WTF CGC - How is this even possible? Comic book grading gone wrong.

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
  • A recent submission from CGC is unboxed, during which I reveal one of the most insane things I have ever seen from CGC. I have no words to describe the sheer insanity of it all.
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Комментарии • 121

  • @DJLINX
    @DJLINX Год назад +4

    Had to pause it because my heart was beating out my chest at the suspense of the Miles #39. WHEW!!!

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      I was super happy with the results as you can imagine. Thank you sir.

  • @winterpurple4587
    @winterpurple4587 Год назад +2

    Cgc has been missing a lot of mentions of first appearances on their labels. Tells us that they're sifting through the books real fast due to the sheer volume and not even researching them anymore. It really hurts the books in the long run because 20, 30 years from now people aren't going to remember what's in the books and would just be relying on the labels for "info."

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      CGC and CBCS have both been missing first appearances on a bunch of recent books. I almost wonder if its them waiting to see which character are worth noting and which are one and done.

  • @chopndrop2013
    @chopndrop2013 Год назад +1

    Awesome return!!! The NG was certainly weird!!!🤔 But definitely some beautiful covers!!! That red Miles, that SpiderGwen, all great grades!!! Thanks for sharing Rob!!! Keep doin what you do!!! Stay awesome!!! Have a great evening brother!!! Appreciate you!!!👍👊🤙

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      That NG is going to drive me nuts until I have an answer

  • @collectingwithderrz
    @collectingwithderrz Год назад +2

    Bangers per usual, my man. That Italian Star Wars variant was absolutely jawdropping. Hopefully, you will do a follow-up on that NG book. I'm very curious to see what CGCs response is. Hope your having a killer day & much ❤❤

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      Apparently its because it has no barcode. Even though they have graded some, they claim they don't.

    • @acevedoe
      @acevedoe Год назад

      It’s a sketch variant with the cover taken off

  • @WhitneySmith-ey7dl
    @WhitneySmith-ey7dl 2 месяца назад +2

    Is it even worth it to send in newer comics worth just a few bucks to be stabbed? Seems like the service is better for older material worth more.

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  2 месяца назад +1

      @@WhitneySmith-ey7dl if you are having your books graded purely for near term financial reasons, then for the most part, it is probably better to keep them raw.

  • @BrooklynAvenue
    @BrooklynAvenue Год назад +1

    Just sent in ASMs in the 600 range, got 3 9.8s, 3 9.6s, 9.4 and 9.2. It almost seems that they just have to kill you on one or 2.

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      The only thing consistent with CGC lately is their inconsistency.

  • @mannythehobgoblincollector9403
    @mannythehobgoblincollector9403 Год назад +4

    Awesome grades! Miles and Gwen books look dopez Any update on the NG AF15 book? I am still mystified how that books is coverless. Be well!🎃!

  • @jonathanloera6830
    @jonathanloera6830 Год назад +1

    Why do slabed modern books suck so much. OMG! I dislike them so much!

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      I don't know that they all suck, just this whole deal of giving a book "No Grade" because there is no barcode.

  • @seth1184
    @seth1184 Год назад +1

    Rob I love your videos and not only that your voice is very relaxing to listen to after work.😌

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      Thank you sir, I appreciate your support.

  • @Aquaman1054
    @Aquaman1054 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your CGC unboxing with us. I haven't been following modern comics since 2018 or 2019, so seeing your unboxing was all new to me. BTW, I like your wall mounted slabs; particularly the Flash Gordon!

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      Thank you for checking out the channel. That Four Color Flash Gordon is one of my favorites, trying to pick up all the Four Color Flash Gordons.

  • @johnnydropkicks
    @johnnydropkicks Год назад

    CGC: Always on top of their game. /s

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      The only thing consistent about CGC is their inconsistency. Thanks for watching.

  • @Twenty2Comics
    @Twenty2Comics Год назад +1

    Awesome submission Rob!!! I would hit CGC up and ask what the deal is. I think you only have 14 days to bring it to their attention for them to fix it for free.

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      I am waiting on a response, hoping to hear back soon.

  • @benparkercomics
    @benparkercomics Год назад

    Man that was a fantastic submission!! All bangers, and one WTF HAPPENED?! My personal favorite was the Dark Horse Star Wars slab.

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      Dark Horse Star Wars....nice...

    • @benparkercomics
      @benparkercomics Год назад

      Definitely! That Old Republic 1 is a tough cover, hands down my favorite

  • @mikelitteris69
    @mikelitteris69 Год назад

    No truer words, " That was fuckin pointless." 🤣

  • @bigdavelovescomics7539
    @bigdavelovescomics7539 Год назад +2

    Nice haul, CGC grading has been all over the place lately

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +3

      Tell me about it, the only thing consistent about them is their inconsistency.

  • @bronzevillecomics2581
    @bronzevillecomics2581 Год назад

    My favorite was the AF 15 replica NG. Did you follow up with that?
    That is just stupid. Was there a release of that book with an acetate cover or something that they thought it was instead?

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      CGC claims because there is no barcode they will not grade it and mark it coverless even though I purchased it from the retailer this way, and they have graded these before. The only reason I sent this in was because the copies without barcodes sell for $300+

  • @FlashByKnight
    @FlashByKnight Год назад +1

    That AF15 is interesting. Is it just the wrong sticker? 🤔

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      I am not sure, I have not heard anything as of yet.

  • @rohn-zc5sx
    @rohn-zc5sx Год назад

    awesome grades 👍 love the Spiderman and ghost spider

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      Thanks you for taking the time to leave a comment. cheers.

  • @BrianLCS
    @BrianLCS Год назад +1

    I've seen plenty of facsimiles grade, not idea why you got the NG. Mile 1 and the NYCC drip were my favs.

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      Thanks Brian, I am at a loss still.

  • @berkfamily54
    @berkfamily54 Год назад

    Sick books. Confused as hell about that AF15

  • @chicosuave2966
    @chicosuave2966 10 месяцев назад

    Hello Mr Rob are your Sennheiser headphones for use with TV’s also?

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  10 месяцев назад

      You could use them with anything that has a head phone jack. I happen to use a USB adapter with my computer, but they have two connections, a 1/8" stereo headphone jack, and a 1/8" microphone jack.

  • @best9642
    @best9642 Год назад

    Beautiful slabs, thanks for sharing.

  • @hoardershide
    @hoardershide Год назад +2

    Just did some research on that book. There are some on ebay with no barcode that are graded and there are some like yours with NG Coverless. Only thing I could figure is the no barcode version was originally sold with a special outer cover or maybe it was a regional distribution cover or something or maybe even a dust jacket. I'm sure a post to the CGC Forum would get an answer.

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      Hmmmm.... I don't remember where I picked this book up, but it would have been direct from a retailer. Interesting.

    • @Trainingonthedaily
      @Trainingonthedaily Год назад

    • @amekomidarake
      @amekomidarake Год назад

      @@Trainingonthedaily pretty sure my 9.8 doesn't have a barcode... one day I'll have to dig it out to check

  • @jaxflfreebird
    @jaxflfreebird Год назад +1

    Heavy duty plastic CGC cases and plastic bags that will be around for 5000 years when the comic books by then have become about 1/2 of dust in the case. This craze of making every comicbook a work of valuable art, even when the art is mediocre, when the stories are beyond bad, well, it was because of the greed of collectors, mostly the work of speculators -- which is just about every person who buys a book now. This week the newest Holy Grail is that Spiderman book #7 with Spider-BOY. Yay, do I hear $500? $5000. Who here has the most money to throw at a silly comicbook. Or how about Spider-Gwen or just whatever minor character they can resurrect from the dead so people can FOMO over. FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

    • @jaxflfreebird
      @jaxflfreebird Год назад

      Are you old and balding? You too can speculate.
      Are you a six year old boy or girl who's parents can instill the FOMO in you?
      Are you a dealer holding on to books you promised to sell?
      Are you Everybody in the world ramping the price of every book in existence to FOMO?
      Strawberry Shortcake comics -- FOMO.
      He Man Comics --- FOMO.
      Alf comics ----- minor FOMO.
      Dazzler -- FOMO
      ISIS --- FOMO
      It's enough for me to hang on to my money and buy a graphic novel or an Ominbus or a reader, a beater. Jeeez. ☹☹☹☹☹☹

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      I certainly understand your point, but I think you may be new to my channel. I do not think of myself as a FOMO guy, nor a speculator as I seldom sell books and when I do rarely at a profit. I buy what I like, and I like to collect graded comics in addition to non-graded comics. I fully understand not everyone is into graded comics, and nor should anyone feel obligated to. The ability for everyone to collect what they want and how they want is what I love about this hobby. I appreciate your taking the time to watch and leave a comment, I respect your way of collecting, and hope that you will continue to support the channel. Thank you.

  • @SwytchComics
    @SwytchComics Год назад

    That NYCC Miles cover is gorgeous!! Other than the super weird NG, you got some killer grades!

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      Yes, I was so happy DJ let go of that NYCC book and I was able to grab it. THanks

  • @ramonverse2.196
    @ramonverse2.196 Год назад

    I am in awe of the Spiderman books. However, seeing that NG on that AF15 just dropped my jaw. I am so stunned to see that. 🤯

  • @comicjourney
    @comicjourney Год назад +1

    Looks like CGC's Quality Control is still top notch

  • @jaxflfreebird
    @jaxflfreebird Год назад

    Why don't you just have your book sent straight to CGC. WHY TAKE CHANCES. 😬😬😬😬

    • @jaxflfreebird
      @jaxflfreebird Год назад

      I should have been sent to CGC some 59 or so years ago. I'm a damned beater now. I'm like a 2.0. Nobody wants me now. 😭😭

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      I don't grade everything, and not everything is something I want graded. cheers

  • @ComicManAndy
    @ComicManAndy Год назад

    Wow! A NG because of the bar code? Wow, they could have just not encapsulated it and sent it back with the note. Awesome Star Wars slabs and unboxing sir.

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      It is quite insane, its not like they haven't graded other copies with no barcode, apparently they changed.

  • @CatFanComicsMan
    @CatFanComicsMan Год назад

    Some greaty books arnd grades but no clue on that one. Thanks for sharing as usual❤

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      Appreciate you bud, thanks for watching.

  • @comicsandculture
    @comicsandculture Год назад

    Cool books Rob. My friend got a ng on his af15 and was told by cgc the reason is because it has no bar code so they deem it a non real comic. I don’t like their response.

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      Interesting, I can't wait to hear if they tell me the same story.

  • @austinlemme
    @austinlemme Год назад

    I can't wait to hear CGC's explanation on the NG....otherwise, excellent haul!!

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      I am anxious to hear their response as well.

  • @jeffcorpse
    @jeffcorpse Год назад

    The AF 15 has no barcode on the blank cover variant. Someone took the blank white cover off.

    • @jeffcorpse
      @jeffcorpse Год назад

      Sellers are doing the same thing with the blank 181 facsimile variants. Taking off the outer cover and selling as no barcode

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      I would hope the retailer I purchased this from did not do that. It also does not explain why CGC graded many such copies, but now say they don't. I sent this in only after seeing how much more a 9.8 with no bar code was selling for. Very disappointed all around.

    • @jeffcorpse
      @jeffcorpse Год назад

      I noticed that too that CGC had graded some no barcodes. I wonder if they didn’t catch what was going on at first.

  • @mrjonesbond7894
    @mrjonesbond7894 Год назад

    What does the grader notes say (if there is any)?

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      The graders notes said: "No Barcode on cover"

  • @best9642
    @best9642 Год назад

    That last slab, “High Republic”, was the best one.

  • @TripleGcomics
    @TripleGcomics Год назад

    Some great grades bud

  • @RJI8
    @RJI8 Год назад

    AF 15 Facsimile is my favorite book out of the pile

  • @lennon2744
    @lennon2744 Год назад

    I left this comment to cure cancer and I also liked the video

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      Thank you for the support, it is appreciated 🙏

  • @jeanmalo7173
    @jeanmalo7173 Год назад +1

    Since it was CGC that made a mistake on the facsimile, shouldn't they be the ones who do the "cracking" instead of you? (just trying to educate myself here)...stay safe Rob and my fav is the negative space NYCC spider-man cover.

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      Assuming I hear back from them, one would hope.

  • @Whalewraith
    @Whalewraith 8 месяцев назад

    I'm confused, you pay a company to grade your book and they don't grade it then they haven't done what they have charged you for.

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  8 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah, that is one way to look at it.

  • @DiggerJim7202
    @DiggerJim7202 Год назад

    You got some great grades. ,Those Miles books are amazing.,

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      I think so too! Especially that NYCC cover.

  • @jasondoyle2474
    @jasondoyle2474 Год назад

    I have one of those virgin ivan tao graffiti variants I've been hanging onto as well. Probably go in on my next submission

  • @michaelgallant1977
    @michaelgallant1977 Год назад

    Great looking books 👍

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      Thanks 👍 Appreciate you taking the time.

  • @Ready4Wednesday
    @Ready4Wednesday Год назад

    No grade = Flawless

  • @PghZombie
    @PghZombie Год назад

    I liked the Todd McFarlane MMSM homage cover the best....that is interesting about the AF 15....

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      Its a cover that is homage frequently for a reason. Thank you.

  • @siner2442
    @siner2442 Год назад

    Those CGC plastic covers are so hard, I’ve never seen one of them crack or break… they are very well protected, it doesn’t matter how they mail it. U can wrap a brown paper bag over it and it will come the same. That’s why I don’t understand why it cost $17 to ship? It weighs nothing,it’s flat and as big as a magazine… i feel like we’re getting ripped off

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +2

      Respectfully, I disagree. I have received several damaged slabs in the mail due to insufficient packaging. $17 is basically the cost of shipping a medium flat rate box, and from my experience even if you just stuck it in a bubble mailer and sent it ground parcel, its going to cost around $12, so I am fine spending a couple extra on shipping if it meant the slab will be packed correctly. Shipping isn't the source of our being ripped off, especially by CGC. I would start with the $5 submission fee CGC charges you for filling out their online form to submit books. Then forcing you to fill out a second form for books from different eras, and paying a second submission fee, even when sending in the same shipment. Submission fees should be waived for paying members and should be charged only to free memberships. Thank you for watching.

    • @robertcable9502
      @robertcable9502 Год назад

      No bro, you win the medal today for the craziest thing I've heard in a long time. If you sell comics, please don't.

    • @siner2442
      @siner2442 Год назад

      @@robertcable9502 WTF are u talking about idiot? Just bcuz I said those CGC plastic cases are hard?

  • @grendel0013
    @grendel0013 Год назад

    WTF is right! I'm glad I clicked on this video. Why in the world would CGC give the facsimile a NG??? No cover??? I just submitted an Action Comics #1 Loot Crate facsimile so now I'm wondering what they'll say. I only sent it in because I already have a CGC 9.8 DC #27 Loot Crate so I figured they'd look neat as a pair. Now I'm concerned...

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      Apparently, CGC claims the no barcode is the reason they gave it a "coverless" designation, and they claim this is their practice, this of course is not what the evidence will show if you search around as there are several graded copies without barcodes.

    • @grendel0013
      @grendel0013 Год назад

      @@Robs.fatstax That’s so strange but I was thinking that may have something to do with it when you mentioned that this copy was sans barcode. 😡 That’s infuriating especially because of the inconsistency. Like yourself, I would much rather have a copy without the ugly barcode and this is your “reward” for finding this variant. 🙄 Oh man. Keep fighting the good fight brother.

  • @luke-space
    @luke-space Год назад

    I like that spider Gwen animation cover art. Miles has one of them also.

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      Its a great cover, been looking at that Miles one myself. Thanks for watching.

  • @lascruces-vh4oe
    @lascruces-vh4oe Год назад

    That Amazing Fantasy 15 facsimile is an awesome looking book. I am mystified as to the grade. Thanks for sharing, Rob. #OnlySlabs

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      This is a new one for me, that's for sure.

  • @comiccapcollectibles
    @comiccapcollectibles Год назад

    Great grades other than that NG… never seen that error before!

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      Agreed, if it weren't for that NG, it would have been a great unboxing.

  • @jacob_comics
    @jacob_comics Год назад

    That NG is really odd...

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      Yep, sure looks like there is a cover on that book to me.

  • @robertharrison2.055
    @robertharrison2.055 Год назад

    i subbed ''

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад

      Thank you for the sub, hope to see you around.

  • @eggplantcomics8336
    @eggplantcomics8336 Год назад

    Trying to sneak a cover less book past cgc? 😂 how dare you!

    • @Robs.fatstax
      @Robs.fatstax  Год назад +1

      Right, I am surprised they didn't give me a green label NG while they were at it.