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Need help: What tools do I need to crack a card out of holder.

slum22slum22 Posts: 2,594 ✭✭✭✭
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I am about to send in a small sub. I have a card in a GAI holder. What tools will I need to get this card out? I am not particularly handy so if it is possible to put a link or picture of the tool that would help me out. I have read on here that GAI holders are tough to get open. Any tips on how to do this safely? Thanks!
Steve

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  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wire cutters


    The GAI case is by far the toughest to crack open. Just be careful because it won't be just one snip like you can do with other slabs.


    I can't give any advice on technique because I am not aware of an easy way.


    GAI thread


    Here is a thread from some time ago and there might be some tidbits in there.


    Good luck!
  • bobbyw8469bobbyw8469 Posts: 7,139 ✭✭✭
    I use a drimmel and a flathead. Dpeck has a nice video on opening a case.
  • bishopbishop Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭
    I am impatient. I use a bolt cutter and then finish with small flat screw driver. Takes me under 10 seconds on any slab. No problems so far


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  • oldriversoldrivers Posts: 29


    << <i>I am impatient. I use a bolt cutter and then finish with small flat screw driver. Takes me under 10 seconds on any slab. No problems so far >>



    +1, except I use a cable cutter vs. bolt cutter. 10 seconds max with no problems yet.
  • dytch2220dytch2220 Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I use a drimmel and a flathead. Dpeck has a nice video on opening a case. >>



    David's video is for the BGS case.
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  • mattyc_collectionmattyc_collection Posts: 2,130 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Depending on the value of the card, one of the main tools you will need is a set of brass balls. I think this is the guy to talk to:

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  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    With higher value cards I usually use a hacksaw to cut off the upper part of the case (and the flip). Then I gently pry
    apart the plastic by inserting a flathead screwdriver between the now "opened" edges of the plastic where I made the cut.

    Working out to a side and then gently flexing at the edges until they separate (first one side and then the other). I have
    never killed a card doing it this way.


    Dave
  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>I use a drimmel and a flathead. Dpeck has a nice video on opening a case. >>



    David's video is for the BGS case. >>




    It works perfect for PSA and SGC too. GAI is a different story. Their case folds under and is like a brick. It might take as many as 10 cuts with the wire cutters. The hacksaw idea sounds like a good one if you are set up with a workbench and tools.



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