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Offline Michaelnaut

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Cracking a Book to Get Signed and Graded Again
« on: July 14, 2018, 08:36:16 AM »
So I'm waffling, and I don't believe I've asked for input, but, with Stan Lee's recent spat of issues, I'm thinking that if I don't get his signature, then I'll be out of luck (not to sound morbid).

So, I've a CGC 9.8 ASM #300, and I'm considering cracking it and getting both Stan and Todd McFarlane to sign it, then get it regraded.  Do folks have any experiences w/vendors that assist for this?  I know Desert Winds is one, I don't know others.

Thoughts?  Input?  Would love to hear.

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Re: Cracking a Book to Get Signed and Graded Again
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2018, 03:51:05 PM »
CGC and CBSI both have SDCC booths, might be good to chat with them. Once it is cracked I don't think there's anyway to avoid having it completely regraded after you get it signed.

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Re: Cracking a Book to Get Signed and Graded Again
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2018, 04:03:45 PM »
ask CGC there rules on signing, if you can't get both signings on the same day  it my cause problems
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Re: Cracking a Book to Get Signed and Graded Again
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2018, 06:42:24 PM »
I had planned on getting it re-graded again anyway.

Good idea on speaking w/the reps, I'll do that then.
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Re: Cracking a Book to Get Signed and Graded Again
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2018, 10:18:48 PM »
I believe cgc prefers to be present in the cracking- and may even suggest you keep the book at their booth while you line up SL & McFarlane

you may want to consider having the book pressed after the signings- just to insure the 9.8 is maintained. I think Matt is going to be at the cgc booth giving free evaluations
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Re: Cracking a Book to Get Signed and Graded Again
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2018, 06:12:49 AM »
As I understand it, Desert Winds is one vendor that can handle all the running around w/the relevant CGC folk.  Anyone have any experience w/other vendors that offer this?  If it was just one signature I'd try to manage it, but with two, and both not being at SDCC, was looking to have a vendor do this for me.
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