migmtl76 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 (edited) Hi guys, Is it possible to get a 8.5 grade with a corner crease ear flap like this one? Look at this comic. Do you think it was damaged in the slab or the slab was tampered with ? Thanks for you help, I don't want to get scammed. I added pics of another comic as well from the same seller. Was CGC less strict back then when grading? Can the god fathers of grading on this forum tell me if there is a scam here or aret the comics legit? Thanks ! Edited December 3, 2019 by migmtl76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I don't think the book was damaged, or switched out for another book. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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theCapraAegagrus Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 11 hours ago, migmtl76 said: Hi guys, Is it possible to get a 8.5 grade with a corner crease ear flap like this one? Look at this comic. Do you think it was damaged in the slab or the slab was tampered with ? Thanks for you help, I don't want to get scammed. I added pics of another comic as well from the same seller. Was CGC less strict back then when grading? Can the god fathers of grading on this forum tell me if there is a scam here or aret the comics legit? Thanks ! The gray grade labels were a seemingly 'loose' period of grading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 in my opinion I dont think the slab has been tampered with the tell tale signs is to see stress on the seals or corners this slab I believe has 4 corner posts unless one post is broken or cracked then I would safely say it hasn't been tampered with unless some con artist has figured out a way to steal cases from CGC and be able to weld them together with whatever expensive machine it takes to weld the cases shut.. so I think your good as for the grade I might have been a 'gift' grade.. if you re holder you should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Krismusic said: in my opinion I dont think the slab has been tampered with the tell tale signs is to see stress on the seals or corners this slab I believe has 4 corner posts unless one post is broken or cracked then I would safely say it hasn't been tampered with unless some con artist has figured out a way to steal cases from CGC and be able to weld them together with whatever expensive machine it takes to weld the cases shut.. so I think your good as for the grade I might have been a 'gift' grade.. if you re holder you should be ok. Sonic welding machines are well into the 5-figure range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, theCapraAegagrus said: Sonic welding machines are well into the 5-figure range. hmmm.. I wonder, how do you know this.... ... dun.. dun... dunnnnn!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Just now, Krismusic said: hmmm.. I wonder, how do you know this.... ... dun.. dun... dunnnnn!!!! Automotive thermal/acoustical solutions. Those applications are much more expensive (6-figures). Doesn't stop some dingus from quoting plastic-welding benches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 minute ago, theCapraAegagrus said: Automotive thermal/acoustical solutions. Those applications are much more expensive (6-figures). Doesn't stop some dingus from quoting plastic-welding benches. aww you ruined my joke.. what is automotive thermal/acoustical solutions is this car stereo's? like subs and amps? but the thermal part is throwing me off.. I am guessing maybe engine designing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Krismusic said: aww you ruined my joke.. what is automotive thermal/acoustical solutions is this car stereo's? like subs and amps? but the thermal part is throwing me off.. I am guessing maybe engine designing? Fiber, fiberglass, and composite acoustical shields and metal/fiberglass/composite heat shields. Basically most of the stuff that keeps noise out of the cabin and prevents heat from damaging sensitive/exposed components. Things like wheel liners that keep the snow stuck between your tires and engine compartment in the winter, and metal under-engine shields, that prevent rocks from spitting up into said engine compartment... Krismusic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I've got at least one 9.4 with a corner crease, and it really me off. MR SigS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 There are different flaws on the 8.5 and 9.2.... hence the difference in grade.... I don't believe the slab was tampered with, nor do I think CGC has ever been "so lax in grading to call an 8.5 a 9.2 or vice versa"... Hope that helps migmtl76 and comicdonna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Thicksicle said: Didn't they have gray grade labels for like 15 years? About half that, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
