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July 10th, 2019 
(EDITOR’S NOTE: PM Library Editor Wally Monk had a friend drop off six comics with a CBCS representative on June 1st, 2019 at the Lost Nation Comic Con. All six comics were set for pressing, and four of them also required some sort of signature authentication. This continuing article will follow the experience with CBCS from start to finish, the last installment being pictures of the slabbed and shipped comic books.)
It’s been 39 days and nothing is showing as active in my dashboard, but I did exchange a private message with Steve Ricketts, the head presser at CBCS and a friendly guy, Cody Lockwood, who submitted my comics at Lost Nation Comic Convention in June. (Thanks again to my pal in Cleveland who took them to the con on my behalf!)
Apparently, the concensus is that NOTHING will be showing up in my dashboard until the comics are back from pressing. That’s a small consolation, as really, I have no idea where my books are (I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they have them) and right now it seems as if all is in Limbo.
As I said in my previous posts, I know pressing, grading and signature verification take time. I’m OK with that. However, seeing my order placed and listed in my dashboard will make me feel much better – this submission was literally ALL of my valuable comic books.
My friend who submitted the books graciously put the fees for everything on his credit card, and it has not been charged at this point, which is another cause for concern. Why would they begin “work” on my books if they haven’t been paid? Another small cause for alarm.
I’ll leave it at that, because my first experience with CBCS was overall pretty good. But darn it, they really should do some data entry at the pressing level so we can see where our books are in the process.
Not quite biting my nails yet, but a little leery.
As always, I am – Wally (AKA Paint Monk)
The Paint Monk Sends More Books in to CBCS – Signature Verification and Pressing, Too – I Will Keep You Posted!
Last year, a friend of mine in Northeast Ohio dropped off one of my “grails” – Conan the Barbarian #1 – with a CBCS representative at the Lake Effect Comic Con. Let me tell you, handing a comic like that over even to a good friend was nerve-wracking to say the least.
Despite some hiccups and a long (very long) wait, Marvel’s premiere issue of the perennial Cimmerian from 1970 came back to me with a 4.5 grade and was perfectly shipped, to boot. I was beyond happy even with the low grade, having acquired a lot on FB Marketplace containing that Conan #1 (plus issues #2-7) for a mere $40 US.
One of the things I’m noticing online is that many people are quick to complain about CGC, CBCS and PGX, but not often do people explain why or exactly what happened to make them so dissatisfied. I’m going to remedy that, documenting the entire CBCS process here at the PM Library blog.
This time around, my friend dropped off not one, but SIX different comics, with lots of different add-ons. Here are the books, as well as what other options I selected.
The comics were accepted in person by a CBCS rep on 6/1/19 and as of today, they’re not showing up on my dashboard. Realistically, I expect 14-16 weeks until they’re back in my hands.
I will update weekly as CBCS processes my order. So far, I’m pleased with their service and communication. We’ll see if that continues!
How have your CBCS experiences been? Please share them in the comments below!
As always, I am – Wally (AKA Paint Monk)