JustJimN Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I have been looking at a number of the raw books sold by Heritage in their Sunday auctions. I would appreciate feedback as to the quality of their grading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Never had a problem, I think everything I've submitted came back same grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Just like anywhere, it can be hit and miss. Sometimes you win and the books come back higher, sometimes they are lower, but if you look at the scans carefully then you should be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlake Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) 31 minutes ago, kimik said: Just like anywhere, it can be hit and miss. Sometimes you win and the books come back higher, sometimes they are lower, but if you look at the scans carefully then you should be okay. I got a book from them recently that had part of the first page ripped away from the rest and stuck to the front cover. I'm not enough of an expert on lower grades to say for certain it was overgraded -- though my guess is it's a 2.0, not a 3.0 -- but the lack of disclosure bothers me. Edited October 31, 2017 by Greenlake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Sorry to hear that. Did they disclose it? If not, return it for a refund. I have found over the years that there are a lot of great deals to be had on raw keys/hot books from their auctions if you are patient and take the time to review scans. It requires some effort, but the profit potential is there if you are willing to put the time in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) Didn't disclose rusty staples on a raw but i kept it because i never have seen it . Edited October 31, 2017 by comicjack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicstock Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Overall my experiences with Heritage have been very good, regarding grading. A couple of times, I've had to return significantly overgraded comic lots. Other than the repacking hassle, it's never been a problem. Interestingly enough, a lot i returned (advertised as average condition VG/FINE) was relisted by them as an average of VG minus. Maybe a rookie handled it the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJimN Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 6 hours ago, comicstock said: Overall my experiences with Heritage have been very good, regarding grading. A couple of times, I've had to return significantly overgraded comic lots. Other than the repacking hassle, it's never been a problem. Interestingly enough, a lot i returned (advertised as average condition VG/FINE) was relisted by them as an average of VG minus. Maybe a rookie handled it the first time. Would you say the grading is better now than say a year ago, two years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicstock Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 4 hours ago, JustJimN said: Would you say the grading is better now than say a year ago, two years? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTheDavid Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) I bought a raw hulk#2, stated grade 2.0. the cover was detached, cgc called it a 1.0. I don't but their raws no mo. Edited November 1, 2017 by DavidTheDavid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 In all my experience they are pretty spot on. However... keep in mind that grading is always subjective so I notice that Heritage might be +/-.5 of the grade... then CGC grades it and that might be +/-.5 of a grade. This is what leads to a variance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlake Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 6 hours ago, DavidTheDavid said: I bought a raw hulk#2, stated grade 2.0. the cover was detached, cgc called it a 1.0. I don't but their raws no mo. Yeah, this thread is building up anecdotes of people having bad experiences with their lower grade books. I'll still give them a shot on mid or higher books -- where I'm more comfortable saying "this isn't correct" without having to get it professionally graded -- but I'll stick to something cheap to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
