Magnification or Computer scan ?

tennesseebanker

Since my submissions have never resulted in any psa 10's and few 9's I was thinking of buying a magnifying tool to check the cards before I send them in. Would it be better to do this or simply scan the cards in my computer and magnify the scan?

A761506

Must have a 10x loupe. The scan, even at high resolution, will not give you the same view that the graders have when they use a loupe.

www.peakoptics.com --> Scale Loupes --> 1983 --> 1983-STD

Best $88 you'll ever spend, you can measure the centering with it also. Same one the graders use.

ctsoxfan

A loupe is a necessity - I actually use a cheap $12 loupe I picked up at a card show a few years ago. Amazing to look at your card under that, especially the corners. The loupe mentioned above is an even better choice.

Billa

here's the ticket, you'll find it at staples and its invaluable.

Billa

whoops, I couldn't get the file to attach, but go to the Staples website and look under lamps/lighting and you'll find an illumination magnifying lamp, different models, they work great and are invaluable. I use mine every night, easy to use and gives great detail of cards.

tennesseebanker

thanks fellas you have some great info, i will be looking into a loupe asap...thanx