Why aren’t slabs more resistant to scratching/cracking/breaking?

[Johnny630]

Do some people use those grading bag sleeves those plastic Mylar bags that go around their slabs to protect them still? I always thought that was a good idea. Some people are just careless with the way they handle their slabs.

[ullmandds]

because that would cost them $$$$$$$...and they only want to make $$$$$.

[bnorth]

That is why we need a slab to protect the slab we are using to protect the slab that is protecting the slab that is protecting the original slab that contains our precious card.

Or you could just order your own higher grade PSA slabs made to exact specifications from one of many suppliers in China.

[Bcwcardz]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

Do some people use those grading bag sleeves those plastic Mylar bags that go around their slabs to protect them still? I always thought that was a good idea. Some people are just careless with the way they handle their slabs.

I use them still for the few slabs I do have. I’ve seen some slabs scratched to hell.


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[Fred]

There are sleeves for slabs. Most AHs send the slabs in those sleeves. I used to discard the sleeves but now I keep the slabs in the sleeves but it makes for sloppy storage.

now say this 5x quickly - slabbers sleeving slabs sloppily

[steve B]

There are only a few materials that are clear, inexpensive, easily formed, and light.

All of them are somewhat easily scratched.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by steve B

There are only a few materials that are clear, inexpensive, easily formed, and light.

All of them are somewhat easily scratched.

Yup. So use the sleeves, there are some great ones out there. Or if you buy a slab that has scratches, most can be greatly improved with Novus 2.

[Chuck9788]

I have all my graded cards in sleeves. And I'm going to tell you the best sleeve company available (I have no relationship with them) is called "Superior Fit Innovations", based out of British Columbia. Check out their website in the link, I can firmly attest that they are great!

"Superior Fit Innovations"
https://www.superiorfitsleeves.com

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Chuck9788

I have all my graded cards in sleeves. And I'm going to tell you the best sleeve company available (I have no relationship with them) is called "Superior Fit Innovations", based out of British Columbia. Check out their website in the link, I can firmly attest that they are great!

"Superior Fit Innovations"
https://www.superiorfitsleeves.com

I have repeatedly had issues with their SGC sleeves being too small. Shellz are better IMO.

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Yup. So use the sleeves, there are some great ones out there. Or if you buy a slab that has scratches, most can be greatly improved with Novus 2.

Yep - Have used Novus for several years on every slabbed card I buy - Once done with the NOVUS - then into a new Slab Sleeve

If the slab is simply scratched (or needs cleaning) and isn't a complete disaster the Novus 3 Step process will improve the aesthetics considerably.

https://novuspolish.com/products/2-o...tic-polish-kit

[Leon]

This is what I use.

As for why the plastics aren't more scratch-proof? The answer to these type questions is usually "money".

Originally Posted by toledo_mudhen

Yep - Have used Novus for several years on every slabbed card I buy - Once done with the NOVUS - then into a new Slab Sleeve

If the slab is simply scratched (or needs cleaning) and isn't a complete disaster the Novus 3 Step process will improve the aesthetics considerably.

https://novuspolish.com/products/2-o...tic-polish-kit