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What was I suppose to do about the gum?

blee1blee1 Posts: 713 ✭✭✭
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First off sorry. I can't find the original post about what to do with a pack that has gum in it, before subbing.
I remember letting the sun bake it and that was it.
Thanks for the help!
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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    I thought that PSA had new holders for the packs and were going to start grading them like they used to? (ie Gum did not have to be stuck to the card.)
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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,738 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>First off sorry. I can't find the original post about what to do with a pack that has gum in it, before subbing.
    I remember letting the sun bake it and that was it.
    Thanks for the help! >>



    Please do not damage the pack (and cards within) by baking it!! LOL!!

    They stopped grading packs with loose gum a while back. I had heard that a new holder was being developed for wax packs, but I'm seeing wax packs graded once again, some with loose gum, and holder looks same as before, so I'm not sure what happened.


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • blee1blee1 Posts: 713 ✭✭✭
    So I want to send these and have graded. A couple have loose gum sliding around and I don't want to chance it poking hole in the pack. Is the sun my only option?
    Thanks
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    Tony Dorsett Master Set
    1977 Topps Mexican FB (raw)
    1957 Topps FB Set (raw or graded)
  • PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,891 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The freshest, nicest packs always have loose gum. The idea of worsening the pack's condition to help it grade is very disturbing.
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  • blee1blee1 Posts: 713 ✭✭✭
    <<The freshest, nicest packs always have loose gum. The idea of worsening the pack's condition to help it grade is very disturbing. >>
    Originally I had totally agreed with that, when it was mentioned.
    I have since decided the packs I wanted graded because of the player on the front, would never be opened. So not a big deal, if it prevents holes in the wrapper.
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    Tony Dorsett Master Set
    1977 Topps Mexican FB (raw)
    1957 Topps FB Set (raw or graded)
  • PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,891 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you're keeping the packs anyway, why bother ruining them and grading them? If you keep them raw the gum isn't a problem.
    My 1972 Baseball and Wacky Pack Registry Sets
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,738 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Agree with PaulMaul. And though you may not be opening them at this time, what happens if you decide to sell them at some point down the road?


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
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