Need help! ... I'm planning a Break Out! .....

[Jantz]

Joe

BVG slabs can be tricky since the front part of the slab fits over the back piece like a lid, but I have broken them open before though.

I laid the slab down so that I was looking at the back of the card. Then I used a regular screwdriver and pried the slab apart near the top, close to the label/flip. Once you get it started, you'll see what I mean by "lid". Just take it slow.

Hope this helps

Jantz

[Potomac Yank]

I'll keep that approach in mind when I get the BVG's.

Thanks again,
Joe

[sportscardtheory]

Gently chipping away the top with a hammer and chisel has always worked perfectly for me.

[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by sportscardtheory

Gently chipping away the top with a hammer and chisel has always worked perfectly for me.

Thanks for the tip. I have been thinking about busting out my 1978 Dave Parker PSA 1 because I think it can get a 2.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

Thanks for the tip. I have been thinking about busting out my 1978 Dave Parker PSA 1 because I think it can get a 2.

[matthew]

Careful with those BVG slabs, you could lose a finger!
My experience with them is "one & done" as I'm too scared to try another.

[White Borders]

When breaking BVG slabs:

Step 1: Make sure you have medical insurance.

Step 2: Make sure you have someone available to take you to the ER.

Step 3: Forget about breaking a BVG slab - sell it on ebay and buy a card in a PSA or SGC slab.

But seriously, I use pruning snips to crack the corner and then a small screwdriver to separate the front from the back. I'd suggest picking up a cheap card to practice on first.

Best Regards,
Craig