Verdict on screw downs

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by campyfan39

Visually better? I don't think there is any way to display a card that is visually better than just the card itself. PSA with the bright red looks awful on most cards IMO.

When you see a graded card the first thing you look at is the number. Then you scan the card for flaws to figure out why it got that number grade. "Graded a 3? Why? Oh yeah, there is the crease/wrinkle."

When a card is displayed "raw" you just look at the card itself and appreciate the beauty of it. Graders are geniuses at marketing bc even that term "raw" has negative connotations to it, as if it is incomplete without their subjective, costly opinion. I prefer the term "pure."

At a card and coin show in the 80's I ask my late father about the grades on coins. He assured me that would never happen to cards as it would "totally detract from the beauty." Sadly he passed years ago before the advent of grading so I cannot ask him for his opinion now that it is reality.

One last thing then I will get off my soapbox haha. Just out of curiosity I went and unscrewed one of my nicest cards that has been in a 1/2 inch screwdown for more than a decade and a half. No problems at all. I think the issies are when they are stacked and all of that weight compresses. That and humidity etc.

I think you are only considering graded slabs, I don’t mind the Beckett or older flip sgc personally, however as someone who does not submit that was not what I was talking about. As it is just preference really, I use mostly magnetic UltraPro holders as I like the shine, look and quality as well as how they enhance my card. I have hundreds and never had one open unwanted and the proper thickness keeps movement to less than a graded slab without an ugly baggie in it.

I can’t imagine having piles of half inch or three quarter inch oversized slabs and having a sizable collection. I have at minimum 300 thousand cards and it already takes up an entire room. It’s just preferable for looks and space to me.

[nebboy]

becouse all thread need cards in them here is my screw down card desater. 3 corners with chipping of the surface. It took a card from a fairly nice condition maybe a (psa6) or so, to a how knows what it would grade now? You guys can make your own guess.

[Hxcmilkshake]

Originally Posted by nebboy

becouse all thread need cards in them here is my screw down card desater. 3 corners with chipping of the surface. It took a card from a fairly nice condition maybe a (psa6) or so, to a how knows what it would grade now? You guys can make your own guess.

No penny sleeve?

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[campyfan39]

Any context? How long was it in there? How was it stored? What was temp and humidity in place it was stored etc?

Originally Posted by nebboy

becouse all thread need cards in them here is my screw down card desater. 3 corners with chipping of the surface. It took a card from a fairly nice condition maybe a (psa6) or so, to a how knows what it would grade now? You guys can make your own guess.

[nebboy]

Originally Posted by campyfan39

Any context? How long was it in there? How was it stored? What was temp and humidity in place it was stored etc?

Not much info to give, because I bought the card in this condition. The seller use said that he had stored the card in a 3/4 to 1" screw down holder. He was so mad with himself about the damage, that he sold the card to me very cheap. As soon as I handed him the money he payed out for and bought another 56 Mantle in a psa 7. I was in the right place at the right time.

[campyfan39]

Thank you everyone for the nice comments. Yes OCD can be good sometimes haha. There is certainly some monetary value to my collection (not in comparison to some on this board who I love looking at their stuff) yet almost all of my cards have memories and connections. Most of those wonderful memories are with my late father and my wife who supports my addiction
Not to hijack this thread but here are a couple more pics:
God Bless



Autographed 53's (my favorite set)

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by campyfan39

Thank you everyone for the nice comments. Yes OCD can be good sometimes haha. There is certainly some monetary value to my collection (not in comparison to some on this board who I love looking at their stuff) yet almost all of my cards have memories and connections. Most of those wonderful memories are with my late father and my wife who supports my addiction
Not to hijack this thread but here are a couple more pics:
God Bless



Autographed 53's (my favorite set)

That is amazing, thank you for sharing!

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by campyfan39

Thank you everyone for the nice comments. Yes OCD can be good sometimes haha. There is certainly some monetary value to my collection (not in comparison to some on this board who I love looking at their stuff) yet almost all of my cards have memories and connections. Most of those wonderful memories are with my late father and my wife who supports my addiction

Not to hijack this thread but here are a couple more pics:

God Bless







Autographed 53's (my favorite set)

Amazing, Chris!! I love all those ungraded cards together!

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[campyfan39]

Justin, check these pics out. I don't have them in piles I have all of my cards displayed so I can enjoy them. God bless

Originally Posted by JustinD

I think you are only considering graded slabs, I don’t mind the Beckett or older flip sgc personally, however as someone who does not submit that was not what I was talking about. As it is just preference really, I use mostly magnetic UltraPro holders as I like the shine, look and quality as well as how they enhance my card. I have hundreds and never had one open unwanted and the proper thickness keeps movement to less than a graded slab without an ugly baggie in it.

I can’t imagine having piles of half inch or three quarter inch oversized slabs and having a sizable collection. I have at minimum 300 thousand cards and it already takes up an entire room. It’s just preferable for looks and space to me.

[Jacklitsch]

These are the ones I use. Recessed. Never a problem.

From Safeco Plastics, Inc. Huntington Beach. Don't know if they're still in business.

[Cmvorce]

Chris, love the display wall

[triwak]

^ This!! Terrific display.

[perezfan]

Same.... Absolutely LOVE the wall display, Chris! A true labor of love!

On a separate note.... Why the hell isn't there a recessed holder option for Goudey???

[Cmvorce]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Same.... Absolutely LOVE the wall display, Chris! A true labor of love!

On a separate note.... Why the hell isn't there a recessed holder option for Goudey???

The fact that a recessed Goudey holder doesn’t exist blows my mind.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by campyfan39

Justin, check these pics out. I don't have them in piles I have all of my cards displayed so I can enjoy them. God bless

Chris, I have meant to tell you this on the postwar side, but I love your collection and approach.

[Cmvorce]

All that color looks so good up there

[almostdone]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

Chris, I have meant to tell you this on the postwar side, but I love your collection and approach.

As someone that has seen Chris’ collection in person believe me it is a thing of jeolousy, er I mean, beauty.

Drew

Btw, it is fun flipping one of Chris’ holders upside down just to wait to see how long before his OCD senses perk up. I swear he can hear if a card is slightly out of place.😁.
Just kidding buddy.
Drew

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by almostdone

As someone that has seen Chris’ collection in person believe me it is a thing of jeolousy, er I mean, beauty.

Drew

Btw, it is fun flipping one of Chris’ holders upside down just to wait to see how long before his OCD senses perk up. I swear he can hear if a card is slightly out of place.😁.
Just kidding buddy.
Drew

I can tell right away from the symmetrical and meticulously even placement, that he and I share the same disease.