Update: What would you do...

obcmac · #1 06-04-2019, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by packs

assuming it's not altered

Huh? Did he buy this one and not alter it. That would be interesting.

T_Hamilton · #2 06-04-2019, 10:30 AM

It displays very nice for a 1.5 grade. I think the altering could have been soaking perhaps.

I am so bamboozled on what to do with the card... and so angry that someone has ruined the hobby i love.

packs · #3 06-04-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by obcmac

Huh? Did he buy this one and not alter it. That would be interesting.

I guess I should have said trimmed and not altered. Not really seeing an issue with a possible soak. How many times have members posted threads on the board asking for help on how to soak?

T206Collector · #4 06-04-2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by packs

I guess I should have said trimmed and not altered. Not really seeing an issue with a possible soak. How many times have members posted threads on the board asking for help on how to soak?

He apparently uses a chemical bath -- not water -- and it affects the integrity of the cardboard and often seems to lighten the ink on the back. Would be nice to see the before, but I'm sure the guys over at BO would've found it when they were able to find the other two. Maybe it's still on its way...

samosa4u · #5 06-04-2019, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by T206Collector

He apparently uses a chemical bath -- not water -- and it affects the integrity of the cardboard and often seems to lighten the ink on the back.

Using anything other than water to soak a card is VERY bad. The paper can turn brittle down the line and start breaking. I would send it back.