Allowable Defects in a CGC 9.8 | Before you Submit Comics to CGC, WATCH THIS!

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Bindery tears 1/16” or less 8:51
Spine Ticks?!?! 11:29
Slight Waviness 16:34
Miswrap 18:05
Spine rub from shipping 20:57
Slight color rub 22:35
Summary of allowable defects 25:00
Remember: A CGC 9.8 is a "nearly perfect collectible with negligible signs of manufacturing or handling defects."
This video is all about what defects CGC will allow and still award the grade of 9.8. It’s important to note that CGC has not published it’s grading criteria anywhere. Any information about this out there is strictly anecdotal from collectors that have hand on experience through often many PAINFUL submissions. So the information in this video is from my personal experience, because as you can see, I have A LOT of CGC 9.8 slabs, I’ve done A LOT of CGC submissions myself and I’ve bought a lot of 9.8’s over the years so I have a really good idea of what CGC will consistently allow in a 9.8. So the books that we’re going to look at are books that I’ve submitted with a prescreen, books I’ve submitted without a prescreen, books I’ve bought from other people, books from across many different submissions, books that were submitted a few months ago, and books that were submitted years ago. The reason I mention this, and the reason it’s important is that these aren’t just defects that passed in a single submission where CGC was having an off day. That still wouldn’t really make sense because 3 people evaluate the book before it gets its final grade. But nonetheless, these are from submissions over a span of years so that we know it is consistent, reliable data. In order for a defect to make it onto my list of an “allowable defect in a 9.8” I’m going to need to see at least 5 examples from books in at least 2 different submissions.
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  • @phable_one_collection_down
    @phable_one_collection_down3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for making this video. You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for someone to break it down like this. Now I can confidently grade my books better. I always had a feeling I was over grading and now I’m certain of it. Thanks!!!

  • @secretjedi2938
    @secretjedi29383 жыл бұрын

    Mate, this video was great! I've held off sending to CGC through fear they would be rejected. I'm in the UK so it's a lot of effort sending them. This is the best cgc video I've ever seen.

  • @YahWeh-uw5kz
    @YahWeh-uw5kz3 жыл бұрын

    I was on cgc and doing a 9.8 pre-screen and saw this video, which I'm glad because I was so wrong about what was allowed. Much appreciated for making this clearer!!!!! Keep up the awesome work.

  • @michaelhernandez2868
    @michaelhernandez28683 жыл бұрын

    This was excellent. I learned so much about grading in this 1 recording than in the last 10 years. I didn't completely understand how cgc determined a book is a 9.8 'til now. Thanks for putting this one out.

  • @danielmendez9373
    @danielmendez93733 жыл бұрын

    Probably my favorite KZread video right now about comics. Very insightful and helpful when we’re out there hunting for potential 9.8s. Awesome stuff!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @spyderpaul314
    @spyderpaul3143 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. Been collecting for quite a while, and this helps clear up my understanding of how some defects affect grading

  • @PartyMcFly89
    @PartyMcFly893 жыл бұрын

    This is great stuff, as a new collector it's hard to know where to begin with cgc submissions. But this helps a ton! Happy New Year!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year!

  • @GovernatorAO
    @GovernatorAO2 жыл бұрын

    This was an amazingly helpful video. I havent collected comics since my teen years in the 90s (only purchasing trades now and then) and have started to get back into collecting, so this is a new world for me and really helps me understand what to look for. Thank you!

  • @TheSoundlotKids
    @TheSoundlotKids3 жыл бұрын

    Great info and loved that you showed examples of the defects!

  • @ThereCanBeOnlyVaughn
    @ThereCanBeOnlyVaughn3 жыл бұрын

    I still feel there’s some inconsistency with the grading. I’ve sent in books that get 9.2, 9.4 and 9.6 with what you’ve shown as 9.8s. Looking at the graders notes, there was hardly anything letting me know why this received the grades they got. So it’s really hard to understand what’s correct and what’s not.

  • @robcook8456
    @robcook84563 жыл бұрын

    As someone will be submitting to cgc fir the first time this is very helpful in selecting the books I will send. Thanks!

  • @elcrotamuth
    @elcrotamuth3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great information. Great video! I look forward to many to come. Have a good one!

  • @stillunluckyusername
    @stillunluckyusername3 жыл бұрын

    I think this is the most helpful video you published so far, nice job!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @Snitchols
    @Snitchols3 жыл бұрын

    One of the most informative videos out there on this. Thanks for sharing. extremely helpful for first timers like myself who will be sending in books to CGC soon.

  • @Mickey.Anthony
    @Mickey.Anthony3 жыл бұрын

    This video is amazing! Great job on all the hard work you put into this!

  • @josequintana3669
    @josequintana36693 жыл бұрын

    You took good time and care on the details, which is commendable. I used to submit sports cards to PSA, SGC, and BGS decades ago. You are correct on declaring the subjectivity of the process. It does come down to the persons grading the item. I have a few 70's issues I plan on submitting to CGC, but simply for keeping in my personal collection. I'm gladly subbing to your channel. Please do continue to focus on the truths of the industry...and the fun it does bring to you and us.

  • @NoCoastComics
    @NoCoastComics3 жыл бұрын

    Great rundown video. The subjective nature of grading is tough but you definitely help make it a little more scientific. Like many, I've had 9.8s that look like 10.0s in every way. Maybe someday I'll get a 9.9 or 10.

  • @manuelharper1155
    @manuelharper11552 жыл бұрын

    You are the best my brother I appreciate all your wisdom and advice keep on helping the community like you do

  • @kevinanderson3753
    @kevinanderson37533 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff! Not a new collector but newer to the grading part so this helps immensely

  • @tonybloomfield4772
    @tonybloomfield47723 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all that info. Only done two submissions so still learning. Appreciate your insights.

  • @fancysinigang_tk
    @fancysinigang_tk3 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel and this video was awesome man. Like many have mentioned, I'm also looking to submit my first batch of comics to CGC for the first time and have been looking to as much research as possible before I do. This has been one of the most helpful in that process. Subscribed!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @best9642
    @best96423 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I loved how you took the time to explain the delicate details thank you.

  • @comicjourney
    @comicjourney3 жыл бұрын

    This video helped clear up a lot. Thank you

  • @tristanrujano
    @tristanrujano2 жыл бұрын

    This was the video I was looking for! I have some popular books that have binary tears and I thought it was a deal breaker, but turns out it's still possible to get a 9.8!

  • @BoysBarn
    @BoysBarn2 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, thank you for doing this. Now I need to go through my supposed "9.8s" again before I consider submitting anything.

  • @WeLoveComics
    @WeLoveComics3 жыл бұрын

    This is a GREAT video and you explained everything really well. SO many people think that a 9.8 is flawless. Thank you for this video, I added this to my favorites list on my channel. Thumbs up :)

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @WeLoveComics

    @WeLoveComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BrysComics Keep up the good work :)

  • @davecironelibrarykid
    @davecironelibrarykid3 жыл бұрын

    Long awaited / Much requested -- no joke! really informative!

  • @bscomicsandcollectables4353
    @bscomicsandcollectables43533 жыл бұрын

    This Video was Great! Very Informative. Loved the example videos. Awesome man! Thanks for doing this one. AWESOME Books!!!

  • @keyngdomcomicscontent
    @keyngdomcomicscontent3 жыл бұрын

    Well done bud. I know your info to be 100% accurate based off my own submissions. Your rub and tick portions were especially insightful.

  • @tegarparamartha202
    @tegarparamartha2023 жыл бұрын

    nice info about that bindery tears! iam glad thats an allowable defects!

  • @CollectingPlastic
    @CollectingPlastic2 жыл бұрын

    Great video dude, lots of useful information for someone new to graded comics. Super interesting.

  • @richardfavaro2021
    @richardfavaro20213 жыл бұрын

    Very well done , learned a ton of applicable information . Thanks!

  • @danielmarquez2447
    @danielmarquez24473 жыл бұрын

    Wow, your so knowledgeable about grading. Thank you for the information. Will looking thoroughly through my books before submitting my books

  • @nathanwalls461
    @nathanwalls4613 жыл бұрын

    Found you on IG (Im DurtyDogs3, was in your cgc wheel spin) Love the content and one of my favorite content providers now! Keep up the good work!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @adamgroves5289
    @adamgroves52893 жыл бұрын

    great info thanks again! going to be doing my first submission this month and this will help me loads

  • @dylanschultzable
    @dylanschultzable3 жыл бұрын

    Informative, well articulated video! SOLID stuff. Thanks!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @FedorSaku
    @FedorSaku3 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. I learned a lot, I have a lot of keys I am gonna start submitting to cgc, and these eased my mind. Thanks for the knowledge and the hard work to make this video.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just make sure you use prescreen 👍

  • @oliverortiz8507
    @oliverortiz85073 жыл бұрын

    This was very detailed and will be a definite guide in the future.

  • @stephenbyce
    @stephenbyce3 жыл бұрын

    This is the best video on this subject I've seen. It's funny as these defects would kill a sports card grade

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah they’re way more strict huh? Probably because it’s one tiny card and not a whole book...makes sense

  • @manuelharper1155
    @manuelharper11553 жыл бұрын

    Hey thank you this was the video I needed to see because this industry is getting crazy with the cgc style thank you for pointing out everything I need to know you're amazing

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍💯

  • @brucemanley4733
    @brucemanley47333 жыл бұрын

    Another great video......on point with topic discussions so far!

  • @richwujek3250
    @richwujek32503 жыл бұрын

    Great info to know when determining which comics I should be submitting for grading! Especially about the bindery tears. Thanks!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @JoseRodriguez-bu6vo
    @JoseRodriguez-bu6vo3 жыл бұрын

    Well put together, very informative video, thank you

  • @matthewduffy3337
    @matthewduffy33373 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for this one! Thanks for the info 👍 😀

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @zophar1001
    @zophar10013 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. I really appreciated the detailed explanations and presentation of each. I definitely will be subscribing!

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @justinsena2558
    @justinsena25583 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the great info! Very helpful

  • @user-gf2ju8cd2y
    @user-gf2ju8cd2y26 күн бұрын

    Super helpful. I am thinking I likely have a few more 9.8s among my Bronze and Copper books than I thought just a few hours ago. 😎 Really appreciate you doing the heavy lifting on the murky world of grading.

  • @monstermax6927
    @monstermax69273 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This was super informative and helped a lot!

  • @SBAVoltronProdt
    @SBAVoltronProdt3 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful. Working on my grading skills myself as much as I can. The mid grade is what’s tough for me to see where things kind of fall for older books

  • @comic_you_tank8512
    @comic_you_tank85123 жыл бұрын

    Best content anywhere brother!

  • @str8swish538
    @str8swish5383 жыл бұрын

    Actually there is a video cgc has, I believe on their site, on the grading process and how they arrive at the conclusion for the grading. The whole process is explained in great detail. I will try to provide a link.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please do!

  • @amekomidarake

    @amekomidarake

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BrysComics He might mean this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqNozqZ-qs67fLQ.html&ab_channel=CGCComicsCGCComics

  • @notanarchitect
    @notanarchitect3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Video, super helpful!

  • @mrbungle333
    @mrbungle3333 жыл бұрын

    Ton of great information. Spine rub has stopped me from submitting several books. I have to rethink those

  • @jesusdejesusjr.6991
    @jesusdejesusjr.69912 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid buddy thanks again 🤙🏽

  • @yamothersfavouritefarmer2787
    @yamothersfavouritefarmer27873 жыл бұрын

    Amazing ....I've sold a lot that would prob have been 9.8...but this vid has saved me selling more. Awesome.

  • @scottisom5599
    @scottisom55993 жыл бұрын

    Great video, keep em coming!

  • @offkilter9364
    @offkilter93642 жыл бұрын

    Great video, great information.

  • @rodneysamson1686
    @rodneysamson16863 жыл бұрын

    Best video I’ve watched breaking down allowable defects. I’m walking away feeling that many of the 9.8s shown could of easily been 9.6s. It’s all on the graders discretion

  • @BronzeAgeNerd
    @BronzeAgeNerd3 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, thanks!

  • @james2506
    @james25063 жыл бұрын

    Super video. Real refreshing content. Subscribed.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome aboard!

  • @davesdungeon9893
    @davesdungeon98933 жыл бұрын

    Wow I learned alot. Thanks Bri fantastic video, saved it to my Comic Book playlist👍🤔😃🔥🔥🔥

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @nicgreen7154
    @nicgreen71542 жыл бұрын

    I had wondered if color rub on the spine would completely ruin chances for a 9.8. Great video, thanks!

  • @jstruss1
    @jstruss13 жыл бұрын

    very nice insight on spine ticks! something that i did not know

  • @matthewmorrow4011
    @matthewmorrow40113 жыл бұрын

    Thanks,that was really helpful.

  • @joecasagranda8587
    @joecasagranda85873 жыл бұрын

    Super informative. Great video👍

  • @tycoypinkstoncomics5512
    @tycoypinkstoncomics55123 жыл бұрын

    Great analysis. Thanks homie

  • @craigcastillo1071
    @craigcastillo10712 жыл бұрын

    This was such a great video thank you

  • @953dave
    @953dave3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Very well produced

  • @YeezieComics
    @YeezieComics3 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff. More like this. I'm about to start submitting and this helps. A lot more is allowable for a 9.8 that I thought.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @etb3rd
    @etb3rd3 жыл бұрын

    Great info and hope you have a great new years

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Happy new year!

  • @gabrielpotter6454
    @gabrielpotter64543 жыл бұрын

    Great content. Preparing to send my first big submission and I’m stressing. This video was a big help Bry.

  • @shhteviebishop9475
    @shhteviebishop94753 жыл бұрын

    Great information. I have a nice copy of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire #1 that I’ve always wanted to get slabbed but was worried about color rub down the spine. I might have to take a chance on it.

  • @timothywenhold3227
    @timothywenhold32273 жыл бұрын

    Great overview and details.

  • @scottl8450
    @scottl84503 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful!

  • @newvillagecomics9124
    @newvillagecomics91243 жыл бұрын

    This is all great information thank you for the contact you put out

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @sirloifior
    @sirloifior3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir!!!!!

  • @jeffcorpse
    @jeffcorpse3 жыл бұрын

    Explains a lot of what I’ve seen! I’ve bought lower grades that look great but may be hard to see through the case.

  • @dstar101
    @dstar1013 жыл бұрын

    Really insightful content. You just earned a sub my friend

  • @randyrobbins3393
    @randyrobbins33932 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a ASM 300 with less color rub than that and it was cited as the reason for it being a 9.6 no ticks or anything. Absolutely perfect.

  • @Rubberand4skins
    @Rubberand4skins3 жыл бұрын

    As I learn more about what is allowable and/or not. I have come to realize that the final deciding factor if the HF(human factor). We can send in what we believe is a perfect book, but it will all depend on the individual grader. Good Luck.

  • @ericcampbell9553
    @ericcampbell95533 жыл бұрын

    Nice video bro. Good info to have.

  • @yalerd136
    @yalerd1362 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful

  • @jerrythejitterbugcomicbook4098
    @jerrythejitterbugcomicbook40983 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Appreciate the information.

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @raiderbear1
    @raiderbear13 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work mate

  • @sang9095
    @sang90953 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video!

  • @chrishill1604
    @chrishill16043 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful

  • @thehypecollector3693
    @thehypecollector36932 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video bro, I’m new to comics & grading wanted to submit some in to CGC this video answers all my questions 👍🏼

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice!!

  • @mrbungle333
    @mrbungle3333 жыл бұрын

    Love those SiKtC behind you

  • @brickhunter9537
    @brickhunter95373 жыл бұрын

    This was a great vid!

  • @MakThaNife
    @MakThaNife3 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting! Thanks

  • @Yo_Kelz
    @Yo_Kelz3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this!!

  • @AthleticStyle
    @AthleticStyle3 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, thank you for sharing. I just subscribed

  • @BrysComics

    @BrysComics

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🙏🏻✌️

  • @bronzevillecomics2581
    @bronzevillecomics25813 жыл бұрын

    I feel better now about my spine rub books. I was noticing it a lot with DC comics that I’ve been reading from 2010 (yeah I’m a little behind in my reading) especially with card stock covers. Now I won’t feel so sad - it was starting to bother me even knowing that I would never submit these filler books for grading.

  • @dalealtmann3563
    @dalealtmann35633 жыл бұрын

    Nice work man 🤙

  • @crzdcolombian
    @crzdcolombian2 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video. I haven't been sending comic with binding tears because I thought they would be backed pretty hard tho last few years of comics they all seem to have them.

  • @vader4543
    @vader45433 жыл бұрын

    I have seen 9.8s that are not centered, have a lot of spin tics, have binding that is misaligned and yet I can find a 9.6 that has no evidence of this. At the end I'm gonna buy the 9.6, it's half the price and looks better

  • @Valksforge
    @Valksforge2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @davidv.3135
    @davidv.31353 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info..

  • @raiderbear1
    @raiderbear13 жыл бұрын

    Great info

  • @Kupalking
    @Kupalking3 жыл бұрын

    great content man