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How to handle vintage fresh from pack cards?

gstarlinggstarling Posts: 463 ✭✭
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I've got a few 1950 era packs heading my way right now. I was wondering what the best way to open the packs and handle the cards to make sure they are not damaged for grading purposes. Should I buy medical gloves to prevent oil from my skin? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Currently Buying:
2004 Tommie Harris SPX Printing Plate (White Whale will pay top $$$)
1994 SP Football Die Cuts PSA 10s

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  • RonBurgundyRonBurgundy Posts: 5,491 ✭✭✭
    Here's how - don't open them.



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    Ron
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  • julen23julen23 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭
    this is what happens if not handled properly...

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  • mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I've got a few 1950 era packs heading my way right now. I was wondering what the best way to open the packs and handle the cards to make sure they are not damaged for grading purposes. Should I buy medical gloves to prevent oil from my skin? Any advice is greatly appreciated. >>



    Gloves are not necessary. Your biggest risk is that the cards are already damaged from 50+ years of sitting around. Corner dents, creases, and extreme off-centeredness are quite common in 1950s era packs. With the 1951 Topps packs, in particular, back wrinkles are very prevalent.
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  • lostdart58lostdart58 Posts: 2,938 ✭✭✭
    I would think that clean dry hands would surfice...........Do have card savers readily available to place cards in at once........

    ...Remember the wrappers are valuable also ...so handle them with care and have a large rigid toploader ready for them....


    By the way...I am one to agree that you should leave them closed.........

    ....but that being said......let us know of the results.....with scans......
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  • bobsbbcardsbobsbbcards Posts: 3,254 ✭✭✭
    Which packs, if you don't mind my asking? If you do mind, then just assume I said "Your banana sure can dance!"

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  • gstarlinggstarling Posts: 463 ✭✭
    I have about 4 51 redback packs coming. looking forward to busting them as I'm building a set now. we'll see, i've heard of the back wrinkles, hopefully, i'll be lucky.
    Currently Buying:
    2004 Tommie Harris SPX Printing Plate (White Whale will pay top $$$)
    1994 SP Football Die Cuts PSA 10s
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,437 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I have about 4 51 redback packs coming. looking forward to busting them as I'm building a set now. we'll see, i've heard of the back wrinkles, hopefully, i'll be lucky. >>


    I've opened RBs

    They open quite easily.

    I have seen tons of reseals. You will know right away - if the cards look worn? You've been had.

    Good luck
    Hope you do good!
    mike
    Mike
  • gstarlinggstarling Posts: 463 ✭✭
    they're GAI graded so hopefully, they'll be legit.
    Currently Buying:
    2004 Tommie Harris SPX Printing Plate (White Whale will pay top $$$)
    1994 SP Football Die Cuts PSA 10s
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,281 ✭✭✭✭✭
    packs were MADE to be opened. Rip away !!!!!! and good luck image

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