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New Slabs Unveiled at CBCS Expo!!11008

COLLECTOR dielinfinite private msg quote post Address this user
No more scratched sides!





They don’t look significantly different from the front. No new labels, I believe

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Jesse_O private msg quote post Address this user
@dielinfinite Thanks for sharing! Great news!
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Collector oakcitycomics private msg quote post Address this user
@dielinfinite I'm assuming the books are mockup's to show the slab and not really graded since there is no seem through the label logo. Or have they changed that with the new slab? Do you know when these will be in circulation?
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@dielinfinite I'm assuming the books are mockup's to show the slab and not really graded since there is no seem through the label logo. Or have they changed that with the new slab? Do you know when these will be in circulation?


I read on Facebook that the new slabs should be rolling out in March.
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COLLECTOR dielinfinite private msg quote post Address this user
Also, they’re apparently hoping for a 4th quarter launch for Magazine-Sized slabs!
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COLLECTOR dielinfinite private msg quote post Address this user
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@dielinfinite I'm assuming the books are mockup's to show the slab and not really graded since there is no seem through the label logo. Or have they changed that with the new slab? Do you know when these will be in circulation?


CBCS says the new case is more tamper-evident so they are discontinuing the heat seal through the shield
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
Nice, but not really the announcement I think most were hoping for.
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Collector Darkseid_of_town private msg quote post Address this user
Yeah I wish the labels had a bit more ...oomph is all
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Collector poka private msg quote post Address this user
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@dielinfinite I'm assuming the books are mockup's to show the slab and not really graded since there is no seem through the label logo. Or have they changed that with the new slab? Do you know when these will be in circulation?


CBCS says the new case is more tamper-evident so they are discontinuing the heat seal through the shield


I read a Challenge! 😎
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COLLECTOR dielinfinite private msg quote post Address this user
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@dielinfinite I'm assuming the books are mockup's to show the slab and not really graded since there is no seem through the label logo. Or have they changed that with the new slab? Do you know when these will be in circulation?


CBCS says the new case is more tamper-evident so they are discontinuing the heat seal through the shield


I read a Challenge! 😎
I just hope they’re not too much of a hassle to open the way CGC’s current slabs are.
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CBCS broke up with me over Facebook. CFP_Comics private msg quote post Address this user
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Nice, but not really the announcement I think most were hoping for.


I don't understand why they keep re-inventing the same wheel, especially when other services have been non-existent.
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Collector etapi65 private msg quote post Address this user
I saw these in person last con season, by chance, having a discussion with some CBCS people. They looked really good including being incredibly clear. It felt really solid as well. Just crystal clear clarity in a nice feeling robust slab. To everyone worried/complaining about what you "wanted" to hear about. Changing slab type is the first step in expanding their offerings. CGC used to use a very similar (actually, was it the same slab?) and switched for more flexibility. Coming soon will be more size availability I'm sure.
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Beaten by boat oars Studley_Dudley private msg quote post Address this user
It's not about the size, it's how you use it!
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
I'm not really complaining, but it's like announcing a new Superman movie... with Lex Luthor as the villain.
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COLLECTOR dielinfinite private msg quote post Address this user
The mold marks were unsightly and they could be worse than just scratches. My last order had one where it almost looked like a big chip had broken out of the slab.

It would make sense that CBCS would want to fix that issue and not pass it down to the Magazine-size holder. So they redesign the main holder and make the magazine size a version of the better one. It’s a shame that it took so long to get to this point but it’s progress at the very least
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Collector Darryl_H private msg quote post Address this user
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Originally Posted by dielinfinite
The mold marks were unsightly and they could be worse than just scratches. My last order had one where it almost looked like a big chip had broken out of the slab.

It would make sense that CBCS would want to fix that issue and not pass it down to the Magazine-size holder. So they redesign the main holder and make the magazine size a version of the better one. It’s a shame that it took so long to get to this point but it’s progress at the very least


Exactly, and progress we needed to make before we could properly grow and bring you other cool announcements like Magazine size slabs. A lot of great stuff is ahead....
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If the viagra is working you should be well over a 9.8. xkonk private msg quote post Address this user
Are the new slabs the same size/thickness as the old slabs, or are we looking at CGC-levels of plastic?
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Collector Paint_Monk private msg quote post Address this user
Perhaps I'm in the minority here, but I really like the look of CBCS current labels. As for the magazine slabs, that's good news too, as I've got quite a list of graphic novels and magazines to submit.

As long as they don't go back to the rivet labels ... yikes... those made the old labels from the-company that-shall-not-be-named look good.

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Collector Arak private msg quote post Address this user
@dielinfinite
Thank you for sharing and taking the pics my ninja !
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COLLECTOR dielinfinite private msg quote post Address this user
Credit for the pics goes to @Darryl_H. I just shared them here from facebook
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Collector etapi65 private msg quote post Address this user
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Perhaps I'm in the minority here, but I really like the look of CBCS current labels.


Same, my position is always that the label should be very subtle. The first thing you should see when you look at a slabbed comic is the COMIC. CBCS labels draw my eye to the comic. CGC labels basically scream "forget what's in the holder, look at meee!" with the bright colors and laughable fonts. It's the main reason I barely use (except magazine size) CGC any longer...and their new sig series plastic baggie thing that has lead to zero customer service at cons...and their questionable grading.
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Collector Venomade private msg quote post Address this user
I’ve been waiting forever for them to change up the verified labels but I guess that isn’t happening, I really dislike the coloring.
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Collector dpiercy private msg quote post Address this user
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Perhaps I'm in the minority here, but I really like the look of CBCS current labels.


I like them, too, with one exception. That color band at the top of each label is decorative and not necessary. Looks like a CGC emulation, who put verbiage in their top color band.

I do like CBCS labels though.
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past performance is no guarantee of future actions. KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
as long as they don't have the CGC patented oil slick I'm good!
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"Forum Overlord" bah ha ha ha... JustThatGuy private msg quote post Address this user
The one thing I would like for you guys to bring back is the name of the convention where the item was signed on the label.
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Have I told you about the time I dropped off 3,000 comics at SDCC? Scifinator private msg quote post Address this user
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@dielinfinite
Thank you for sharing and taking the pics my ninja !
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Credit for the pics goes to @Darryl_H. I just shared them here from facebook


Funny, I was thinking the same about the WildC.A.T.S. But after seeing that the Cert # starts with 20-, I can confirm it is not mine.
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as long as they don't have the CGC patented oil slick I'm good!
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Have I told you about the time I dropped off 3,000 comics at SDCC? Scifinator private msg quote post Address this user
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The one thing I would like for you guys to bring back is the name of the convention where the item was signed on the label.


2nd'd. And, stop using the SIG abbreviation.
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No gap on the edge. Slab feels more sturdy in the hand.
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Collector mattness private msg quote post Address this user
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No gap on the edge. Slab feels more sturdy in the hand.


How does the thickness compare to the old slabs? It’s difficult to see in the picture.
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