Why all the tape?

[brewing]

Am I the only one that hates receiving a card that is heavily taped?

I find it easier to bust open a Beckett slab than cutting through all the tape.

Note to sellers: Stop with the tape!!! Tape offers no protection to the card(s). If you must tape, use blue painters tape.

[dabigyankeeman]

Totally agree. I get cards put inbetween two pieces of cardboard, then taped up so that you can hardly open it without damaging the card unless you are a surgeon and an expert with a scalpel. Dealers gotta realize its real easy to tape up a card solid, but how about the buyer who has to get at that card!!!!

[Buythatcard]

I am both a buyer and seller. I also hate the over taped packages. Sometimes the auction houses use so much tape and then place the package in a tightly sealed box that sits within another taped box. I feel like they are shipping a Honus Wagner T206. I think that this is their way of justifying the high shipping charges that they put upon us.

On the the selling end, I use a small piece of scotch tape on the top loader to prevent the card from slipping out. I have received mixed reviews. Most people seem to be content but there are a few who hate trying to remove the tape. I am not sure how to satisfy all.

I hear about this painters blue tape. Is that the way to go?

[Ease]

I'd rather it be taped up solid and secure than loose. I know how to use a blade.

[t206blogcom]

Originally Posted by Ease

I'd rather it be taped up solid and secure than loose. I know how to use a blade.

+1

[Exhibitman]

What I can't stand is when the seller uses a lot of tape but too small of a cardboard or holder so that the edges of the card are right up near the tape. Opening one of those is a nightmare.

The worst of all are the non-collector sellers who take saran wrap or something similar, wrap the card tightly in it, tape the wrap closed, then tape it down to cardboard. Getting one of those out all but guarantees corner damage.

[Jewish-collector]

Don't you just love when a seller puts a card loose in the envelope with nothing to protect it ?

[kilo]

Originally Posted by Ease

I'd rather it be taped up solid and secure than loose. I know how to use a blade.

+2

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by brewing

Am I the only one that hates receiving a card that is heavily taped?

I find it easier to bust open a Beckett slab than cutting through all the tape.

Note to sellers: Stop with the tape!!! Tape offers no protection to the card(s). If you must tape, use blue painters tape.

I'm mostly a buyer but when I do sell I send out the raw cards in a tobacco-sized top-loader sandwiched between thick cardboard and yes it is well taped but not to the extent where the buyer feels like he is breaking into Fort Knox. Then I ship it in a bubble wrap envelope. My cards ALWAYS arrive safe and undamaged and I know my buyers appreciate it.

[atx840]

This just showed up, mailer - envelope - box - slightly bigger box. $22 well spent