Best Scanner for Graded cards?

[jp1216]

I've played around with this new 5600F. Biggest difference is the clarity of graded cards. I can now easily read the backs of T205s! I couple clicks of Brightness and Contrast for the fronts and I'm in business. Fast and easy to use.

[jp1216]

Just had to post one scan. I'm still amazed (though I shouldn't be) of this new scanner. Of course, my other one was 12 years old. This is a sample SGC T205 scan. The new one is the bottom image. I foresee doing lots of new scans this summer.

[E93]

I use a canon 5600f and love it!
JimB

[E93]

Michael,
That T209 is unreal!
JimB

[phillyfan24]

I see this is an old thread.

I've never scanned slabbed cards before. Is there a scanner that anyone can recommend to me?

Thank you

[Slinger]

Agreed. I'll be needing a scanner shortly and am looking for updated technology advice from the experts here.

Thank you!

[Bliggity]

Originally Posted by phillyfan24

I see this is an old thread.

I've never scanned slabbed cards before. Is there a scanner that anyone can recommend to me?

Thank you

Originally Posted by Slinger

Agreed. I'll be needing a scanner shortly and am looking for updated technology advice from the experts here.

Thank you!

One very popular scanner that many folks here (myself included) will recommend is the Epson V550/600. Easy to use, affordable, great scans. Whatever you get, the most important thing for scanning slabbed cards is to get a scanner with a CCD element, rather than CIS. The CCD element allows the scanner to scan with depth, so something raised off the glass (such as a slabbed card) will still scan clearly. A CIS scanner, which is usually found in lower-end or 3-in-1 type print/copy/scan models, will only scan what is sitting directly on the glass, so slabbed cards will always come out blurry.