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Question regarding GAI holders

ZUPZUP Posts: 32
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I have a question concerning cards encapsulated in GAI holders. Has anyone ever had a card get "loose", if so, has any damage occured to the card. Thanks for your help...Chris

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  • ColleSystemColleSystem Posts: 512 ✭✭
    Chris:

    The key word here is patience. I don't remember exactly how, but use a standard screwdriver and a rubber hammer, crack off about an inch of the edge at a time until the two plates start to have some "give". Once this happens, you are home free. Be sure to wear safety glasses, they are a must.

    Scott
    My sets:
    1977 Topps Star Wars - "Space Swashbucklers"
  • fdnyladder7fdnyladder7 Posts: 293
    I've seen a card slip between the black gasket and this could potentially scuff/wear the edge.
  • GriffinsGriffins Posts: 6,076 ✭✭✭
    I've had it happen on a few. They had problems early on, but finally figured it out. No damage, but the potential is certainly there.

    Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's

  • aro13aro13 Posts: 1,961 ✭✭✭
    I had a few that the card slipped in the gasket but I have not heard or seen this happen in a long time.
  • ZUPZUP Posts: 32
    Thanks guys....I am looking at purchasing a higher dollar card, and the card in the holder slipped on top of the black gasket, or it is sliding around in the holder...I am concerned about condition, so I am thinking I should pass.
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