oakman29 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 So should I crack my conan the barbarian #1 that is in a pgx slab? I bought it for short money on ebay a few months back. It's worth more raw than in a PGX slab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcphillips119 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 So should I crack my conan the barbarian #1 that is in a pgx slab? I bought it for short money on ebay a few months back. It's worth more raw than in a PGX slab. that happened 2 1/2 years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 I cracked about 20 CGC brand slabs out this past week. Boy, the ones in the new slabs can be a biatch to get out. I was afraid I was going to damage the book on a new, new one that had the inner well - had to bust little chips out all the way down the long sides. Another not-so-interesting note, as it has been discussed before, is the variation in PQ - CROWs that are actually OW/W, OWs that are CROWs, etc. And of course, the ever present variation in grading between slabs, and over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Another not-so-interesting note, as it has been discussed before, is the variation in PQ - CROWs that are actually OW/W, OWs that are CROWs, etc. And of course, the ever present variation in grading between slabs, and over the years. I am sad to say I totally agree with your observations. - Regarding the page quality, I do think they are keeping in mind the era and sometimes the specific book. Take a book like Showcase 22 where even a slightly better than brown page quality will get an Off White. Some of the 70's stuff had a creamy look to them off the press. - Regarding the variation in grading, it's absolutely true. I don't think there will ever be a solution to this. BTW, I'm starting to sense CGC is getting loose again or perhaps it is the new slabs.The new slabs really magnify certain flaws, like spine tics. I'm seeing 7.5 books in the new slabs that look like 6.5's to me, 9.0's that look like 8.5's, etc. It's difficult for me to buy books in these new slabs without an in hand observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranky's Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I cracked about 20 CGC brand slabs out this past week. Boy, the ones in the new slabs can be a biatch to get out. I was afraid I was going to damage the book on a new, new one that had the inner well - had to bust little chips out all the way down the long sides. Might sound extreme but have you ever considered a table saw? With a sharp new blade I've cut plexiglass nicely and thought it might work with slabs. Never tried it though and I'd practice first on an empty case ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 I don't have one. :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I don't have one. :think: butthole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 I don't have one. :think: butthole I have you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I don't have one. :think: butthole I have you forevers lizards2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GACollectibles Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I cracked about 20 CGC brand slabs out this past week. Boy, the ones in the new slabs can be a biatch to get out. I was afraid I was going to damage the book on a new, new one that had the inner well - had to bust little chips out all the way down the long sides. Have you tried the MrBedrock slab cracking method? I did it once so far and it worked decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 I cracked about 20 CGC brand slabs out this past week. Boy, the ones in the new slabs can be a biatch to get out. I was afraid I was going to damage the book on a new, new one that had the inner well - had to bust little chips out all the way down the long sides. Have you tried the MrBedrock slab cracking method? I did it once so far and it worked decent. Yeah - worked great on the no inner well new slab - not so hot on the new slab with inner well. I have had better luck with other ones, and I have more to do, so maybe it was just that particular one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GACollectibles Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I cracked about 20 CGC brand slabs out this past week. Boy, the ones in the new slabs can be a biatch to get out. I was afraid I was going to damage the book on a new, new one that had the inner well - had to bust little chips out all the way down the long sides. Have you tried the MrBedrock slab cracking method? I did it once so far and it worked decent. Yeah - worked great on the no inner well new slab - not so hot on the new slab with inner well. I have had better luck with other ones, and I have more to do, so maybe it was just that particular one. Have you tried to wrassle them out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 I cracked about 20 CGC brand slabs out this past week. Boy, the ones in the new slabs can be a biatch to get out. I was afraid I was going to damage the book on a new, new one that had the inner well - had to bust little chips out all the way down the long sides. Have you tried the MrBedrock slab cracking method? I did it once so far and it worked decent. Yeah - worked great on the no inner well new slab - not so hot on the new slab with inner well. I have had better luck with other ones, and I have more to do, so maybe it was just that particular one. Have you tried to wrassle them out? That's the only way to get them out of the new slabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Try an Ultimate Warrior flying elbow to the direct center of the slab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Chainsaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Go to Home Depot and get an all in one painters tool. I use one and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Town Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Go to Home Depot and get an all in one painters tool. I use one and it works great. Or $4.33 on Amazon.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicquant Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I cracked about 20 CGC brand slabs out this past week. Boy, the ones in the new slabs can be a biatch to get out. I was afraid I was going to damage the book on a new, new one that had the inner well - had to bust little chips out all the way down the long sides. Might sound extreme but have you ever considered a table saw? With a sharp new blade I've cut plexiglass nicely and thought it might work with slabs. Never tried it though and I'd practice first on an empty case ! Put painter's tape on the cut line first and it will prevent chip out almost completely... Use an 80 tooth carbide finish blade and it will cut like butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJD Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I like a good crack party. Might bust a few out later myself. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Ryan Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 "I cracked three slabs on Christmas day on Christmas day on Christmas day I cracked three slabs on Christmas day on Christmas day in the mor-ning." This is what the title makes me think of, at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
