CGC has wonderful staff. One day I was checking out random boths on the convention floor (Retropalooza in Arlington), when I stumbled into to the GCC booth and ask "what are you selling?" The young men told me about CGC's services and at the behest of their boss (the young lady appeared to be the boss) I was given a grading sample in the of a MTG card in a "slab". That experience raised my awareness of the concept of grading and the industry thereof. If or when I decide to have items graded, I would not hesitate to reach out to CGC and I recommend you (the reader) consider doing the same.
Fantastic!! Very fun elements with Todd’s signature story and history, and excellent perspective coming from CGC directly. Excellent piece. Thanks so much.
@jerryunderwood6130 I remember seeing fingerprint stains on some kids comics they brought to school. I never brought them to school. And if I shared handling of each other's comics I'd definitely pull any fool who didn't have respect for them.
He signed a few books for me. No line and no charge at a local con. This was when I was 9. I'm now 40 years old and it's crazy to see where he has taken it.
The late great Joseph Barbera of Hanna Barbera invented the DNA pen in the 90's. A person's DNA would be mixed in the ink of a special pen. When the signature needed to be authenticated the signer had a handheld electronic reader that would recognize the DNA. I'm surprised it never took off.
Todd seems like a cool fun nice guy. Also im suprised to see the graders letting the comics flopping around in their hands and handling them with no gloves.
I was hoping the whole time the question about whether or not cgc looks at the old labels, and respects the grade a previous cgc grader gave the item when regrading after a book has been signed. I've heard both sides, 1) they get the label and grade from there or 2) the graders don't see the old label and just regrade as if it's a new submission. Anyone know the true answer?
I would love to be a grader. It is very interesting to see Matt grade a book. There is so much to take into account. Hes probably the top grader in the industry
If only I knew anything about the industry when I met him and the spawn funnycar, when the 1st spawn came out. I would have loved to work with him. Totally dropped the ball on that one.
It's not a deal breaker, but it seems it may help if your name is Matt to be hired at CGC 😅. That guy Max squeezed in because someone thought he said his name was Matt 🤷♂️
@Jerry Underwood regardless the grade he definitely caused some finger creasing with how he held it in his right hand taking his left hand off to point out some spine stress.
@jerryunderwood6130 Why are you so motivated to defend the CGC racketeering? 9.9s and 10s grades only for special interests. 10s downgraded to 9.8 to control supply. Not to mention there is an extreme lack of consistency in grade standards.
@@visualenergy1147 I've met their staff in person, went to their Academy and they answered majority of my questions. I received my shipment of (25) books two days ago, (18) out of (25) books (9.8) w/o a prescreen. The other (7) books were (9.6). That's called consistency, whereas you're a random talking head on the internet who has had NO interaction with them personally and no history of working with them. See the difference?
How many books get sent in as a 9.8 or 9.6 and come back as a 9.0 after they handle it? My bet is a lot. I have a few 9.0s that should have definitely been higher. I've seen a few videos of peoples books coming back damaged from CGC. That mess scares the snot out of me.
When I was 13, 1993, I sent a copy of Spider-Man #1 to him to get signed. No idea where I got his address, lol. Had totally forgotten about it. Seems like it was maybe two years later, and the book returned signed. One of the coolest surprises of my life. I probably sent it to Marvel , like an idiot, lol, and some good natured person got it over to Todd. However it happened, super cool of all of them!
This grading is pretty ridiculous when you consider the difference between a 3.5 and a 4.0 X-men 1 can be thousands of dollars but they just assign a grade based on a feeling. Also what’s up with all the rough handling especially of books that are worth thousands and thousands of dollars. Do better.
Now I think know why my Malibu Sun 13 is a 9.2…The handling seems a tad bit on the careless side to me…..I’m no expert…so what do I know…Although when the guy says you need to grade a thousand comics to get good at grading …..what about the first 100 to 500 grades they sent out before getting good?
so they don't wear gloves to grade ? interesting so the book can be a 10 but due to the graders not wearing protective gloves or even hospital gloves maybe the reason why most of them get 9.8 hope they wash their hands tho.
I need a autograph Gunslinger Spawn issue 12 that I do have hopefully 🙏 I will be able to get my first cgc and autograph by McFarland hopefully I will not miss the next one
The way this grader is handling some of these books I'm cringing as he's handling the books. No gloves? No mask? He looks like a spitter as he's talking. Thanks for the insight but not impressed with cgc.
I notice white spot next Batman head never noticed moon red sucks Todd works with cgc they will never get money I have saw videos and pictures how cgc raised there prices and lost messed customers books, saw book grade by cgc the cgc label is blank no grade nothing on it but book is in case how does cgc mess that up
Wait … wait that stack of Spawn 1’s, I hope he pulled that from under his bed. I hope he did not go back to the printer and is hoping to sell those as originals. WHAT THE HELL CGC?
Why are you so motivated to defend the CGC racketeering? 9.9s and 10s grades only for special interests. 10s downgraded to 9.8 to control supply. Not to mention there is an extreme lack of consistency in grade standards. I'm holding a "9.6" Wolverine first Deadpool fight, right now.... its really like an 8.0. The spine is horrendous, how could this possibly be "NM." I contacted them to get grader training (prob why this video popped up) no more training. LOL CGC IS A RACKETT.
Also the words I guess coming from the main grader on a big book like that the difference between 4.0and 5.0 is huge glad I dont send in to grade its a scam
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My takeaway is that the graders have really tiny over crowded desks. I enjoyed watching them manhandle books dangling off the work area as they grade.
CGC has wonderful staff. One day I was checking out random boths on the convention floor (Retropalooza in Arlington), when I stumbled into to the GCC booth and ask "what are you selling?" The young men told me about CGC's services and at the behest of their boss (the young lady appeared to be the boss) I was given a grading sample in the of a MTG card in a "slab".
That experience raised my awareness of the concept of grading and the industry thereof. If or when I decide to have items graded, I would not hesitate to reach out to CGC and I recommend you (the reader) consider doing the same.
Fantastic!! Very fun elements with Todd’s signature story and history, and excellent perspective coming from CGC directly. Excellent piece. Thanks so much.
The way the grader was handling those books gave me anxiety
@jerryunderwood6130
I remember seeing fingerprint stains on some kids comics they brought to school.
I never brought them to school.
And if I shared handling of each other's comics I'd definitely pull any fool who didn't have respect for them.
He signed a few books for me. No line and no charge at a local con. This was when I was 9. I'm now 40 years old and it's crazy to see where he has taken it.
I swear I never noticed the slight defects on that batman cover until now😮
The late great Joseph Barbera of Hanna Barbera invented the DNA pen in the 90's. A person's DNA would be mixed in the ink of a special pen. When the signature needed to be authenticated the signer had a handheld electronic reader that would recognize the DNA. I'm surprised it never took off.
Todd seems like a cool fun nice guy. Also im suprised to see the graders letting the comics flopping around in their hands and handling them with no gloves.
Interviewer: "Do you ever think that someone can tamper with the cases and insert a higher grade label for a lower grade book?"
Grader: "Impossible!"
Great video! Todd seems like such a nice guy, it’s great hearing his stories.
I broke in cold sweat when Matt Nelson was grading X Man 1
This guy is literally printing money..."sometimes I just randomly decide to write my full name on it" instant higher price...
This is a great video. Actual info on how they grade. Much appreciated!
Do they check if its the actual back on cartridges that it came with and not replaced? the stickers and backs are different depending on the game.
I was hoping the whole time the question about whether or not cgc looks at the old labels, and respects the grade a previous cgc grader gave the item when regrading after a book has been signed. I've heard both sides, 1) they get the label and grade from there or 2) the graders don't see the old label and just regrade as if it's a new submission. Anyone know the true answer?
I would love to be a grader. It is very interesting to see Matt grade a book. There is so much to take into account. Hes probably the top grader in the industry
Thank you for the T. explanation 😊
Great video, do more of these!
Great vid! Thank you!!!❤️
If only I knew anything about the industry when I met him and the spawn funnycar, when the 1st spawn came out. I would have loved to work with him. Totally dropped the ball on that one.
It's not a deal breaker, but it seems it may help if your name is Matt to be hired at CGC 😅. That guy Max squeezed in because someone thought he said his name was Matt 🤷♂️
Please don't let the modern grader grade my books! That Batman #423 needed a press after that guy handled it the way he did!
@Jerry Underwood regardless the grade he definitely caused some finger creasing with how he held it in his right hand taking his left hand off to point out some spine stress.
@jerryunderwood6130 Why are you so motivated to defend the CGC racketeering? 9.9s and 10s grades only for special interests. 10s downgraded to 9.8 to control supply. Not to mention there is an extreme lack of consistency in grade standards.
@@visualenergy1147 I've met their staff in person, went to their Academy and they answered majority of my questions. I received my shipment of (25) books two days ago, (18) out of (25) books (9.8) w/o a prescreen. The other (7) books were (9.6). That's called consistency, whereas you're a random talking head on the internet who has had NO interaction with them personally and no history of working with them. See the difference?
Either they cut the full check for the second guy or this just showed how inconsistent each grader is lol
How many books get sent in as a 9.8 or 9.6 and come back as a 9.0 after they handle it? My bet is a lot. I have a few 9.0s that should have definitely been higher.
I've seen a few videos of peoples books coming back damaged from CGC. That mess scares the snot out of me.
Gave me anxiety watching them manhandle the raw books.
When I was 13, 1993, I sent a copy of Spider-Man #1 to him to get signed. No idea where I got his address, lol. Had totally forgotten about it. Seems like it was maybe two years later, and the book returned signed. One of the coolest surprises of my life. I probably sent it to Marvel , like an idiot, lol, and some good natured person got it over to Todd. However it happened, super cool of all of them!
This grading is pretty ridiculous when you consider the difference between a 3.5 and a 4.0 X-men 1 can be thousands of dollars but they just assign a grade based on a feeling. Also what’s up with all the rough handling especially of books that are worth thousands and thousands of dollars. Do better.
Now I think know why my Malibu Sun 13 is a 9.2…The handling seems a tad bit on the careless side to me…..I’m no expert…so what do I know…Although when the guy says you need to grade a thousand comics to get good at grading …..what about the first 100 to 500 grades they sent out before getting good?
when he talks about pressing, it's not actually the pressing process because book is already in the slab
I enjoyed this video so much! thank you for sharing.
Jump in a DeLorean an Go Back in Time And Pick Up New Editions, Then Send Em in To CGC To Get 10
😂😅
he damn near frisbeed that iron fist, ah 8.0 psh
so they don't wear gloves to grade ? interesting so the book can be a 10 but due to the graders not wearing protective gloves or even hospital gloves maybe the reason why most of them get 9.8 hope they wash their hands tho.
I need a autograph Gunslinger Spawn issue 12 that I do have hopefully 🙏 I will be able to get my first cgc and autograph by McFarland hopefully I will not miss the next one
hahaha poor guy when get that book hahaha
The way this grader is handling some of these books I'm cringing as he's handling the books. No gloves? No mask? He looks like a spitter as he's talking. Thanks for the insight but not impressed with cgc.
I notice white spot next Batman head never noticed moon red sucks Todd works with cgc they will never get money I have saw videos and pictures how cgc raised there prices and lost messed customers books, saw book grade by cgc the cgc label is blank no grade nothing on it but book is in case how does cgc mess that up
Wait … wait that stack of Spawn 1’s, I hope he pulled that from under his bed. I hope he did not go back to the printer and is hoping to sell those as originals. WHAT THE HELL CGC?
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this Dale grader is very ruff imo hes screwing alot of people over
It's an interesting concept and good practice in theory. Too bad it's a scam
Why are they not wearing gloves?
Why are you so motivated to defend the CGC racketeering? 9.9s and 10s grades only for special interests. 10s downgraded to 9.8 to control supply. Not to mention there is an extreme lack of consistency in grade standards. I'm holding a "9.6" Wolverine first Deadpool fight, right now.... its really like an 8.0. The spine is horrendous, how could this possibly be "NM." I contacted them to get grader training (prob why this video popped up) no more training. LOL CGC IS A RACKETT.
I see they dont use gloves when handling books 🤡
Also the words I guess coming from the main grader on a big book like that the difference between 4.0and 5.0 is huge glad I dont send in to grade its a scam