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BunchOBull
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Yeah, it sucks...I picked this ARod up for a few bucks in case someone wanted a filler or to have Mike make a custom...nice set, it's shame. The back edges have the worst flaking though, so the front presents OK.
Russ S.
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Had a Ripken GU Bat card /35 that I purchased do that.
Sucks, but the seller refunded the money and let me keep the card, but would rather have a clean card.
Sucks, but the seller refunded the money and let me keep the card, but would rather have a clean card.
BunchOBull
Active member
I should add; on the rare occasion I use a one touch, I place a sheet of mylar or polyethylene inside the card well and atop the card.
Pine Tar
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A penny sleeve would have prevented this. ::facepalm::
jumbojohnny
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That's why I always use a size larger for some extra wiggle room.
Superfractor
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Wait, does this also apply to the magnetic versions?
RL24
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Should have thrown that bad boy in the freezer for a bit before removing it. This topic was brought up a while back here, and someone gave that advice. I checked my collection and there were a couple patch cards that were sticking to the screw down. I froze 'em, and it worked.
Thanks for the advice, someone! I think it mighta been George?
Thanks for the advice, someone! I think it mighta been George?
George_Calfas
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Screwdowns SUCK
Russ S.
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If the magnetic case is too small for the card, sure.Superfractor said:
Halonut
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unfortunately i had this happen to a pretty high end card a few years back, 2004 SP top prospects nolan ryan/vlad/trumbo triple auto #/25
A buffer of penny sleeve suggested here is a good idea! I know I can't put a card in a penny sleeve and get it to fit in the screwdown without the penny sleeve wrinking, but it's a good idea to trim the penny sleeve so I have half of the sleeve sized just right that I can place it between the card and the top surface to provide that buffer between the card and the top of the screwdown.
BunchOBull
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RL24 said:
You are fortunate. I do that with packs of early '90s glossy cards, as well as cards potentially damaged by compression...it doesn't work 100%. It's the best option we've got though.
yankeesfan24
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im assuming autos can get ruined by this as well? if so i better take out my best card. it is in a screwdown ::facepalm::
cmnkb8
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Wouldn't putting the card in the freezer cause water damage from all the condensation that forms on it after taking it out?
Never liked screwdowns myself for a variety of reasons. Now I have another to add to the list.
Never liked screwdowns myself for a variety of reasons. Now I have another to add to the list.
BunchOBull
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cmnkb8 said:
Only if the temperature differential was extreme and more likely if the cards aren't removed from the case (or from each other) immediately. The point is to separate them immediately and let them return to room temp gradually. If you're really concerned about condensation, insulating the cards between paper towels with a book on top would prevent condensation. Never put a cold card in a penny sleeve though...let it return to room temp first.
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