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Post by Bats on Mar 8, 2017 15:01:46 GMT -8
...And what's a "stroy"...?   You. Have GOT. To be kidding. How many of these have they graded? I bet every single one of them is wrong. Sigh. Does that make the label unqualified?  |
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Post by Siggy's Tar Dust® on Mar 8, 2017 18:13:47 GMT -8
...And what's a "stroy"...? At first I thought that's why it got Qualified  Not really. |
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 10, 2017 9:46:13 GMT -8
CCS BOLSTERS TEAM WITH FRIESEN AND PALMER
Sarasota, FL April 10, 2017 - Classic Collectible Services® (CCS®), the industry’s leading comic book pressing, restoration and restoration removal service, has announced that it has hired Chris Friesen as a Finalizer and promoted Andrew Palmer to the role of Production Manager.
Friesen, who has served as a consultant to CCS’ parent company Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), is widely regarded as one of the industry’s foremost restoration experts. A lifelong fan of comics, he entered the profession in 1987 as a comic book dealer. In 1997, Friesen founded Renaissance Restoration Lab. He developed advanced comic book restoration techniques and offered restoration services to collectors and dealers. His skilled restoration—and his ability to detect restoration—caught the attention of CGC, which hired him in 2000. Known for his analytical approach and attention to detail, Friesen will be a key contributor to the CCS process and further enhance its high quality work.
“Chris had been working as a consultant for CGC, and we’re thrilled to have him back as a full-time employee,” says Steven Eichenbaum, CEO of the Certified Collectibles Group. “His expertise and experience will be a valuable addition to the already-talented team at CCS.”
Andrew Palmer joined CGC’s customer service team in 2011. Since then, he has traveled to comic conventions across the country and worked directly with collectors. His experience in the field brought an extra dimension when he joined the CGC grading team in 2014. After he gained a thorough understanding of defects and an eye for detail, Palmer was transferred to CCS in 2016. He has now assumed the important role of Production Manager.
“Andrew's rapid rise within the company is a direct result of his strong work ethic and knowledge of the market,” says Eichenbaum. “As a former grader, he has an eye for quality, which will help to ensure that CCS delivers the best services. With both Chris and Andrew on board, our productivity has increased and turnaround times are expected to show dramatic improvement.”
About Class Collectible Services (CCS)
Classic Collectible Services (CCS) is the world's leading comic book pressing, restoration and restoration removal company. Formerly Classics Incorporated, it was established as CCS in January 2013 as part of a relocation to Sarasota, Florida. The company's proven process can enhance the appearance and desirability of many comic books.
CCS is an independent member of the Certified Collectibles Group (CCG), which is the parent company of Certified Guaranty Company (CGC), the world's first and largest third-party comic grading service. CCS offers its services in conjunction with CGC, which gives collectors and dealers a streamlined submission process that saves them both time and money.
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Post by MetalPSI™ on Apr 12, 2017 11:34:24 GMT -8
So does this mean if you decide to press a book, you can expect restoration as well?
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 28, 2017 15:16:18 GMT -8
CGC Announces Revised Grading Services & Fees
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Post by 50 Fiddy on Apr 28, 2017 20:10:56 GMT -8
I guess this was bound to happen. I wonder what's next?
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Jun 4, 2017 21:29:26 GMT -8
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Post by Jeffro on Jun 5, 2017 4:21:20 GMT -8
Perhaps they are changing their tune in response to CBCS's verification service? That's just a guess |
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Jun 30, 2017 13:31:21 GMT -8
Perhaps they are changing their tune in response to CBCS's verification service? That's just a guess Have you seen CBCS's latest email? I think they heard me. I applaud this decision by CBCS.  |
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Post by 50 Fiddy on Jun 30, 2017 17:46:17 GMT -8
Perhaps they are changing their tune in response to CBCS's verification service? That's just a guess Have you seen CBCS's latest email? I think they heard me. I applaud this decision by CBCS. I agree. It was a good call on CBCS's part to not give it a yellow label. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2017 11:32:59 GMT -8
Greggy got Forumite of the Year at CGC. Greggy, who at one point was banned...back in the days when it was HARD to get banned...and essentially begged CGC to get back on the boards, which is why he doesn't post much at all. From Banned to FOTY! And it only took 13 years!  I'm sure I'll be FOTY eventually... :wishluck: |
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Post by Siggy's Tar Dust® on Jul 17, 2017 11:50:21 GMT -8
Greggy got Forumite of the Year at CGC. Greggy, who at one point was banned...back in the days when it was HARD to get banned...and essentially begged CGC to get back on the boards, which is why he doesn't post much at all. From Banned to FOTY! And it only took 13 years! I'm sure I'll be FOTY eventually... :wishluck: [Rhetorical] Did he submit more books than anyone else? Sell more at their VCC? I ask because, unless his "posting style" has changed recently, how?  By the way, he gets away with some nasty comments because the mods know it's "just messing with friends". But not always. |
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Jul 17, 2017 12:07:47 GMT -8
Greggy got Forumite of the Year at CGC. Greggy, who at one point was banned...back in the days when it was HARD to get banned...and essentially begged CGC to get back on the boards, which is why he doesn't post much at all. From Banned to FOTY! And it only took 13 years! I'm sure I'll be FOTY eventually... :wishluck: Did he really? Well...good for him. It must have been for all of those incredibly useful posts he made in the forum delay thread. |
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Post by slym2none on Jul 17, 2017 16:15:18 GMT -8
What's a CGC? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2017 20:14:05 GMT -8
Greggy got Forumite of the Year at CGC. Greggy, who at one point was banned...back in the days when it was HARD to get banned...and essentially begged CGC to get back on the boards, which is why he doesn't post much at all. From Banned to FOTY! And it only took 13 years! I'm sure I'll be FOTY eventually... :wishluck: Did he really? Well...good for him. It must have been for all of those incredibly useful posts he made in the forum delay thread. The thing that really gets under my skin, the real bottom line of all of this, is that it's possible that I care about CGC more than just about anyone else on the board, including the administration. I believe in graded comics, and have for 27+ years. I believe in the concept, I believe in the principle of third-party grading. Not just for my benefit, though there's obviously that, but because I believe, despite all the shenanigans, that it's BETTER than what there was before. Yes, there are a lot of problems, and yes, those problems are treated like Marvel and DC talking to Sergio Aragones about Groo (see Pacific Groo #1), but things ARE better than they used to be, by a lot. I want CGC...and CBCS...to succeed. The company that runs their message board is opposed to their success, though they certainly don't understand why. The problem has been, and continues to be, a lack of competition with rock solid integrity, who won't cut corners, who won't participate in conflicts of interest, who believe in transparency and honesty over corporate image. Nearly impossible, but not impossible. |
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