SGC = Who cares about your cards!

[CW]

Yes, I've experienced this also with two different T3 Turkey Red cabinet cards.

I've discussed this with other collectors online and some believe that the cause is not the gasket, but imperfections or warping of the two clear plastic halves (front and back) that make up the slab. I've contacted SGC and they've offered to reholder for free, but who's to say it won't happen again with the same style holder/gasket?

Either way, this should NOT be happening to our cards. Yes, one part of grading is the actual grade and the monetary value that follows, but a BIG part of getting our items encapsulated is protection. When the very steps we take to protect our cards end up actually damaging them, and we're paying for such a service, well... that's completely unacceptable!

I actually have a T3 Turkey Red that I'm almost afraid to look at for fear of knocking it loose from the gasket again. In addition, the only way I'll feel safe having it reholdered is by hand-delivering the card to either SGC or PSA at The National in Cleveland this year (and that's assuming SGC has a new holder in place). So yeah, sometimes the hobby isn't so enjoyable, and that's unfortunate.

[pencil1974]

Why not make the cheap cardboard that holds cards a bit thicker so this can't happen. I'm sure Hobby Lobby or Michaels has the cardboard. Just a thought.

[Blackie]

brad did ya call em yet?

[pencil1974]

I emailed Scott and he just got back to me, wasn't even about the new one that it was about the 6 I had mentioned before and showed a few.

He said send them back and they would take care of them and also grade a few cards for free but I have no new cards I care to grade as what I sent in were the cards I wanted graded. lol.

[Blackie]

Oh my ...........man I hope they make it right for ya brother. The also need to check those cards that slid and pay for any damage to those cards moving in the holder, if in fact they were damaged at all in them. Keep us posted Brad and best of luck on getting this resolved brother.

[pencil1974]

I will let you know for sure. I have to get a box and repackage and pay for shipping to them. So I'm going to be out a bit of money as all told its over a grand that I have send back and insure (again).

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by pencil1974

Why not make the cheap cardboard that holds cards a bit thicker so this can't happen. I'm sure Hobby Lobby or Michaels has the cardboard. Just a thought.

I actually think this is a great idea. Like a thinner black insert, 2 pieces with the cardboard sandwiched in between-would definitely prevent this from happening and also be gentler on the cards borders.

I do have one of these holders where the card will slip behind the black insert, and I try to avoid handling it (which is bunk) because it already took me about 20 minutes to "tap" it back into place.

Hope this gets worked out for you-

Sincerely, Clayton