Proper way to crack a card out of the slab?

[Peter_Spaeth]

I can vouch for JimB's method. Go slow though at first.

[Matt]

I usually just send my slabbed cards to Frank.

[calvindog]

And does he liberate them?

[Matt]

Originally Posted by calvindog

And does he liberate them?

He liberates me.

[teetwoohsix]

I've never cracked a card out of a slab, but after reading RobG's post, it got me wondering about something. If I recall correctly,don't these TPG's advertise that their slabs are tamper proof? Meaning that if you tried to open the slab,it's supposed to crack (like RobG's BVG slab),and not remain intact?

RobG-would you say if you were to put your card back into the intact holders,and seal them cack with glue,would it be obvious that the slab had been tampered with (like,would there be "frosting" all the way around the slab,or some other obvious sign)?

Thanks,

Clayton

[4815162342]

When you guys break cards out of their holders, do you send the flips in so that their respective populations can be updated?

[glchen]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

When you guys break cards out of their holders, do you send the flips in so that their respective populations can be updated?

When cards are sent for crossover to PSA or SGC, do they send the flips from the old slabs?

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by teetwoohsix

RobG-would you say if you were to put your card back into the intact holders,and seal them cack with glue,would it be obvious that the slab had been tampered with (like,would there be "frosting" all the way around the slab,or some other obvious sign)?

Clayton, I believe I threw the slabs away, though I can check when I get home. I do remember (after breaking the SGC and PSA cases open) putting the two pieces of plastic together and thinking/wondering how an experienced slab-popper might be more careful and possibly get it to look legit. I could tell that if I had tried to put it together, it would be obvious when compared with a non-tampered slab that it was tampered with. I believe there have been tampered slabs on ebay for SGC and PSA - but perhaps those were old slabs and they've improved their technology?

Originally Posted by 4815162342

When you guys break cards out of their holders, do you send the flips in so that their respective populations can be updated?

I didn't send in the flips, but I do have them and would include them with the cards (or send them in) if I were to sell them.

Rob

[4815162342]

I believe the next evolutionary step for slabs will be RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) chips embedded in the flip.

[tiger8mush]

about 2 weeks ago i cracked out some cards for the first time, to put them into Ultra-Pro sheets. BVG, PSA, and SGC. I used only a flat head screwdriver for all 3. SGC and PSA were both quick, like under a minute, and the cases were kept in tact. Just wedge it into the seam and twist until it gives. When it gives, slide it in and run along seam. For BVG, it was very similar, but took a couple mins (for me) to break the seam cuz the plastic chips away. I think I broke open 3 BVG holders and all 3 I had to snap pieces of plastic away before being able to break the seam.

Rob