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alright guys, im gonna bust out my Longo Blue PSA 9. Im gonna roll the dice and send it in to BGS. I need the best way how to crack it open. I have heard a screwdriver in the top part of the label. All help and past experiences is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.



JUST GOT OUT OF SURGERY. IT WAS SUCESS!!! :) . Used the screwdriver driven in the top and went along all sides. Card is on it's way to BGS tomorrow.
 

Ian Stewart

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Re: CRACKING OPEN A PSA CASE- HELP AND HOW TO DO IT

Big Mac McGwire said:
alright guys, im gonna bust out my Longo Blue PSA 9. Im gonna roll the dice and send it in to BGS. I need the best way how to crack it open. I have heard a screwdriver in the top part of the label. All help and past experiences is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.

Please don't let me know if it gets a BGS 9.5. I may end up shooting myself ;)

To crack open, take some pliers and grip on a corner until it breaks off. Then put a flathead screwdriver in the opening and pry open. Be very, very careful that:

A.) You don't nick the card.
B.) None of the debris comes off and hits you in the eye (I'm very serious.. it comes off EXTREMELY fast).
 

A_Pharis

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If you have any bolt cutters, I'd suggest using those to snip off the top two corners. Bolt cutters usually go through those things like a warm knife through butter. Then SLOWLY run a flathead screwdriver a couple of inches down the case lengthwise until it start to give. I wouldn't just pry on it in case the screwdriver slips.
 

BunchOBull

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Re: CRACKING OPEN A PSA CASE- I NEED HELP AND HOW TO DO IT

After I snip the top corner off with lineman's pliers, I make sure none of the sharp shards of plastic are remaining on the slab before I pry with a flathead. Go SLOW! And make sure the slab is sitting on a flat surface when you start prying.
 

P_Manning 18

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Aim carefully.

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200lbhockeyplayer

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Re: CRACKING OPEN A PSA CASE- I NEED HELP AND HOW TO DO IT

I find a utility running along the edge works wonders, without any risk of shards, snapping, etc.
 

jcmint

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Re: CRACKING OPEN A PSA CASE- I NEED HELP AND HOW TO DO IT

Ive done this alot with slabs. Use pliers and break off the top corner insert a flat screwdriver and open it like a clam shell. Some open easier then others. It is quite simple. The one thing I do that other probably dont is I put the slab in a graded sleeve. It keeps the debris from flying around the house. **** hurts when you step on the debris.
 

birdsfan85

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200lbhockeyplayer said:
I find a utility running along the edge works wonders, without any risk of shards, snapping, etc.
+1
 

trolea1234

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Good luck to you. I sent a card to BGS a few years ago that came back did not meet minium requirement. Sold the card on ebay, buyer sent to psa and it gets a 10
 

matchpenalty

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Oh man, don't do it. Card looks amazing in PSA 9 holder. Nothing wrong with that.
 

thefasterblade

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Re: CRACKING OPEN A PSA CASE- I NEED HELP AND HOW TO DO IT

I'd suggest cracking all 4 corners.

Can't you just send it to BGS in the PSA holder?
 
Re: CRACKING OPEN A PSA CASE- I NEED HELP AND HOW TO DO IT

sportscardtheory said:
With a hammer, I gently tap a small chisel into the top and simply twist it when it's about a half an inch in.


JUST GOT OUT OF SURGERY. IT WAS SUCESS!!! . Used the screwdriver driven in the top and went along all sides. Card is on it's way to BGS tomorrow.


THanks to all . All the input helped!!
 

trademhigh

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Re: CRACKING OPEN A PSA CASE- I NEED HELP AND HOW TO DO IT

Big Mac McGwire said:
sportscardtheory said:
With a hammer, I gently tap a small chisel into the top and simply twist it when it's about a half an inch in.


JUST GOT OUT OF SURGERY. IT WAS SUCESS!!! . Used the screwdriver driven in the top and went along all sides. Card is on it's way to BGS tomorrow.


THanks to all . All the input helped!!

Good luck, man. Here's to BGS 10!
 
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