Baseball card scanners

[rdwyer]

Looking for a rapid type card scanner similar to the Fujitsu fi-8170 Scanner but for Apple/Mac computers. Ne1 know of any? Looking for one that will scan tobacco/modern cards.

[Casey2296]

I don't know bubkiss about a rapid scanner but the Epson V600 is the best imo.

[rdwyer]

The Fujitsu one allows you to put in a small pile of cards and it scans each one really fast depositing into the box as shown in the picture.

[donmuth]

The fujitsu data sheet says it supports macOS.

https://www.fujitsu.com/id/imagesgig..._EN_202201.pdf

[rdwyer]

donmuth: Thanks.

The one I saw for sale on amazon said Windows only. Think I'm going to get one. Go to 2:58 in this video to see in action:

https://www.amazon.com/live/video/03..._=dp_vse_rvc_0

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by rdwyer

The Fujitsu one allows you to put in a small pile of cards and it scans each one really fast depositing into the box as shown in the picture.

So, a machine is handling condition sensitive cards? What happens when a 100-year-old card gets stuck in the machine like when a copier has a paper jam?

[Buythatcard]

I recently read that the Fujitsu fi-8170 was leaving 2 imprinted lines on the cards that it was scanning. Can you imagine scanning hundreds of your favorite cards and then discovering this new imperfection?

This will soon be a popular PSA qualifier.

Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps # 200 - PSA 3 SIM

SIM standing for Scanner Imperfection.

I think I'll continue scanning my cards the old fashioned way.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

So, a machine is handling condition sensitive cards? What happens when a 100-year-old card gets stuck in the machine like when a copier has a paper jam?

I have a friend that bought one when he decided to get rid of his collection. He used it on cards under $100. He scanned the stuff worth more than that on his old flatbed scanner. He had several thousand cards and he never had any problems.

[nwobhm]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

So, a machine is handling condition sensitive cards? What happens when a 100-year-old card gets stuck in the machine like when a copier has a paper jam?

Or a debris gets stuck on a roller and puts an impression on the entire stack.

[Smanzari]

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

I recently read that the Fujitsu fi-8170 was leaving 2 imprinted lines on the cards that it was scanning. Can you imagine scanning hundreds of your favorite cards and then discovering this new imperfection?

This will soon be a popular PSA qualifier.

Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps # 200 - PSA 3 SIM

SIM standing for Scanner Imperfection.

I think I'll continue scanning my cards the old fashioned way.

You can (and should) take the piece that does this out

[lgbbcards]

Use penny sleeves and you shouldn't have any problems.

[Bcwcardz]

Wow, that’s one expensive toy.


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[ChasingPaper]

Epson V600

[rdwyer]

Thanks for all the help. From what I've read here, I have chosen not to buy.

[scgaynor]

I have a mac and use Epson 400 ii for items like postcards, photos and cards. It scans both sides and can do about 50 items a minute.

Sometimes it does not handle some dark items very well so you have to use a flatbed for those. I have an Epson v700 for that which is the best scanner for slides and negatives as well.

With the epson You can scan cards and have it leave a 2MM border on each.

The Fujitsu is a problem with Macs, I guess there is a way to make it work, but you have to use some type of workaround which is a pain.