BREAKING NEWS! Beckett Under New Leadership COLLECTIVUS HOLDINGS - What Does This Mean For CBCS?!

[@junkdrunk3160]

COLLECTIVUS for the REST of US!!!

[@StephenCofMD]

Quick! Someone raise the Collectivus Pole!!!

[@GreekGeek66]

I challenge you to the feats of strength!

[@jabezcreed]

I was coming to the comments section to say the same!

[@BigMoneyGripMCV]

I definitely took advantage of CBCS's free signature verification special promotion this month. It was great. Cracked many green labels and saved hundreds of dollars vs CGC. The comic book grading should be rebranded as Beckett or even a different name... have a better label and UV protection on the cases.

[@bcm3938]

I made the same suggestions. The look I get is what do you know about anything.

[@dabbadoo2226]

Cgc value is higher

[@BigMoneyGripMCV]

@@dabbadoo2226 yep but not that much in order to tell me i should spend $76 to have a sig graded, vs $46. I'm not sending in huge comics, just getting some sigs verified instead of green label. These are worth a couple hundred each nothing crazy, so the difference between a CGC and CBCS sale is nothing.

[@BigMoneyGripMCV]

@@bcm3938 it's as if common sense is lost upon the people actually running the show lol

[@sigifredoospina7085]

@@dabbadoo2226 possibly not after this...what if cbcs does change to beckett, what if comics in their slabs become more expensive because cbcs slabs become rare itself?

[@ianellis395]

There was that time they sent books graders’ homes for grading without the knowledge of the submitters and without recording where they were sent. Happened a couple of years ago, as I recall.

[@artdelgado8132]

I really like the new CBCS slabs, and their grading has been top notch thus far.

[@joshuawyatt4381]

Collectivus for the rest of us! Hope everyone has a wonderful Festivus!

[@catlitterbox1]

Well if u like ur newton rings, banana’s, 9.8 with spine ticks, longer turnarounds and switched out books…well buddy cgc is ur type of comic con grader. Quality over quantity is always a good practice. Also those poor employees who got laid-off at cgc, tough times still ahead.

[@Marquis_de_Nah]

My impression was CBCS was actually gaining market share on CGC

[@jaimemarquez2597]

Can you imagine a black Beckett label on a 10 and a gold on 9.9? The aesthetics on that would be sooooooo hype and would boost sales both on the secondary market and within the now "CBCS" because it would look so awesome. A Beckett black label ultimate Spider-Man #1..... Wow.

[@paytonardoin688]

It does suck that CBCS isn’t given the credit they deserve on the secondary market. I mean, their cases are better anyway

[@dailycomicsfix]

@paytonardoin688 Their case are miles better than the Sarasota Shit Show's cases...you know, the cases that actually damage books instead of doing what they're supposed to which is protect books. But CBCS is also miles better than the Sarasota Shit Show in grading as well....far, far more consistent and accurate and the fallacy of the Sarasota Shit Show books selling for more is just that, a fallacy. For every example of their book selling for more there is an example of CBCS books selling for more. Don't fall for the false narrative being peddled.

[@Quasi_Terrible]

Collectivus for the rest of us...maybe?

[@Ex_SSFD_Lieutenant]

Like you said, the secondary market is the main factor. If anyone can get their slab values up to that of CGC, only then will there be a competive market. PSA is going to have some growing pains also. They're going to need get into the market and get compared to CGC.

[@schlyer]

The re-slab a CGC banana book for free is truly a missed opportunity. Heck, they could have created a custom label with a banana on it, and charged a regular re-holder fee and likely would have generated alot of submissions.

[@jmortify7572]

This is the PSA submission waiting room.

[@TheUnchosenOnesPodcast]

Good! Now ditch the CBCS moniker, which has terrible brand awareness, and rebrand as Beckett Comics. Get a deal done with DC for labels and then you have a bonafide competitor.

[@JC-dg6vo]

It will be "Run by a big syndicate back east" - Lucy Van Pelt.

[@JSSBrooklyn]

Very interesting. Thank you

[@dandelatorre1870]

Not only is CBCS in the Number 2 Slot compared to CGC, CBCS is a very DISTANT second place. My guess is CH sees an opportunity to bite into market share just as PSA sees an opportunity.

[@tensixtythreecomics]

lol!!! I loved the end! Where they going to find….

[@Darth.Shredder]

Holy "feats of strength" Batman! Just in time for Festivus, Collectivus!

[@Floridamancomics]

As a consumer, I can’t wait to benefit from all the global 🌏 coordination and strategizing. Do I start holding my breath now?

[@dennishayes1505]

CGC is 🔥 🗑️ . The only reason keep using CGC is because they're too heavily invested already with CGC books. CGC grading sucks

[@brute_nm]

11:01 😂 cherry on top. Well-played, sir 😂

[@huntincomics]

CBCS should have rebranded as Beckett Comic Grading a long time ago.

[@iceman2796]

CBCS is the far superior grading company to CGC. Name a CBCS scandal that anyone cares about it. CBCS does a great job of grading comics not adding hype. CGC is a national embarrassment. That being said I'm in total agreement with you that I would change the name to Beckett. Beckett is a household name worldwide. I really don't see PSA taking off. Real Comic Book Collectors are not going to rush to a card grading company.

[@FierceRabbit11]

Agreed with all of the above, thank you. Except that Beckett is not my cup of tea: I suspect that CBCS isn't more aggressive and innovative because Beckett does not allow them to be. I'm a no on the name change to Beckett but open to another name (I'd also love for them to be independent again). And you're right, every time I sense eyerolling toward CBCS, I never hear evidence. I only hear allusions to historical lost books and previously poor customers service: no current problem is mentioned. CGC is analogous to being in an abusive relationship. No matter how they behave, people can't seem to stop going back.

[@adamleitman8116]

What about the insurance fraud scandal

[@timreierson26]

Sorry but until CBCS slabs sell consistently at higher prices than CGC, there is no way that one can claim it is far superior. It is the current comic buying market that has spoken - it clearly favors CGC.

[@rabbitquesada5837]

@@adamleitman8116or that during Covid they were sending out books to graders personal homes to grade . Didn’t bother me but it wasn’t a good look for them either

[@FierceRabbit11]

​@@adamleitman8116 the CEO of Beckett's parent company, Global Growth, pleaded guilty to insurance fraud. The company owns numerous companies including Beckett.

[@BobBoozle]

Sounds like a subsidiary of Cobra Industries. Expect Cobra Commander to take over as CEO by year's end.

[@Kevin-fn1rn]

If i had an action 1, id get PGX to grade it

[@xellosmetallium8519]

I'm not seeing any huge change for CGC either. Right now, a lot comic book collectors are avoiding buying slabbed books period unless they are 9.8 or better. CBCS seems to be weathering the storm slightly better then CGC. 2025 is going to be an interesting year.

[@RorschMorningstar]

Kevin Isaacson was CEO of Southern Hobby. Sounds like the higher ups don't want to link themselves to these brands directly.

[@J_Eusebio]

I have purchased magentic comic book cases due to the fact that I don’t trust any comic book grading company…

[@spinnerrackstudios]

I think the video would have been more interesting if you would have talked about the fact that Steph Curry has announced limited-edition Player Exclusive bourbon. As to CBCS, who cares?!

[@Rapwrap]

Southern Hobby and Dragon Shield were already owned by Beckett. Beckett was already owned by an investment group, they are just changing names and creating a new company with new leadership. Its semi shady, but its normal business practice.

[@dailycomicsfix]

@@Rapwrap How is this shady? This is a straightforward company re-org. Nothing more, nothing less.

[@markleneker9923]

Does this mean that we now air grievances? (As if that isn't a year-round thing for the comics community) :-)

[@patrickmel8728]

But who does #2 work for???...

[@colt5189]

Who is #1?

[@Adamantium-23]

@@colt5189 You are #6. I am not a number, I am a free man.

[@illuzion30]

I'm just waiting for certainty (not empty promises) that bendgate is truly over.

[@Mr_Rob_otto]

The drill bit used to open up Prince’s vault is up for auction!?! And that’s considered newsworthy? 😂

[@davidsalaski9095]

Expect CBCS to falter. Standard procedure is for new company owners to come in and do company wide cost cutting. Replace everyone that knows anything with inexperienced, know-nothing cronies.

[@crzdcolombian]

Give us DC labels !! Especially now that flippers and influencers are on the DC band wagon.

[@davidschnebly3818]

Someone needs to ask CBCS is the coffee maker is on. LOL

[@thepastreturns]

AND NOW, In the comments section.................."The Airing of Grievances".🤣🤣🤣

[@blackyodaprime]

So:, basically it was an acquisition..😄

[@davidsamuelson2089]

Because a “holding company” in charge is such a great thing, look at the ghoulish CGC buyout a few years back - that was such a great thing for … umm … ok for stockholders.

[@davidsamuelson2089]

How much longer until Nelson gets nailed for insider trading & fraud?

[@ermacarr6617]

CBCS is fine. No scandals like cgc. My golden age keys rest just fine in their cases.

[@spiritofevil99]

I would not assume PSA to be an automatic #2 in comic grading when they come online. I like CBCS more than PSA for comics. Their new labels and case look way better too. This video feels like a lot of fear mongering, I’m sorry. Isn’t CGC the one doing massive layoffs?

[@brute_nm]

It's a Festivus miracle!

[@LeosFromLA]

Serenity now!!!🎉🎉

[@comicbookmoney3286]

you always do good work, especially the spec book updates

[@kylereist3655]

I disagree with your notion that CBCS will be overtaken by PSA comics division. Time will tell though.

[@jeffcooke5187]

I find tinsel distracting

[@BigMoneyGripMCV]

i can't think of another company being a non-cutthroat as CBCS. They define complacency.

[@OJ_Pimpson]

CBCS shouldn’t exist as a brand. When they were acquired by Beckett, the Beckett brand was strong. It’s insane that they weren’t rebranded Beckett Comic Grading or something like that. They still should be. The CBCS brand has zero value

[@agentmobius8458]

Sounds familiar

[@OJ_Pimpson]

@@agentmobius8458I honestly wrote this a minute into the video before he said basically the same thing. When I heard him say it I guess I should have deleted. But who cares

[@dailycomicsfix]

Horseshit

[@judesjunkcomics3283]

CBCS has totally ruined their brand. They either need a total make over including name .... or die a slow death. Too many poor decisions made. Do they even have 1 competative advantage these days? Can they really build a business on no Newton rings? BY the way I was a 100% big supporter of them in 2021.

[@miguelh4750]

Saudi Arabia owned ???

[@dailycomicsfix]

Why do these thumbnails always have stupid facial expressions?

[@Swagglehaus]

Because you click on them ;)

[@dailycomicsfix]

I don't click on these videos long enough to register a click. I used to watch your videos...years ago....but it became quickly apparent that you have an agenda...like Automatic Comics. You are extremely biased against CBCS. CGC gets a pass for all their catastrophic f@&k ups and scandals. You are not legitimate. You're a talking head for CGC.

[@dailycomicsfix]

I don't click on them long enough to register a click.

[@theestimator6157]

Idiot-haus.... CBCS isn't going anywhere. Superior holder, accurate & consistent grading. No oil slicks in the plastic and no banana bent damaged books. Beckett could rebrand the comic division, although I doubt it. They are here to stay. PSA will get some of their loyalists business of course. But it wont matter. There are plenty of collectors getting their books graded. That isn't going to change. PGX is still in business along with a few others. Everyone of them carved out a piece of pie for themselves.

[@OJ_Pimpson]

Superior product doesn’t mean anything in business if you can’t sell it. Go to a con. Look at the lines CGC has at their booth. Then go look at CBCS’, it’s like a bunch of fat girls at the school dance. I think I saw a tumbleweed glide by their booth at SDCC

[@chriskuneman3310]

CBCS is such a bland company. They had so many opportunities to step up their game, especially after so many CGC missteps. And, they never took advantage. They worked on a redesign for their label for years and it turned out as boring as the old label. They just don't put enough effort forward. They're like the generic version of a name brand.

[@blood_sausage9620]

💯

[@OJ_Pimpson]

Everything about them is existing as a CGC knockoff. Same color scheme same grading scale. They have no differentiation from the company they wanted to usurp. They have been ass backwards since day one. I get it Borock created all of these things while at CGC. But that’s irrelevant, he’s a great comic grader but he was always a terrible businessman.

[@thecomickeeper5127]

Why is CGC cert lookup down ? Anyone else notice this ? Been down for two days now . . . Must investigate further

[@thecomickeeper5127]

It's back now :)

[@creed5]

yeah cbcs should rebrand as beckett

[@ColoradoMountainManLongmont]

PSA slabs look like trash, good luck getting a piece of the market share