Big Apple Con CGC submission

[Escaflown4]

Went to the con today to submit another batch of books to CGC. However this time I did my shopping before I dropped my books off. There weren't really much deals to be had as most of the dealers were selling their books at full guide prices. *OUCH, are they really there to sell or display their wares?!* However there were a few dealers that was willing to bargain. Off the top of my head, here's some of the stuff I got that's worth mentioning:

Giant Size X-Men #2 (VF/NM) - $30
Harbinger #1 (NM+) $30 *Yes I'll explain about this one*
Amazing Spiderman #265 (VF/NM) - $2 (1st Silver Sable)
Amazing Spiderman #299 (VF/NM) - $12
Amazing Spiderman #345 (NM) - $3
Uncanny X-Men #390 (NM) - $1 (Death of Colossus)

Best deal out of the bunch is the UXM #390 and Giant Size X-Men #2. As for the Harbinger #1, I usually never pay that high for one, but it was one of the nicest copy I've ever seen. Most Harbinger #1's usually have some sort of spine color chipping, but the spine of this one is almost perfect with perfect sharp corners. The only defect this book had was 2-3 microscopic speck/crease which you can only see if you hold it to the light. You can only guess that I took this book straight to the CGC table. I'm positive it should get at least a 9.6, but who knows...maybe I can get lucky.

There weren't much of a Valiant presence at the con, but I do notice more dealers had them compared to the last show. Only down side is they were all priced according to Wizard. Yes, I bought the only Harbinger #1 that they had there lol. Anyways here's the list of books I subbmitted to CGC and my estimated grade range.

Harbinger #1 9.6 - 9.8
2 copies of X-O Manowar #1 9.6 - 9.8
X-O Manowar #4 9.6 - 9.8
Turok #47 9.6 - 9.8
Magnus #12 9.6 - 9.8
Hulk #340 9.6 - 9.8
Daredevil #168 8.5 - 9.0
Daredevil #270 9.6 - 9.8 *1st Blackheart for those wondering why *
Miracleman #1 9.4 - 9.6
Uncanny X-Men #266 9.4 - 9.6

Let's see in 6 weeks how accurate my grading is......

[Escaflown4]

Went back to the Big Apple Con today to catch some of the closing sales before dealers packed up. Overall got some nice deals on some Silver Age X-Men's and McFarlane ASM's. Most shocking was this one dealer who brought in a copy of Ms Marvel 18 which I couldn't find on Friday. It was in 9.0 - 9.2 condition and I talked him down to $17! acclaim Let's just say I felt a bit relieved buying it as I have had a serious hard time trying to track down a high grade copy. Other decent deals included the following, which are all in NM condition:

Uncanny X-Men #244 - 50 cents
Uncanny X-Men #283 - 50 cents
Solar #11 - 33 cents
Magnus #10 - 33 cents
Punisher #1 - $5
Amazing Spiderman 309, 313, 318, 323 - $2 each

There were a bunch more of the McFarlane spidey's for $2 each, but I was a picky *SQUEE* and only got the ones that looks like 9.6 or higher. razz

Aside from that, I also decided to try out the CGC signature series with Jim Lee. Yes finally got the chance to meet the big man himself. Only thing I didn't like was trying to get a CGC witness, which was a pain in the *SQUEE* since they aren't willing to wait on the line with you. I mean if the the artist was at the show, wouldn't it make sense that a book signed by him is already authentic? Anyways I managed to work it out wit the CGC guys and got them to witness the signing of the following:

Uncanny X-Men #248 - 9.4 - 9.6
Uncanny X-Men #256 - 9.6 - 9.8
X-Men #4 - 9.6 - 9.8

FYI, CGC charges $24 to do modern signarture series.

[ZephyrWasHOT!!]

I'm always amazed at the prices some of you are willing to pay for stuff.

I guess that's why I'm the cheapest one of the bunch....

I've missed out on a LOTTTT of stuff....

But I've also never paid $$$ for anything, only to witness it slowly slide into oblivion.

I'd NEVER pay $12 for a VF/NM Spidey #299.

Heck, I wouldn't pay that for a #298, and look what it's guiding for in the new guide!

[dino]

I'm always amazed at the prices some of you are willing to pay for stuff.

I guess that's why I'm the cheapest one of the bunch....

I've missed out on a LOTTTT of stuff....

But I've also never paid $$$ for anything, only to witness it slowly slide into oblivion.

I'd NEVER pay $12 for a VF/NM Spidey #299.

Heck, I wouldn't pay that for a #298, and look what it's guiding for in the new guide!

But what would you sell a 299 for?

[ZephyrWasHOT!!]

I'm always amazed at the prices some of you are willing to pay for stuff.

I guess that's why I'm the cheapest one of the bunch....

I've missed out on a LOTTTT of stuff....

But I've also never paid $$$ for anything, only to witness it slowly slide into oblivion.

I'd NEVER pay $12 for a VF/NM Spidey #299.

Heck, I wouldn't pay that for a #298, and look what it's guiding for in the new guide!

But what would you sell a 299 for?

$10.

Or your mom.

Either way.

[Escaflown4]

Went to the con today to submit another batch of books to CGC. However this time I did my shopping before I dropped my books off. There weren't really much deals to be had as most of the dealers were selling their books at full guide prices. *OUCH, are they really there to sell or display their wares?!* However there were a few dealers that was willing to bargain. Off the top of my head, here's some of the stuff I got that's worth mentioning:

Giant Size X-Men #2 (VF/NM) - $30
Harbinger #1 (NM+) $30 *Yes I'll explain about this one*
Amazing Spiderman #265 (VF/NM) - $2 (1st Silver Sable)
Amazing Spiderman #299 (VF/NM) - $12
Amazing Spiderman #345 (NM) - $3
Uncanny X-Men #390 (NM) - $1 (Death of Colossus)

Best deal out of the bunch is the UXM #390 and Giant Size X-Men #2. As for the Harbinger #1, I usually never pay that high for one, but it was one of the nicest copy I've ever seen. Most Harbinger #1's usually have some sort of spine color chipping, but the spine of this one is almost perfect with perfect sharp corners. The only defect this book had was 2-3 microscopic speck/crease which you can only see if you hold it to the light. You can only guess that I took this book straight to the CGC table. I'm positive it should get at least a 9.6, but who knows...maybe I can get lucky.

There weren't much of a Valiant presence at the con, but I do notice more dealers had them compared to the last show. Only down side is they were all priced according to Wizard. Yes, I bought the only Harbinger #1 that they had there lol. Anyways here's the list of books I subbmitted to CGC and my estimated grade range.

Harbinger #1 9.6 - 9.8
2 copies of X-O Manowar #1 9.6 - 9.8
X-O Manowar #4 9.6 - 9.8
Turok #47 9.6 - 9.8
Magnus #12 9.6 - 9.8
Hulk #340 9.6 - 9.8
Daredevil #168 8.5 - 9.0
Daredevil #270 9.6 - 9.8 *1st Blackheart for those wondering why *
Miracleman #1 9.4 - 9.6
Uncanny X-Men #266 9.4 - 9.6

Let's see in 6 weeks how accurate my grading is......

Welp, took CGC a bit longer this time to get the books back to me, but I just got them today. While most of them did hit the marks as I predicted, I was disappointed in a few of em.

Predicted:

Harbinger #1 9.6 - 9.8
2 copies of X-O Manowar #1 9.6 - 9.8
X-O Manowar #4 9.6 - 9.8
Turok #47 9.6 - 9.8
Magnus #12 9.6 - 9.8
Hulk #340 9.6 - 9.8
Daredevil #168 8.5 - 9.0
Daredevil #270 9.6 - 9.8
Miracleman #1 9.4 - 9.6
Uncanny X-Men #266 9.4 - 9.6


Received:

Harbinger #1 9.4 *Will definitely need to call up to check grader's notes*
2 copies of X-O Manowar #1 both 9.8
X-O Manowar #4 9.8
Turok #47 9.8
Magnus #12 9.6
Hulk #340 9.6
Daredevil #168 8.5
Daredevil #270 9.6
Miracleman #1 9.8 *totally surprised by this one*
Uncanny X-Men #266 9.0 *Very disappointed*

Out of the bunch, two books went below my expectations, while one got a 9.8 which I wasn't expecting. I really need to get the grader's notes for Harbinger #1 and X-Men #266. I see a lot more spine damage on the X-Men book prior to handing it in to CGC. While this will be very difficult to prove to CGC, but considering that I hit the mark pretty much on all my other books, it just doesn't make sense to have one book graded way below expectation. Anyways, I don't think it's worth creating a stink with CGC, but I will be posting most of these for sale if anyone needs them.

[Chuck]

Hey Escaflown4,

Any word on why Harbinger 1 came back 9.4

[whetteon]

I'm starting to suspect that CGC hates Harbinger #1's and absolutely refuses to give them a grade higher then 9.4 unless it's 100% obvious.