The one thing they also do not tell you is if they will even do a press and clean on your book even after you paid for the service. I had a submission of ten books that I had sent in and they held them at CCS for almost 9 months before forwarding them to CGC for grading. Once I got the books back I was really shocked with some of the grades I got back to include what was in the graders notes. I had three books that were in their original polybags, so when the notes on those books indicated polybag creases then I knew that CCS had not even pressed them. I had another book that wasn't polybagged and it came back with fingerprints in the graders notes. I then decided to never use CCS ever again. Like you said Bry learning how to press and clean comics is not that complicated and I have had some amazing results doing it myself without paying someone else for the service or the long turn around time.
Exactly why I don’t recommend CCS, poly bag creases can be very difficult to remove, sometimes requiring humidity. I have no doubt they pressed your book but it was probably a quick press and clearly wasn’t enough. The fact that they “called it good” is garbage…
Yup. Horrible experience with CCS. I had a couple more modern books with the most simple pressable defects. Every single one still had them. I couldve got them out with my presser. Guess that's what I get for being lazy. Ccs is a total scam.
Super helpful video Bry, especially for those just starting out submitting to CGC. I wish I had seen your video a year or two ago when I began my journey of CGC submissions😂. Oh well, a day late and a dollar short is my motto. Your videos are such a great educational resource for the comic book community. Thank you very much and keep on posting!
You sir are a fount of knowledge! Appreciate your assessment of all the ins and outs associated with CGC. So many options- it’s good to have a little guidance.
I'm slowly getting back into collecting comics. Things have changed so much since I lost my old collection 15 years ago..and your videos are helping me so much thanks for all you do keep up the great work
Am new to l comics like really new like started 2 week ago and this guy help me so much he helped me not pay to much on a reprint even tho first print and 2 print look so damn simpler in truth he saved me money
The pre video you did before this one helped me out a lot in my grading decisions. We are a sports shop and we sent our first books off yesterday for grading and I will say this “I will will pay the prices of grading comics all day!”
Wow! Great video Bry! This one was super helpful. I've been collecting for many years but never had a book graded. I still might not, but it's nice to understand the system now! Thanks!
Hey Bry, just got back into collecting. I forgot how much joy these little devils bring into my life. Thank you for all of the detailed and clear information. Keep up the good work!
Great video. Thanks for breaking down the details! Personally I haven't ever had a book graded, as I prefer mine raw, but I have a ton of keys that I have considered grading. Your guidance is very helpful!
Great and timely video Bry! Getting ready to do my first submission and this was super helpful. As always appreciate the detail and honest/straight forward information.
Maaaaaan this one is an eye-opener in terms of savings when you do your own pressing. Thanks for this. I'm still not sure I have time time or patience to learn how to do it but I'm certainly going to think about it!
Bry comics I'm enjoying more and more collecting still learning been 25yrs since I've been into collecting comics really only read them back then , Now relive my youth . This video has been very informative thank you. Saving money to get least one graded one day. Looking forward to my 1st not framed by myself But to put me one up graded silver age. Can be graded 5.0 wall. I'd still be blessed! Thanks for the info on rookie mistake comments! Happy collector!
If you remember, CCS used to offer two options of pressing: "quick press" and "full/reg press". Then one day they said in an email they have improved pressing sooo much they only have one option to choose from now.....pretty sure it's ALL the 'old' quick press now. Which means very minimal results.
I recently started collecting again. I'm incredibly interested in the whole process of grading. I'm learning a lot following you. I appreciate you breaking it all down. Thanks for sharing another great video! 👍👍
Fantastic video! Some excellent info on CGC a few things I didn't know. Thanks for taking the time to give us a great video and tips to save$$.. Have a great night,see ya next video
Great video. Thanks for the info and tips. I asked myself the same questions about CCS pressing. I've started pressing my own books, rather than paying extra fees and further time delays on returns. It's hard to imagine paying 15 extra dollars for a process which they do not clearly define.
Nice breakdown on CGC services for those that are on the fence and have not yet submitted books. My first submission had an error on my part. I submitted a pre 1975 book with modern books and this was before they had a hiring boom. It took 8 months to get them back!! Lesson learned. Submit only same era books. My second submission of 5 moderns went well and they were back within about 45 days so, not the 20 days currently stated, but I was pleased. Glad to see they've gotten better at return times. I've considered CBCS for a few books as I have signatures not witnessed and they offer a verified sig series, though I've not done it yet. Lastly, despite stories of dread from others on submissions, mine will go to CGC as they are indeed the premiere service and I am happy with the work they've done on my books. Now if they could only get Quality control to not send out books with newton rings. Ah, well...Best to all. PS; there's a guy on YT with a hack for newton rings but it looks crazy. th-cam.com/video/bKf-d-ZxBKQ/w-d-xo.html&lc=Ugwp79D2MlXjkXnp-qp4AaABAg.9lk2Jo4LUlX9llV8EhYPCs
The one thing they also do not tell you is if they will even do a press and clean on your book even after you paid for the service. I had a submission of ten books that I had sent in and they held them at CCS for almost 9 months before forwarding them to CGC for grading. Once I got the books back I was really shocked with some of the grades I got back to include what was in the graders notes. I had three books that were in their original polybags, so when the notes on those books indicated polybag creases then I knew that CCS had not even pressed them. I had another book that wasn't polybagged and it came back with fingerprints in the graders notes. I then decided to never use CCS ever again. Like you said Bry learning how to press and clean comics is not that complicated and I have had some amazing results doing it myself without paying someone else for the service or the long turn around time.
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Great video! Also a good reference for even buying slabbed books on auction. Much appreciated. Cheers
Same here
Exactly why I don’t recommend CCS, poly bag creases can be very difficult to remove, sometimes requiring humidity. I have no doubt they pressed your book but it was probably a quick press and clearly wasn’t enough. The fact that they “called it good” is garbage…
Yup. Horrible experience with CCS. I had a couple more modern books with the most simple pressable defects. Every single one still had them. I couldve got them out with my presser. Guess that's what I get for being lazy. Ccs is a total scam.
Great video thank you
Love this channel !!.
Thank you for your work. Learning a lot getting back to this great hobby.
Super helpful video Bry, especially for those just starting out submitting to CGC. I wish I had seen your video a year or two ago when I began my journey of CGC submissions😂. Oh well, a day late and a dollar short is my motto. Your videos are such a great educational resource for the comic book community. Thank you very much and keep on posting!
I'm new here 😂hoping to get a better idea on grading some of my better comics. Thanks for your videos and help
thank you for the information, i am new to comics and this really helps. Thank you!!!
You sir are a fount of knowledge! Appreciate your assessment of all the ins and outs associated with CGC. So many options- it’s good to have a little guidance.
Glad to help!
Literally the best video I have seen on this topic! Thank you so much!
Best breakdown I've seen so far. As someone who is new to the grading process, I really appreciate it!
I'm slowly getting back into collecting comics. Things have changed so much since I lost my old collection 15 years ago..and your videos are helping me so much thanks for all you do keep up the great work
I have a large collection let me know what you’re trying to get back.
This was a great video as a new collector and looking into really just grading some of may favorite covers thanks.
Learning so much watching your TH-cam videos thank you
Amazing video! You clarified so much info in such a concise and digestible clip! Thanks for providing this overview to the comic community.
So what you're saying is stay away from CCS, lol 😀
Thanks for the video Bry!
Great video. I got some comics i want 2 grade. This will help me choose my options. Thanks !
Good content. I have just started to grade some keys I have, so I'm still learning what ways to go.
This is one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever seen
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In the post 2000 modern age, transparency as a business is key.
It’s not just a vibe, it’s literally what makes a product or service viable.
Thanks for the insights - I have dozens of titles I was planning to have graded and your perspectives were invaluable.
This helped a lot, I’m very new to collecting comics and this was important to learn
Hey Bry awesome info I have watched this several times. Thank you for all the valuable information.
New to the hobby.thanks so much for the info videos they help me so much.
Awesome vid! Just got into collecting recently and your videos help a lot!
Love the content man, keep it up!
Ty very helpful info im actually digging in the collection to do some submissions
Thanks for the info. Very Helpful!
Am new to l comics like really new like started 2 week ago and this guy help me so much he helped me not pay to much on a reprint even tho first print and 2 print look so damn simpler in truth he saved me money
Hopefully the time it takes to receive your books back has improved. Great video.
Rocking channel great information love the info.
The pre video you did before this one helped me out a lot in my grading decisions. We are a sports shop and we sent our first books off yesterday for grading and I will say this “I will will pay the prices of grading comics all day!”
Great info thanks!
Thanks for sharing, I learn from you a lot.
Great info!!! I’m just starting to buy comics and its kind of scary but your info does help!! Thanks
Wow! Great video Bry! This one was super helpful. I've been collecting for many years but never had a book graded. I still might not, but it's nice to understand the system now! Thanks!
Hey Bry, just got back into collecting. I forgot how much joy these little devils bring into my life. Thank you for all of the detailed and clear information. Keep up the good work!
They are so good! And thank you!
Super helpful Thank you so much for the continent I got so much out of it.
I had figured out some of this myself but there's some great extra details in here - top notch video, Bry!
Thank you for the Information on slabs
Thank you for sharing this info. It's very helpful!
Thanks for the helpful videos. I’ve been wanting to go through the process of trying to grade everything that is worthwhile in my collection. Cheers
A very informative video for those who are new to dealing with CGC. Thanks for posting!
Great video. Thanks for breaking down the details! Personally I haven't ever had a book graded, as I prefer mine raw, but I have a ton of keys that I have considered grading. Your guidance is very helpful!
Great and timely video Bry! Getting ready to do my first submission and this was super helpful. As always appreciate the detail and honest/straight forward information.
Enjoyed the video. It was very informative.
Thank you for the input 🙏
Thanks for the info!
I've just decided to have some of my books graded and quickly realized I had no idea...good stuff
very informtive...thank you...looks like I need to learn to clean and press
Thank you for the tips! Awesome video
Always super helpful. Thanks!!!
Great video... Good info keep the videos coming. Thanks Bry.
Love the info videos keep them coming please!!!
Thanks, I always wanted to learn the process of grading my comics. Great information!
Thanks for the info, been looking for this!!
Just found your channel. Great information! I'll be back often!
Glad you’re here!
Great informative video!thank you and more power!
Thanks Bry for all tjis great info. Just getting back into the hobby after being away from it for over 25 yrs
Glad to help
Good info. Still hoping you get a press and cleaning operation up and running before long, Bry. I have a few I'd like you to fix up and submit.
Love your knowledge
Thanks, great info!! Agreed, can't use a presser that doesn't offer minimal disclosure of their process.
Would you recommend CGC signature series as a good idea to increase the value for books?
Long story short, no.
Preciate it man. Very informative.
Another great video, Bry! The spreadsheet breakdown was really helpful, and confirms how important it is to learn how to press your own books.
Very good info especially for new collectors like myself. Just learn about pressing
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Maaaaaan this one is an eye-opener in terms of savings when you do your own pressing. Thanks for this. I'm still not sure I have time time or patience to learn how to do it but I'm certainly going to think about it!
You can do it!
Bry comics I'm enjoying more and more collecting still learning been 25yrs since I've been into collecting comics really only read them back then ,
Now relive my youth .
This video has been very informative thank you. Saving money to get least one graded one day.
Looking forward to my 1st not framed by myself
But to put me one up graded silver age. Can be graded 5.0 wall. I'd still be blessed!
Thanks for the info on rookie mistake comments!
Happy collector!
Amazing video! Thanks for breaking it down for the comic community.
Nice breakdown Bry! I agree with the pressing secrecy…
Great vid, thanks!!!
Thank you for all of the information! Love the videos Bry!
Great video. Super helpful. I've only submitted once. Wish I had viewed this video before I jumped into the process.
Great advice. I am thinking about grading some book.
If you remember, CCS used to offer two options of pressing: "quick press" and "full/reg press". Then one day they said in an email they have improved pressing sooo much they only have one option to choose from now.....pretty sure it's ALL the 'old' quick press now. Which means very minimal results.
I have a very large collection for sale if you would be interested let me know.
Great information! Thanks for sharing, Bry.
Great timing since I was just over CGC website and this helps so much.
I love this channel thanks for all your info
Thank you for this in depth and informative video walk thorough about the costs of grading comics!
Great video. I am just getting into pressing and this saves me some time going through the different subscription levels myself.
I recently started collecting again. I'm incredibly interested in the whole process of grading. I'm learning a lot following you. I appreciate you breaking it all down. Thanks for sharing another great video! 👍👍
Great breakdown! I'm about to make my first submission to CGC so this was very helpful!
Good info. I'm looking into submitting some books this year.
Fantastic breakdown thank you is always
Fantastic video! Some excellent info on CGC a few things I didn't know. Thanks for taking the time to give us a great video and tips to save$$.. Have a great night,see ya next video
Very helpful. Thanks for the tips.
I love this channel
Thanks!
Like always very useful info if I decide to submit some books
Appreciate your content. As someone new to the hobby I'm looking to learn as much as possible
Wow! I feel like this vid was made for me! Lol Was just about to research grading costs!
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You removed a lot of the anxiety about this process. Thank you.
Great video,definitely helpful as I’m about to send off several myself
Great video. Seeing the numbers on xcell is a great visual for different options
Thank you so much for doing this I was all over their website trying to get even an inkling of prices and everything seemed so cryptic.
Great video. Thanks for the info and tips. I asked myself the same questions about CCS pressing. I've started pressing my own books, rather than paying extra fees and further time delays on returns. It's hard to imagine paying 15 extra dollars for a process which they do not clearly define.
Thanks for the info; I was always on the fence on what books to grade. This helps.
Great video Bry, the costs of stabbing is crazy, and now with the market correctingyou have to pick only the valuable books for submission.
Thanks for the info
Nice breakdown on CGC services for those that are on the fence and have not yet submitted books. My first submission had an error on my part. I submitted a pre 1975 book with modern books and this was before they had a hiring boom. It took 8 months to get them back!! Lesson learned. Submit only same era books. My second submission of 5 moderns went well and they were back within about 45 days so, not the 20 days currently stated, but I was pleased. Glad to see they've gotten better at return times. I've considered CBCS for a few books as I have signatures not witnessed and they offer a verified sig series, though I've not done it yet. Lastly, despite stories of dread from others on submissions, mine will go to CGC as they are indeed the premiere service and I am happy with the work they've done on my books. Now if they could only get Quality control to not send out books with newton rings. Ah, well...Best to all. PS; there's a guy on YT with a hack for newton rings but it looks crazy. th-cam.com/video/bKf-d-ZxBKQ/w-d-xo.html&lc=Ugwp79D2MlXjkXnp-qp4AaABAg.9lk2Jo4LUlX9llV8EhYPCs
Yeah I’ve seen one video where a guy recommends bending the case till you hear it crack first 🙈🤦♂️
I learn so much watching your videos. Great info.
Super helpful video for new and old submitters