Tregster Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 I took out my only cgc book out of storage to look at. It's been in my closet for years and pretty much never gets touched. Unfortunately I've found that the seal in the middle of the edge has come undone. If I pry with my fingers you can open it slightly. So it's not super loose. Not sure if there are seals in the corners or not, but seems pretty tight everywhere else on the holder. It seems to have caused some sort of effect on the backside (see pic) if you press on it or try to bend it, it distorts and disperses. Air bubble effect maybe? So is this worthless and voided now? Would I just pay the $15 reholder fee if it needed to be graded again? Or would I have to pay the full original fee again? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Tregster said: I took out my only cgc book out of storage to look at. It's been in my closet for years and pretty much never gets touched. Unfortunately I've found that the seal in the middle of the edge has come undone. If I pry with my fingers you can open it slightly. So it's not super loose. Not sure if there are seals in the corners or not, but seems pretty tight everywhere else on the holder. It seems to have caused some sort of effect on the backside (see pic) if you press on it or try to bend it, it distorts and disperses. Air bubble effect maybe? So is this worthless and voided now? Would I just pay the $15 reholder fee if it needed to be graded again? Or would I have to pay the full original fee again? Thanks No. A re-holder likely won't result in a re-grade. That's typically for comics that appear to be impacted by the damaged case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Tregster said: I took out my only cgc book out of storage to look at. It's been in my closet for years and pretty much never gets touched. Unfortunately I've found that the seal in the middle of the edge has come undone. If I pry with my fingers you can open it slightly. So it's not super loose. Not sure if there are seals in the corners or not, but seems pretty tight everywhere else on the holder. It seems to have caused some sort of effect on the backside (see pic) if you press on it or try to bend it, it distorts and disperses. Air bubble effect maybe? So is this worthless and voided now? Would I just pay the $15 reholder fee if it needed to be graded again? Or would I have to pay the full original fee again? Thanks reholder it (which doesn't re grade it) and that air bubble effect is a newton ring which is kind of like a air bubble effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystafo Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Be careful though, the card can scratch or scuff the inner surface of the well and that's almost as bad to look at as the rings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 12 hours ago, Tregster said: I took out my only cgc book out of storage to look at. It's been in my closet for years and pretty much never gets touched. Unfortunately I've found that the seal in the middle of the edge has come undone. If I pry with my fingers you can open it slightly. Are you 100% sure it was not like that originally? I ask because what I see above and what you describe sounds very normal for CGC slabs from the past 8 years. They were meant to open up at that spot that way. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tregster Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 8 hours ago, William-James88 said: Are you 100% sure it was not like that originally? I ask because what I see above and what you describe sounds very normal for CGC slabs from the past 8 years. They were meant to open up at that spot that way. I never did really check it until now, so I'm starting to think it's normal. 14 hours ago, Krismusic said: reholder it (which doesn't re grade it) and that air bubble effect is a newton ring which is kind of like a air bubble effect. Are the newton ring spots harmful at all? Or is it just cosmetic? Fortunately they only appear on the back side. Thanks for all the help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Tregster said: Are the newton ring spots harmful at all? Or is it just cosmetic? Fortunately they only appear on the back side. Thanks for all the help guys! Just cosmetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 9 hours ago, Tregster said: I never did really check it until now, so I'm starting to think it's normal. Are the newton ring spots harmful at all? Or is it just cosmetic? Fortunately they only appear on the back side. Thanks for all the help guys! just cosmetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 On 3/10/2020 at 3:20 PM, William-James88 said: Are you 100% sure it was not like that originally? I ask because what I see above and what you describe sounds very normal for CGC slabs from the past 8 years. They were meant to open up at that spot that way. Correct. All the older holders usually have this characteristic. This in no way voids the certification of the book, but the new holders are superior, IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
