New PSA Holder?

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Saw that Brady slab as well, looks and feels just like a small Beckett slab. Will be extremely difficult for scammers to get a clean break.

[WhenItWasAHobby]

This comes about 11 years too late since they knew they had a problem stemming from the WIWAG/Grade and Trade scandal back in 2002.

[murcerfan]

scandal, what scandal?

I thought it was all going to be explained and the truth put forward by PSA on Monday.

[itjclarke]

Hopefully the flip and hologram are adhered to the holder, and would come apart when someone cracks a holder open (sort of like a BVG raw review label). Of course people can make fake flips, but it definitely doesn't help the hobby cause to allow the frauds to easily get hold of real/intact PSA or SGC flips like they can now.

[ScottFandango]

Originally Posted by WhenItWasAHobby

This comes about 11 years too late since they knew they had a problem stemming from the WIWAG/Grade and Trade scandal back in 2002.

Hey, it takes a long time use 2 million slabs....you didn't think they would throw them out did you? 2nd Generation slabs coming soon!

[ScottFandango]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

Saw that Brady slab as well, looks and feels just like a small Beckett slab. Will be extremely difficult for scammers to get a clean break.

Interesting they used a Brady card.....I wonder if they were taking a subtle jab at BGS with this choice....

Some may or may not remember the Brady 9.5 sham years ago....I think it was a turning point (negative) for trust in becket grading

[MBMiller25]

I personally applaud PSA for finally addressing this issue. I spent some time reviewing the slab on Thursday with Joe O and really like the changes they have incorporated into the new slab. We all have varying degrees of dollars tied into out collections, and I for one was quite concerned with the level of fraud occurring with fake PSA/cracked slabs.

I look forward to PSA fully incorporating these slabs into all new grading and would anticipate some sort of reslab promotion for those of us wanting our cards in the new slab.

[EvilKing00]

great for psa, (about time) any slab should have to be basically destroyed in order to crack it out.

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by EvilKing00

great for psa, (about time) any slab should have to be basically destroyed in order to crack it out.

I agree somewhat. I think that a slab, if cracked, should show clear, unmistakable signs that it's been opened, and should be unrepairable. The plastic itself should splinter (but not damage the card). But, I don't think it should be Fort Knox, either. Let's face it, some people like cards in their natural state. If somebody buys a card, and they want to put it in a penny sleeve and toploader, they should be able to. If they want to put it in a binder, they should have that right. So, if they buy a PSA 9 vintage card, they should have the option to leave it in the case, or free it without fear of stabbing themselves with some sharp tool.

[jp1216]

I remember these from a few years ago:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200941312137

These slabs are designed for those that want the card 'slabbed' and labeled themselves. I had a few. Neat feature was the 'tamper-proofing'. It was only able to be opened by removing small plastic tabs on the top. Impossible to reuse once cracked open, but easy enough for the new owner to open and pull the raw card free.

I'm glad PSA is finally redesigning their holder. They should offer reholder specials. High dollar cards slabbed 10 years ago will be questioned more 10 years from now...

[AgonyandIvy]

The flip will have same appearance but have improved markings to detect counterfeits. I believe it will be possible to sill remove the flip. It just will be very very difficult to reuse the holder. PSA should use watermark technology similar to, say a license plate decal, where if the flip is removed from the case in any way the markings change and it becomes useless.