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Originally Posted by Elberson
Hello all. I’m starting my 1973 topps set run and purchased a lot and most of the cards are curved. I figured I could just use weight to push them back down. Laying them down facing straight up and putting weight on them.
Anybody else have any suggestions ?
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Hello! Most cards do have a curve. In fact, when they are packaged for distribution in vending boxes, they have a natural curve that comes from adhesive cooling. It's a desirable sign of a vending fresh card. The phrase "vending curve" was popular before grading took over and is still tossed around today by veteran collectors.
If the cards are curved beyond that, moisture, at some point was prevalent where they were stored and temps were not optimal. Cards in attics fare better than basements.
What to do?
Nothing. If you want them flat, put a paper towel over them and press an iron on them Once they're hot, put them in a very heavy book or between 2 significant objects for an hour. They must be hot though.
Personally, I don't recommend it--unless the curve is truly excessive.