New CBCS Case

SteveRicketts

I wanted to give the forum members an update on the new CBCS slabs. We asked a handful of comic related YouTube channels if they would like to get their hands on a sample of our new slab a few weeks before they go live. They all agreed and each one wull be doing reviews of the slab on their channels.

The samples were shipped to them this past Wednesday and should be starting to arrive in their hands any day now. Here are links to the channels that will be reviewing the new CBCS slab.

www.youtube.com/user/rsimmons1911/featured

www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQiE3gotzdWZY7TYYNKtBw/featured

www.youtube.com/channel/UC31fEeAOTnfRgvGFwYJsFUA/featured

www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvv17vEHJbXjVG0ENE65oA/featured

I can't tell you how excited i am for everyone to start getting these in your hands. I know the wait was long, but i think you'll be quite happy with the product.

Keep an eye on those YouTube channels over the next few days and enjoy the sneak-peak of the new CBCS slab!

SteveRicketts

6/21/20 8:48PM

Thanks for the comments and feedback so far. Let me address a few of the things you've been asking. (I'll be paraphrasing.)

1) Why is CBCS changing to yellow labels for verified signatures?

Quite simply because the overwhelming majority of customers did not like the red label and wanted a different color. Given the fact that there are only so many colors on the basic color-wheel, the number of colors we could use that would be accepted by the hobby is limited. Green and purple are out because nobody collecting comics wants anything to do with those colors. That leaves orange...and I suppose white and black. White got tossed because samples looked like an unfinished product. Black would have to be a lighter gray so we could print the information on it, which also ended up looking like an unfinished product. Orange was actually a finalist, but it came down to simplicity. We agreed that CBCS had already eliminated the need for a restored color by clearly identifying it on the label, so we wouldn't have any trouble doing the same for signatures. The new case was the logical time to make the change. All books with signatures will be on yellow labels. Non signatures on blue. Easy, peasy. Oh, and fwiw, the word "sigs" will change to "signatures" around the time of the new case. Thought there may be a few orders that have already been generated with the word "sigs." But that word will disappear at some point in the transition.

2) Are the new labels going to have the same perforated edge that the old labels do.

Yes and no. There is a perforated edge, but it's much finer than the old label, so it is hardly an eyesore. The paper stock is a little thicker and nicer, so I don't think anyone is going to think twice about the edges.

3) Why is the heat seal no longer through the CBCS hologram logo?

Because it is no longer needed due to the added security of the case. You'll understand once you get one in your hand.


I'll add a few more bits of info...The rough edge that everyone complained about is gone. The sides can no longer be opened with your hands and they don't squeak when you hold them. It feels incredibly rigid and secure.

Again, I thank you guys for the discussion so far. I can't wait for you to see the new CBCS for yourself. As beautiful as they are in pictures and videos, you can't fully appreciate it until you have one in your hand.