Crack or not to crack 0

[lanternfan55]

I have a very good friend that I trust going to a convention in spring 2020. As a late Christmas present he is offered to get one of my books signed by a comic creator that I really admire and re-slabbed after it's witnessed.

the problem is. He lives in New York and I'm in Michigan. Which means I would have to mail my book to him. The question is should I crack it out of the slab and mail it to him or not. If I crack it then it won't cost nearly as much as it would have sent it in the slab.

However the slab could add extra protection. And I know that CGC will be at the convention. So I know they could crack it while he's there, since he doesn't feel confident doing it himself.

 

So the question is when I mail my book. Should I crack it out of the slab or not.

[shadroch]

Cracking the slab will save you what? Six or seven dollars? 

[lanternfan55]

1 hour ago, shadroch said:

Cracking the slab will save you what? Six or seven dollars? 

More like $15

[Avi]

8 minutes ago, lanternfan55 said:

More like $15

Flat rate priority is $15, regular mail for unslabbed is like 5-7$. So is the potential loss in grade worth the $10? Also your friend has to still transport that book from NY to where ever adding to the potential for damage.

Basically, keep it slabbed and let CGC take care of it at the convention. Less stress for everyone!

[Tempus Fugit]

First class box mailer for raw under 1# is about $4, priority box under 2# for slab is about $10.

I would keep it in the slab. 

[The Lions Den]

One of the reasons I like to purchase slabbed books is for the extra protection. I would strongly advise keeping it in the slab...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!   

[theCapraAegagrus]

Keep it in there.