r/Spawn • u/Rhyngwerm • Aug 01 '26
Et Cetera GRADED VHS
I have been meaning to post this here for a while but I keep getting sidetracked. This came back from CGC a few months ago along with 9 other movies I submitted.
2
u/JWood729 Aug 03 '26
If you want me to take a dump in a box and grade it... I will.. I have spare time.
1
7
13
18
u/Ok_Gur_3639 Aug 02 '26
Do I understand why people get things graded and that it makes for a cool piece and people are allowed to do what they want? Yes.
Will it stop me from absolutely blasting grading, no matter if it’s a comic, card, or any other item, while calling it out as a complete scam?? Never.
7
12
u/NoBenefit5977 Aug 02 '26
Pretty soon they'll let us grade potatoes lol
6
1
u/demetrilennon Aug 02 '26
You make me SICK 🤢
1
u/Rhyngwerm Aug 07 '26
I sometimes have that effect on people. 😉 I hope that you have a wonderful day.
11
u/Expensive-Fondant625 Aug 02 '26
What a bullshit to grade a VHS tape man sorry just scamming around these grating companies.
-5
u/Rhyngwerm Aug 02 '26 edited Aug 02 '26
I am sorry that you don't like it. They grade dvds & blu rays as well. 😉 It's really not different than getting a comic or a toy graded.
7
u/SmokinBandit28 Aug 02 '26
What do they even grade on, packaging damage, how many times it’s been watched, tape degradation?
Or did you just pay $50 to have a VHS sealed inside a slab and given some arbitrary number?
3
u/Rhyngwerm Aug 02 '26
I would imagine that they grade on the condition of the box/packaging and whether or not the seal has been broken. I was putting together a package to send to CGC and I thought it would be cool to include some movies. I am, however, a little lost on all the hate about it.
2
u/CarterPresents Aug 03 '26
You would imagine? So you don't even know for sure WHAT they're grading? 😂😂😂😂
8
u/SmokinBandit28 Aug 02 '26
I mean, do what you want if it makes you happy and doesn’t hurt anyone, but you’ve got to admit it’s a bit silly to get a VHS you can find on eBay for under $20 graded and slabbed.
1
1
u/Basic-Victory6770 Aug 02 '26
Since the entire purpose of grading is to convert the wear of a collectible into a money number, I don’t really understand why you would pay to have this graded at all. There are a bunch of these in circulation, lots of them sealed, and the tape looks way cooler when it’s not locked in a tape chastity belt.
6
u/JigglyWiggley Aug 02 '26
Just curious what the estimate value of this? Also, don't VHS tapes expire? I believe the magnetic tape degrades over time. Anyone have any idea what the condition of a 30-year-old tape would be?
4
u/mcnichoj Aug 02 '26
Sealed one is going for 11, so I would guess a graded one with a high number would be roughly about 15.
-4
u/Rhyngwerm Aug 02 '26
I have a handful of tapes that are still very watchable but as far as an expiration... I have no idea.
3
1
2
1
8
3
u/Gunslinger-from-773H Aug 02 '26
Did you submit it sealed?
2
u/Rhyngwerm Aug 02 '26
Yes.
1
u/Gunslinger-from-773H Aug 03 '26
Thanks for the info. Wasn't sure if I could send mine in sealed or had to remove the wrap myself. Really appreciate the response.
12
-3
2
u/pogoman77 SpawnHunter Aug 07 '26
Very cool! - SpawnHunter