mschmidt Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, prez said: Yeah, that sucks for collectors who has the yellow label OCD. However, I don't see why these fans can't still say "hi" and have a pleasant chat with him when they see him at a show. I know, life isn't fair. With all the great things that Jim Starlin has done for the hobby and the enjoyment he brought to us fans, I think he deserves a little bit of our respect and understanding. Respect for what? Yeah, CGC completely dropped the ball by not simply paying him when he went to their booth. But the fact that his very first FB post was a general rant about grading companies & slabbing books, how they are a scam and rip off customers, and now suddenly he's announcing that he'll happily sign books for the other grading companies, means that I have a very hard time taking his "principles" seriously. All over a measly 3 books - jeez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prez Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 1 minute ago, mschmidt said: Respect for what? Yeah, CGC completely dropped the ball by not simply paying him when he went to their booth. But the fact that his very first FB post was a general rant about grading companies & slabbing books, how they are a scam and rip off customers, and now suddenly he's announcing that he'll happily sign books for the other grading companies, means that I have a very hard time taking his "principles" seriously. All over a measly 3 books - jeez Rant against CGC on the internet?! My gawd, this has never happened before! Bring out the pitchforks! Man, these CGC fanboys need to grow some kahunas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschmidt Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 1 minute ago, prez said: Rant against CGC on the internet?! My gawd, this has never happened before! Bring out the pitchforks! Man, these CGC fanboys need to grow some kahunas... Wow - you truly missed my point by about a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Cool Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 49 minutes ago, prez said: Rant against CGC on the internet?! My gawd, this has never happened before! Bring out the pitchforks! Man, these CGC fanboys need to grow some kahunas... I feel like there is way more meat on his calling CGC a bunch of scam artist and all of us a bunch of dupes then him not getting someone's name from CGC or stiffed out of a few bucks. The more and more I look at it from various angles the worse he looks. AmazingSpider-Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Namor Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) And it just got worse... From the Facebook page of Jim Starlin: MY FELLOW FREELANCERS, if any of you have ever had trouble with CGC at a convention and want to do something about it, feel free to copy and paste this letter from a lawyer that Spencer Beck provided. Sign your name and send it via certified mail to CGC. May 16, 2017 CGC PO Box 4738 Sarasota, FL 34230 Attn: Chief Executive Officer Dear Sirs: Effective immediately, please cease and desist from using my name in any marketing, promotional or other materials. Please also do not use my name to solicit business for your company or in any way to advance your own commercial interests/profits. My name is valuable to me and I do not authorize you to use it in commerce. Additionally, I no longer wish to be involved with your “Signature Series” and do not authorize or consent to someone employed, affiliated or related to your company (or an independent contractor working in any manner related to your company) from witnessing my signatures. I ask that you instruct your employees not to act as a witness and to identify themselves to me as I will not sign items if I understand they are to be verified by CGC or made part of your Signature Series. I would also appreciate it if this was noted on your website as well so my fans are not disappointed. Thank you for your prompt attention and understanding. Edited May 17, 2017 by Chuck Gower 1Cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullerjason Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Awesome (sarcasm). Edited May 17, 2017 by fullerjason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 This gets dumber by the day. nepatkm and jsilverjanet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Cool Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Thanks Chuck - I was just on my way to post that info. Does he basically promote a complete boycott of CGC by other artists (freelancers). Dude is flipping out over fees for 3 signed books??? You would think CGC ran over his dog or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 So he's saying CGC can't put the name on any labels? Like Jim Starlin and Steve Englehart story?? Ken Aldred and fullerjason 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullerjason Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 That's a great question kav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Cool Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 "I would also appreciate it if this was noted on your website as well so my fans are not disappointed." Where does he want that info listed? Big banner in the SS description? A picture of Starlin with a big crossed out x mark? porcupine48 and RockMyAmadeus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 He's kinda turning into The Magus.... 1950's war comics and prez 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Doesn't Starlin know that Friday's are the day for this type of nonsense RockMyAmadeus, deadleg and prez 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Someone send him the link to this thread F For Fake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telerites Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 So now Starlin SS CGC books will go up in value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telerites Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 1 minute ago, jsilverjanet said: Someone send him the link to this thread I bet he knows of it and appreciates the extra exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitboss Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 24 minutes ago, Chuck Gower said: And it just got worse... From the Facebook page of Jim Starlin: MY FELLOW FREELANCERS, if any of you have ever had trouble with CGC at a convention and want to do something about it, feel free to copy and paste this letter from a lawyer that Spencer Beck provided. Sign your name and send it via certified mail to CGC. May 16, 2017 CGC PO Box 4738 Sarasota, FL 34230 Attn: Chief Executive Officer Dear Sirs: Effective immediately, please cease and desist from using my name in any marketing, promotional or other materials. Please also do not use my name to solicit business for your company or in any way to advance your own commercial interests/profits. My name is valuable to me and I do not authorize you to use it in commerce. Additionally, I no longer wish to be involved with your “Signature Series” and do not authorize or consent to someone employed, affiliated or related to your company (or an independent contractor working in any manner related to your company) from witnessing my signatures. I ask that you instruct your employees not to act as a witness and to identify themselves to me as I will not sign items if I understand they are to be verified by CGC or made part of your Signature Series. I would also appreciate it if this was noted on your website as well so my fans are not disappointed. Thank you for your prompt attention and understanding. Now he just looks like a clown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Pitboss said: Now he just looks like a clown bababooey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prez Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 32 minutes ago, 1Cool said: I feel like there is way more meat on his calling CGC a bunch of scam artist and all of us a bunch of dupes then him not getting someone's name from CGC or stiffed out of a few bucks. The more and more I look at it from various angles the worse he looks. He's definitely upset. The only difference between his rant vs your typical anti-slabbing keyboard warrior is he can actually do something about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofthetotem Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Its too bad it got to this point. As an outsider looking in it seemed like a pretty east fix from the beginning but I'm sure that has now gone the way of the dodo. Pity! Prince Namor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
