Card Grading Behind the Scenes

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @CardmarketMagic
    @CardmarketMagic  3 года назад +18

    Find out more about gradings here: bit.ly/3mTBGRy

    • @agentorangecb1
      @agentorangecb1 2 года назад +1

      Really interesting. Surprised the employee with dreads didn't have to tie back their hair because it almost touched the card

    • @ricardoblikman2676
      @ricardoblikman2676 2 года назад

      Are you guys ever going to have large cards grading? Eg transformers tcg like psa

  • @frenchrepublic2154
    @frenchrepublic2154 3 года назад +67

    Glad you manage to be more transparent than most of your contenders, about grading of course but also when it comes to technical issues you had experienced over the year ;)

  • @gmp461
    @gmp461 3 года назад +271

    You should make several designs of labels and do a public poll on them. Don't underestimate the power of a good label design. This is what attracts people. I find the label to be too bland right now. It's missing character or something that makes it stand out. That's a personal thing of course, but I'm willing to bet a lot of people agree with me...

    • @timothyvandenberg2905
      @timothyvandenberg2905 2 года назад +19

      Yes, the service looks AMAZING, but the label presentation looks like something from the 1980s, or worse.

    • @MelanieV85
      @MelanieV85 2 года назад +1

      Absolutely, the labels need an upgrade. The rest looks amazing though. Very informative video and may even send in some cards now

    • @matthewp2209
      @matthewp2209 2 года назад +4

      That's why I prefer Beckett

    • @3_x_plus_1
      @3_x_plus_1 Год назад

      Got any good ideas

    • @vernonasian
      @vernonasian Год назад +1

      Becket black label has entered the chat

  • @bangla996
    @bangla996 Год назад +9

    i dont know how so many grading companies can invest so much resources and still overlook the importance of having a good looking label. it seriously doesnt matter how good or transparent your process is.

    • @will.7
      @will.7 9 месяцев назад

      Agreed, looks so plain and boring. Even the fonts look rough

  • @loreoflucas4486
    @loreoflucas4486 2 года назад +8

    Never would have thought they examined them like this

  • @UrbanAstray
    @UrbanAstray Год назад +52

    I'm amazed how often they drag the cards on surfaces while using the microscopes, or generally moving the card around. Wouldn't it be better for the microscope to move then to drag the cards? It feels like all this handling can create even more scratches and issues.

    • @Crankbait_Jake
      @Crankbait_Jake 10 месяцев назад

      I thought the same exact thing !

    • @jcw370
      @jcw370 9 месяцев назад +13

      The microscope has to stay as still as possible, if it can move then it can shake, & if it shakes it would be impossible to spot imperfections. As for the card, most if not all grading company's will sleeve the card after they do their corners & edges inspection. So it's completely harmless when they're sliding it around the table!

    • @danyv7445
      @danyv7445 12 дней назад

      @@UrbanAstray this is on the money ! It’s like they deliberately will damage the card so it’s not graded perfect

  • @AACoCo0506
    @AACoCo0506 3 года назад +20

    This was a great peak behind the scenes. Thanks for sharing!

  • @michaelgraf6626
    @michaelgraf6626 3 года назад +2

    Total sympathische und kompetente Leute da.
    Place to be was Grading angeht !

  • @DarrenEstrada-ie9zy
    @DarrenEstrada-ie9zy Год назад +1

    Welp, another day in the thrilling world of card grading. I bet a lot of patience goes into that process! Props to the team for their meticulous work! 👏

  • @ItZBIGHAM
    @ItZBIGHAM 7 дней назад

    I live in the USA. And if i could afford it I would definitely love to not only have my cards graded through Cardmarket but i would definitely love to see the whole process. These kinds of things are highly fascinating to me. Congratulations on the hard and valuable work you put into your company. Also thanks for making this video possible.

  • @Senshiworld
    @Senshiworld 3 года назад +22

    Great and very insightful behind-the-scenes video!! We really appreciate that you are so transparent with your work and the grading process and not mysteriously hiding the magic behind all of this. That's unique in this market, I think. Also it's nice to see more of cardmarket's CEO and Co-founder ^_^
    We are looking forward to visiting you as well in February!

  • @DMac123
    @DMac123 Год назад +4

    Neat, glad got to see some grading behind the scenes. First one to offer this that i have found. Thanks!

  • @sensei470
    @sensei470 2 года назад +4

    After seeing how much effort is needed for the whole process, i find the prices to be pretty reasonable.

  • @mtgurza8246
    @mtgurza8246 3 года назад +1

    Cardmarket is the best in Europe

  • @PyroExu
    @PyroExu 3 года назад +6

    Very interesting video! Thanks for the information and transparency!

  • @Alexxactly
    @Alexxactly 2 года назад +8

    Could you potentially make a video on how to prepare a card for grading? The FAQ only describes the process of ordering a grading and sending the cards. Thank you :)

  • @DawgnutzCardznJunk
    @DawgnutzCardznJunk 20 дней назад

    Very cool and helpful video! Love seeing stuff like this!

  • @logicifyy
    @logicifyy Год назад +2

    I would never think that this process is that hard, w’s for the workers🍷

  • @johanskofteby2172
    @johanskofteby2172 3 года назад +2

    Wishing for the grading service to open for norway too!

  • @clairepitre2644
    @clairepitre2644 2 года назад +1

    Great stuff, Adam! Can't wait for the next video!! Woohoo!!!!!!!!!! :-]

  • @S.V-NL
    @S.V-NL 3 года назад +7

    I do consider sending some cards in. It''s just that the label is kind of bland ,and most of all, the ink and lettering are not so clear. Everything seems to be of high quality except the label. Would love to see that improved.

    • @CardmarketMagic
      @CardmarketMagic  2 года назад +1

      I do believe this is something that is being looked at. Of course I am not part of that team so I cannot say this with any conviction.

  • @zx.symb10te
    @zx.symb10te 9 месяцев назад +1

    Do the cards get cleaned before inspecting them or do they get looked at as is? Sometimes the protector case gets dust and debris in it, leaving it on the card

  • @DonovanMcNabb5
    @DonovanMcNabb5 2 года назад +1

    Having worked at a paper cutting and collating factory, its about pushing hourly quotas and not getting everything perfect and even then it would be hard just to get 9s

  • @LukasPesekCZ
    @LukasPesekCZ 3 года назад +5

    Hello, I noticed that you encapsulate cards in perfect fit sleeves. I am curious if the corners of the card could get damaged while putting it in the perfect fit sleeve, because cards can get chipped by sharp perfect fit sleeves pretty easily. For example Alpha and Beta Mtg cards usually have slightly elevated corners on the front side of the card and I am worried that those sensitive corners could get damaged while sleeving it with a tight perfect fit sleeve. Thanks for the answer. :)

  • @kumbertjoehl-lee8898
    @kumbertjoehl-lee8898 3 года назад +3

    What i really wonder is how they are going to link it to cardmarket. Like will there be an option to send it to the grading service directly after purchass effectivly redirecting it? Will you have a refund policy if the card you bought was fake? I mean there i'm not someone who probably ever gets cards graded but maybe there are people in need of that and linking services would always be good but a logistical burden aswell, just my thoughts :).

    • @giom.7244
      @giom.7244 3 года назад +3

      You bring up a marvelous point. The upselling opportunity should be taken into consideration. In my opinion and marketing experience, the grading service should come at a discounted fee if a card has just been purchased on the cardmarket platform. This would incentívate the buyers to grade their cards vía your company, potentially avoid a substantial number of disputes in regard to card’s authenticity and also encourage new sellers (within few o no reviews) to start off on your platform. Cheers

    • @cr4cker394
      @cr4cker394 2 года назад

      @@giom.7244 dont you think people would like to see their bought card before deciding if they want to grade it

    • @giom.7244
      @giom.7244 2 года назад

      @@cr4cker394 it all depends on the card’s value in my opinion. The risk of buying a fake/proxy is way greater than spending a few extra euros on the grading. New sellers would benefit from it a lot.
      Also, grading is not the only service mkm could provide. Checking if a card if real or fake and examine it in relation to mkm’s “Card condition” guide (present on their website) would be very useful. If marketed and positioned correctly, this addition service could be offered as a valid alternative without the risk of cannibalism toward the grading service.

    • @cr4cker394
      @cr4cker394 2 года назад +1

      @@giom.7244 if I get sent a fake, cardmarket will refund me. That one of the reasons i buy there, they are pretty safe. Also, i collect german cards and there are not a lot of fakes in that language. And the fakes that were done are easy to spot.

  • @matatumbac
    @matatumbac Год назад

    So professional 😮 good work

  • @haunss7050
    @haunss7050 Год назад +1

    In Yugioh tcg idk ocg, some cards are impossible to get in perfect conditions even from getting right off their original package(i live far away so idk if the tramsport damage that way the cards) but a lot of boosters cards just come offcentered now

  • @mr.gentry160
    @mr.gentry160 4 месяца назад

    This has been a very informative video. Thank you sir.

  • @marcolivorno9881
    @marcolivorno9881 6 дней назад

    Hello, what is this company called? How is valuable the grading in comparison with PSA? Thanks !

  • @awesomeneiss
    @awesomeneiss 4 месяца назад

    Ich finde mich dieses Prozess interessant. Ich schaue "Behind the Scenes" Videos gerne!

  • @markushoffsten
    @markushoffsten 9 месяцев назад +1

    So how mouch was the card wourth before. And how mouch is it wourt after? / Sweden!

  • @wok138
    @wok138 Месяц назад

    Seeing the process of it all, crazy how a mass produced cards, some got grade 10....

  • @alejandroguerrieri2924
    @alejandroguerrieri2924 Год назад

    Hi mkm! I sent my first 10 cards to you. How is the actual looking slab and label right now? Would be nice to see how it looks now to get an idea of how my cards will look like :). Thanks!

  • @franciscojavierjimenezchav2529

    What printer do they use for the labels?

  • @nyialol2348
    @nyialol2348 2 года назад

    Hey ihr Lieben,
    wie schaut es mit deutlichen Fehldruck bzw missprint beim Grading aus? Fallen diese mit in die Bewertung ein? Schonmal danke für die Antwort :) Grüße Marco

  • @aragingbear6466
    @aragingbear6466 5 месяцев назад

    7:59 "So, here we go!" Absolutely vaporizes the card for the whole world to see 🤣

  • @ChristopherSmithNYC
    @ChristopherSmithNYC Год назад

    How do you prep thicker relic cards for grading?

  • @badjaeaux
    @badjaeaux 27 дней назад

    i love this job

  • @RogerOver9000
    @RogerOver9000 3 года назад +4

    Imagine when the director handed the slab to him, and he showed the slab to the camera, the umbreon inside was upside down xD or back-front xD

    • @CardmarketMagic
      @CardmarketMagic  3 года назад +3

      That would have made the best bloopers reel!

  • @Jeskoss
    @Jeskoss Год назад

    Does anyone know, what Label Printer they are using?

  • @chlebo21
    @chlebo21 3 года назад +1

    How does cardmarket grading compare to other grading companies like bgs, psa etc.

    • @CardmarketMagic
      @CardmarketMagic  3 года назад +18

      We'll let you know if ever they let us film in their offices as well 😉

    • @vornamenachname4756
      @vornamenachname4756 2 года назад

      @@CardmarketMagic Have you ever graded cards that had been graded previously by other companies to see whether you agree with their grading?

    • @AquaticGems
      @AquaticGems 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@CardmarketMagicI think he's just talking about the service they provide. You don't need to see inside their hq to know if they're grsding is consistent or reliable

  • @IDKyoudk
    @IDKyoudk Год назад

    What if the card is graded well, but you damage the plastic case? Does it change the price a lot?

  • @lucasperrella9280
    @lucasperrella9280 2 года назад

    I can't find this address anywhere. Where in Bielefeld is the grading headquarters?

    • @vornamenachname4756
      @vornamenachname4756 2 года назад

      I don't think they want you to find them with all those high-value cards lying around during working hours...

    • @lucasperrella9280
      @lucasperrella9280 2 года назад

      @@vornamenachname4756 but you're able to go to the headquarters and hand deliver your cards for grading. It's one of their options

    • @ximiony
      @ximiony 2 года назад

      Schöttmarsche Straße 79a in 32791 Lage

  • @rubenmontoya6710
    @rubenmontoya6710 2 года назад

    Hello, this may be kind of odd, but we sell Legos and we have been looking for a label system to put on our markers. I have a question about your printer. Do you buy the labels pre made then print on them? Also what is the name and model number of the printer. Sorry it's not card related. One of our employees is into cards and told us about your label machine.

  • @esaugalindo4733
    @esaugalindo4733 Год назад

    You guys try to make that video look to fancy!! I can’t believe I can’t believe I watched four minutes of it.

  • @christopherk7920
    @christopherk7920 Год назад

    If I am a slab collector, the overall look of it is very very important. So far ARS fr Japan is the best despite being fairly new in the grading services industry

  • @Bad888Max
    @Bad888Max 2 года назад

    pozdrav svima iz Hrvatske - also sending love from Croatia! 🌌🌈

  • @freakofnature1yo
    @freakofnature1yo 2 года назад +1

    can't believe how big of a market TCG's have become

  • @thuglyfeoscar
    @thuglyfeoscar Год назад

    Sonic welders do produce heat through friction

  • @rochellelutz2218
    @rochellelutz2218 2 года назад

    I still have not seen how much it costs to have Cards graded? Is there a specific price for each card?

    • @CardmarketMagic
      @CardmarketMagic  2 года назад +1

      You can find it here:
      www.cardmarket.com/de/Magic/Grading

  • @PokemonSK
    @PokemonSK 3 года назад

    Amazing!

  • @dazzothegreat
    @dazzothegreat 2 года назад

    Great video thanks

  • @drdandalf
    @drdandalf 3 года назад

    The legal portion of this grading office is REALLY appealing. That would make cards truly hold their value more than other grading services, because now it's not a demand-based value. Its a legal value.

  • @shahlegno5890
    @shahlegno5890 2 года назад

    Make sure to redesign the label with many option and take a poll from public.

  • @Widderic
    @Widderic Год назад

    A 9.5 right out of the packaging and into a sleeve? Dang... mine are prob gonna be 1's and 2's. I played with my 1st gen pokemon cards in middle school back when they came out, then they were in a binder for 25 years, they've been double sleeved for a cpl years now. I think I might still get my top 10-25 graded though. Would be cool to have them sealed regardless.

  • @BeatsandBox
    @BeatsandBox 2 года назад

    Ich würde gerne über 100 Karten einsenden und frage mich, wie lange dies ca. dauern wird und ob das vielleicht etwas sehr viele Karten auf einmal sind.
    Oder ist das gar kein Problem für euer Team?
    Über eine zeitnahe Antwort würde ich mich freuen, danke! :)

  • @AlmightyAddman
    @AlmightyAddman 3 года назад +3

    Are the cards sealed with dry nitrogen or purged in any way? Otherwise they are being trapped in a potentially moist sealed environment which could lead to spore growth or condensation etc

  • @ericlundquist3466
    @ericlundquist3466 2 года назад +2

    I want the job of making labels

  • @toddburgess3943
    @toddburgess3943 9 месяцев назад

    Cool video.

  • @mr.speyside5240
    @mr.speyside5240 11 месяцев назад

    When a safe is opened by two different people that’s called dual control.

  • @sebastianfaustmann637
    @sebastianfaustmann637 2 года назад

    Ich glaube das ich da meine Turtoks gesehen habe 😁😁😁

  • @donoella235
    @donoella235 2 года назад +2

    You guys look professional.
    Please do something with your label. The letter type could be better.
    I am thinking of sending in a card or two.
    Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

    • @CardmarketMagic
      @CardmarketMagic  2 года назад +2

      After popular demand, we did indeed get the label changed :)
      www.reddit.com/r/mtgfinance/comments/vha113/cardmarket_grading_changes_their_label_and_slab/?

  • @GengarNorteño
    @GengarNorteño 2 месяца назад

    They need to change the design of the label! That's very important even if it doesn't seem like it!!!

  • @ProfessorWillow
    @ProfessorWillow 7 месяцев назад

    They take better care of the cards than PSA

  • @brab199
    @brab199 3 месяца назад

    Geeez, that label though

  • @narutofan7727
    @narutofan7727 2 года назад

    sir how much is the fee for that? thnk u

  • @jimuwv4127
    @jimuwv4127 3 года назад +1

    How about pressing the back of the case out? If you push real hard you can open the case.
    You should test that!

  • @danyv7445
    @danyv7445 13 дней назад

    I’m gonna ask the obvious question no one seems to be asking , how are we 100% sure they dont swap your card with a fake or one with more defects ???

    • @CardmarketMagic
      @CardmarketMagic  12 дней назад

      It's so unlikely that they just happen to have the same cards that are sent in and bring them in on the same day :) if that was even plausible, there is also the integrity of the employees. It's how you also know that your bank teller is not stealing everything in your bank account

    • @danyv7445
      @danyv7445 12 дней назад

      @government run bank and some people grading cards are far far from the same bank teller definitely cannot take my money lol , but I appreciate the response

  • @ohooo6608
    @ohooo6608 3 года назад +1

    I would like it much more if the detail grades (corners grade, surface grade and so on) would be on the back of the label

  • @airforceone6523
    @airforceone6523 Год назад

    I cant believe everyone is oblivious to the fact, card graders can swap a psa10 card to a card psa9 they already have.
    Only time they cannot swap cards is if it is very rare card. Like the pikachu illustrator.
    I mean charizard is rare, but there is enough printed to swap a psa9 charizard they already have to a psa10 charizard for them to keep.
    How would you know they swapped it?

    • @CardmarketMagic
      @CardmarketMagic  Год назад +1

      Because this would be such a weird niche corner case and an unnecessary risk for them to take. Even in all the graders in the world, I doubt there are more than a handful of graders that have ever done this it least once :) it would require an unbelievably specific set of circumstances for even a crooked person to do this and they would get very little value for their risk

    • @airforceone6523
      @airforceone6523 Год назад

      @@CardmarketMagic little value? A psa9 difference price to a psa 10? Depending on card.
      10,000 vs 50,000?$$$
      You would be so ignorant if you think these card graders wouldnt swap a card to a psa9 card from a 10.
      If a cop can break the law and make fake charges on innocent victims, a doctor can be negligent, a nurse can be lazy and not do proper intense care on patience, a lawyer can lie infront of a judge and court.
      You really think a “card grader” wont change a ps9 card to a psa10 card?
      I will never believe they would never do this

    • @CardmarketMagic
      @CardmarketMagic  Год назад +5

      @airforceone6523 I'm sorry but this is a pointless debate 😅 have a good day

  • @fafdus
    @fafdus Год назад

    How much can I wright off on my taxes for grading?

  • @danw3735
    @danw3735 3 года назад +3

    I wouldn't send it to the Germans, they are heavily into perfection, it would be super hard to get a 10 :D Joking*** They look super professional

  • @Smilepunkllc
    @Smilepunkllc 8 месяцев назад

    Wait…was t mtg the first tcg? It hasnt been 150 years since right? Am i trippin?

  • @Xhadp
    @Xhadp 2 года назад +1

    5:51, If I was getting my card graded I wouldn't want it be held like that during a professional process where it has the chance to bend under the handler's care.

  • @josemiguellopezdiaz3167
    @josemiguellopezdiaz3167 2 года назад

    Yo llevo esperando 6 semanas y todavía no sé nada de mis tarjetas

  • @sir_marty1539
    @sir_marty1539 2 года назад

    Everything Perfekt But Pls Change the Label to Something Like Becket or PSA has

  • @rahiqalam
    @rahiqalam 2 года назад +1

    Card grading is a super cool process to watch, but I think there are problems with the way grading is done here. Grading is a process of deciding how good a card looks objectively, but it is performed by humans who have their own personal subjective biases leading them to unfairly grade cards sometimes. A new start-up called Automated Grading Systems (AGS) grade cards with AI to grade each card as fairly as possible. The process is entirely computerized so they grade cards faster and without worry of human biases. This also speeds up the process of grading significantly and lets collectors have their cards within 2 months instead of the 6-12 month wait times of companies that grade by hand. There are so many upsides to the AI grading of AGS that I think this is the future of grading.

    • @AttackOnFullMetal
      @AttackOnFullMetal 2 года назад +1

      Humans will always have better judgement than bots on what looks nicer

    • @DarkshivanO
      @DarkshivanO 3 месяца назад

      ​@@AttackOnFullMetal True, and thats why Ferrari keep doing a lot of manual works on every car...

  • @AliWall
    @AliWall 3 года назад +1

    Coll. Now I need pool some good card what to send you.

  • @djb522
    @djb522 Месяц назад +1

    So why didnt it get a 10

  • @rizot0ny1996
    @rizot0ny1996 27 дней назад

    Now I wonder how they grade cards in the USA.

  • @justinmadrid8712
    @justinmadrid8712 Год назад

    I personally think grading is stupid but this is pretty cool.

  • @Saschadjordjevic
    @Saschadjordjevic 23 дня назад

    How much they grade a card in the day? 4? 😂😅 thats too small productivity

  • @Matt-km8yw
    @Matt-km8yw Месяц назад

    ' well i got my card, i couldnt ask for better. ' Hmmm i think a 10 would be better than a 9.5?

  • @ladiesman2048
    @ladiesman2048 3 года назад

    But you can't play with the card anymore if you put it inside some plastic case :(

    • @PokemonSK
      @PokemonSK 3 года назад +1

      Why would you send card for grading and sealing to plastic case if you would like to play it in a game :D

  • @cv_justice4774
    @cv_justice4774 2 года назад

    Wait you do the card grading in BIELEFELD ? what the hell my hometown....but why ? heres nothing special xD

  • @markushoffsten
    @markushoffsten 9 месяцев назад +5

    If a Card isnt 100% centered then The business that sold it or the manufacturer need to get me a new on becuse its the manufacturer fould right?

  • @maximiliandort3489
    @maximiliandort3489 22 дня назад

    What happens if a card gets damaged during the grading process? They're obviously super careful, but sh!t happens.

  • @PokeAmp
    @PokeAmp 9 месяцев назад

    off center is a 9 weird iv seen PSA cards that are 10 an they just add OC so 10OC the quality is still 10 its just not center

  • @CatchGravity
    @CatchGravity 10 месяцев назад

    Isn't wearing gloves damage the card? Just wondering

  • @RCA_Dome
    @RCA_Dome 11 месяцев назад +2

    As soon as I saw plandemic mask i was like wth

    • @presidentirinavladimirovna7054
      @presidentirinavladimirovna7054 4 месяца назад

      It is Germany. Which is EU central.
      Most domesticated population of people on Earth.

    • @DarkshivanO
      @DarkshivanO 3 месяца назад

      Btw, mask IS used to dont breath on top of the card... Genius...

  • @LarsIsReal
    @LarsIsReal 3 года назад +2

    But Bielefeld doesn't exist.

    • @deniz9764
      @deniz9764 2 года назад

      Ok. Also Existiere ich auch nicht. 😂

  • @dicksonchan1717
    @dicksonchan1717 7 месяцев назад

    what if the grader put a pen mark on the card mistakenly 😵‍💫

  • @mooncalf_69
    @mooncalf_69 4 месяца назад

    The label looks like its made with Paint.exe damn....

  • @jurgmanmifsud9131
    @jurgmanmifsud9131 2 года назад

    It is better you introduce a proper case system on your website and proper customer service

  • @akassault7515
    @akassault7515 День назад

    Dude labeling is the guy your cosplay gf leaves you for

  • @drumsnotdead1
    @drumsnotdead1 Месяц назад

    music too loud. Especially at the beginning

  • @timw5938
    @timw5938 3 года назад

    The label is ugly. If you fix it, i would use your service

  • @Omw2wealth
    @Omw2wealth 4 месяца назад

    Damn didnt know harry potter liked pokemon

  • @ice2coolx
    @ice2coolx 3 года назад

    Imagine travelling the train without a medicinal mask and then put it on a video as well. The grading is so lenient on the ratings, that I wont consider them accurate. 60/40 gets a 9? Jesus 55/45 must be gem mint 10!

    • @S.V-NL
      @S.V-NL 3 года назад +1

      I see that as a plus (with centering alone). I'd hate to see an almost perfect card get a lower grade simply because it's centering is slightly off

    • @ice2coolx
      @ice2coolx 3 года назад +1

      @@S.V-NL I mean its an almost perfect card, it getting an almost perfect grade seems the perfect solution doesn't it?

    • @DarkshivanO
      @DarkshivanO 3 месяца назад

      Mask IS not for virus, are to avoid breath on cards or microscopic lens...

  • @lssj_broly3272
    @lssj_broly3272 3 года назад

    Ihr müsst euch unbedingt ein neues Label ausdenken