Top 5 Comic Book Flaws that CGC HATES!

[@Dewfanatic]

As someone who has been considering submitting for the first time, and trying to improve my grading assessments, I find this content very helpful.

[@MintHunterComics]

That's great to hear!

[@forsakenV12]

1. Stamping 2. Staple popping 3. Poly bag indent 4. Missing corners 5. Mixing high grade with low grade Great stuff. I am barely getting into comic grading. This video was very helpful.

[@codywolf6336]

You summed it up in just a few words perfectly. I watched the video, but all I had to do was read this comment 😂

[@forsakenV12]

@codywolf6336 thank you. Glad I could help

[@doctortcomics2576]

This detailed analysis is one of the reasons why your channel has soared past 10K subscribers. Thank you for putting so much time into this wonderfully helpful information.

[@MintHunterComics]

Dude that's the best compliment there is. Cheers!

[@doctortcomics2576]

@@MintHunterComics The editing you do to clearly convey the information and provide concrete examples is no joke. You are spending hours to do it in many if not all of your videos.

[@jwmvid17]

Pro grading is so arbitrary. That is one of the reasons that, imo, paying exorbitant prices for the 9.8s and above is illogical for a true collector. It should be the content and rarity of the book that warrants the price. When I say "rarity of the book", I do not mean the rarity of the grade.

[@danielperkins9347]

I tend to agree. The difference between a 9.6 and a 9.8 is largely immaterial. But the price difference? Probably not warranted.

[@danielperkins9347]

I tend to agree. The difference between a 9.6 and a 9.8 is largely immaterial. But the price difference? Probably not warranted.

[@indus7841]

And condition isnt something important to a collector?

[@d1138vader]

This basically reinforces my personal opinion of don’t send books to get slabbed. Maybe just the big gold/silver/bronze and maybe a modern big keys

[@bobbyandelena]

Just started submitting and wanted to thank you for posting this. Very helpful.

[@matrix_comix]

Alright that last one is just crazy! That's such bs and I can't believe that we as collectors have such an incurable slab sized void in our souls that we continue to punish ourselves through these companies!

[@MintHunterComics]

You're not wrong! and tbh it's pretty rare... and maybe just speculation but I've sen it happen too many times!

[@jeff-xm7fg]

This whole discussion is above my head. I've read and collected comics since I was 8 (I'm 58 now). Over the years I've lost or given away so many comics that turned out to be super valuable today. Recently I've given away thousands of books to local collectors that are more conscientious and serious about it than I ever was. I'd rather put the books in the hands of folks that love them than go through anything remotely like the process you describe here. I did recently set aside some books that I thought might have economic value, but mostly things that had sentimental and nostalgic value to me. I might sell them someday, but I will sell directly to collectors - people I think love comics as I do - not through this system that seems arbitrary at best. Crazy.

[@ChristopherMitchellANDFAMILY]

59 here... TOTALLY feeling that! 😅

[@wahoocomics]

Holy cow I'm just getting ready to start submitting regularly and never knew about the need to submit similarly graded books together. You saved me lol.

[@MintHunterComics]

I go even further and submit similar years! lol

[@ComicsMetropolis]

This is perhaps,the Best video on the Internet,we have seen on tackling the above matter!Great Job,Bravo!Having submitted comics to CGC for our Store in the past,we encountered the same Disappointment when we submitted an at least 9.8 to our opinion,Newstand copy of Amazing Spider-man #301 with a Spectacular gloss on the cover,being returned at a 7.5 instead..The only flaws were the Store's seal and price stamp on the front and back covers!We even made the mistake of pressing the issue through CCS,and the whole process caused a brutal removal of the price stamp on the back cover with a part of the back cover's surface being torn off!Our most Horrible Condition experience,ever!We applied for a Pedigree,for this was distributed by a specific industry called "Anglo-Hellenic Agency" in Greece that lasted around 10 years and then stopped newstand circulation that had their seal on every newstand copy apart from the specific store's seal on the specific issue but our Pedigree application was denied!So,if you were looking for the absolute Frustrated experience that proves the making of this video,we had it and now,we understand Why!Thank you Very much for illustrating the reasons,So clearly!

[@rgi_comics]

I’ve been trying to determine the grade of a FCBD issue with a store stamp for a long time. I was never able to get an accurate estimation until now. Thanks for the video.

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad I could help! sadly they're an 8.5 at best :(

[@scooobydoo27]

Thanks so much for that last tip. I'm not surprised about the other ones. The stamping is controversial, but I'm on the more strict side of the argument, personally, because hanging on your wall that stamp stands out like a sore thumb. I get that back in the day stamping was standard, but to me, it's distracting. But I see how others don't. The same goes for the giant crease, though I feel like they should be more lenient with a crease on the back and not the front.

[@johnconstantine7442]

Basically you at the whim of who is grading it. If he/she has a bad day or feels lazy, you are screwed. Vice versa if you get a chill one you struck gold. Justifying every grade should be a must at CGC or CBCS.

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

Wow, never thought to submit similar grade/age books. I was just putting together a submission that had multiples of the same copy.. definitely going to separate it out now into a few smaller submissions. Thanks for the tip!

[@MintHunterComics]

Mutliples work (If they're in the same grade ballpark) otherwise you don't want to risk a bad apple spoiling the other higher grade ones. I've seen it happen more than a few times!

[@danielperkins9347]

@@MintHunterComics the fact that this is a consideration is obnoxious. Especially to someone like me who would be submitting low amounts of books. I’m not looking to do multiple submissions.

[@seanwelch71]

I prefer the Overstreet grading guide. Why should cgc be the standard grading system, when Overstreet is recognized as the time tested measure. Comics are produced by presses and indifferent operators. Being satisfied with good reading and a nice library of comics soothes the disappointing results of grading. I think that 9.5 and 9.8 should be the top grades. There are no 10s. Paper is ephemeral and so is human perception. You don't grade with a magnifying glass.

[@Sudar2424]

I'm about to submit to cgc for the first time. Thank you for the helpful video, it answered some questions I had. Thank you and keep it coming

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jpl484]

James, a little more history for you, 4:44 Empire Comics in Rochester in the mid- late 70's my was Uncle's Shop. He a was a major dealer and convention regular at the time had 3 stores in upstate NY area, and unearthed several major collections in his day with many of the Golden Age grails, Action 1, Detective 27 etc.... success and partners where his downfall as money squabbles and other legal issues let the its eventual implosion. Empire comics did however donate untold number of all its unsold newstand copies on regular basis for charity and inventory management all these books would get the Empire Comics shop stamp and there are tons of todays bronze age keys out there with that stamp. My brother and I would always get a huge box at XMAS every year with tons of these copies it how we got into collecting. You're right about the Stamp thou..while I sold many of these back before encapsulated grading was a thing, I definitely have issues moving high grade books with this stamp. Not sure that he and his partners could be called some "unknown ass store(s") Great Video anyway...just thought I share because of the personal connection

[@MintHunterComics]

What a fantastic piece of history! I'd love to do an interview if he'd ever be down... (the "unknown ass store was a joke on CGC not the store" hahaha. Sounds like an amazing Christmas every year

[@jpl484]

@@MintHunterComics he's still around, we arent that close but i know hes still deals books out of a consignment shop in upstate NY, i'll reach out...oh no worries on the comment , i got where you were coming from. while i have seen his stamp come up before in auctions and sales , this 1st time I have seen it come up on you tube content. I follow you on instagram, if I hear from him and he's interested Ill DM you..

[@zoso73]

Thanks for sharing

[@danscoolpaper]

Great video as always. You can get a qualified grade on detached cover. As I found out with my Iron man #128 CGC 9.6..Even with the green label it is better than a grade of 5.5 for such a pretty looking book.Thanks again for the great content.

[@zoso73]

Legit date-stamps and hand-written pencil or pen marks with date + distributor, coming from a primary retailer (pharmacy, newsstand) are ok. Store stamps from a secondary seller (book stores such as good ole Bonnett's; comic shop resellers), kids writing their names, are definitely a downgrade.

[@damonarvid3548]

That makes sense. Surprised after a thousand copies wouldn't get that...

[@karlburkhardt9902]

Informative video. I knew about four of those five. Grade mixing makes sense for lower grades. The only one that makes no sense to me is the polybag indentation. Easily remedied by pressing. The other flaws are somewhat common sense when you see them.

[@MintHunterComics]

The polybag thing is so easily fixed - sadly those other one's you're a bite stuck with!

[@son0fty111]

You are pumping out vids love it always brightens a bad day

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad you like them!

[@robertditaranto7568]

Brother, what an insightful video!!! Thank you

[@Kirok2005]

Awesome video! I've got a submission in with CGC right now, about a dozen early 80's Marvel and DC books, and they're "a mix." like you warned about. I think all but one are 9.8 candidates, with the Avengers #196 probably topping out at 9.4. I'm hoping that the other books will drag this one upward vs. the opposite.

[@22695750]

Hey James, really enjoy your channel. I recently got back into collecting comics after a 20 year hiatus lol, but it’s cool to have a comic tuber close to home. I think your in the new hope/south Jersey area and I live in Philly. Great stuff my man!

[@garyrossingtonfan1833]

Thanks fort the tips I will look for these in my long box

[@tchavezjr]

Great video. I learned a lot. Started following you and see more of your content!

[@MintHunterComics]

Welcome aboard!

[@DanZedDannyboy6009]

Great video, Very Informative!!

[@getchatubeon585]

6. Comics that lay flat. Fortunately their current inner wells are solving this problem.

[@stevencosta3148]

Excellent video Dave. I won the Annual 14 on your auction for around that price. I feel pretty good now about the win, without over paying.

[@robertferguson5301]

Great video, very informative. Now I know that I should only submit key issues of comic books and consider the what condition they're in.

[@Joeh1154]

Thank you for your post. A lot of perhaps obvious things here that would bring down a grade like staple popping, missing pieces, tears, impact creases and more. Easily seen defects that can't be mitigated would be a sign to keep the book raw, at least for me. The eye opener for me was the submission of book of a similar tier and not mixing tiers. Your example of the Detective comic was interesting. I'll keep it in mind. Best to all.

[@brandonkief3278]

Great tips! I have only submitted one book to CGC and luckily got a 9.8 signature edition. I do have quite a few books now that I might submit and I will be referring to this video for the tips.

[@MintHunterComics]

That is awesome!

[@DylanMadd]

Was the autograph one that YOU got at a convention? Or did you buy it with a certificate of authenticity? I have several I waited in line to get YEARS ago. Some heavy hitters. But I’m concerned they’d need authentication or risk being hit with lower grades due to writing on the cover… Curious what your experience was.

[@STASHdadtv]

​@DylanMadd if it's not witness by cgc it will always gst a qualified grade. Green label. Inwould keep it raw. Or send it to.csbs. they verify the sig thru a laser and match it up to an archive of sigs

[@furbl4345]

So leaving any comics brand new factory sealed in a poly bag has no added value at all?

[@MintHunterComics]

It does BUT its also not good for the comic! It's a double-edged sword

[@owen9768]

Pedigree collections only have 4 specific criteria they must meet, and none of them have anything to do with stamps. Some pedigree collections have been notated by a specific marking left by the owner to signify it is/was there’s, but it’s never been a specific stores stamp to my knowledge. It’s usually a personal/unique marking, such as initials or a symbol. A store stamp SHOULD NOT be the sign of a pedigree. I don’t know why you said that. Stamped books have had many many owners, and pedigrees are proven to be complete collections. Pedigrees are defined: 1. Over 1k total books. 2. The vast majority of the collection must be from Silver Age back. 3. Books must mostly be high grade. 4. Must be single owner. Most Stamped books you find in the wild certainly don’t meet 3 or 4.

[@mikemeros1124]

I have the same problems with coins, especially full steps on Jefferson Nickels. I swear they spin a wheel for grades.

[@JOHNSmith-ww2ru]

always super informative

[@MintHunterComics]

Why thank you!

[@MartyTheOneManParty_]

great videos man, I'm new to the market and you're helping out

[@ramfree27]

Recap (does not replace actually watching the video) * Store stamps * Tiny missing piece(s) of 1 cm. or more * Staple popped (detached cover at one staple) * Polybag indentation * Mixing high grade in with low grades

[@hoardershide]

I think they start with a 9.8 and work down. If they don't find anything to drop the grade, they then look to see if there is anything exceptional about it that warrants it being higher.

[@MintHunterComics]

No they really do have to start with 10 and work down - that's how we rarely rarely rarely (but once in a blue moon) see 9.9's

[@kioskshaman]

@@MintHunterComics I'd love to see a video on your theories as to how a comic possibly achieved a 9.9 grade. Your videos are great, thanks!

[@versewonderstrikes5353]

Awesome video, very informative I watched it 3X. I’m preparing for my first submission.

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@williambaldridge1203]

What is it that keeps a book from being a 10 ? When you submit your books, you seem to acknowledge before sending it in. That 9.8 is all you're gonna get even if it's perfect, so why are there occasionally 10s ? Why are perfect, brand new books, never read. Given 9.8 ? What does it take to get a 10?

[@andrewcai5042]

Very interesting to hear about how corner tears and stamps are treated at CGC.

[@MintHunterComics]

Harshly!

[@larryl6527]

There is a psychology analysis as well on the grader. I submitted 10 copies of Spider-Man 1 silver cover together all of which were professionally pressed and checked and all should’ve been graded 9.6 to 9.8. However if you think about the psychology of it, that graders getting the same book in a full stack do not grade each one the same. He or she became super critical and the bulk of them actually came back at 9.2 to 9.6. Resubmitting several came back at 9.8. What I do now is I do not group any similar identical books. If I have three of one particular book they will go into three different submissions. And I have had several come back that said “finger impression” or such when I know that that was not the case and it was actually the individual removing it from the bag to be graded. So I have now taken to submitting in the next size up bag so it slides out easily.

[@kamenliter]

Very interesting. I submitted four copies of Spider-man 1 Platinum...two came back 9.8 and two came back 9.6. Then I got excited on those so sent in ten more (I had bought 50 copies)...I thought for sure some of those would come back 9.6 if not one or two 9.8's just going on the first submission. Instead I got back seven 9.4's and two 9.2's.

[@larryl6527]

@@kamenliter exactly! There is definitely a psychological aspect to it. I’ve had much greater success, sending in multiple submissions separately, than putting a big stack in together. I usually send in shipments of 10, 20 or 25 once a month but there will never be any identical books in each submission I separate them all out

[@kamenliter]

@@larryl6527 Wish I would have known this before I sent them in! Doh! I’ll have to take a closer look to determine if I should resubmit the remaining 9.4’s. Also none of these (including the 9.8’s) were pressed. For the future, should I have multiple high grades of a book, I’ll definitely send them in separately.

[@larryl6527]

@@kamenliter it’s a bit painful taking them out of their slabs, knowing full well you paid to have it graded but sometimes it’s worth it if there’s a financial incentive.

[@kamenliter]

@@larryl6527 Yes it would be. And I fast tracked them. Not sure if it would be worth it, though, unless they went to a 9.8. That’s probably pretty unlikely. I’ll just be more aware in the future.

[@robertbaker4811]

Couldn't agree more with your take on store stamps. Especially when it comes to golden and silver age books.

[@MintHunterComics]

Agreed - I wish they wouldn't hurt ya for it

[@threesixtycomics]

“A financially devastating spanking” 😂

[@MintHunterComics]

Seriously lolol

[@endless013]

4:44 Empire Comics was legendary in my city, they've been around since the 70's until things went sideways and they closed

[@MintHunterComics]

That's so sad to hear

[@papasplaceofultimatecoolness]

Good tip on submitting similar books together

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sfla2010]

Great video very informative

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kurenai1819]

Thank you for this excellent vlog on CGC grading.👍🏼

[@annenominous7220]

any writing on covers makes the trash in most collectors eyes... collectors, not dealers/amateur dealers.

[@VarangianVigilante]

"lesser grade by association" might be my new favourite term xD.

[@MintHunterComics]

I wish it was a term that didn't even exist! Lol

[@shannonbuff587]

One of the big ones is large color breaking creases

[@brickhunter9537]

Also water stains or any stains like that destroys cgc grades.

[@MintHunterComics]

Water stains do hurt bad

[@joenuyen6017]

Oh boy James. You know, I normally ship my stuff off and say go with God, but now I’m seriously worried about my last 10 books submission. I mailed out uncanny 266, invincible IM 7, ASM 316&601, Inhumans 5, GL 25, GOTG 1, Batman 423, Eternals 1 and a UF4 2nd print. I hosed myself didn’t I? Time to double up and do another go with God after this one! Did that GL 25 cause of you dude!

[@MintHunterComics]

Nothing wrong with that! I'm sure you'll be fine - I think you'll still get good grades!

[@stevebell5017]

Nice one James

[@MintHunterComics]

Why thank you!

[@chrishinkle1764]

"Go get #$%&% by a rusty pipe" LOL

[@adamburkhart4046]

That is some very helpful stuff. The grade groupings you received and the positive results of your resubmission strategies reveal an inherent flaw in the system. The CGC graders, despite having expertise in comic grading ( which is questionable, especially with all the new hiring of late ), fall victim to basic human tendencies; people want to group things in similar or like bunches. Submitting comics for grading feels like a crapshoot at times, but I like your idea of upping the odds in one's favor. Another common defect on Silver/Gold books that really will hammer the grade is any kind of spine tear or split. If you see books on eBay graded as "6.5 FN+ with 2" spine split", think closer to 4.0 VG to avoid the dreaded disappointing unboxing.

[@cherrygrove.]

Thank you for all this info, helped a ton

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad to hear it!

[@charlesjohnson3287]

Super informative!

[@berkfamily54]

It’s Morphin time

[@MintHunterComics]

Xoxo

[@schwinnbike18]

Personally, I love store/shop stamps on comics. History nerd stuff! Thanks for the FYI on submitting them to CGC tho. That's a harsh bite for grading.

[@MintHunterComics]

It ignites the history side of me! I love seeing that sutff. just goes to show it's not all about getting a book graded

[@schwinnbike18]

@@MintHunterComics For sure.

[@collectiblestoastonish]

Great video as always James.

[@MintHunterComics]

Thanks for watching

[@MrHarryeisenstein]

Great video! Thanks! Question... regarding the rubber stamping, how does CGC feel about "Not To Be Sold" stamps, on books that were comped to Marvel employees?

[@furbl4345]

What about comics with extra paper in the corners (manufacturer error), should you leave them or cut them off to make it uniform?

[@drenoc007]

I can tell you for certain creases even pressed out a faint will demolish your grades

[@comic-artist2122]

Nice vid still watching and I love it

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad to hear it!

[@DippedInInk]

Sorry but some errors are nostalgic Gold. I have the first 3 musketeers comic with a Woolworth Department Store sticker on it. That’s gold and history preserved.

[@davidwarring1572]

I was under the standing that cgc separates all your books and puts each one in a separate folder and the graders have no idea who's book are who's. There's just a number attached to each folder that a different department knows who's books are who's.

[@MintHunterComics]

Correct its not mixed in eith others books, but they don't separate books within a submission though

[@brucecampbellforpresident1393]

Cgc really hates when a 9.8 comes In for grading , fear not they have no reservations about sending it back with a newly damaged back cover for a score of 9.4 . Do not !!! Send comics off from a con or comic convention as the cgc reps there are from my experience not qualified to wash a car . So in closing , take many pictures of your property and also the manner In so your comics are shipped take pictures of everything as cgc will take no responsibility for your newly damaged lower graded comics but have no problems Lowering the value. Cgc

[@Mr.Persia958]

Awesome video man.

[@dadofducks]

Been collecting comics for over 30+ years and I will never send my books to CGC. It's their opinion against yours most of the time and if I ever decide to sell any of my books, then the new owners can send it to them. I've seen incidents where the comic is damaged when the owner opens the case for whatever reason and what if the comic is lost, stolen or damaged in the mail? Then it's too bad, too sad for the original comic owner. Besides, I want to open my books to look at them once in awhile. After all, that's why I buy them for.

[@AyyuBX7]

If I send 2 of the same books, one pristine and the other not so pristine and get them both back with the low grade shows lack of professionalism with CGC. I'm paying for their services so to not service me as promised and as promoted shows that CGC false advertises and thanks to those who got screwed and didn't do anything about it except give them more money to fix what they was suppose to accurately grade the first time because now it's a trend with CGC.

[@0001111000220]

Oh no 😓 all of my submissions have been mixed grades…

[@MintHunterComics]

I'm sure you'll be fine, especially lately they've cracked down on their quality control!

[@thegamingroot5316]

Really good video this was helpful

[@alanguages]

The only date a comic should have written on it and was not manufactured is the artist's signature along with the date when the signature was done. This was pre-CGC. It was in Wizard magazine's recommendation in the 90's. if a person did not have a certification of authenticity. Edit: Meaning the artist wrote their own signature and date.

[@minuswyatt2437]

Super helpful guide!

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@A100-y2c]

On ebay, the Crowley copy of "Comic Comics"#7 (Fawcett) has a *big* file copy stamping that *defaces* the cover artwork, yet the grade is CGC Universal 9.0...!

[@MintHunterComics]

Wow - just wow

[@A100-y2c]

@@MintHunterComics I'm reminded of more than ten years ago when I saw an issue of Stars and Stripes Comics (1941) from the Lamont Larson pedigree that achieved a very high grade from CGC, yet there was obvious brown foxing at the upper right of the front cover. Another collector who had a lot more experience than me expressed his surprise as well. It's a mixed bag of inconsistency or possibly a more lenient attitude towards GA in general -- or pedigrees in particular.

[@r.graves5531]

Wait a grading company offers a service that raises the grade of your book? How is that not a conflict of interest?

[@m.a.cm.a.c9308]

Great job!

[@nickbillings8668]

Non submitter but fascinating insight. Thanks

[@MintHunterComics]

Thanks!

[@Vp-jt3vl]

This is really useful dude! I don't think they should dock on the stamp! That sucks, I am one of the very few that like's stamps lol. Keep up the content.

[@MintHunterComics]

I agree!

[@jasoncraft2135]

Seems to me if you like the stamps you should be happy they dock for it atleast when you're buying anyways 😀

[@milvetcomics3366]

Great tips!

[@michaelcalabrese2960]

Very informative video. Thank you. Also, How about staining and fixing?

[@J_Eusebio]

I only send in books I know will get a high grade, no point sending in a 9.0 and below, unless its a huge key/grail and I always have them pressed

[@annenominous7220]

I find third party graders are way too generous with grades. Long time collectors (Golden Age and Silver Age typically) give a full grade lower than CGC (and others). We believe this is because they are not a true third party, as they get direct benefit (in increased submissions) from giving higher than deserved grades.

[@daviclar867]

Two grips I've had with CCS/CGC, sent in NTTs #44 to be pressed and it came back 9.6 with the same pressible defect not pressed out. The other book, Amythist Jem World #1 the Kansas City 35¢ variant got a 9.6 because they said the cover was skewed, and they forgot to label it as the variant I mentioned!

[@MintHunterComics]

Hmmm - seems odd they couldn't press it out - sorry to hear that!

[@daviclar867]

@@MintHunterComics some pressable defects need more attention. Like hydration attention. There was no excuse for the other book all around. Looks like you're still in the same place, thought you moved?!

[@alexanderkliminksy7574]

Happy New Year

[@bronzevillecomics2581]

Excellent info. I have a couple of nice 8.0ish books with small corner pieces missing (Fear 19 and Marvel Spotlight 4). I’ll have to see if they are too big to send in.

[@waltg1349]

Modern day book with store stamp is gonna get a heavy hit. 1940's - 50's not so much as it was not uncommon

[@iancherry746]

I have yet to submit books to cgc but I got to do it for some of my bigger books so this was informative. Super noob question, when you re submit a book after not getting the grade you wanted when it's clear they missed the mark do you have to pay again or does CGC see the flaw of what they did and do it on their dime? Thanks for another great video!

[@MintHunterComics]

You have to get it re-sent in. -they'll stick by their guns forever - no use fighting against the machine. But this time send it in and get it pressed

[@ccsportsfan7886]

Excellent 👍

[@bennettbennettsb]

What you said is so true..CGC usually kills me in the grading department.. but when I send out 9.8 I have never ever gone one back without being a 9.8 it's almost like I told them these are 9/8 and that's what they gave me LoL... But any other regular submissions man they kill me...

[@popsequentialism7213]

Not gonna lie - that last tip hurt like Hell. Been waiting 11 months for a massive submission to pass presser and grading and now I'm terrified that I'm going to get lazy screwed by CGC because the conditions and eras are varied. Thanks, but Ugh!

[@MintHunterComics]

I also can't lie. One of my submissions came back and it was very lazy

[@pauld_77]

Great tips !!! Thank you for the video 👍 I’m definitely going to separate some of books now before submitting . In your opinion do CGC use similar grading ‘standards’ to Overstreet ? I’ve a lower grade Tomb of Dracula 10 with shop stamp and price written on it, the overstreet guide to grading mentions with lower grades that stamps don’t effect grade and are acceptable defects ? Many Thanks 👍

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad it was helpful! yes they do their own take on the overstreet guide. sometimes they are harsher and sometimes they have even been on occasion more lenient!

[@thegilfactortv]

Thanks for Sharing! Creating a system with Ai with more accuracy and less human error might work.

[@wellboar]

Staple pop…that’s what I have wrong with my TMNT (mirage) # 1 fifth print. It’s the only thing is see wrong with the book and I swear it was popped when I bought it back in ‘88 or ‘89 I think. The center page tore off the top staple. Thanks for the info!

[@MintHunterComics]

It's very possible it just was always like that! dude I SWEAR it's always that only main thing wrong! ugh

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

Just having a 9.8 with a 9.2 should have absolutely ZERO effect on the grading from CGC. If it does have an effect, then CGC cannot be considered professional and impartial.

[@johnny2chipscomics]

CGC also hates stains even very small ones. I’ve gotten hammered a few times over this flaw. It’s at least a 2 points deduction

[@MintHunterComics]

Staining is another harsh one for sure

[@Igaveyoumyfakename]

It makes no sense that an ugly, distracting, signature in marker on top of the art won't lower the grade, but a simple store stamp will. That's just stupid.

[@comicsheaven6548]

I heard date stamps don’t affect the geade right? Is this true? If so why do date stsmps not affect the grade but store stamps do? They’re pretty similar.

[@MintHunterComics]

Date stamps aren't as harsh - however they often do bring it down a slight grade