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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
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There are only a few materials that are clear, inexpensive, easily formed, and light.
All of them are somewhat easily scratched. |
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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.
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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 |
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It's pretty easy to remove scratches from a slab using some polish. Although I don't know how the purists would feel about that? Probably a big no-no! Might get your name and pics posted somewhere with the word "FRAUDSTER" plastered next to it!
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What kind of polish do you use? I used some white toothpaste that had baking soda in it and rubbed it on with a microfiber cloth and worked pretty well.
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The only acceptable method is soaking them in virgin spring water from Icelandic glaciers.
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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
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This is what I use.
As for why the plastics aren't more scratch-proof? The answer to these type questions is usually "money". Quote:
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