What is the best way to crack open a BVG holder?

Aaronman

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Doug

mikeschmidt

A hammer is what has worked for me. You need to physically break the upper corners of the slab and work the seams from there.

Since the plastic is very rigid and cracks extremely easily -- it is very easy to damage your card -- the easiest of the four major grading companies.

For what it is worth, if you carefully purchase your BVG cards -- you can sometimes come out well on a cross. Just be careful to inspect in person for sheet-cut cards. (or be aware of the tell-tale signs)

Virtualizard

As I have mentioned before, a rotary cut-off tool (Dremel) is the best way to go, especially for the tough Beckett slabs. Just cut through the front and back across the flip, snap the top off, and pry the remainder of the holder apart. This is much safer than taking a chance with trying to break the slab by force - i.e. you have very precise control of the Dremel.

I'll scan one of the slabs that I've cut in an hour or so to show you how easy it is, especially with SGC - the insert pulls right out and you don't even need to pry the slab apart.

JEB.

shouldabeena10

Hey JEB

an hour or so per card.... I'm not sure that's a good card cracking ratio.
You would be fired from PSA for lack of production....

>> I'll scan one of the slabs that I've cut in an hour or so to show you how easy it is >>

downgoesfrazier

For the BVG holder I find that a Corolla sometimes works. When that fails I turn to a Dodge mini-van. It is useful to prop the holder against a curb and leave a gap to create outlet for the sheer force these vehicles can generate. If these techniques fail you, I recommend melting the card out with a blow torch.

This post should've died with Marc's response (right on the money), but I couldn't resist. Good luck with the crack-out...

dgf

The53Kid

Marc,

What are the "telltale signs" of a sheet cut card? I'd like to know how to spot them.

(Sorry to go off topic.....)