Question about CGC grading.

[TexasFi3nd]

For the first time ever, I submitted a set of comic books to CGC for grading which was about a 5 month turnaround time. The comic books were Batman Three Jokers 1/100 sketch cover variants. They were brand new and unopened when I sent them so I was looking forward to all three being graded at least a 9.8. The first two were 9.8 and the third was 9.6 which isn't bad at all but it would've been nice to see 9.8's across the board. The front and back covers are nearly identical on all three comic books with no visible blemishes. There weren't any grader notes either unfortunately. Now to my question, does CGC allow resubmissions for a different grader opinion? If so, has anyone done this and what are the chances of the grade being changed? Would it even be worth the time and money to even try and get 9.8 grade from a 9.6? Again, it's my first time dealing with graded comics so I thought id reach out to you fellow collectors for your thoughts and opinions. Thanks.

Here's a quick pic of the comics I had graded.

 

[hockeyflow33]

It depends on what the grader notes say. You can take your chances by opening the slab and having a shop press it before sending it in as a new book and seeing what happens.

 

[punisher1974]

I have heard some people have opened the case and resubmitted the book for another grade but I haven't read of anyone really getting anything higher than the original grade. Books that have black borders are so hard to get grades of 9.8 and it really sucks that there aren't any notes on why the 9.6 versus 9.8 of the others. I would probably stay with what you got.

 

[TexasFi3nd]

Yeah, I think I'll stick with what I have now. With my luck, I'd get an even lower grade if I opened the slab and sent the comic book in again. Plus I don't want to wait another 5-6 months for the turnaround time. Thanks for the replies fellas. Much appreciated.

 

[Khev]

I'd probably sell the 9.6 and then just use the funds to help buy an already slabbed 9.8 off ebay in order to complete the set.

 

[generalszabo]

I'd probably sell the 9.6 and then just use the funds to help buy an already slabbed 9.8 off ebay in order to complete the set.

To be honest I'd do that as well, my ocd would be too great lol

9.6 is a good grade though, if you can live with it then that's the better option

 

[TexasFi3nd]

I'd probably sell the 9.6 and then just use the funds to help buy an already slabbed 9.8 off ebay in order to complete the set.

Not a bad idea

To be honest I'd do that as well, my ocd would be too great lol

9.6 is a good grade though, if you can live with it then that's the better option

Damn! I was okay with the 9.6 until you mentioned OCD. I'm very OCD about this but I didn't want to be "that guy" who is complaining about an already really great grade... I already framed the slabs but I may have to try take Khev's advice and find a 9.8 slab elsewhere.

 

[generalszabo]

Not a bad idea


Damn! I was okay with the 9.6 until you mentioned OCD. I'm very OCD about this but I didn't want to be "that guy" who is complaining about an already really great grade... I already framed the slabs but I may have to try take Khev's advice and find a 9.8 slab elsewhere.

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It looks great like that, OCD can go suck one haha

 

[marvinmyles]

Nah' it doesn't look right.. even 9.4,9.6,9.8 would look better.lol

 

[TexasFi3nd]

My OCD got the best of me . Ended up buying a 9.8 grade to replace the 9.6 grade I originally had.

 

[generalszabo]

Haha I didn't want to say it but I'd want all 9.8s too!

Congrats

 

[TexasFi3nd]

Lmao! Deep down I knew I wanted 9.8's across the board too so it's all good.

 

[DeltaForceChung]

I salute your OCD.

I'm clinically OCD.

I have many books I want to submit for CGC, but the cost and wait makes it questionable.