FoomMember Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Ahh..The 2002 Time Machine pedigree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 5 hours ago, ADAMANTIUM said: I remember the loss, a batman 523 that I thought was 8.5 9.0 came back 6.5 nearly melted my heart away it was such a gasp And hmmmm not sure that I've gone the other way, perhaps my recent ASM 601, that was advertised a 6.0 by a LCS and I was happy with that bought it at the price, never took it out cause thought it couldn't be worse Came back an 8.0.... Just curious, why would you send a Batman 523? 57 minutes ago, MatterEaterLad said: Both of mine involve resto. Worst: Sent in an X-men 8, thought it was a 9.0. Came back 9.2 purple (C-1). Best: Sent in a purple DD 168 9.6 (C-1) for a signing. Came back signed, 9.6 blue. That purple becoming a blue is really baffling to me. I'm happy for you of course, but I don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, William-James88 said: Just curious, why would you send a Batman 523? That purple becoming a blue is really baffling to me. I'm happy for you of course, but I don't get it. Sorry about that, I meant detective 523 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said: Sorry about that, I meant detective 523 Callaway29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 hours ago, god503 said: I got a press surprise. Sent my hulk 181 when I first discovered cgc and got a 6.5 about 7 years ago. I was heart broken. Typical first submission rookie mistake and thought the book was a 9.4... . resent it this past November when I learned about pressing when I was going to submit for Todd father. Came back an 8! I had the reverse where I sent a Hulk 181 PGX 6.5 to Joe to press and it came back a 9.0 from CGC. That was a pleasant surprise. I thought it was better than a 6.5 when I bought it but never knew it was that much better. joeypost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crops068 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Not sent in a bunch myself but my favs are my UF4, bought off the shelf on release and removed from the poly about a year ago. Subbed it with the thoughts it was at best a 9.0. Pressed it of course. Came back a 9.8! And my 2nd fav is a newstand ASM 252, bought it from a shop years ago for $25. Figured at best an 8.0, pressed it also. Came back a 9.4. And my favorite. Infinity Gauntlet #1, bought off the shelf from a shop as a kid, while my dad was next door trying to sell to the pizza place. Had it signed by Rubinstein last year at Fan Expo, came back a 9.8. Sent it in for Perez signing this year, you guessed it, pressed again. Came back again a 9.8! ADAMANTIUM, BladeTX and Buzzetta 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NP_Gresham Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I sent x-men #29 that was in a PGX slab 9.2 OW - Came back CGC 9.4 white Star Wars #1 35 Cent variant - both my self and the seller pegged it raw about a 3.5 - came back 6.5 on the downside no "variant' noted on the label despite clearly marking the invoice as variant My missed downgrades were mostly on my first submission, after that it is a 9.8 pre-screen unless it is a key. Never understood slabbing 9.6 or less on bronze and up, unless it is a key, why bother? Even ASM #361 or Hulk #340 or Mononknight #1, etc. So damn common why waste time on 9.6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, NP_Gresham said: Never understood slabbing 9.6 or less on bronze and up, unless it is a key, why bother? Even ASM #361 or Hulk #340 or Mononknight #1, etc. So damn common why waste time on 9.6? Especially when you could like a raw ASM 361 for the value of a 9.4/9.6 and someone will still pay that thinking they can squeeze a 9.8 out of it (or get it signed and then squeeze a 9.8 out of it). NP_Gresham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NP_Gresham Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Top of this book looked about VG- to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 None of my Pristine Unread comics are coming back Gem Mint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Had a recent sub x men 266 thought it was 9.4-9.2 came back 8.0. You win some you lose some... had a ff48 come back 8.0 when I thought it was 6 at best Hollywood1892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 11 hours ago, NP_Gresham said: Top of this book looked about VG- to me What’s the grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, THE_BEYONDER said: What’s the grade? 6.5. NP_Gresham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 minute ago, oldrover said: 6.5. Thanks Didn’t see the previous post about the unlabelled variant. 6.5 is WAY generous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I sent in an Iron Fist 14 that I thought was 8.5/9.0 and it came back a 9.8. I counted 14 spine tics when I got it back. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, october said: I sent in an Iron Fist 14 that I thought was 8.5/9.0 and it came back a 9.8. I counted 14 spine tics when I got it back. You sent it back for a regrade....right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, october said: I sent in an Iron Fist 14 that I thought was 8.5/9.0 and it came back a 9.8. I counted 14 spine tics when I got it back. "What the heck, it's Christmas... 9.8's all around!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 42 minutes ago, THE_BEYONDER said: You sent it back for a regrade....right? Who am I to argue with the august opinion of THE CGC? I am just a humble collector looking for their expert guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artboy99 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 a Planet Comics #2 purchased from a trusted seller that came back restored and brittle pages neither disclosed. piper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artboy99 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, october said: I sent in an Iron Fist 14 that I thought was 8.5/9.0 and it came back a 9.8. I counted 14 spine tics when I got it back. I just bought a Hughes Harley Quinn #1 variant in a cgc 9.8 case that is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
