Custom CBCS Stuart Sayger labels16481

Originally Posted by Zombie_Head
How do you get custom labels and what are offered and price? I’m not into the custom labels right now but you never know I might start to like them.

Originally Posted by Joosh
The best books I think work well with custom labeling are 1st appearance issues that do not have said character’s likeness on the cover. For example: Strange Tales 110 with custom Dr Strange label would be sweet.

Originally Posted by SidTheSquid
What? Is this real? Thought CBCS was never going to do custom labels.

Originally Posted by BigRedOne1944
Another missed opportunity for CBCS, who once again finds themselves playing second fiddlecatch up.

Originally Posted by Studley_Dudley
That Spidey label looks like the business end of my ass. The background is unnecessarily long. The Spidey itself is adequate but the background kills it.

Originally Posted by CaptainCanuck
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Originally Posted by BigRedOne1944
Another missed opportunity for CBCS, who once again finds themselves playing second fiddlecatch up.

How is this a missed opportunity? Did CBCS even have the opportunity to produce Marvel themed labels, instead of the “premiere grading company”?

Originally Posted by Studley_Dudley
Bro, that one is even worse than the first option. CGC submitters and buyers must have the aethestic tastes of a New Jersey housewife if they think that garbage looks good. On the other hand, the submitters may like it because those labels will distract from the shoddy grading job the premiere grading company does so any potential buyer won't notice the obvious defects.

Originally Posted by CaptainCanuck
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Originally Posted by BigRedOne1944
Without a competent Marketing team in place to not only spot such trends, as well as act on implementing them?

I would have to say........ NO... which probably cost them any opportunity. Your point is well taken.

To the credit of CBCS marketing team, they have introduced some novel concepts. Verified signatures, raw grading and grader’s notes available to anyone.

However, once a company like CGC becomes the top tog, it’s difficult to compete.

I wonder if Marvel (or DC for that matter) would have even entertained the idea of giving CBCS the exclusive rights to use their intellectual property on labels, considering their relatively small market share.

Originally Posted by BigRedOne1944
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Originally Posted by CaptainCanuck
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Originally Posted by BigRedOne1944
Without a competent Marketing team in place to not only spot such trends, as well as act on implementing them?

I would have to say........ NO... which probably cost them any opportunity. Your point is well taken.

To the credit of CBCS marketing team, they have introduced some novel concepts. Verified signatures, raw grading and grader’s notes available to anyone.

However, once a company like CGC becomes the top tog, it’s difficult to compete.

I wonder if Marvel (or DC for that matter) would have even entertained the idea of giving CBCS the exclusive rights to use their intellectual property on labels, considering their relatively small market share.

It is very true that if your going to topple or compete with the Giant your going to have to out hussle them at their own game. Something CBCS has yet to been able to do.

While I can appreciate it... I wouldn't call the Free grader notes all that novel. CGC just rendered that talking point mute.

The Raw grading service of charging someone to put a book in a mylar bag was indeed genius! The fact that anybody bought into this in the first place was amazing. The novelty didn't last long and If the CBCS magazine holder ever comes out I believe the Raw Book service will become totally useless.


The Verified Signature service has indeed been a plus for CBCS and those that use and believe in the service, but with all of the fraud that has always surrounded the autograph industry it makes it just a small niche of the hobby, not to mention very controversial and debated subject.

CBCS gets its biggest kudos from me on New slab they introduce last year. That is something that reaches across all aspects of the hobby. If CBCS is going to be able to gain more market share from the Giant they need more victories like their new slab.

The total lack of any kind of customer service for years on end does not help the CBCS brand. I think implementing a first class customer service department would be the single biggest thing CBCS could do to acquire higher market share and brand name loyalty.

of coarse this is just my opinion....... Let the names Begin!