CRACKING OPEN A PSA CASE- SURGERY WENT SMOOTH. THANKS GUYS!

[Big Mac McGwire]

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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]

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

Aim carefully.

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

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]

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]

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.

+1

 

[trolea1234]

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

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

 

[sportscardtheory]

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

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.

 

[Big Mac McGwire]

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

i appreciate all the info. thanks alot guys

 

[trademhigh]

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

Use a jack hammer

 

[matchpenalty]

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

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

 

[A_Pharis]

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

Use a jack hammer

He could always nuke it from space. That's the only way to be sure.

 

[thefasterblade]

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?

 

[BunchOBull]

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.

+1

That's how I crack BGS slabs, never tried it on PSA.

 

[Big Mac McGwire]

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

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]

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

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!

 

[bouwob]

This seems to be a topic that comes up fairly often.

Anyone want to do a write up so I can post it here?

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=27326

 

[xcantgobackx]

Good luck with the BGS Don!