To crack or not to crack?

[Moesalty]

I just got some cards in the mail that I left to have graded at the National. As always, I was happy with some, but extremely disappointed with others. My question is, has anyone ever cracked a graded card out of a holder, sent it away to another company and received a DRAMATICALLY higher grade? I'm really curious if I'd be wasting my time or not...

[tiger8mush]

from what i hear you can even crack it and send it back to the SAME company and possibly get a much higher grade.

If you are planning to sell the cards it may be worth it trying to get a higher grade. If you are planning on keeping the cards then why spend the dough on getting a different grade - in the end you'll have the same card it'll just have a different number on the plastic slab (if they even give it a higher grade). spend the money on more cards!

good luck and let us know how u make out

[ullmandds]

see this thread:
Upgrades, Downgrades & What the !@#$#$% (Multi-page thread 1 2

[usernamealreadytaken]

1.) If looking for the most $$$, get cards graded by PSA (like it or not, they command higher prices compared to any other TPG).

2.) If crossing-over, crack out and send in raw, never submit in other TPG's slab. It seems grading companies want to downgrade other TPG grades as a way of saying, "Look at how tough and respectable we are as opposed to the other guys who duped you with an artificially high grade on this card."

[Moesalty]

Does anyone know how to crack out of a BVG holder? I love their holders, but they are rock-solid!!!

Thanks!!!

[tbob]

Moe- actually don't know why would want to crack a card out of a BVG holder. They are usually right on with regard to their grading of pre-war cards, but if you do, and want to submit to PSA and SGC and roll the dice, I would recommend a pliers and screwdriver. A pliers to crack the top and create "space" and then very carefully use a long screwdriver to gently insert it and pry apart the slab. try doing this on the edges far away from the card itself in case you slip.