Question for perforated cards

captfisch · August 15, 2013 5:16AM

Howdy all, I'm expanding my PSA collection into a card set that was given out in 3 card panels with perforations to separate them. My question is, since they are in 3 card sheets that you have to separate, should I cut them apart with a razor or fold them apart. I've seen pictures of PSA 10 ones on the Registry that look folded, but I'm not positive. Will PSA have a problem grading them if they are cut apart versus naturally folded apart? Thanks for any assistance.

captfisch

firedawg45 · August 15, 2013 5:44AM

Don't cut!! Must be perforated. Slowly go half way then back , then go all the way slowly and pull apart straight out slowly the best grades are when there is no perforation on the corners. That depends on how the panel is set up

bishop · August 15, 2013 6:13AM

I don't think PSA is consistent on this point. I put together the Topps 1967 Punch Out set, mostly ungraded, but had to buy and inspect a lot of graded cards in putting the set together. These cards were packaged in three card perforated strips. If you separated them by bending there would always be one serated edge, two for the middle cards. But I have seen very highly graded cards with straight edges on both ends, which were cards that were either cut or the ends trimmed.

JoeBanzai · August 15, 2013 6:06PM

captfisch, what cards are you referring to? I agree with bishop that PSA might not be consistent with the '67 punchouts, but those are pretty rare.

For most, if not all perforated items, if you cut them with a blade (even leaving the perforated"chad") PSA will reject them as "evid of trim".

I recently sent in some Topps Stamp singles from 1974 that I cut and they were rejected, the next batch I carefully ripped and got all 8' and 9's and even a 10.

Good luck,

Joe

captfisch · August 16, 2013 4:00AM

Thanks all, guess I'll be carefully folding the cards. The cards are the 1980 Burger King Star Wars set...yes, I am a Star Wars geek! May the force be with you!

JoeBanzai · August 16, 2013 5:03AM

Good luck, but unless you are a Jedi Master keep your eyes open when separating cards, don't use the light sabre either!

Live long and prosper captfisch

alnavman · August 19, 2013 9:26PM

does this method of separating the cards work for the Golden Press cards from the early 60's as well? thanks al.

JoeBanzai · August 20, 2013 2:49PM

Yes

alnavman · August 21, 2013 8:12PM

<< <i>Yes >>

thanks!!
al.

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