ExNihilo

Hair you say?

I think it still matters that the probation list should be reserved for instances where it's between two members, otherwise there's no way for the PL member to prove they've rectified the situation and earn their way off the list. In this case, by completing the original transaction at the original price. We'd only have the sellers side of the story and frankly, at this point, I wouldn't believe them if they showed proof of sale because for all I know, it could be with an alt account. Though, we can still list them here on the blocked user list. I redacted their user name in the original thread, but it's codpeeple-0

@CGC Mike I wanted to clarify posting rules in sales threads in light of a recent post. Under normal circumstances, when a new listing is created that shares the same images as that of a completed sale, it can be an indicator of a scammer selling books they don't own. Under such circumstances, is it not the boards responsibility to try to protect others from potentially falling into a trap? Furthermore, when it's revealed that a seller canceled a completed a sale and relisted it to make more money, that typically qualifies as a probation worthy offense. Is the board in that case not allowed to point out shady business practices?

Wasn't me. I just found the eBay listing and shared it. Him implying my motivation was due to missing out on "a deal" is purely some sort of fabricated excuse. I wouldn't even pay $20 for both books.

Disappointment? Is that what this feeling is? Interesting. GLWTS

This you? Aquaman #2 And STEEL #7 both In DC Universe Multipack UPC Variant 1994 Brand New | eBay

But it seems they did find a sucker. So what's with the canceled screenshot? For starters, I find it hard to believe that anyone would spend four figures on a book when the title doesn't make it clear as to what exactly they're buying. And then beyond that, who cancels a four figure sale knowing the book isn't a 1st or 2nd printing and that they likely sold the book for way more than should have been reasonably expected. I'm with Mystafo, this whole thing is really confusing.

Maybe they would like me if they got to know me.

What you call "mangling", he calls "pressing". I think he's improving the book from a 9.4 to a possible 10.5.

Actually, flip that...I just read the description...you SOLD that for $8k?! Now I'm curious to know who's the shmuck that bought it off of you.

bruh...did you buy a book without verifying what it was you were buying? teenage mutant ninja turtles 1 1st? 2nd? 3rd? Print | eBay

I recommend calling Customer Service as advised. I've always been able to get through pretty quickly and get the response I need.

Tune in next week when someone asks about an X-Men run. I personally don't like date stamps, but it would be kind of cool to have an entire run of books with date stamps from the same store as it's a reflection of a bygone era. It would feel like owning a collection without the pedigree notation.

To be honest, Hickman's FF/Avengers/Secret Wars epic has ruined me for modern comics. I haven't read any new titles since then with that kind of scope and quality and I'm not sure I ever will. That makes it easier to reduce the number of monthly subscription titles I have now. I still spend a lot on monthly titles, but it's more a matter of completing existing arcs as opposed to plans to continue collecting into the distant future. So my expectation is that as series wrap up, my monthly subs should decrease. That all said, that loss of desire for current books, only makes it easier to focus on older runs/books from my youth.

I've had foil books signed and pressed. You want to make sure they're using a proper Sharpie (probably the metallic variety), and that the ink doesn't get smudged. Also, I'd only trust a proper presser as I think there are certain nuances involved with pressing foil covers. (But I really don't know much about it).

It's reaching a point where there's a novelty in these sort of errors. I actually wouldn't mind keeping that book as is in the "New Book" label if for no other reason than it's a good laugh.

Been using DCBS for four or five(ish) years and have never had any issues with monthly shipments.

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Dunno if anyone has submitted any vintage books lately, but check here:

Director of Excellence sounds like the business equivalent of a participation trophy. "Aww, here you go buddy, here's a Director title even though you don't do anything meaningful."

Is it 2017 again? I remember when re-salers were hyping up this character.

I wonder what the Director role pays. Sure sounds like I could easily balance his existing workload on top of my own and probably be able to provide a marked improvement to CGC while simultaneously doubling my take home. Because you know what they say, improving upon nothing is still improving.

I remember a year ago Mike mentioned that there was a new Quality control guy that was supposed to come in and work on improving the system. Was that this guy? He's gone already? Why would you leave such a cush position? He clearly did absolutely nothing other than collect checks.

LOL! What a f'in joke. @CGC Mike, just admit it, CGC's QC department is non-existent. Books go from grader to encapsulation and directly to shipping. Pretending QC exists is just embarrassing.