"Possibly doctored" cards at the National.....

[tschock]

Originally Posted by drcy

I used my blackllght at the national (on photos), and I would have to go underneath a draped table to use it I assume many dealers won't let you do that with a Mantle

Would a canvass bag work or possibly even a heavier paper back work? Put the card and the black light in the bag and open the bag up enough to look inside. I haven't tried it (yet), but that might work.

Or for the McGyvers, rig up a 400 count-ish sized box with a black light and hole big enough for your cell phone camera.

[steve B]

My old blacklight that I need to get working again was usable in a room that was sunlit but not brightly. I never tried it in direct bright light.

But the Versalume was a bit bulkier than the pocket ones that are common.

[maddux311]

I received the mass email from PWCC with the following title:

Accepting Submissions, Deadline 7/10 - Noteworthy Cards On Display At National Convention

I literally spit out the coffee I wasn't drinking

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by maddux31

I received the mass email from PWCC with the following title:

Accepting Submissions, Deadline 7/10 - Noteworthy Cards On Display At National Convention

I literally spit out the coffee I wasn't drinking

surely you didn't think PWCC would NOT be at the national????

[drcy]

Originally Posted by tschock

Would a canvass bag work or possibly even a heavier paper back work? Put the card and the black light in the bag and open the bag up enough to look inside. I haven't tried it (yet), but that might work.

Or for the McGyvers, rig up a 400 count-ish sized box with a black light and hole big enough for your cell phone camera.

Yes. In fact, rock and gem collectors use that bag technique in the field.

[DJCollector1]

Thanks for all the replies.


Even though a few of you sort of brushed it off as "business as usual", and also many (rightfully so) added that the National might not be the best time to buy certain cards due to inflated prices...... It is also one of the few times for many people that they can see specific rare items ALL YEAR.

I think we all knew that many people looking at higher end cards, (and I realize that means differing items/prices for all of us)...... many people looking at making higher end purchases were already bringing loupes, blacklights, and other items to help examine their purchases.

I never thought it would be full on chaos this year LOL, but I can't help but think people using tools to examine their higher end purchases will be more prevalent this year because of recent events.


I hope as the National approaches, a few of you could share your insight and your experiences this year, here in this thread for those of us that can't make it.

Thanks again for the responses.