#noslabmovement

mindcycle · 09-22-2019, 04:28 PM

Who else is gonna join the fun?

#noslabmovement

JMarchand1981 · 09-22-2019, 04:33 PM

Is this because it may make the card look better or is this just a step further of the revolting between collector and third party graders?

MIRRABB · 09-22-2019, 04:37 PM

Here's my hot take...I think grading is a scam but I like slabs..

ChampCards · 09-22-2019, 04:41 PM

looks cool, but ya, i personally like the look of slabbed cards more. everyone has their taste!

mindcycle · 09-22-2019, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JMarchand1981

Is this because it may make the card look better or is this just a step further of the revolting between collector and third party graders?

More of the latter for me, but it could go either way really. I do feel that nowadays lots of collectors have become a bit obsessed with what a grading flip says over actually enjoying their cards. I don’t really have anything against grading, and people’s reasoning for grading doesn’t have to be solely about the grade of course. I just felt some of my PC cards would look better cracked out and put into a one touch or binder. Stuff like Prizm and the like is already a 9 or 9.5 (in other words mint) straight out of the pack. Why muddy up the look with several layers of plastic for a card that’s already in near perfect condition?

I saw showly2003’s post and realized we’ve been doing the same thing. The hashtag is just to call it something.

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oshmeehan · 09-22-2019, 04:55 PM

Hate slabs and have done this myself with a few Ersan cards. Yes, someone actually graded some Ersan cards for whatever reason.

mindcycle · 09-22-2019, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChampCards

looks cool, but ya, i personally like the look of slabbed cards more. everyone has their taste!

Well said man!

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ThoseBackPages · 09-22-2019, 05:24 PM

LOL Cool!

smalltown · 09-22-2019, 05:38 PM

You know i love this! I don't have many recent pictures of cracking. But maybe i'll start documenting it with the #tag from now on.

smalltown · 09-22-2019, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mindcycle

I just felt some of my PC cards would look better cracked out and put into a one touch or binder.

This 100%. And i'll go further. I like to admire my cards raw outside any case as well. There's something tactile about it that i really enjoy.

AbraCalabro · 09-22-2019, 05:49 PM

also check this thread out: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?p=14768130

KevJo · 09-22-2019, 05:51 PM

This is good stuff guys haha!

Kevin

mindcycle · 09-22-2019, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by oshmeehan

Hate slabs and have done this myself with a few Ersan cards. Yes, someone actually graded some Ersan cards for whatever reason.

Lol. Yeah I’ve bought and cracked a couple of guys I never though would ever be graded as well. Lots of my Nuggets guys from the 90’s mainly.

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Originally Posted by smalltown

You know i love this! I don't have many recent pictures of cracking. But maybe i'll start documenting it with the #tag from now on.

Nice! Looking forward to it!

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Originally Posted by smalltown

This 100%. And i'll go further. I like to admire my cards raw outside any case as well. There's something tactile about it that i really enjoy.

I agree man. It’s how the cards were meant to be seen. I actually do the same.

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mindcycle · 09-22-2019, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AbraCalabro

also check this thread out: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?p=14768130

Yeah I was calling you out on there trying to get you to join IG...

Edit: I guess that was another thread, but you still gotta get yourself on IG.

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AbraCalabro · 09-22-2019, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mindcycle

Yeah I was calling you out on there trying to get you to join IG...

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lmao link pls?

SHowley2003 · 09-22-2019, 06:44 PM

Love it! For me it’s all about enjoying the card. I’ve busted out a lot of cards that I don’t plan on selling. I realize the grade adds value but that value is related to the sales value. For cards in my PC I’ve decided that I prefer the card raw.

Additionally, I’m also very turned off by the grading process. I haven’t submitted a card in over two years and I won’t be any time soon. Will I still buy graded cards? Sure, if I like the card and I do my own evaluation of the value of the card. I’ve never bought a card and paid for the grade. I’ve actually gotten a few steals on vintage cards that were in very good shape but slabbed with a low grade.

You can follow myself and the OP on IG to follow our no slab movement! When I have time I’ll even post a step-by-step tutorial of how I free my cards from those slabs.

mindcycle · 09-22-2019, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AbraCalabro

lmao link pls?

Yeah wrong thread. This one.. https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1276489

I can call you out in yours too though if you want.

ninjacookies · 09-22-2019, 06:46 PM

I like this thread....

Bravo, OP

armoursave · 09-22-2019, 06:58 PM

Crack a graded slab and put it immediately...in another slab. Brilliant.

I’m assuming these are all PC. Otherwise you just burnt up a lot of value.

ninjacookies · 09-22-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by armoursave

I’m assuming these are all PC. Otherwise you just burnt up a lot of value.

It's still a hobby for some.

imbluestreak23 · 09-22-2019, 07:04 PM

Oh my! Sad to know those cards will be damaged in the future by some fatty fingers

smalltown · 09-22-2019, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armoursave

I’m assuming these are all PC. Otherwise you just burnt up a lot of value.

Burn up that "value". Burn it up.

armoursave · 09-22-2019, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

It's still a hobby for some.

Surely, but let’s say OP wants to sell or trade his cards that’s still part of the hobby right?

The Murray?

“Corner looks dinged to me and centering looks iffy, smudged auto too...”

You get the idea.

IronMonkey415 · 09-22-2019, 07:09 PM

No one give a damn about value anymore.
It's like every time I show my fat face on the basketball section I get pissed off. These new guys and their value talks just grinds my gears.

Deadshot · 09-22-2019, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by armoursave

Crack a graded slab and put it immediately...in another slab. Brilliant.

I’m assuming these are all PC. Otherwise you just burnt up a lot of value.

Another slab that he can easily remove the cover of at any time. You don't have to go to the garage/toolbox to open a one touch. You're making them sound a lot more similar than they really are.

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Originally Posted by mindcycle

More of the latter for me, but it could go either way really. I do feel that nowadays lots of collectors have become a bit obsessed with what a grading flip says over actually enjoying their cards. I don’t really have anything against grading, and people’s reasoning for grading doesn’t have to be solely about the grade of course. I just felt some of my PC cards would look better cracked out and put into a one touch or binder. Stuff like Prizm and the like is already a 9 or 9.5 (in other words mint) straight out of the pack. Why muddy up the look with several layers of plastic for a card that’s already in near perfect condition?

I saw showly2003’s post and realized we’ve been doing the same thing. The hashtag is just to call it something.

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09-22-2019, 04:28 PM	#1
mindcycle Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 5,043	#noslabmovement Who else is gonna join the fun? #noslabmovement Last edited by mindcycle; 09-22-2019 at 04:33 PM.

09-22-2019, 04:37 PM	#3
MIRRABB Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 2,035	Here's my hot take...I think grading is a scam but I like slabs.. __________________ Always looking for rare Herman Moore and Michael Redd cards...

09-22-2019, 04:41 PM	#4
ChampCards Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,335	looks cool, but ya, i personally like the look of slabbed cards more. everyone has their taste! __________________ Collecting Rare Lebron James Cavs/Heat, Jordan Bulls Inserts/RCs/Autos/Low Numbered Jordan & Lebron PC: https://www.flickr.com/photos/157509106@N06/albums

09-22-2019, 04:55 PM	#6
oshmeehan Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7,200	Hate slabs and have done this myself with a few Ersan cards. Yes, someone actually graded some Ersan cards for whatever reason. __________________ FEAR THE DEER

09-22-2019, 05:24 PM	#8
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 91,169 ThoseBackPages	LOL Cool! __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

09-22-2019, 04:33 PM	#2
JMarchand1981 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 34,438	Is this because it may make the card look better or is this just a step further of the revolting between collector and third party graders?

09-22-2019, 05:38 PM	#9
smalltown Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 17,243 ifeature	You know i love this! I don't have many recent pictures of cracking. But maybe i'll start documenting it with the #tag from now on. __________________ Collecting: Raptors, Canadian Basketball Players, Vintage & More. PC: https://www.instagram.com/smalltown.cards/

09-22-2019, 05:49 PM	#11
AbraCalabro Temporarily Suspended Join Date: May 2013 Location: Believe in Saint Abra. Posts: 10,748	also check this thread out: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?p=14768130 __________________ -FREE TRISTAN- LeBron Exquisite /99 - altered & damaged - A master class in corruption. NEVER FORGET: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1255123

09-22-2019, 05:51 PM	#12
KevJo Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 11,435	This is good stuff guys haha! Kevin __________________ "By any means"- Khalil Mack

09-22-2019, 06:44 PM	#16
SHowley2003 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 6,788 SHowley2003 SHowley2003	Love it! For me it’s all about enjoying the card. I’ve busted out a lot of cards that I don’t plan on selling. I realize the grade adds value but that value is related to the sales value. For cards in my PC I’ve decided that I prefer the card raw. Additionally, I’m also very turned off by the grading process. I haven’t submitted a card in over two years and I won’t be any time soon. Will I still buy graded cards? Sure, if I like the card and I do my own evaluation of the value of the card. I’ve never bought a card and paid for the grade. I’ve actually gotten a few steals on vintage cards that were in very good shape but slabbed with a low grade. You can follow myself and the OP on IG to follow our no slab movement! When I have time I’ll even post a step-by-step tutorial of how I free my cards from those slabs. __________________ "My name is Shaquille O'Neal and Paul Pierce is the MFing Truth."

09-22-2019, 06:46 PM	#18
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 57,319	I like this thread.... Bravo, OP

09-22-2019, 06:58 PM	#19
armoursave Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 709	Crack a graded slab and put it immediately...in another slab. Brilliant. I’m assuming these are all PC. Otherwise you just burnt up a lot of value.

09-22-2019, 07:04 PM	#21
imbluestreak23 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Meandering the matrix code that the hobby/forum overlords spit out Posts: 18,172 shortslabs	Oh my! Sad to know those cards will be damaged in the future by some fatty fingers __________________ @shortslabs I'VE WITNESSED HOW THE SAUSAGE IS MADE HERE...IT'S ROTTEN https://www.youtube.com/c/TylerShort

09-22-2019, 07:09 PM	#24
IronMonkey415 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 44,118 ironmonkeyfromsf	No one give a damn about value anymore. It's like every time I show my fat face on the basketball section I get pissed off. These new guys and their value talks just grinds my gears.