Card Saver I's

AragornTheBold · June 25, 2008 4:19AM

I am guessing that almost everyone uses these products to ship their cards to PSA for grading, but I am having problems with them. It seems that they stick to the card a little too much for comfort and when i put a protective sleeve over the card it is hard to squeeze it in. I am very nervous to attempt to force it in because that could easily be the difference between a 10 and a 9. Does anyone have any suggestions?

billwaltonsbeard · June 25, 2008 4:22AM

Once the card is in a penny sleeve, it should be easy to wiggle it into a CS1. It helps if you squeeze open the brand new CS1 to loosen it up a bit before trying.

bman90278 · June 25, 2008 4:28AM

I too have been reluctant with mine as well. I've been using the Ultra-Pro graded card submission semi-rigid card holders and they seem to be sticky even with the card sleeves. I even stick my fingers in it first which helps but the majority seem no good so far to me or slightly sticky. Do I need to switch brands?

otwcards · June 25, 2008 5:01AM

What are you guys trying to get into the CSIs? 3x5 index cards? I've never had a problem using CSIs for anything from tobacco, prewar, '52 Topps, '54 Bowman, regular sized cards, or pretty much anything except Tall Boys. Even using penny sleeves (before I realized they did as much hard as they did good), everything fit comfortably and easily.

Granted, my thumb cuticle got the crap beat out of them every time I'd bang it on the lip putting a card in, but it only bled for a short time...

bman90278 · June 25, 2008 5:22AM

<< What are you guys trying to get into the CSIs? 3x5 index cards? >>

Come on now. The index card comment, That's a little out of line buddy.

I'm putting std size cards in them...They slide right into the Ultra-Pro 2 5/8 x 3 5/8 sleeves but the holders are too sticky inside. That is the problem.

billwaltonsbeard · June 25, 2008 5:27AM

I've always used both CS1s as well as Ultra-pros, and never had that problem. Then again, I only use those holders to submit cards for grading, and place them in there just prior to that point. I never use them for storage. Are you saying that after a period of time, the cards stick to the inside of the holders? Or are you saying that the inside of the holder is too sticky, and that makes it difficult to put the card in there?

Post25 · June 25, 2008 5:27AM

Squeeze open the card saver's from the outside in. When done properly, they slide right in with no problems.

otwcards · June 25, 2008 5:32AM

<< Come on now. The index card comment, That's a little out of line buddy. >>

Out of line? Was it out of line when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Seriously, I've never had an issue. I hold the CSI by the sides with my thumb on one side and middle, ring, and pinky finger on the other and open the CSI with my index finger. I then slide the card in, holding it between my other thumb and index finger, while smashing my thumb cuticle on the sharp edge of the front part of the CSI. I've never really had an issue, but then again, I don't submit a lot of the new, shiny, super glossy, game used, body fluid enclosed, signed cards with the kitchen sink inserts.

Germans?

He's on a roll . . .

AragornTheBold · June 25, 2008 5:50AM

I will try your method, thanks for your help

erinstubby · June 25, 2008 5:54AM

<< 

<< Come on now. The index card comment, That's a little out of line buddy. >>

Out of line? Was it out of line when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Germans?

You mean Japanese.

otwcards · June 25, 2008 6:10AM

<< 

<< Out of line? Was it out of line when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? >>

Germans?

You mean Japanese. >>

You need to get out more...

lsutigers1973 · June 25, 2008 6:13AM

Try using butter or KY jelly.

otwcards · June 25, 2008 6:17AM

D-Day: War's over, man. Wormer dropped the big one.

Bluto: Over? Did you say "Over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!

Otter: Germans?

Boon: Forget it, he's rolling.

Bluto: And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the goin' gets tough...

[thinks hard]

Bluto: the tough get goin'! Who's with me? Let's go!

[runs out, alone; then returns]

Bluto: What the f**k happened to the Delta I used to know? Where's the spirit? Where's the guts, huh? "Ooh, we're afraid to go with you Bluto, we might get in trouble." Well just kiss my azz from now on! Not me! I'm not gonna take this. Wormer, he's a dead man! Marmalard, dead! Niedermeyer...

Otter: Dead! Bluto's right. Psychotic, but absolutely right. We gotta take these bastages. Now we could do it with conventional weapons that could take years and cost millions of lives. No, I think we have to go all out. I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody's part.

Bluto: We're just the guys to do it.

D-Day: Let's do it.

Bluto: LET'S DO IT!

marsfan · June 25, 2008 6:20AM

I filled 34 of them last week and had the same problem. Searched here but did'nt find anything. Got to where I could squeeze them just right and I could slide them in but it was scary. Has to be a better way.

When I sent in my 6 free grades I think I did push a little to hard on one and I still wonder if I put a small surface wrinkle on it. It came back a 6 and I would have bet it was a 7. I'm hardly a grader though.

lsutigers1973 · June 25, 2008 6:23AM

If you cut one side of the CS1 then stick the card in, there is little risk of damage. If you follow PSA's instructions of packaging, they will not have a problem with this technique.

bman90278 · June 25, 2008 8:37AM

<< Try using butter or KY jelly. >>

No, I think I'm going to keep using the WD 40 or silicone spray. So far I haven't seen any of the spray leak into the card sleeves.

I guess the next time I go to the card shop. I will have to bring a bunch of the unused holders and compare them to another pack. Maybe I got a bad pack.

CDsNuts · June 25, 2008 10:09AM

I just put the cards into the Card Savers. Kind of like how I wipe my butt after pooping. I didn't realized there was a technique I should be using.

Boopotts · June 25, 2008 10:11AM

<< 

<< Try using butter or KY jelly. >>

No, I think I'm going to keep using the WD 40 or silicone spray. So far I haven't seen any of the spray leak into the card sleeves.

I guess the next time I go to the card shop. I will have to bring a bunch of the unused holders and compare them to another pack. Maybe I got a bad pack. >>

You are probably using Card Saver II's.

AragornTheBold · June 25, 2008 11:16AM

well CD my mother still wipes my butt so I guess she should help me put my cards into Card Savers

otwcards · June 25, 2008 11:24AM

<< well CD my mother still wipes my butt so I guess she should help me put my cards into Card Savers >>

Make sure she washes her hands first... You don't want any ST qualifiers. That would stink!

DawgsGoneWild · June 26, 2008 4:36AM

It does seem like the card savers, even with a penny sleeve, require too much pressure on the card. What are the dangers of putting a card in a hard plastic top loader with tape when shipping?

AragornTheBold · June 26, 2008 5:07AM

Well I have been told that the card has too much movement in a top loader risking damage but I think you risk damage putting your card into a Card Saver

sagard · June 26, 2008 5:14AM

If your really nervous split the CS1 on the front side right down the middle. That will give you plenty of play when inserting the card and I'm guessing it will make it easier for the grader to remove it as well.

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