Quality Scanner for graded cards

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Posted By: <b>Nick G</b><p>I was hoping some of the members of the board might be able to help me. <br /><br />I wanted to list some cards on ebay etc and the scanner i have now just isnt doing the job. It tends to focus in on the flip (name grade etc) and blur the card as a result. <br /><br />Can anyone recommend a QUALITY scanner that will pick up the flip and show the card clearly? Price isnt really an issue, i just want something that i know will work<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Nick<br /><br /><br />PS- Most of the cards tend to be PSA (with a few SGC )... not sure if that matters but i figured i would mention it

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Posted By: <b>Mike</b><p>I use an HP All-In-One psc 2200 series, which is great if you need print/scan/copy/fax...<br /><br />Works well for me on graded/ungraded cards and was in the $100 ballpark if I recall<br /><br /><a href="http://imageevent.com/gspinf" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://imageevent.com/gspinf</a><br /><br />--<br />Mike

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Posted By: <b>keyway</b><p>I use a Cannan pixma mp150. Works great.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff D.</b><p>What you're looking for is a scanner with a CCD (charge coupled device). That's what enables the scanner to see through the plastic and scan the card and flip clearly.<br /><br />Despite the suggestion above (nothing personal, sorry) I would advise against an all-in-one. Most of them do NOT include a CCD and create poor quality scans for graded cards. <br /><br />I use a Canon CanoScan 8800F and love it. I paid about $200 for it about a year ago. Here's a sample scan:<br /><br /><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/JeffD27177/PC/JossT206.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>Mike</b><p>No offense taken, Jeff, but the all-in-one may be getting a bad rap -or maybe I just got a decent one.<br /><br />All scans on the site linked above were taken with the All-In-One - I think the quality is just fine. I do use the "DeScreen" option in the HP Scanning software - it makes a significant difference in reducing the typical moire patterns. I have never had a problem with its ability to focus through slabs.

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Posted By: <b>Scott Mt. Joy</b><p>I am very happy with my HP scanjet 3970<br /><br /><a href="http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n182/smtjoy/Vintage%20Cards/?action=view¤t=T212Nelson40.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n182/smtjoy/Vintage%20Cards/T212Nelson40.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n182/smtjoy/Clemente%20Collection/?action=view&current=smj64kahns.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n182/smtjoy/Clemente%20Collection/smj64kahns.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

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Posted By: <b>Neal</b><p>I use an HP 6610 4 in one! I think it does a decent job! <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1217694355.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1217694378.JPG">

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Posted By: <b>Darren</b><p>Is that McClean a horizontal? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Rob D.</b><p>Check the back.

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Posted By: <b>Neal</b><p>Back is not horizontal!

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Posted By: <b>Richard</b><p>I'm not looking to start a debate here, but I have to agree with Mike about the all-in-ones. I bought mine because it can standalone photocopy and fax, but the scanning is quite good as well. Of course, it's also a Hewlett Packard PSC 2200 series (2210 model), so perhaps it's just this line from HP?<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Richard.

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Posted By: <b>Anthony S.</b><p>My HP all-in-one and I have a very poor relationship. The scan function is on sabbatical about 65% of the time.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff D.</b><p>Hey Mike the scans on your site obviously look fantastic. I certainly wouldn't try to deny that.<br /><br />I have an HP PSC 1610 all-in-one and the graded card scans look pretty crappy. I've noticed that to be the case with many similar models.<br />As your scans indicate, you can find all-in-ones that produce quality scans. I guess I would be careful, just as I would be careful of buying a scanner that costs less than $75-100. <br /><br />Here's my same Joss card scanned with the HP:<br /><br /><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/JeffD27177/miscellaneous/joss.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>Mike</b><p>Hey Jeff,<br /><br />Definitely see what you mean - big difference between your two scans. For what its worth, my scanner is the same as Richard's - the PSC 2210. <br /><br />Haven't checked the product docs to see if there is a fundamental technology difference between the 22xx and 16xx product lines but the scans certainly have a lot to say!<br /><br />I think your price-point recommendation is the key. I don't remember what I paid, but it was likely in the $100-150 range, not the $75-100.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />--<br />Mike

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Posted By: <b>Eric</b><p>I had this same discussion a couple months ago with some fellow collectors, and three of us decided on the Canon CanoScan 4400F. It has CCD and is under $100. All of us that have it love it.<br /><br />Here is a link from Amazon:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-CanoScan-4400F-Scanner-1306B002/dp/B000HDWZLC/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-9260187-5663242?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1217735426&sr=8-1" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Canon-CanoScan-4400F-Scanner-1306B002/dp/B000HDWZLC/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-9260187-5663242?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1217735426&sr=8-1</a><br /><br />It's actually $85, and if you use the Super Saver Shipping, shipping is free. When I did it, I got the scanner 2 days after I ordered it.<br /><br />Here are some sample scans of SGC and PSA slabs:<br /><br /><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/crazylocomerk2/1910T212ObackKuselwithJustRightback.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/crazylocomerk2/1909-11T206McBrideGeorgeAutographed.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>T206Collector</b><p>...and really dislike my HP two-in-one. I bought the cheapest Cannon available at CompUSA about 5 years ago -- it was $50.00. <br /><br />But I think as important as the scanner is the image-processing software you use to make the card look as life-like as possible. I use Google's free Picassa software to accomplish this.<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/pmifsud3d/SGCGradedCards/photo#5083350072560128674"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/pmifsud3d/Rouv9U_nEqI/AAAAAAAAAn0/zuqwhoJWHfc/s800/COBBGREENPORTRAITSGC40.JPG" /></a>

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Posted By: <b>Andy</b><p>I was the one who asked about the scanner about 3 month ago. I went with the Canon 4400f and I love it. Buy it and you won't be dissapointed!<br /><br />Here is a scan of one of my CJ with my Canon 4400f.<br /><br /><img src="http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/psacj/0.jpg"><br><br>Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jack PSA 7's & 8's.