*SALE* NEW - Grademaster Card Centering Tool FOR SALE - UPDATE, Now includes Ebay Listings....
Schultz24
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Fellow Forumites,
About a month ago there was a thread going around which had a discussion about a tool to check centering when deciding which cards to send in to our hosts. Some of the forum members said that there used to be some sort of a tool to do this, but they haven't seen it for years. During the discussion, it was mentioned by multiple members that if someone were to make this tool, that they would be interested in purchasing one or multiple for themselves or friends/colleagues. I am here today to say that your requests have been answered! After much design, testing, and a few glasses of scotch along the way, I have created the Grademaster Card Centering Tool. While it probably isn't exactly the same as whatever device used to be out there, it does what collectors are asking for which is estimate the centering on your standard sized collectible cards before sending them in to be graded. Even with TPG grading being a somewhat subjective measure, this tool will give you a very accurate idea whether you should send in your cards or not. Extensive testing has shown this tool to be very close and often exactly the same as the ruler method of centering estimation, but at a fraction of the time to take the measurement. This will no doubt save you loads of time and hopefully money when evaluating the stacks of cards that I know you all do on a daily basis. The proprietary tool and calculator are encased in thick laminate to ensure many years of use. I have put copies of my tool on the 'Bay for $15.99 shipped, (http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/301825300308?), Forum members will receive a discount and be able to purchase it for $14.50 shipped. If you would like 1, or multiple, please send funds via Paypal Friends and Family to schultz24@hotmail.com. If you are uncomfortable with F&F, please either purchase on the 'Bay or add .50 ($15.00) to account for the fees. If you are interested in bulk orders, please contact me for pricing. Thanks for looking and please email with any questions you might have!
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Grademaster Card Centering Tool is Copyright 2015 by BAK Products LLC.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
Link to all Ebay listings... http://www.ebay.com/sch/schultz24/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
About a month ago there was a thread going around which had a discussion about a tool to check centering when deciding which cards to send in to our hosts. Some of the forum members said that there used to be some sort of a tool to do this, but they haven't seen it for years. During the discussion, it was mentioned by multiple members that if someone were to make this tool, that they would be interested in purchasing one or multiple for themselves or friends/colleagues. I am here today to say that your requests have been answered! After much design, testing, and a few glasses of scotch along the way, I have created the Grademaster Card Centering Tool. While it probably isn't exactly the same as whatever device used to be out there, it does what collectors are asking for which is estimate the centering on your standard sized collectible cards before sending them in to be graded. Even with TPG grading being a somewhat subjective measure, this tool will give you a very accurate idea whether you should send in your cards or not. Extensive testing has shown this tool to be very close and often exactly the same as the ruler method of centering estimation, but at a fraction of the time to take the measurement. This will no doubt save you loads of time and hopefully money when evaluating the stacks of cards that I know you all do on a daily basis. The proprietary tool and calculator are encased in thick laminate to ensure many years of use. I have put copies of my tool on the 'Bay for $15.99 shipped, (http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/301825300308?), Forum members will receive a discount and be able to purchase it for $14.50 shipped. If you would like 1, or multiple, please send funds via Paypal Friends and Family to schultz24@hotmail.com. If you are uncomfortable with F&F, please either purchase on the 'Bay or add .50 ($15.00) to account for the fees. If you are interested in bulk orders, please contact me for pricing. Thanks for looking and please email with any questions you might have!
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[/URL]Grademaster Card Centering Tool is Copyright 2015 by BAK Products LLC.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
Link to all Ebay listings... http://www.ebay.com/sch/schultz24/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
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Thanks!
Are there instructions on how to use it?
You should post some pics of the tool "in-action".
LaJoie Portrait 3+, Cy Young Bare Hand 3+
Ty Cobb Bat Off 4+, ANY Red & Green Portrait
"Grademaster Card Centering Tool is Copyright 2015 by BAK Products LLC"
Do you really have a copyright on this?
You might be surprised, but I actually do own a copyright on my work which is basically automatic upon creation of the work and after it is fixed into a medium (printed and/or saved digitally among other things). As excerpted from multiple internet sources and the copyright office:
"Article 5(2) of the Berne Convention explicitly states that the enjoyment and the exercise of copyright shall not be subject to any formality (specific registering and/or the copyright symbol). The granting of copyright on a work is automatic upon creation of that work".
"Most European countries, on the other hand, follow the principle that copyright protection is granted automatically upon creation of the work. This principle was first laid down in the Berne Convention (1886). The Berne Convention specifically forbids (in article 5) that a member country can require any formality for getting copyright protection.
In 1989, the Berne Convention became effective in the USA, and from that moment on also US authors automatically obtained copyright on their works."
Thanks for your concern
MULLINS5,
You might be surprised, but I actually do own a copyright on my work which is basically automatic upon creation of the work and after it is fixed into a medium (printed and/or saved digitally among other things). As excerpted from multiple internet sources and the copyright office:
"Article 5(2) of the Berne Convention explicitly states that the enjoyment and the exercise of copyright shall not be subject to any formality (specific registering and/or the copyright symbol). The granting of copyright on a work is automatic upon creation of that work".
"Most European countries, on the other hand, follow the principle that copyright protection is granted automatically upon creation of the work. This principle was first laid down in the Berne Convention (1886). The Berne Convention specifically forbids (in article 5) that a member country can require any formality for getting copyright protection.
In 1989, the Berne Convention became effective in the USA, and from that moment on also US authors automatically obtained copyright on their works."
Thanks for your concern
But isn't this a derivative work?
He doesn't hold a patent, but a copyright does indeed come "by virtue of creation".
LaJoie Portrait 3+, Cy Young Bare Hand 3+
Ty Cobb Bat Off 4+, ANY Red & Green Portrait
thanks
Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
I pm'd and emailed you for your address. Please send it to me when you get a chance so I can send out your centering tool.
Everyone else.....No need to wait, order yours today!!!
This can be copyrighted, that just means that no one can create exact copies of this (or ones very very similar). However, others can create other centering tools or ones a lot like this, it just can't be this exact one, or a close derivative.
He doesn't hold a patent, but a copyright does indeed come "by virtue of creation".
Then why even bother. A bit facetious. But It doesn't seem that if provides much protection at all.In this case it seems everyone can pretty much "borrow" this idea from each other with just a minor variation.
This can be copyrighted, that just means that no one can create exact copies of this (or ones very very similar). However, others can create other centering tools or ones a lot like this, it just can't be this exact one, or a close derivative.
He doesn't hold a patent, but a copyright does indeed come "by virtue of creation".
Then why even bother. A bit facetious. But It doesn't seem that if provides much protection at all.In this case it seems everyone can pretty much "borrow" this idea from each other with just a minor variation.
All you have to do is change the font.
James
I was also kind of wondering why I deserved all the somewhat negative press. I simply made something others wanted and wasn't available. It took quite a bit of time to perfect actually and I certainly won't be retiring off of it. Thanks again for everyone's business who already placed an order. There are certainly more available if anyone else is interested.
I wasn't being negative at all. Its a legitimate question. If anyone can legally make a minor change and sell it as his own then why even get a patent or copyright or whatever you want to call it? Just produce it and sell it. Good luck and more power to you. I need one but theres one reason I don't.
I think its a legitimate question as to why bother. Just sell it. As you say "does it really matter?" No ones going to sue you. And don't let the trolls get you down.
Thanks for all the quick responses To my questions Nick if you read this.
1954 Topps BB
1955 Bowman BB
1956 Topps Super BB
1957 Topps BB
1969 Topps BB
1984 Donruss BB
1961 Fleer W.S. Pennants
1960-62 Fleer Team Logo Decals Run
Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
1954 Topps BB
1955 Bowman BB
1956 Topps Super BB
1957 Topps BB
1969 Topps BB
1984 Donruss BB
1961 Fleer W.S. Pennants
1960-62 Fleer Team Logo Decals Run
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06