unexplainably soft. For me, it's a spoon shoot as to what grade I'm going to get. It's making me shy away from grading for the time being. I can grade better than the employees they have doing this at the moment. Why pay for THIS service? I just want CGC to recognize the books that are leaving their offices and possibly have a senior grader skim over the books that the untrained grader has attempted to grade. This should not ever happen. Stepping down from my soapbox.
  12. I put “!” after a lot of my sentences. I got used to it from reading a lot of silver and Bronze Age books growing up! I did appreciate your feedback. There was other feedback that was given that was just plain snarky. Sorry if you took that wrong. you gave an answer that was honest and fair. Pretty much exactly what I was looking for. It was more a question out of curiosity than anything. Thank you for your answer.
  13. I appreciate your answer that didn't involve misdirected sarcasm! That's pretty much what I thought but I don't get athlete's sigs very often. I have Tiger Woods and a Jack Nicklaus signed golf balls but that's about it.
  14. Hey everyone, I got the below book and thought it would be pretty cool to get Jordan’s signature on it. I have know idea how difficult it is to get his sig AND have a CGC witness to verify the event. Does anyone have any clue if this is a realistic thing to accomplish? Thanks in advance! Rob