Bajri Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Having recently submitted books to CGC, it was interesting to read the grader notes that came free with my membership. When I tried to see the grader notes for books that I'd bought online, however, I discovered I needed to pay to see them. Interestingly, some notes cost $15 while others only $5. So two questions. Other than satisfying one's curiosity as to why a book was given a certain grade, is there any value in knowing the grader notes (i.e. would it increase the value of a graded book if you could offer the grader notes with it)? The other question, of course, is why the difference in price? Is it all about how extensive the grader notes are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djzombi Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 16 hours ago, Snooze Fest said: That's not allowed That's odd. Why not? If we can include a description of damage on a raw book when trying to sell it, why not include what the professional grader(s) found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajri Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 Thanks for the link to the disclaimer. I don't see the sense in this prohibition if we have chosen to pay for the notes, but I don't really care since the grade--and not the grader notes--is what determines the book's value. My main question still is: besides the curiosity factor, is there any reason to pay for grader notes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Guru Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 On 3/20/2021 at 5:33 PM, Bajri said: Thanks for the link to the disclaimer. I don't see the sense in this prohibition if we have chosen to pay for the notes, but I don't really care since the grade--and not the grader notes--is what determines the book's value. My main question still is: besides the curiosity factor, is there any reason to pay for grader notes? Yes as it tells you whether or not a book is a good press candidate or not. Good press on a key book is worth $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajri Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 AHA. Thanks for enlightening me. That makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisionbomb Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 IMO no. It seems MOST books don't have much in the way of graders notes. Unless you're looking at a lower grade high value book - don't waste your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wachatalkn Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 If the notes cost more does that mean they are more complete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
