Best scanner that scans graded cards nicely
 

I hate the way my scanner scans bgs slabs...
[img]http://i.imgur.com/nZy0C.jpg[/img]

What scanner makes them clearer

Mike
Ive seen on the psa message boards about people talking about the Epson v300 or v330 I think. They do scan very very nice...

mike have you scanned it with the lid open?

thanks for the tip!

[QUOTE=tmgrnzx9r;2221574]Mike
Ive seen on the psa message boards about people talking about the Epson v300 or v330 I think. They do scan very very nice...[/QUOTE]
$80 for just a scanner no printer is a little more than I'm looking to spend. I have an All in one printer scanner that scans raw cards awesomely
[QUOTE=gunshowboy;2221582]mike have you scanned it with the lid open?[/QUOTE]

I don't believe I have. What's it do?

I just got a Canon 9000F and it scans really clear pictures. It's $200 but I really think it's one of those you get what you pay for situations. The only issue I have with it is that it does so much stuff and there are so many options. If you get it make sure you download the full manual from Canon's website.

Example:
[IMG]http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/GradyM333/BGS%20Graded%20Chrome%20Prospects/IMG_0003.jpg[/IMG]

Grady

WOW ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ now that is a nice scan/scanner! :)!

My scanner is dog crap, so I'll be interested to see what others recommend. Looking for the best scanner that also has a printer. That Harper scan is awesome.

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Check out this thread. Specifically the post about ccd scanners. You can find inexpensive ones and this should solve your blurry problems on thicker scans, specifically graded cards. Most all-in one printer/scanners are not ccd.

[QUOTE=GradyM333;2221845]I just got a Canon 9000F and it scans really clear pictures. It's $200 but I really think it's one of those you get what you pay for situations. The only issue I have with it is that it does so much stuff and there are so many options. If you get it make sure you download the full manual from Canon's website.

Example:
[IMG]http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/GradyM333/BGS%20Graded%20Chrome%20Prospects/IMG_0003.jpg[/IMG]

Grady[/QUOTE]
Wow I am going to send you my graded cards to scan haha. That's the best scan I've ever seen. If I make a lot of $ off of flipping cards I may pick one up
[QUOTE=Matt238;2221881][url=http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=37&threadid=693284]Collectors Universe Forums - SCANNING BASEBALL CARDS | Best buy?[/url]

Check out this thread. Specifically the post about ccd scanners. You can find inexpensive ones and this should solve your blurry problems on thicker scans, specifically graded cards. Most all-in one printer/scanners are not ccd.[/QUOTE]
I'm going to check this thread out now. Thanks

EDIT: looks like that's more for PSA slabs. My scanner scans PSA just fine

Gorgeous Scan!!!!!!

[QUOTE=GradyM333;2221845]I just got a Canon 9000F and it scans really clear pictures. It's $200 but I really think it's one of those you get what you pay for situations. The only issue I have with it is that it does so much stuff and there are so many options. If you get it make sure you download the full manual from Canon's website.

Example:
[IMG]http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/GradyM333/BGS%20Graded%20Chrome%20Prospects/IMG_0003.jpg[/IMG]

Grady[/QUOTE]

Very nice. Happen to have a card in a magnetic one-toucher you can show as well? Those are even thicker.

Thanks guys... Here is a magnetic one-touch as requested:

[IMG]http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/GradyM333/Robinson.jpg[/IMG]

Grady

[QUOTE=mikecancelliere;2222083]Wow I am going to send you my graded cards to scan haha. That's the best scan I've ever seen. If I make a lot of $ off of flipping cards I may pick one up

I'm going to check this thread out now. Thanks

EDIT: looks like that's more for PSA slabs. My scanner scans PSA just fine[/QUOTE]

It's still just a matter of the thickness of the holder. I haven't looked, but I'm sure if you research your scanner it's not ccd and the nice scan in this thread is from a ccd scanner.

[QUOTE=GradyM333;2222264]Thanks guys... Here is a magnetic one-touch as requested:

[IMG]http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/GradyM333/Robinson.jpg[/IMG]

Grady[/QUOTE]

I can see through time with that scan.

[QUOTE=mikecancelliere;2221549]I hate the way my scanner scans bgs slabs...
[img]http://i.imgur.com/nZy0C.jpg[/img]

What scanner makes them clearer[/QUOTE]

Whatever scanned that card, do this to it:

[URL="http://youtu.be/QBW2BjlvHdA"]http://youtu.be/QBW2BjlvHdA[/URL]

canoscan 8800f is a great scanner.

clean your scanner olol

I find I can get mine a little more clear if I cover the scanner with a dark t-shirt or towel when I'm scanning slabs.

I'm not sure, but I'm thinking it has to do with blocking some of the light coming in under the lid. My lid only partially closes when I'm scanning anything that thick.

Bumping this back up. I have tons of slabs to scan!

Mine really kicks arse at scaning graded cards...in fact it just kicks arse in general. Best part is I got it very slightly used from some Photog. guy on craigslist for like 30 bucks cause he was upgrading to a newer model. Example:





[IMG]http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee440/Jtfor3/Scan40005-1.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=WilsonValdez;2269731]Mine really kicks arse at scaning graded cards...in fact it just kicks arse in general.[/QUOTE]

Care to share the brand and model? Or do we have to give you 1 or 2 free Panini autos for that kind of information?

Make + Model?

[QUOTE=monkeymcgee;2269740]Care to share the brand and model? Or do we have to give you 1 or 2 free Panini autos for that kind of information?[/QUOTE]

Haha sorry guys...I knew I forgot something.

It is the Canon Canoscan 8600F.

PM sent with address for free Panini autos.

Scan in a dark room with the lid up.