Best scanner that scans graded cards nicely

mikecancelliere · 02-11-2012, 07:10 PM

I hate the way my scanner scans bgs slabs...

What scanner makes them clearer

tmgrnzx9r · 02-11-2012, 07:15 PM

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...

gunshowboy · 02-11-2012, 07:16 PM

mike have you scanned it with the lid open?

danimal875 · 02-11-2012, 07:28 PM

thanks for the tip!

mikecancelliere · 02-11-2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmgrnzx9r

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...

$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:

Originally Posted by gunshowboy

mike have you scanned it with the lid open?

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

GradyM333 · 02-11-2012, 08:11 PM

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:

Grady

bigsmoot2 · 02-11-2012, 08:14 PM

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

gamboooler · 02-11-2012, 08:16 PM

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.

Matt238 · 02-11-2012, 08:18 PM

Collectors Universe Forums - SCANNING BASEBALL CARDS | Best buy?

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.

mikecancelliere · 02-11-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyM333

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:

Grady

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:

Originally Posted by Matt238

Collectors Universe Forums - SCANNING BASEBALL CARDS | Best buy?

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.

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

Prospect Rush · 02-11-2012, 08:59 PM

Gorgeous Scan!!!!!!

223 · 02-11-2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyM333

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:

Grady

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

GradyM333 · 02-11-2012, 09:21 PM

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

Grady

Matt238 · 02-11-2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikecancelliere

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

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.

tsnider45 · 02-11-2012, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyM333

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

Grady

I can see through time with that scan.

jrodlc08 · 02-12-2012, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikecancelliere

I hate the way my scanner scans bgs slabs...

What scanner makes them clearer

Whatever scanned that card, do this to it:

http://youtu.be/QBW2BjlvHdA

jcmint · 02-12-2012, 08:52 AM

canoscan 8800f is a great scanner.

JDK16 · 02-12-2012, 09:06 AM

clean your scanner olol

soxfanintx · 02-12-2012, 10:57 AM

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.

mikecancelliere · 02-21-2012, 12:51 PM

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

WilsonValdez · 02-21-2012, 12:55 PM

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:

monkeymcgee · 02-21-2012, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WilsonValdez

Mine really kicks arse at scaning graded cards...in fact it just kicks arse in general.

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?

Prospect Rush · 02-21-2012, 12:56 PM

Make + Model?

WilsonValdez · 02-21-2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeymcgee

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?

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

It is the Canon Canoscan 8600F.

PM sent with address for free Panini autos.

gopherfan · 02-21-2012, 01:00 PM

Scan in a dark room with the lid up.

02-11-2012, 07:10 PM	#1
mikecancelliere Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,867 xMCSPORTSCARDSx	Best scanner that scans graded cards nicely I hate the way my scanner scans bgs slabs... What scanner makes them clearer

02-11-2012, 07:16 PM	#3
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02-11-2012, 08:14 PM	#7
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02-12-2012, 09:06 AM	#18
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02-12-2012, 10:57 AM	#19
soxfanintx Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 577 soxfanintx	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. __________________ I collect Red Sox players from my youth - Yastrzemski, Fisk, Burleson, Evans, Rice, Lynn, etc

02-11-2012, 07:15 PM	#2
tmgrnzx9r Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,411 tmgrnzx9r tmgrnzx9r	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...

02-11-2012, 07:28 PM	#4
danimal875 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 4,929 thunder_cards thundercards	thanks for the tip!

02-11-2012, 08:11 PM	#6
GradyM333 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 186 GradyM333	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: Grady

02-11-2012, 08:16 PM	#8
gamboooler Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8,064 gamboooler gamboooler	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.

02-11-2012, 08:18 PM	#9
Matt238 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 57 justicefan matt238	Collectors Universe Forums - SCANNING BASEBALL CARDS \| Best buy? 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.

02-11-2012, 08:59 PM	#11
Prospect Rush Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: @prospectrush Posts: 10,179	Gorgeous Scan!!!!!!

02-11-2012, 09:21 PM	#13
GradyM333 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 186 GradyM333	Thanks guys... Here is a magnetic one-touch as requested: Grady

02-12-2012, 08:52 AM	#17
jcmint Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 999 jcmint01	canoscan 8800f is a great scanner.

02-21-2012, 12:51 PM	#20
mikecancelliere Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,867 xMCSPORTSCARDSx	Bumping this back up. I have tons of slabs to scan!

02-21-2012, 12:55 PM	#21
WilsonValdez Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Temporarily Suspended Posts: 9,938 wilsonvaldez	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: __________________ Mostly gone.

02-21-2012, 12:56 PM	#23
Prospect Rush Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: @prospectrush Posts: 10,179	Make + Model?

02-21-2012, 01:00 PM	#25
gopherfan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 2,747	Scan in a dark room with the lid up.