Are Custom Label Series more valuable than the regular series? 0

[Tcla75]

I just bought a Wolverine limited series 1 Custom Label Series 9.6 and it made me wonder will these Custom Label Series hold more value in the future because there will be less of those than the regular slabs or does it not really make a difference?

[Fisionbomb]

In my opinion, which has no research regarding sell prices, etc... They are less valuable for resale purposes because they move most of the "key" label info to the back. If I personally had the choice when buying an already slabbed/graded book: Between a custom label and a universal of the same grade, I'd pay a little more for the universal. (A LITTLE MORE)

That being said, for my own collection of books I'm slabbing with no intention to sell, I sometimes go with the custom labels because I like the look.

So: Contradictory and unhelpful. Take it as you may.

[revat]

I’d go on eBay and do sold price comparisons 

[KCOComics]

Congrats on getting your Wolverine 1.  

I would hope the label has 0 impact on the price of a comic book.  

The quality of the comic is what's important. The label is meant to convey information about the quality of the comic book. The character labels are fun, but are just wrapping paper. 

[PovertyRow]

To me Custom Labels should be shunned by collectors. They are just an effort to boost sales on the part of CGC - basically a "manufactured collectible". They really have nothing to do with comics or grades. I'll take a plain old Universal Blue Label any time over a label manufactured by a corporation to promote hype.

[theCapraAegagrus]

I would personally pay less for a custom label. I like thing to be uniform, and the label would distract from the rest of my collection.

[xvipah]

I like the custom labels.

I wouldn't pay more for one with it as opposed to an identical comic without it. But I wouldn't pay less either. 

Edited April 26, 2021 by xvipah

[William-James88]

On 4/23/2021 at 8:26 PM, Tcla75 said:

I just bought a Wolverine limited series 1 Custom Label Series 9.6 and it made me wonder will these Custom Label Series hold more value in the future because there will be less of those than the regular slabs or does it not really make a difference?

Does not make a difference.

[KingConan]

On 4/26/2021 at 9:28 AM, xvipah said:

I like the custom labels.

I wouldn't pay more for one with it as opposed to an identical comic without it. But I wouldn't pay less either. 

I read this with a southern drawl.  

 

[lostboys]

They may be to some folks.

Ill never pay more for one but I LOVE the way they look on certain books.

[revat]

I think generally.... as with most stuff.... It depends.  The book, the grade, the custom label, the rarity of the label or the grade, possibly the signature, the age, the selling venue, everything.  And just because it's worth a bit 'more', still doesn't necessarily mean it's worth more as the additional cost of the custom label.

I think most people will tell you not to get a customized label thinking that it's an extra avenue for potential profit, although it is possible in very specific circumstances you might luck into some additional value.  If you like it for yourself (and can afford it), get it.  If not then don't. 

[StillOnly25Cents]

as usual, revet with the very sound advice

[Le Chat Noir]

When labels get retired, you're left with mismatched slabs. Some of the labels match the cover (i.e. Spawn #1/Lethal Protector), but I avoid them otherwise.

Edited December 24, 2022 by Baka_Oni