is it better to crack open and send in.....

achtey

or is it better to crossover in the same holder. Do you have a preference? Why do you like that way? Just curious.


Josh

mikeschmidt

If I'm reasonably confident of the crossover -- I keep it in the same holder. I've found that after a good deal of time, I have a fairly good feel on the 8 and 9 crossovers whether or not a card will crossover to the equivalent grade of the other company's holder. And if it is borderline -- I usually know why.

Some people swear by the breakout -- perhaps with modern cards it makes more sense. With modern cards, I do more often breakout (my eyes are not so good at differentiating modern 8s, 9s and 10s). But with vintage, I usually keep it in the same holder. Too much of a risk of damage -- even if you are careful.

Also -- crossing over 10s is next to impossible. Even though I've had it done -- I am not confident that *any* grading company would consistently grade a card a 10 on the breakout and resubmit. Those I leave in the holder for sure.