A1CardsandGaming
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Hi everyone,
First of all, this thread is in no way directed at the honest members on this great site
My biggest concern is the condition of certain cards from time to time and have been trying to think of a way sorting out this issue.
After years of collecting I have had to learn the hard way as far as putting cards in Penny sleeves, hard sleeves and the "old school" dreaded thick screw downs from the 90's.... some of you may know what i am talking about with cards getting stuck to them
Of course there are cards that come out of packs damaged or are manufactured with a fault ! but the main issue is the actual handling of the cards that may not be damaged !
My issue is that alot of other damage on cards can be avoided So using what i have learnt over the years through my own errors made with storing and caring for my own cards and from some bad experiences with cards i have recieved..... I just hope some of this info will help someone out there
LIVE BREAKS or breaks in general
While i understand cards can be busted already damaged the following things cant help !
1. watching live breaks... cringing at hearing cards being dropped on the table after they have been looked at ! ouch
or fingers all over them *a finger print on a stainless steele sword will rust a finerprint onto it if left for a couple of months.... what is it doing to out cards ?
the whole sliding another card over the top of another to keep it all such a mystery what about the surface scratching or even chipping that can happen while doing this.
CARDS PUT DIRECT INTO ONE TOUCH OR SCREW DOWNS
2. Although on face value, this would have to be the perfect way to protect that great PC card ! However, there are so many times that the wrong sized card is put in a case that is either too big or too small !? squashed in or shaking around
I have also removed cards from one touch or hard cases to double check condition and found a small piece of plastic from the holder stuck in the card, or the case did not have a totally smooth finish where the card is placed and a dent has been left on the card !
MY POINT, double check that hard case or hard sleeves !
CARD PUT INTO PENNY SLEEVES
3. Similar to what i stated above regarding hard cases, I have noticed quite a few different style of NBA card that are circulating with some damage that could easily be avoided. These are the couple that i have noticed
0607 Ex RC auto's, I am always coming across the pointed foil being damaged after getting caught on penny sleeves.... maybe take more time or just use a bigger sleeve, it works a treat
Trilogy clear auto's, So many times i get them so tightly squashed into a penny sleeve that i can't even get it out to have a good look at it.... I just cringe at the thought of how scratched it got being forced into it ..... another really good solution.... use a bigger penny sleeve
Card thicker than base cards, Stop using the small penny sleeves.... You might be able to get a slightly thicker card into the small penny sleeve if you put a small 45 degree nick on the corner of the sleeve (not while the card is in it ) putting the final corner of the card in the nicked corner and it tends to go in alot easier
CARDS THAT HAVE BEEN CUT, COLORED OR ALTERED IN ANY WAY or SELLERS dealing cards without disclosing faults (not all come up in pics)
Not really sure how to deal with this issue yet but happy to hear some suggestions.... I honest believe that there is some way of tracking down the people doing this !
Anyway, that is the end of my rant I have no idea if it is helpful or not but looking forward to hearing what you all think
Regards, Terry :v:
First of all, this thread is in no way directed at the honest members on this great site
My biggest concern is the condition of certain cards from time to time and have been trying to think of a way sorting out this issue.
After years of collecting I have had to learn the hard way as far as putting cards in Penny sleeves, hard sleeves and the "old school" dreaded thick screw downs from the 90's.... some of you may know what i am talking about with cards getting stuck to them
Of course there are cards that come out of packs damaged or are manufactured with a fault ! but the main issue is the actual handling of the cards that may not be damaged !
My issue is that alot of other damage on cards can be avoided So using what i have learnt over the years through my own errors made with storing and caring for my own cards and from some bad experiences with cards i have recieved..... I just hope some of this info will help someone out there
LIVE BREAKS or breaks in general
While i understand cards can be busted already damaged the following things cant help !
1. watching live breaks... cringing at hearing cards being dropped on the table after they have been looked at ! ouch
or fingers all over them *a finger print on a stainless steele sword will rust a finerprint onto it if left for a couple of months.... what is it doing to out cards ?
the whole sliding another card over the top of another to keep it all such a mystery what about the surface scratching or even chipping that can happen while doing this.
CARDS PUT DIRECT INTO ONE TOUCH OR SCREW DOWNS
2. Although on face value, this would have to be the perfect way to protect that great PC card ! However, there are so many times that the wrong sized card is put in a case that is either too big or too small !? squashed in or shaking around
I have also removed cards from one touch or hard cases to double check condition and found a small piece of plastic from the holder stuck in the card, or the case did not have a totally smooth finish where the card is placed and a dent has been left on the card !
MY POINT, double check that hard case or hard sleeves !
CARD PUT INTO PENNY SLEEVES
3. Similar to what i stated above regarding hard cases, I have noticed quite a few different style of NBA card that are circulating with some damage that could easily be avoided. These are the couple that i have noticed
0607 Ex RC auto's, I am always coming across the pointed foil being damaged after getting caught on penny sleeves.... maybe take more time or just use a bigger sleeve, it works a treat
Trilogy clear auto's, So many times i get them so tightly squashed into a penny sleeve that i can't even get it out to have a good look at it.... I just cringe at the thought of how scratched it got being forced into it ..... another really good solution.... use a bigger penny sleeve
Card thicker than base cards, Stop using the small penny sleeves.... You might be able to get a slightly thicker card into the small penny sleeve if you put a small 45 degree nick on the corner of the sleeve (not while the card is in it ) putting the final corner of the card in the nicked corner and it tends to go in alot easier
CARDS THAT HAVE BEEN CUT, COLORED OR ALTERED IN ANY WAY or SELLERS dealing cards without disclosing faults (not all come up in pics)
Not really sure how to deal with this issue yet but happy to hear some suggestions.... I honest believe that there is some way of tracking down the people doing this !
Anyway, that is the end of my rant I have no idea if it is helpful or not but looking forward to hearing what you all think
Regards, Terry :v: