The ethics of cracking certified cards

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

I've cracked at least 100 slabs in the last 2 decades and only ever damaged one card - unfortunately it was a '56 Clemente. A shard of plastic dug into the surface on his face - and an EX+ card went to about a G in a matter of seconds...

Same for me...and also same I've only had one mishap. I was cracking a PSA 6 1967 Topps Boston Red Sox team (high number) and when popping with screw driver (PSA's pop so easy) the center snapped, usually never happens, and I dented the card in the middle...tiny dent. Went from a 6 to a 3...lol. That hurt, and now I take just a little more time so that doesn't happen again. Got a little cocky there. Still a nice card in my binder but I know I will end up replacing...everytime I see that card I get anxiety!