highest value slab you've cracked?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Leon, that's a hell of a nice 80 Cobb!

Thanks Jeff.....that is one of those cards that isn't scarce but it's not easy to find a nice eye appeal one that doesn't cost a ton. I got it at the first Oaks show I did. Bryan Dec had it in his case and as soon as I saw it I wanted it....but I had no cash. Bryan and I got to talking and he saw a set of Sawyer Biscuits I had in my case and he told me he forgot to bid on them in the auction I won them from. We ended up working a trade and I couldn't have been happier. I had been looking for a nice one that wouldn't break the bank for several years. Sevens are a ton of money and most 5s-6s just didn't quite have the eye appeal I was looking for. I personally think the T205 Cobby is one of the best looking cards in the hobby. I know you have a very nice one too. I don't crack too many cards but I have cracked quite a few GAI ones....Even if they aren't tainted, as long as they are in a GAI holder they are... regards

[E93]

[Clutch-Hitter]

E93, how do you do that so cleanly? I have to beat the heck out of the edges, with sharp plastic edges flying everywhere. My wife and kids know what's up when I go to the garage with a card case, hammer, and goggles, "don't come out here." Probably like the guy in breaking bad...

Broke out a PSA 8 '74 Schmidt in the late 90's, resubmitted and got a PSA 9. Card was approx 40.00 in an 8 at the time, but I found that it was 430.00 in a 9. One of those things that helps hopefully break even in the end I guess. Anyway, that was my most expensive card that wasn't so expensive at the time.

[E93]

Originally Posted by Clutch-Hitter

E93, how do you do that so cleanly?

I use needle nose pliers to snap off a corner (or two), then slide a screw driver in to separate the two sides.
JimB

[Clutch-Hitter]

Thanks Jim. I think I use it as therapy too, but your way sounds better. Nice card by the way, I'm sure.

[Phillies*phan]

Cracked a PSA 4 Demmitt, St. Louis and a BVG 2 Magie for the sole reason of putting them in my album set. The pages are only big enough for the card. The Demmitt was $3600 and The magie was around $9000. Just do it.


http://imageevent.com/philliesphan/d...0&m=16&w=0&p=0

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by Phillies*phan

Cracked a PSA 4 Demmitt, St. Louis and a BVG 2 Magie for the sole reason of putting them in my album set. The pages are only big enough for the card. The Demmitt was $3600 and The magie was around $9000. Just do it.


http://imageevent.com/philliesphan/d...0&m=16&w=0&p=0

nice collection

[atx840]

Originally Posted by Phillies*phan

Cracked a PSA 4 Demmitt, St. Louis and a BVG 2 Magie for the sole reason of putting them in my album set. The pages are only big enough for the card. The Demmitt was $3600 and The magie was around $9000. Just do it.

Doug, beautiful set sir!

[travrosty]

Originally Posted by Phillies*phan

Cracked a PSA 4 Demmitt, St. Louis and a BVG 2 Magie for the sole reason of putting them in my album set. The pages are only big enough for the card. The Demmitt was $3600 and The magie was around $9000. Just do it.


http://imageevent.com/philliesphan/d...0&m=16&w=0&p=0

congratulations, yes, just do it. don't let anyone tell you how you should have your cards. if i had a t206 wagner i would bust it out. wonder if anyone has busted one out to keep raw. (not just to reholder in a different companies slab).

[rainier2004]

[QUOTE=Phillies*phan;992284]Cracked a PSA 4 Demmitt, St. Louis and a BVG 2 Magie for the sole reason of putting them in my album set. The pages are only big enough for the card. The Demmitt was $3600 and The magie was around $9000. Just do it.

That's awesome...

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by E93

cracked for a resubmit to psa or another company or for keep raw ??