Cracking a CGC slabbed comic case

A 2 minute video on how to crack out a comic encased in a CGC slab. Quickly and safely

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Entertainment

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• Spiderman
• CGC
• slab
• comic
• book
• Marvel
• Green
• Goblin

[theblackbudda]

Would you un-slabb a signature series book? I have been hearing from numerous sources that even in a cgc case the inner sleeve and the paper give of gases that can over time deteriorate the book.

[chromiumcomics]

@theblackbudda It is true that the best place to store a comic book is in mylar + fullback, but comics from the last 25 years haven't been printed on newsprint stock, so I don't think deterioration is that big of a problem anymore. I've no interest in signature series comics, but I'm told their value depends solely on the CGC certification, so if you crack out one of those it loses the signature value. But if you crack out a Silver Age FINE book, it's still a Silver Age FINE book.

[reaper342]

Do your fingerprints lower the value of the comic to the point where you need to wear gloves?

[chromiumcomics]

@reaper342 No, I just find it kinky.

[stevenching73]

@chromiumcomics - I did not realize that. Most of the comics I shop for are from the '90s, specifically 9.5 and better. In those, there is a huge difference in pricing. Is there a problem with the plastic they make those cases from? I just assumed they optimized them for archive purposes.

[chromiumcomics]

@stevenching73 They are not archival safe, in fact CGC recommends changing the micro chamber paper they put in the comic every 7 years, and for that you need to crack open the case and get it reholdered.

I think the page quality of the book inside the slab would determine ones rate of resubbing a book for replacement. Obviously a BA White paged book will probably be fine for decades as opposed to a Tan/Cream paged GA book which would deplete the micro papers neutralizing qualities much faster.

[chromiumcomics]

@supermankelly2 They don't have that old vintage comic book smell, very important when collecting Silver Age comic books.

[DARKMATTER1968]

Let's be honest. Most comic book fans will never make a "killing" selling the books they acquire throughout their lifetime, nor do I think they should look at their books in that manner. If they make a little money that's fine, but the true fan collects just for the hell of it. Not to get "rich". The comics are meant to be enjoyed. But enjoyed Carefully. 'Nuff Said!

[DARKMATTER1968]

To slab or not to slab, that is the question.And the answer is,to each his own.IMAO,unless the comic has a value of at least a hundred dollars/or holds sentamental value,why bother.There are a lot more pertinent matters to deal with that can affect even a slabbed comic.For instance; heat, humidity, sunlight, careless handling, etc.If the comics you own are properly cared for they will last a loong time. I would rather buy or sell a properly Mylared comic than a slabbed one that has been abused.

[reaper342]

@chromiumcomics How is wearing gloves not kinky...

[chromiumcomics]

@chromiumcomics The only people I know who keep their books "slabbed" are the ones that buy modern books in 9.8 or high grade Silver and Bronze Age books. For modern books it makes sense, as once they are out of the case, they become almost worthless. Nobody is going to pay $100 for a non-CGC 2011 book, even it it is a 9.8. But people will once it gets CGC graded. But plenty of people will pay $300 for a non-graded Amazing Spider-man #14 in VG...graded or not.