Scaling Card Business With Fujitsu Scanners & Card Dealer Pro

[beauspencer]

I have been able to scale my card sales to a level I never imagined using a feed scanner from Fujitsu and now using the Card Dealer Pro software.

Chatted with Don Caruso from Fujitsu and Ted Mann from Card Dealer Pro this morning and took some questions and shared some tips. Both guys are super responsive to questions about their products, so reach out if you have any interest in their products. Here's the video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzJgnS1GYBg

[VinnyH]

Does the Fujitsu scanner add space around the basic trading card? The Epson FastFoto scans nice and fast but it’s so close, edge to edge, that showing corners and edges is tough.
Thanks,
Vinny
PS: I use the Epson for 8x10s and it’s excellent.

[jamcas997]

I like the idea but edges and corners need to be shown along with a different backing for white border cards.

[beauspencer]

Does the Fujitsu scanner add space around the basic trading card?

Yes, on the Fujitsu 7160 and 8170 models. I am now using a 8170, and set the margins to scan an extra 2 mm and it works perfect to properly show corners and edges.

[jamcas997]

Originally Posted by beauspencer

Yes, on the Fujitsu 7160 and 8170 models. I am now using a 8170, and set the margins to scan an extra 2 mm and it works perfect to properly show corners and edges.

do they allow for a color backing , i see some of your new hoops have black background?

[beauspencer]

do they allow for a color backing , i see some of your new hoops have black background?

Yes, those are scans using the 2mm overscan on the Fujitsu 8170.

[jamcas997]

Originally Posted by beauspencer

Yes, those are scans using the 2mm overscan on the Fujitsu 8170.

Do you plan on making a video on how you do this?

[brewcrew82]

Originally Posted by jamcas997

Do you plan on making a video on how you do this?

When you use (PS Capture) for your scans it's a option.
You can pick between black or white borders.

[jamcas997]

Well just looked at prices and it would take me to much time based on how much time I spend not listing to be cost effective to have for some time

[cardsrus1]

So how accurate is the AI with card dealer pro? Is it only accurate with older base cards like it's competitor? Or does it pick up on newer releases and inserts? I think I finally have my scan settings worked out...

[beauspencer]

So how accurate is the AI with card dealer pro? Is it only accurate with older base cards like it's competitor? Or does it pick up on newer releases and inserts? I think I finally have my scan settings worked out...

It kinda depends. As with all platforms using AI, it's going to be best on base cards. I've been having few issues with new sets (2021-2022). There had been some glitchiness with newer football products, but baseball has been really good. Overall, it's probably averaging 70% accuracy across the board for me which is really, really, really good and saves a TON of listing time.

[cardsrus1]

Originally Posted by beauspencer

It kinda depends. As with all platforms using AI, it's going to be best on base cards. I've been having few issues with new sets (2021-2022). There had been some glitchiness with newer football products, but baseball has been really good. Overall, it's probably averaging 70% accuracy across the board for me which is really, really, really good and saves a TON of listing time.

I'll just have to give it a try. I gave up on my last attempt with kronozio when I was in the 1% range.

[cardsrus1]

Originally Posted by cardsrus1

I'll just have to give it a try. I gave up on my last attempt with kronozio when I was in the 1% range.

And my try failed out of the gate with a script error and no reply for a fix.

[beauspencer]

And my try failed out of the gate with a script error and no reply for a fix.

Email Ted at Collx. Tell him I sent you.

[cardsrus1]

Originally Posted by beauspencer

Email Ted at Collx. Tell him I sent you.

Appreciate that but I find it disconcerting it would take a name drop for him to get back with me on an issue only he can fix. I also get the same exact error trying to load the program on my laptop.

[beauspencer]

Appreciate that but I find it disconcerting it would take a name drop for him to get back with me on an issue only he can fix.

He would have responded without my name drop.

[88 Dezgirl 88]

Originally Posted by beauspencer

I have been able to scale my card sales to a level I never imagined using a feed scanner from Fujitsu and now using the Card Dealer Pro software.

Chatted with Don Caruso from Fujitsu and Ted Mann from Card Dealer Pro this morning and took some questions and shared some tips. Both guys are super responsive to questions about their products, so reach out if you have any interest in their products. Here's the video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzJgnS1GYBg

What is the biggest difference you could point to between the Fujitsu 7030 and the 8170? Looking to make the jump to autofeed and Card Dealer Pro, but not sure I want to dive into the $1,000 scanner pool just yet...Thanks!

[beauspencer]

What is the biggest difference you could point to between the Fujitsu 7030 and the 8170? Looking to make the jump to autofeed and Card Dealer Pro, but not sure I want to dive into the $1,000 scanner pool just yet...Thanks!

Three biggest differences...

1) Speed. 8170 scans 70 cards per minute. The 7030 scans 30 cards per minute.

2) Cropping. The software on the 8170 allows you to increase the margins around the scan.

3) Background. The software on the 8170 allows you to set the color on the background to black. The 7030 only allows a white background.

As for the latter differences, the same software used for the 8170 is used for the 7160 (which is an older generation model, so you can likely get it cheaper).

[thenightman]

Originally Posted by cardsrus1

Appreciate that but I find it disconcerting it would take a name drop for him to get back with me on an issue only he can fix. I also get the same exact error trying to load the program on my laptop.

Just throwing in my cents because you used the term "disconcerting". From my perspective this is what networking is all about. There's nothing disconcerting about it. Beau is doing you a solid to help make your situation easier. You should do it.

[VinnyH]

I tried it but it’s not for me. Just had to send a message to them since they do not have any obvious way to cancel the trial. Luckily the basic intro is only $9 but still, it’s annoying that they make it hard to cancel.
Vinny

[beauspencer]

This afternoon I did a video walking you through my process of scanning with the Fujitsu 8170 feed scanner, and then the upload process using Card Dealer Pro. https://youtu.be/ToDwfB_KZNw

[rubendn]

I made a video a few years ago scanning a 100-card set in a couple of minutes with a 7160.

You can see it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF1R1ipKl9Q

Chrome/Prizm come out a little dark sometimes. My flatbed does a little better job on those but not by much.

I've been able to scan some cards in sleeves by removing the front roller on the 7160. There are some issues at times with glare from the sleeve.

[worldtravel00]

I'm debating on purchasing either Fujitsu 8170 vs 7160 to scan my collection.

In terms of scanning following items, which one is better:
1) Top loader cards
2) Chrome cards - which one does not damage the card? Also, do you need to remove the penny sleeves before scanning?

For Fujitsu 7160, what is the speed? Also, does it allow additional margins to be cropped along with different color back ground?

[beauspencer]

I'm debating on purchasing either Fujitsu 8170 vs 7160 to scan my collection.

In terms of scanning following items, which one is better:
1) Top loader cards
2) Chrome cards - which one does not damage the card? Also, do you need to remove the penny sleeves before scanning?

For Fujitsu 7160, what is the speed? Also, does it allow additional margins to be cropped along with different color back ground?

Before you buy, email Don Caruso at dcaruso.pfu@fujitsu.com. Mention I sent you and you might get a small discount.

1) I would recommend the 8170 for top loaders. Pretty sure the 7160 can also scan top loaders, but the 8170 will perform better.

2) Both will scan chrome cards. I have not had any chrome cards scratched using these feed scanners. Doesn't mean it won't happen, but nothing worse than the factory already does. I approach scanning cards the same as how I ship them. If I wouldn't send them using PWE using eBay standard envelope, I would not send them through a feed scanner.

3) The 7160 scans 60 cards per minute. The 8170 scans 70 cards per minute, hence the 60 and 70 in the model numbers. The first number is the generation of the scanner. The 7160 is the last generation, while the 8170 is one generation newer (and the most recent generation of scanner currently on the market).

[rubendn]

Originally Posted by beauspencer

Before you buy, email Don Caruso at dcaruso.pfu@fujitsu.com. Mention I sent you and you might get a small discount.

1) I would recommend the 8170 for top loaders. Pretty sure the 7160 can also scan top loaders, but the 8170 will perform better.

2) Both will scan chrome cards. I have not had any chrome cards scratched using these feed scanners. Doesn't mean it won't happen, but nothing worse than the factory already does. I approach scanning cards the same as how I ship them. If I wouldn't send them using PWE using eBay standard envelope, I would not send them through a feed scanner.

3) The 7160 scans 60 cards per minute. The 8170 scans 70 cards per minute, hence the 60 and 70 in the model numbers. The first number is the generation of the scanner. The 7160 is the last generation, while the 8170 is one generation newer (and the most recent generation of scanner currently on the market).

Beau,
Have you found any settings in Paperstream Capture that might help when scanning Chrome/Prizm cards?

It seems like it might be the light reflection that causes them to come out very dark so there might not be anything that can be done.