HyperGeeky

Looks like it got moved to the right forum. Thanks in advance for any help.

Sent a good number of comics to be pressed by a well-known pressing company. Things were going great until I had to inquire about a Signature Series book that the pressing company owner said would be subbed under his account. That was fine, but communication started to get spotty as I had to constantly ask for status updates and tracking numbers after weeks of no information. On Sept. 7th, I asked whether the pressing company had received the book back from CGC. I received a response and a grade. Three weeks later, having been given no other information and routinely checking my PO box, I asked for a tracking number. I was then given a tracking number and dollar amounts for grading and postage. I promptly paid as soon as I received that email. After checking the post office box numerous times, I went back to the tracking number to see that it was shipped to the wrong address and had been received in another city. I discovered this on October 12th. I emailed and was told, the next day, that the owner had found the book, and it was being sent back. Since then, I have not been able to get a response for tracking number or whether the book was even received by the owner from the wrong address. I sent another email on the 25th of October and then on the 29th. Today, I sent another email asking for some confirmation. What is my recourse at this point? This book is a client's, and I am getting stressed out trying to get his expensive book back to him.

I agree with you on this one -- when I first met Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, they signed a stack of books for me to CGC. I asked if they charged at all, and they said: "Nope! We love CGC, and they're getting people to buy our books." They've since changed their stance on it -- not that it's a bad thing, but it seems like creators feel like they're getting stiffed. I think creators need to be educated on Signature Series -- that it's a great service for collectors. Yes, some people flip and make a quick buck, but that has nothing to do with CGC who provides witnesses and authentication services.

+1 I had a Miracleman Wizard World variant that I had window-bagged. Unfortunately, the area where he was supposed to sign was near the crotch -- totally my fault, and I apologized when he said, "I do NOT want to sign there." Mr. Adams pulled the tape off the bag and pulled the comic out of its bag with two fingers. I was worried about it creasing and saw it fold. He was otherwise courteous and nice, but the CGC witness said, "He's having an off-day." Found out Mr. Adams had been feeling a bit sick, and it made him a bit grumpy.

Yay! For the story on the Len Wein Batman, check out my Tumblr page: http://becausehesbatman.tumblr.com/post/90536491934/artist-len-wein-medium-marker-on-sketch-cover

Huge kudos to the CGC team over at the Portland Comic-Con who helped me sign in a short box of books and followed me around. A big thanks to Mike from Chicago for helping this noob. It was my first con, and you made it a great experience for me. Very much appreciated your patience. I didn't get the name of the woman who signed me in and witnessed my Neal Adams signing. A big thanks to you as well!