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How do I crack? How do I get rid of wax stain?

larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,069 ✭✭✭
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I know these are two basic questions but I have a card with an ST qualifier that is so minimal it's a joke. I believe that's all that keeps it from being a 10. I have never cracked and resubmitted before so please help guide me. How do I crack? How do I remove a little wax stain on back of card? THANK YOU!!

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  • lostdart58lostdart58 Posts: 2,938 ✭✭✭
    A wax stain on the BACK of a card is usually not completely removable.
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  • Brian48Brian48 Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭
    Yeah, if it's on the back, I'd leave it alone. There's no way to completely remove it without some sort of chemical treatment and that makes it no different than a card (or any other paper/canvas collectable) that has been restored. The value would be even lower.

    If it's on the front however, you can probably just wipe it off with some soft tissue paper. I consider this no different than wiping your fingerprints off those shiney chrome cards you see all over the place these days.
  • dontippetdontippet Posts: 2,615 ✭✭✭✭
    I have completely removed wax stain from the back of a card before without any problems and PSA couldn't detect it. What is the grade of the card now? If it is 8ST, then the card should grade 8 without the stain. If it is 9ST, then there could be a chance for a 10.
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  • larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,069 ✭✭✭
    Sadly it is an 8ST so I think your comments answer my question... not worth it if not likely to be a 10... and if difficult to do. Just for future reference, how the heck do I crack one of these slabs?
  • NewJerseyMeatHookNewJerseyMeatHook Posts: 1,441
    Several methods. I use a pliers to crack/snap one top corner. Once corner is off slab, and flip is exposed, slide a knife/screwdriver between top and bottom plastic. CAREFULLY and SLOWLY "pop" slab. Be careful not to damage card, of course. I slide my finger between top and bottom plastic pieces.

    SAfety goggles are optional.

    Hope this helps.
  • jradke4jradke4 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭
    Dremel to cut corners. Then pry two slabs apart carefully.
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  • larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,069 ✭✭✭
    Thanks to all of you. I apprecaite the tips!
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