How do I crack a slab?

jswieton · July 7, 2008 3:24AM

I was looking to resubmit some cards I had graded a few years back. What is the best way to crack open a slab so you don't damage the card?

JeremyDie1 · July 7, 2008 3:27AM

Cut off on corner with pliers / cutters. Insert flathead, slide around the seal while prying up.

bsidegrve · July 7, 2008 3:31AM

11235813 · July 7, 2008 4:04AM

Lowest-impact method is to use a simple triangular file (available for a couple of $$ at your local hardware store to file off the corner, and then pry the slab open with a screwdriver. PSA slabs come apart fairly easily. Takes about five minutes per slab.

swartz1 · July 7, 2008 4:46AM

bandsaw + screwdriver

blades3 · July 7, 2008 4:52AM

A lot of the PSA slabs can be broken up running a thumbnail up a side to break the seal a little and then pulling them apart. These were really easy to break before WIWAG, but they are now a little tighter sealed. I always try the thumbnail first, then snip the corner off if I have to.

billwaltonsbeard · July 7, 2008 4:56AM

<< <i>A lot of the PSA slabs can be broken up running a thumbnail up a side to break the seal a little and then pulling them apart. These were really easy to break before WIWAG, but they are now a little tighter sealed. I always try the thumbnail first, then snip the corner off if I have to. >>

Forgive my ignorance, but what happened with Wiwag?? I remember buying something from that seller a while back.

thenavarro · July 7, 2008 5:00AM

Here's a link with pictures on how I do it.

Mike

cracking an aaron rookie

lawnmowerman · July 7, 2008 5:03AM

<< <i>Cut off on corner with pliers / cutters. Insert flathead, slide around the seal while prying up. >>

For me this is the best, easiest way to do it. Only takes a minute or two as well.

bishop · July 7, 2008 6:13AM

I use a bolt cutter. One closure at the top of the slab opens it like a can. I have never had a damaged card

sonoranmonsoon · July 7, 2008 9:20AM

Mial it to yourself in a standard envelope without padding. Let the post office do it for you for $0.42. Works almost every time.

ironranger · July 7, 2008 12:04PM

Now that was funny!

How do I crack a slab?

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