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I'm not sure that graders are the ones handling the labels (since the title/date shows up before grading starts) but they definitely should notice this sort of stuff. Though if conditions are such that the "receivers" are messing up this badly it would make sense graders are under similar conditions or are comprised of more new or lower quality hires.

While that's true, the difference shown in these photos is pretty large in some, and all of the comics shown that aren't references definitely look trimmed to my eyes (sharp edges, code stamp almost cut off).

Hello all, I stumbled across an eBay listing (from an honest seller who clearly mentioned it being a reprint and priced accordingly) for a CGC graded Star Wars #1 reprint, here is a side-by-side with a genuine copy on the right and a reprint on the left: As you can see there is not a single difference in the CGC slabs, and the only difference in the comic is a small "REPRINT" text on the top left that is not very noticeable. I had known about the 35 cent Whitman reprint but this one seems to be less common. On some of the CGC graded copies "REPRINT" is clearly shown on the label but this copy seems to have been graded recently. I could see someone with moderate knowledge falling for an unscrupulous seller listing a slab like this at a discount price and not having any recourse when/if they ever notice as the item might technically be as described. Thoughts?

I think you're right, I was thinking of somebody rolling defects to the back cover while it seems to be the opposite here.

In my opinion since books with restoration and especially trimming are in much lower demand, a $.99 auction might flop as only a small portion of the already small pool of silver age restored FF buyers will notice the auction. I would recommend starting at a 40-60% discount from what you'd price it at unrestored depending on how many edges are trimmed. From what I can see on GPA, graded FF keys with 1-2 sides trimmed and color touch are selling for sometimes only a 1/3 discount while about 1/2 is more common. Definitely make clear any restoration and clearly show the quality and extent of trimming.

It doesn't look too suspicious to me and CGC would definitely give it a blue label as long as the staples weren't messed with. If it was tampered with, reverting the changes would probably only lead to a lower grade as I've seen examples of books being cracked, having their spines realigned, and getting a much better grade by CGC.

I've seen plenty of CGC slabs with very slight (to even complete on 1 staple) staple rust grade as high as a 9.8. I don't agree with CGC and their grading practices prevent me from buying 9.8s without good photos, but this seems deliberate rather than an error by CGC. If you own some 9.6-9.8s from either major grading company I bet you'd be surprised at a lot of them taking a closer look. Also, I'm pretty uncertain on whether the bottom portion you circled is rust or some other form of discoloration.

CGC graders definitely don't know who submitted the comics, and those graders notes are actually pretty useful as "very light bends" are likely press-able.

In my experience FedEx rarely honors signatures, but you can reschedule package delivery to a safe place if you aren't going to be home on the delivery date so I'll still be using them.

ASM #800 and Spawn #1 sold

Clank 1 sold!

It probably would have been smart for the original submitter to request a blue label (I'm pretty sure you are in your right to do so and take what is usually a lower grade) as .5 is the lowest possible grade and people will likely bid more. That is if CGC would actually do that for a .5?

Offers welcome! International buyers pay half of shipping costs. If you can find any of these books online I'll take 5% off the price minimum. Paypal G&S preferred but I'm open to anything within the rules. 2 weeks returns if slab damaged/not as described. Above comics won't ship until Monday. Uncanny X-men 282: $330 shipped, cheapest online is $395 SA 23 (1st agent venom): $180 shipped Uncanny X-force 1: $105 shipped X-men 533: $50 shipped Usagi: $60 shipped Static: $130/$240 shipped for both Academy 20: $250 (offers very welcome) What if?: $100 shipped Deadpool max #5 (1st Female Taskmaster): $1100 shipped Ice 17: $200 shipped Ratchet & Clank 1: $160 shipped X-men origins deadpool 1: $180 shipped Tails 1: $90 shipped Ghost 1: $110 shipped ASM 365: $60/80/100 shipped, $210 bundle $110 shipped $80 shipped $400 shipped $80 shipped $130 shipped $90 shipped $80 shipped $100 shipped $90 shipped $95 shipped $95 shipped $70 shipped $80 shipped $65 shipped $800 shipped (3 available) $375 shipped (4 available) Scans of duplicates:

I'd recommend getting an ozone generator if baking soda doesn't work.

Modern is 45 days faster than Economy right now so what's stopping people from knowingly submitting pre-1975 books to pretty much get fast-track for free and also save on shipping? Wouldn't be surprised if they would notice right at receiving, or just send you to the back of the economy line, but it might work.