Tri-Color Brian Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, 1950's war comics said: i'm wondering if final encapsulation is the entry level position at CGC.... probably doesn't pay much and if so then no wonder something as simple as folding that flap back was missed They probably pay entry level workers at least $4.80 an hour...so i would think they could do a better job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) 22 hours ago, Sqeggs said: Sure wish they'd folded back that little flap on the open edge before encapsulating it! not saying its the case here . but what kills me is when a company hires someone that knows nothing about the product they are working on.... for example i am a big time golfer but you would be surprised at how many golf courses hire people to work on the course that know nothing about the game and have never even played it ... and when this happens they can only do what they are told ... they have no insight into the business,, and, it shows in their work because they really don't know how the end results of them being unknowledgeable in their work is affecting the finished product Edited August 17, 2018 by 1950's war comics FoggyNelson and Sqeggs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, 1950's war comics said: not saying its the case here . but what kills me is when a company hires someone that knows nothing about what they are woeking... for example i am a big time golfer but you would be surprised at how many golf courses hire people to work on the course that know nothing about the game and have never even played it ... and when this happens it shows in their work because they really don't know how the end results of them being unknowledgeable in their work is affecting the finished product Edited August 17, 2018 by Tri-ColorBrian Sqeggs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 21 hours ago, Tri-ColorBrian said: Maybe it's my monitor, but the actual book has a slightly darker red (more of a burgandy) and the blue blends together from light to dark areas. But, if it looks OK to you I guess I can't complain. Yeah, the monitors on those Apple IIs have trouble showing true colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 16 hours ago, 1950's war comics said: On 8/16/2018 at 8:03 PM, Sqeggs said: Sure wish they'd folded back that little flap on the open edge before encapsulating it! not saying its the case here . but what kills me is when a company hires someone that knows nothing about the product they are working on.... for example i am a big time golfer but you would be surprised at how many golf courses hire people to work on the course that know nothing about the game and have never even played it ... and when this happens they can only do what they are told ... they have no insight into the business,, and, it shows in their work because they really don't know how the end results of them being unknowledgeable in their work is affecting the finished product Now that I think about it, I'm not sure, but it's possible that it might be the fault of the consignor. I think I read something on the boards a few years ago indicating that the graders and encapsulators aren't allowed to do anything to a book -- not even fold back a dog-eared corner. I guess the thinking might be that if the piece came off it would be CGC's responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sqeggs said: Yeah, the monitors on those Apple IIs have trouble showing true colors. Apple II? LOL I have a Dell monitor...ya know..."Dude, your getting a Dell"... Edited August 18, 2018 by Tri-ColorBrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Tri-ColorBrian said: Apple II? LOL I have a Dell monitor...ya know..."Dude, your getting a Dell"... Updated your hardware, I see. Didn't the star of these commercials end up in the slammer? Edited August 18, 2018 by Sqeggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: Updated your hardware, I see. Didn't the star of these commercials end up in the slammer? something like that...not sure what it was all about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Tri-ColorBrian said: something like that...not sure what it was all about... I remember people saying, "Dude, you're gettin' a cell!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: I remember people saying, "Dude, you're gettin' a cell!" From wiki: "Curtis’ tenure as the “Dell Dude” would end shortly after he was arrested and accused of buying a bag of marijuana in 2003. Dell terminated the role and according to Curtis, he was blacklisted from the entertainment community, and it was difficult for him to find work." This seems strange considering how liberal and drug oriented Hollywood is. But, maybe back in 2003 nobody in Hollywood used drugs... Edited August 18, 2018 by Tri-ColorBrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Tri-ColorBrian said: 5 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: I remember people saying, "Dude, you're gettin' a cell!" From wiki: "Curtis’ tenure as the “Dell Dude” would end shortly after he was arrested and accused of buying a bag of marijuana in 2003. Dell terminated the role and according to Curtis, he was blacklisted from the entertainment community, and it was difficult for him to find work." This seems strange considering how liberal and drug oriented Hollywood is. But, maybe back in 2003 nobody in Hollywood used drugs... Those guys use so much drugs, many of them think it's still 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Sqeggs said: Those guys use so much drugs, many of them think it's still 2003. It isn't? Where did the time go? Sqeggs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Had a different copy of this one some 15 years ago and foolishly sold it for peanuts. Took a loooong time to find another! comicnoir, SuperGrover, sagii and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Point Five said: Had a different copy of this one some 15 years ago and foolishly sold it for peanuts. Took a loooong time to find another! I sold so many for peanuts. No more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sagii Posted August 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2018 With apologies to my good buddy @szavisca there is a new highest graded on the census! I thought this would get a 9.0, but i was close. Just unreal colors on this one! I am very happy! And not a Newton Ring in sight from the scan! It will be back in my possession next week i guess, got the scans today (but the census hasn't updated yet). I'll be away for a week, but the carrier will hold till i return. This was one of 3 high grade Bakers i submitted for grading. I thought all were 9.0 caliber, but of the three two are now highest graded and third second highest graded and i am very pleased! . Will reveal those other two when i return from vacation in a week, leaving for Myrtle Beach on Sunday morning, and anyway, of the three i think this one was the by a hair! comicnoir, Sqeggs, archiefan and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szav Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, sagii said: With apologies to my good buddy @szavisca there is a new highest graded on the census! I thought this would get a 9.0, but i was close. Just unreal colors on this one! I am very happy! And not a Newton Ring in sight from the scan! It will be back in my possession next week i guess, got the scans today (but the census hasn't updated yet). I'll be away for a week, but the carrier will hold till i return. This was one of 3 high grade Bakers i submitted for grading. I thought all were 9.0 caliber, but of the three two are now highest graded and third second highest graded and i am very pleased! . Will reveal those other two when i return from vacation in a week, leaving for Myrtle Beach on Sunday morning, and anyway, of the three i think this one was the by a hair! Beautiful copy! Looks better than an 8.5 but even an 8.5 is kind of a unicorn among St. John books. Had no delusions that a 6.0 would hold the highest graded title for long. Congrats man. sagii and archiefan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 1 hour ago, sagii said: Will reveal those other two when i return from vacation in a week The suspense is going to kill me! Hurry up with that vacation already!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 11 hours ago, sagii said: With apologies to my good buddy @szavisca there is a new highest graded on the census! I thought this would get a 9.0, but i was close. Just unreal colors on this one! I am very happy! And not a Newton Ring in sight from the scan! It will be back in my possession next week i guess, got the scans today (but the census hasn't updated yet). I'll be away for a week, but the carrier will hold till i return. This was one of 3 high grade Bakers i submitted for grading. I thought all were 9.0 caliber, but of the three two are now highest graded and third second highest graded and i am very pleased! . Will reveal those other two when i return from vacation in a week, leaving for Myrtle Beach on Sunday morning, and anyway, of the three i think this one was the by a hair! Congrats!! Beautiful copy sagii 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 10 hours ago, Yorick said: 11 hours ago, sagii said: Will reveal those other two when i return from vacation in a week The suspense is going to kill me! Hurry up with that vacation already!!! Can you believe this guy? Vacationing when there are books to be posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 On 8/22/2018 at 10:44 PM, Point Five said: Had a different copy of this one some 15 years ago and foolishly sold it for peanuts. Took a loooong time to find another! I don't remember how this one did in our Baker cover poll, but it's one of his best. Looks like a copy with great color. Nice pickup! Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
