Donald Jack

I haven't used any membership credit since the new policy, so I wasn't sure how it actually works in real time. That is GREAT to know. Thanks for the follow-up! DJ

Greetings! I have always gotten billed shortly after my comic books were received and added to the Submission Page (or CGC's inventory). Normally well before the grading. As for the credit, in my experience, it's applied to what is billed. For example, if my grading cost total is $300 with shipping of $35, I usually see only the charge for $185 ($335 - $150 credit) Keeping in mind that the credit does not apply to shipping, so my grading charges would have to be at least $150 to take full advantage of it on the submission. If not, it's left over for the next submission. Hope that helps! DJ

By definition it would be (Webster: "consisting of, including, or involving more than one.") Edit: This was originally in response to a comment that asked if "multiple" was now referring to just two [graders reviewing a comic book].

Excellent find! Yeah, that's good to know. I remember the clerk postmark stamping all the seams on my package...perhaps the paper tape was an update sometime after the days I did it (probably early 2000s if I recall). It made me chuckle when I saw you mention the insurance claim as my mind went right to this scenario: Clerk: "Sorry, we can't honor your claim of lost package because you packed it using plastic tape in a beat up Funko Pop shipping box. Me: "Reeeeeeallllllly? And how are you able to ascertain this lack of adherence to standards?" Clerk: "Um....I really don't want to answer that question."

I think they upped the coverage to $50,000 now (they made a lot of insurance changes about 3 months ago). I don't know if the blank box/paper tape is a hard and fast rule. I've sent Registered Mail before and have never used paper tape. Maybe that's for a specific type service using registered mail (like combine certified and register...not sure, just an example). I was on the USPS.com site earlier and they just give a vague description of what registered mail is and the cost, but not how to pack the items or restrictions like that. Thanks for the heads up though...

Thanks so much! I'll gather them and reach out by email to see if images can be used to make a determination or if it would be better to send one in. Thanks again! DJ

Thanks...I know CGC grades these books, and I was just looking for confirmation on the policy regarding black and white comic books. I'm not sure if The Walking Dead comic books are an exception to a rule/policy, or if I just didn't understand the original policy as I read it a few years ago. DJ

Greetings...I was wondering if you found any updates on whether or not I would be able to submit Black and White comic books for grading and encapsulating. Thanks!! DJ

Thanks...I just wanted to make sure I got some official details as I only remember reading "black and white pages" and nothing specific past that. I'd hate to send in a bunch and have them returned (at my cost) as not eligible. Thanks for your feedback! DJ

Sounds great...thanks so much! DJ

Greetings! I wanted to ask this question in open forum in case anyone else has a similar question. I thought I had read in years past that CGC did not grade black and white comic books as they can't be certified as authentic (and not counterfeit)...I was looking today and couldn't find that detail. Is that still the case or can these type of comic books be submitted? I have a number of Indie comic books that are color covers, but all black and white pages inside. The collector value is practically zero, but to me they are extremely valuable and I'd like to have then graded and encapsulated (if possible). Thanks in advance for any information you have! DJ

But roughly only 293 business days...

If it helps, I have never had any issues with FedEx or UPS shipping to P.O. boxes as long as I used the actual Post Office physical address as the street address, city, and zip, and the PO box as the second address line: John Doe, 123 Main Street, PO Box 3344, Anywhere ST 11223 Tracking ends when FedEx or UPS delivers to the Post Office, so there is no actual knowing when it's placed in the PO box (or the slip to pick up the package). I've been doing this for 8 years and have never had any issues of a lost package, or refusal from FedEx or UPS to deliver (or take my packages as I ship this way to PO Boxes with those services as well). They just need a physical address to take it to.

I think Jittererer means the sticker is inside the plastic case. I've not really paid attention to that on mine, but I think CGC currently has the top sticker on the inside and on older cases, it was on the outside.

I'm not sure if eBay tracks that like for buyer (non-paying event), but you should be able to leave feedback. I know when a case is closed due to non-paying, feedback can't be left, but if the payment was just refunded, maybe you still can. As far as trends, I can honestly say, I've been using eBay since 2006 and I've never had that happen, specifically in recent times. Sorry to hear about the situation as I can imagine it has to be frustrating (not to mention other opportunities you may have passed up for these two). DJ