Lego Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 CGC's Custom Labels Has this been discussed to death? I have to say, I don't like it. It's definitely pushing the boundary of "manufactured collectible" and that's just not a path I'd like to see comics go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Couch_Surfer Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Not sure how I feel about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersRohan Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Why not? Looks like good fun to me. Not sure if I'd want my WD #1 or Red Foil to have these custom labels, but I wouldn't begrudge anyone who would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRahl Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 33 minutes ago, Lego said: CGC's Custom Labels Has this been discussed to death? I have to say, I don't like it. It's definitely pushing the boundary of "manufactured collectible" and that's just not a path I'd like to see comics go down. How is this a manufactured collectible exactly? It's just aesthetic. If you want a pretty label, pay for it. If not, don't. I don't see any problem. Nor do I see how this is a "manufactured collectible". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) I waited all day for this thread (lame probably I know) To each his own, but sometimes these make it more asthetically pleasing for personal collection/book/favorite character. And even if it was/is a manufactured collectible, were talking increasing the value by what $5? Are they limited edition/time? Because other than when they launched, I never really heard any advertising about the Stan Lee one's again..... I wouldn't pay a any premium for a label but I don't fault those who choose it It is another way to personalize a slab, especially if there are diffierent versions etc. But your right those who get them will probably sell for premium or at least try to market it that way, so I see why there are negative responses Edited April 6, 2017 by ADAMANTIUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antpark Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 2 hours ago, LordRahl said: How is this a manufactured collectible exactly? It's just aesthetic. If you want a pretty label, pay for it. If not, don't. I don't see any problem. Nor do I see how this is a "manufactured collectible". Just wait until they start offering the variants. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhtx Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I like the variety. I have some Stan Lee labels and I like them. At first, after I selected them, before I got the books back, I started to regret my decision. Once I got the books back, Im glad I did it. I like the looks of them. Worst case, someone could always pay to re-holder them and get a regular label. I think it would be cool to have series labels, creator labels and publisher labels. In the end, the grade is what CGC is mainly selling. As long as they continue to offer that as their main product, these types of additions are just icing that no one has to buy if they don't want it. If you buy a comic that has one and you don't like it, just get it re-holder'd with a regular label. Ill be curious to see what others they come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Sinescu Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Not a fan, to be honest. CGC should be neutral -- the case, the label, etc. When they start embellishing their presentation with specialized touches such as this, it crosses over being a neutral, third-party service and becomes more fanboy-type stuff. It just doesn't seem professional, more of a trite novelty. The Jeffrey, mrc, Silver_Couch_Surfer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 9 minutes ago, Martin Sinescu said: Not a fan, to be honest. CGC should be neutral -- the case, the label, etc. When they start embellishing their presentation with specialized touches such as this, it crosses over being a neutral, third-party service and becomes more fanboy-type stuff. It just doesn't seem professional, more of a trite novelty. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRahl Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Martin Sinescu said: Not a fan, to be honest. CGC should be neutral -- the case, the label, etc. When they start embellishing their presentation with specialized touches such as this, it crosses over being a neutral, third-party service and becomes more fanboy-type stuff. It just doesn't seem professional, more of a trite novelty. You know those 2 things aren't mutually exclusive, right? And how CGC having a comic related, branded label makes them any less neutral is beyond me. That's some next level conspiracy theory right there. IamwithChrist and cbalroman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhtx Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Martin Sinescu said: Not a fan, to be honest. CGC should be neutral -- the case, the label, etc. When they start embellishing their presentation with specialized touches such as this, it crosses over being a neutral, third-party service and becomes more fanboy-type stuff. It just doesn't seem professional, more of a trite novelty. Point being that this is for collectors. If you don't want it, then don't buy it and just get a regular label. If someone wants it for their PC, why does anyone else care? I don't think anyone believes that CGC will give a better grade to a book with a walking dead label, so it shouldn't matter. They will be neutral. In the end, its "personal" collections. Edited April 7, 2017 by kevhtx IamwithChrist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 2 hours ago, oakman29 said: 2 hours ago, Martin Sinescu said: Not a fan, to be honest. CGC should be neutral -- the case, the label, etc. When they start embellishing their presentation with specialized touches such as this, it crosses over being a neutral, third-party service and becomes more fanboy-type stuff. It just doesn't seem professional, more of a trite novelty. Agreed. You'll like it when they make one with pleasure ribs that vibrates...., guaranteeeeeeeeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, lizards2 said: You'll like it when they make one with pleasure ribs that vibrates...., guaranteeeeeeeeed! Always thinking outta the box. I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Just now, oakman29 said: 4 minutes ago, lizards2 said: You'll like it when they make one with pleasure ribs that vibrates...., guaranteeeeeeeeed! Always thinking outta the box. I like that. Inside, outside, rubbing along the side....., what is your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Martin Sinescu said: Not a fan, to be honest. CGC should be neutral -- the case, the label, etc. When they start embellishing their presentation with specialized touches such as this, it crosses over being a neutral, third-party service and becomes more fanboy-type stuff. It just doesn't seem professional, more of a trite novelty. I just don't see a problem. The book is the same and the third party grading and restoration check is unchanged. Just a more attractive label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 1 minute ago, lizards2 said: Inside, outside, rubbing along the side....., what is your point? isnt it duck season, or is it wabbit season for you yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 1 minute ago, oakman29 said: 3 minutes ago, lizards2 said: Inside, outside, rubbing along the side....., what is your point? isnt it duck season, or is it wabbit season for you yet? jimmers would tell you, beavers are always in season here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 1 minute ago, lizards2 said: jimmers would tell you, beavers are always in season here. I love a good beaver, specially when it completely shaved. tail that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Just now, oakman29 said: 3 minutes ago, lizards2 said: jimmers would tell you, beavers are always in season here. I love a good beaver, specially when it completely shaved. tail that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 1 minute ago, lizards2 said: I dont know what I mean either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
