Cracking a protective case

[Cy2009]

I find these processes to be quite interesting.

Does anyone know how PSA or SGC crack these open when a collector sends in a graded card for a re-grade? How do the professionals do it?

Cy

[David R]

I had good luck using tin snips to snip off a corner of the case, and then I ran a flat head screw driver along the seal to separate the two halves. I gripped the screw driver down on the shank (and not on the handle) so that only an inch or two of the shaft was sticking out from my hand. That way I couldn't slip and jab the screw driver into the case and card. This technique worked for me for all three cases -- SGC, BVG and PSA

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Cy2009

I find these processes to be quite interesting.

Does anyone know how PSA or SGC crack these open when a collector sends in a graded card for a re-grade? How do the professionals do it?

Cy

I have seen SGC open one of their own cases. I'm sure they have multiple methods, but I watched Brian (The World Traveler) Dwyer slide a thin 12 inch metal ruler into the slot along the side of a case, torque it a little bit and it popped right open.

[D. Broughman]

I use the Redneck way I runnum over with my pickem up truck in the back yard.

[thenavarro]

This is by no means the only method, just my method and its one I'm comfortable with. DISCLAIMER: This is offered for entertainment purposes only, and I'm not responsible if you choose to try this and screw up your card.
Camera phone pics so not that good quality (will be in two posts as board will only allow 10 pics per post)

[thenavarro]

[E93]

That is basically the method I use too. Snap off the corner, insert flat head screwdriver, and VERY CAREFULLY separate the two sides.
JimB

[Frank A]

Go to Lowes, Home Depot or any other hardware store an buy a hand held plastic cittung tool or plastic cutting blade for your utility knife. Probably around $2.00. Just draw it around the top seams (above the card)
4 or 5 times and you can open it very easily.