What's the best way to separate a perforated card from a sheet?

Largentcollector

I have a Largent that I want to get graded. Do you just fold it over a couple of times then just tear it out, or maybe score it with knife then tear it out? Does a cleaner edge grade out better? Thanks

Dpeck100

<< <i>I have a Largent that I want to get graded. Do you just fold it over a couple of times then just tear it out, or maybe score it with knife then tear it out? Does a cleaner edge grade out better? Thanks >>




Make sure you gently bend it in both directions. Once you have simply tear apart. You need the perforations to be there.

If you only bend it one direction you can end up with paper loss and that will result in a very low grade. There are a few threads on the 1994 Bumble Bee set and the 1996 SI for Kids that might be of help.

Good luck and go slow.

JoeBanzai

DO NOT "SCORE" IT WITH A KNIFE!!!!!

Carefully bend back and forth several times and gently tear the card(s) apart. Make sure you do not bend (crease) the card in question as you are working on it.

PSA can be somewhat inconsistent when grading these, but I have gotten "evid of trim" on some items that I "scored" and then ripped apart as the perforations were too straight.

Good luck!

wrestlingcardking

Naturally tearing it out is the way to go, just work it back and forth before you separate the card from the sheet.

Largentcollector

Thanks for the help I'll post a scan tonight after I tear it out to check my work.

Dboneesq

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!

Largentcollector

couldn't scan the full sheet

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I cut these form the opposite side of the team photo



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How did I do?

Largentcollector

well I messed that up I'll try again later.

fiveniner

You may have a problem having the card graded by PSA since it was not meant to be sold to the hobby on uncut sheets.I would definetly contact PSA first before you think about un perforating it.

WhiteTornado

<< <i>couldn't scan the full sheet

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http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y478/largentcollector/May1406_zps67765936.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I cut these form the opposite side of the team photo



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How did I do? >>



Here are the pictures in question:

wrestlingcardking

The Domino's Largent looks nice to me and should be able to get graded....what are the two bottom cards from?

Largentcollector

Thanks White Tornado I used up all my internet capital on scanning and posting so I couldn't come back to fix it. The other two scans are pictures from the opposite side of the team photo (I just though they were cool). PSA does grade these I'm hoping for a nine or a 10, I can't remember what the pop report says on weather there are 10's or not.