Grading tools?

brion8

I was wondering what, if any, tools you guys use for closely inspecting your cards prior to submission. I see "10x loupe" mentioned quite a bit. Is there a certain brand or model of this tool that is preferred? Are there any other tools used? Any tools or techniques used by PSA Graders that are available to the general public? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

itzagoner

colebear

A really bright desk lamp is what I use the most. They help see those tiny little surface creases. A loupe is helpful also, but I think using a lamp is more important.

lickablebean

I second the lamp.

Allen

I take my cards to the tanning bed and look them over in there. All my John Smoltz cards got slabbed as Pedro Martinez because all the sun and radiation had given him quite a tan and caused his hair to turn Jeri Curl.

P.S.- Do not take your 10X loupe in the tanning bed with you, the burns are still healing and I have 10 Griffey RCs with a hole right through them.

yankeeno7

I love lamp! I LOVE LAMP!!!!

prscott933

meat grinder

jdip9

any 10x loupe will do, you can get one off ebay for less than $10.

halogen lamp to see surface wrinkles is also a must - white light might not get it done.

If you really want to get technical you can buy a pair of calipers to measure t/b and l/r centering. I think you can get those for like $25 off ebay.

I've heard of computer screen rulers being used if you are buying raw off ebay, not sure how those work or where you get them, though

bifff257

<< <i>P.S.- Do not take your 10X loupe in the tanning bed with you, the burns are still healing and I have 10 Griffey RCs with a hole right through them. >>

MeteoriteGuy

"I second the lamp."

"I love lamp! I LOVE LAMP!!!!"

Makes me think of a comic I did a few years ago....(somewhat long).

Joe the Lamp


Mark