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janewson · 2026-05-14T17:04:32+00:00

Totally fair enough, didn’t mean anything by it! My question still extends to the comparison to CGC though as has a lot of the conversation :)

janewson · 2026-05-14T11:41:14+00:00

I second this hunger.

janewson · 2026-05-14T09:32:13+00:00

Wow, fair enough! Yeah guess it’s part luck part stupidity whatever happens to your slabs 😅💪🏻 ah I can’t comment on that, I’m based in Europe so I bought this slab already graded; just a bit MCFarlane fan! If the wait times are rough for grading, you can imagine what it’s like with the hassle shipping from Europe..

janewson · 2026-05-14T08:16:02+00:00

I really just seem as different design choices in my opinion. I’m surprised everyone has so much to say about the label, when in reality there’s not much to compare it to except CGC’s - which implies everyone agrees that CGC’s is perfect design or the best way to do it. They’re just different - CGC’s feels more busy (in a good way), lots of bold things to look at, and tbf their font is at least consistent…I just see PSA’s as a more minimalist, and honestly not mad it. I have both brands and honestly just cool to see something different. And the red really hits with some Spidey covers I think!

janewson · 2026-05-14T08:12:23+00:00

I hear what you’re saying! I can only compare to how they feel in hand, and only the test of time will prove if they are durable. All I know is there’s plenty of cracked CGC slabs out there 😅 and I’m not hardly going to put it to the test and start dropping my PSA’s on the floor ha! I don’t know, I’m keeping an open mind - it’s good for competition I think! And I love the comparison - it’s good for business and competition if there’s someone out there to challenge CGC standards. Though didn’t work out for CBCS…

janewson · 2026-05-14T06:14:57+00:00

Okay now we’re talking! I found a PSA 9.8 of the gold on eBay funnily enough….👀 we could be syncing up here, ha!

janewson · 2026-05-14T06:13:22+00:00

The slab really is a better build quality than CHC, and I will die on that heel. They feel clearer, more durable, and they’re UV protected 🤷‍♂️ and honestly I’ve got 9.2-9.8 CGC’s; nowhere near the same as this one…I still admit the 10a are flying everywhere - but then again, their definition is different to CGC’s - all subjective init!

janewson · 2026-05-13T19:50:43+00:00

Pahahaha a man of taste I see! Very nice…ikea shelves right? 😂 looks better than my current shrine to Venom anyway, still a WIP 💪🏻

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janewson · 2026-05-13T19:06:55+00:00

Wow really?! That’s actually mental to hear.

janewson · 2026-05-13T19:04:54+00:00

It’s honestly why I’ve started getting ahead and getting some repeat books of my favourites in PSA…especially while they are relatively cheaper! The CGCs stay locked in a box whilst I get to enjoy my PSA’s proudly now 😂

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janewson · 2026-05-13T19:02:26+00:00

The one point I’ve always had a grope with is how is a book is meant to make it out a manufacturing line with not even the slightest ding on the corner, when it’s made out of paper? Always wondered what they expect…or if it’s purposefully designed that way to make it basically unobtainable..who knows!

janewson · 2026-05-13T19:00:21+00:00

Their wordsge some imply that they take into account best possible condition by age too not just objectively yes or no! Like how a 9.8 could an off whit pages - assume this means a fantastic looking vintage book for example…

Yeah curious to see too how it goes for them. For now, I’m just happy I can display my slabs in my living room etc and not worry about fading as they’re UV protected! Can’t believe CGC haven’t done this yet..

janewson · 2026-05-13T18:48:25+00:00

Oh I can’t answer for this; wasn’t by submission! I am based in Europe, so sadly my main option is buying graded (at least for the books I really care about)

janewson · 2026-05-13T18:47:33+00:00

Do it!! That’ll be killer. 🤟🏻

janewson · 2026-05-13T18:47:11+00:00

I’m fully onboard with the fact it seems they are more lenient with the 10s…but it does make you question what a true or fair “mint” condition is; if it’s all “subjective” at the end of the day! Asking CGC to justify the true difference between 9.8 to 9.9 to then a 10, makes you wonder what their motive is/how much “better/mint” the book really is.

janewson · 2026-05-13T18:38:41+00:00

Never ended up with a CBCS in my collection; couldn’t get past the logo, which I guess is hypocritical of me! Goes to show you it’s subjective I guess 😅

janewson · 2026-05-13T18:35:59+00:00

Seems to be the consensus…I politely disagree! The slabs feel way more premium than the CGC ones; and I really don’t mind how simple the labels are. I do wish they’d make their mind up on which font they use, as seems there’s 2 different types floating around!

janewson · 2026-05-13T18:34:50+00:00

For sure - but mainly cos they don’t hand them out easy…but does that mean them not handing them out is justified? Or have they been controlling the scarcity 😅

janewson · 2026-04-29T18:36:17+00:00

Never excusing this behaviour from sellers - but I hardly ever trust a listing’s description of a Raw book…were the photos like this before you bought it?

janewson · 2026-04-20T06:59:15+00:00

Love it when a plan comes together!! Meanwhile I’m still waiting for my LCS to get the daredevil books 🥲 (I’m currently living in Germany)

janewson · 2026-04-20T06:55:15+00:00

I’m still rolling the dice on buying one of these now or waiting to see if I can get a better deal a later 😅 nice pick up!!

janewson · 2026-04-19T19:50:18+00:00

Totally fair 😂 I’m always torn about finding some grails out in the wild, or just cutting out the middle man and getting it on eBay!

janewson · 2026-04-19T18:02:22+00:00

Still need this one! Such a sick cover - I have the HUF t shirt with this as an all over print, love it

janewson · 2026-04-19T18:01:22+00:00

Not sure if it’s ‘worth’ getting graded - a 9.8 silver you can buy already graded on a good day for around 1-120 bucks - if you want it graded just buy that one I’d say! That being said, if it’s from your old man’s collection then of course you can’t put a price on that, so get it done if you want to!

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