MetalPSI Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I have never touted my brilliance but I seriously cannot find anything helpful on this subject. A little help please? All I have found so far is to become a dealer. What does it take to become a dealer? Can anyone who just collects comics become a facilitator? It looks like the Calgary Expo will be without one and I personally do not want to see that happen. I have a bunch of books I would love to have signed and slabbed for storage reasons( I am one of those who believes that the slab is a great way to preserve books) and I am sure there are a lot of people who would love to add to their CGC collection, and flippers who want to add to their grubby cash pile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Mike Balent is in charge of the Sig Series program. He determines who can act as a CAW or a facilitator. Both are a tremendous amount of work. For me it was advantageous to CAW a couple of small shows before trying out the deeper end of the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Just send me a PM and we can get you started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell F Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Mike Balent is in charge of the Sig Series program. He determines who can act as a CAW or a facilitator. Both are a tremendous amount of work. For me it was advantageous to CAW a couple of small shows before trying out the deeper end of the pool. This. I would definitely recommend trying a few smaller shows before you go nuts. It really is all you do at a con if you have a decent number of books. You do not spend the weekend shopping and all that. You are standing in lines and getting sigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Mike Balent is in charge of the Sig Series program. He determines who can act as a CAW or a facilitator. Both are a tremendous amount of work. For me it was advantageous to CAW a couple of small shows before trying out the deeper end of the pool. This. I would definitely recommend trying a few smaller shows before you go nuts. It really is all you do at a con if you have a decent number of books. You do not spend the weekend shopping and all that. You are standing in lines and getting sigs. Thanks for the input guys I totally get the responsibility, I would be pretty pissed if I trusted someone to get work done and they flaked out. Having helpers is always beneficial too. Bragnet : You coming or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheffantwann Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I'd be interested also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell F Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Mike Balent is in charge of the Sig Series program. He determines who can act as a CAW or a facilitator. Both are a tremendous amount of work. For me it was advantageous to CAW a couple of small shows before trying out the deeper end of the pool. This. I would definitely recommend trying a few smaller shows before you go nuts. It really is all you do at a con if you have a decent number of books. You do not spend the weekend shopping and all that. You are standing in lines and getting sigs. Thanks for the input guys I totally get the responsibility, I would be pretty pissed if I trusted someone to get work done and they flaked out. Having helpers is always beneficial too. Bragnet : You coming or what? if you becomes a witness (CAW) then you are the helper for the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Mike Balent is in charge of the Sig Series program. He determines who can act as a CAW or a facilitator. Both are a tremendous amount of work. For me it was advantageous to CAW a couple of small shows before trying out the deeper end of the pool. This. I would definitely recommend trying a few smaller shows before you go nuts. It really is all you do at a con if you have a decent number of books. You do not spend the weekend shopping and all that. You are standing in lines and getting sigs. Thanks for the input guys I totally get the responsibility, I would be pretty pissed if I trusted someone to get work done and they flaked out. Having helpers is always beneficial too. Bragnet : You coming or what? if you becomes a witness (CAW) then you are the helper for the dealer. Ah right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Mike Balent is in charge of the Sig Series program. He determines who can act as a CAW or a facilitator. Both are a tremendous amount of work. For me it was advantageous to CAW a couple of small shows before trying out the deeper end of the pool. This. I would definitely recommend trying a few smaller shows before you go nuts. It really is all you do at a con if you have a decent number of books. You do not spend the weekend shopping and all that. You are standing in lines and getting sigs. Thanks for the input guys I totally get the responsibility, I would be pretty pissed if I trusted someone to get work done and they flaked out. Having helpers is always beneficial too. Bragnet : You coming or what? if you becomes a witness (CAW) then you are the helper for the dealer. You are the facilitator's biznatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 You are the facilitator's biznatch. This has become far more scary than first indicated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Want advice and spell my name wrong? Not a good start. Who knew one post would make my inbox blowup. Small volume is the way to go to start. This can be accomplished at a big show as well. Local shows are recommended unless you travel well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 And you are only a person_without_enough_empathy if you choose to be a person_without_enough_empathy. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Want advice and spell my name wrong? Not a good start. Who knew one post would make my inbox blowup. Small volume is the way to go to start. This can be accomplished at a big show as well. Local shows are recommended unless you travel well. man... I have always seen your name differently then its spelled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I've heard that one before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big.Mike Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Just wondering this myself. I called CGC about it, they replied they need to know me. Ok. We do not have enough facilitators here in Sacramento. (In my opinion anyways.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonman5 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I have never tried, but I thought it was very difficult (if not impossible) to become a CGC witness these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell F Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Yeah they do need to know you. They have to be able to trust that you will do what is needed to do and follow the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Any business that is going to have someone represent them should know the person that is representing them, don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatdudebooks Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Are dealers allowed to take on interns/apprentices to assist at shows? Assuming these individuals learn the ropes and eventually work shows on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell F Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Are dealers allowed to take on interns/apprentices to assist at shows? Assuming these individuals learn the ropes and eventually work shows on their own. Yes. I have had a few people such as Mangold follow me around at shows and the CGC crew got to know him and he was able to be a CAW at Megacon this past weekend. He has been around the Florida shows and learned the ropes and they knew who he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
