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[djinnzfree]

ok... i buy a complete box.
what's next?
keep the box, keep the folding paper of each pack of card?
to open a pack... you put gloves?
you don't touch any card directly with your finger?

what's the procedure?

thanks!

[Gadsden86]

Hi.
Well if you wana keep the box (empty) and the wrapers thats up to you. They tend to take over after a while. I usually keep the box if it has a player on it i like or a team i collect.
You dont need gloves just make sure you dont mishandel the cards take care of them while opening the pack.

The rest is up to you make it FUN not stressful

[hernant15]

Just be sure not to damage any card, and the rest is just to enjoy the break! Gloves aren't necessary.

[urbanmonk]

I don't see saving the wrappers unless it is really old product, those wrappers are worth something (but then the boxes are expensive). As others have said just have fun with it, I'm not aware of anyone that opens them with gloves on . Good luck on your box

[djinnzfree]

ah-ah ok!
it was a question to know what to do with the wrapper... may be i'll keep one!
for the box i think i'll keep the box fold in the pouch binder...
for the glove... euuuhhh it was just a funny add to the question... but thanks of your answer!

[beanschat]

I think it is much more important to consider the environment in which you open the pack. Humidty should not exceed 50% with barometric pressure no higher than 36. Temperature should remain steady (no fluctiations) at 76 degrees and of course, no wind. You should also have a silica gel pack within 3 feet of the cards at all....

"I don't care who you are....that there's funny!"

[TheCircusMonkey]

You know one suggestion I would have is to be sure to wash your hands with soap and water. The card surfaces on some releases are really slick (for example any Bowman/Topps "chrome" surfaces) and will pick up fingerprints very very easily if your fingers are oily! Other than that, just tear away and be mindful of the card corners when pulling the cards out of the pack, whatever method you use!

[captkirk42]

You know one suggestion I would have is to be sure to wash your hands with soap and water. 

I guess I'll have to stop opening card packs while eating a good old PB&J sandwich.

This post has been edited by captkirk42: May 13 2009, 02:14 PM

[poodlum]

silica gel lol funny

[sschind]

I guess I'll have to stop opening card packs while eating a good old PB&J sandwich.

Buffalo wings and ribs for me.

[captkirk42]

Buffalo wings and ribs for me.

Wow I hadn't thought of that. You want extra sweet sauce on that 1933 Babe Ruth Goudey?

[cbware88]

I keep a wrappper if the player is in my PC......and I use the box for storage.
I'd wear gloves if you are opening a vintage pack or something high-end.......other wise just enjoy.

A word to the wise - put your drink away from your card sorting area. This was a hard lesson learned. I had a full glass of Dr. Pepper spilled on a bunch of cards..........NOT A PRETTY SIGHT!!!!!!

[captkirk42]

A word to the wise - put your drink away from your card sorting area. This was a hard lesson learned. I had a full glass of Dr. Pepper spilled on a bunch of cards..........NOT A PRETTY SIGHT!!!!!!

Ouch. For those who have to have their Dr. P. within reach, use the bottles and keep it capped between swigs.

[cardcrazed]

I usually just do what circusmonkey does and wash my hands really good, just don't want to get the cards dirty! Other than that man just have fun, there is nothing as fun as opening packs!

Justin

[über]

I keep a wrappper if the player is in my PC......and I use the box for storage.
I'd wear gloves if you are opening a vintage pack or something high-end.......other wise just enjoy.

A word to the wise - put your drink away from your card sorting area. This was a hard lesson learned. I had a full glass of Dr. Pepper spilled on a bunch of cards..........NOT A PRETTY SIGHT!!!!!!

Ouch, what a waste of Dr. Pepper.

[cbware88]

Ouch, what a waste of Dr. Pepper.

.......That is what I said to because they were mostly Upper Deck.

[cardcrazed]

That is why drinks aren't allowed in my pack opening area , although I am now a fan of Cherry Dr. Pepper!!!

Justin

[Zimbow]

Ouch. For those who have to have their Dr. P. within reach, use the bottles and keep it capped between swigs.

Thats nothin Just got home from breaking 4 of gridiron gear. Was looking at a nice dual patch of farve/strahan /25. Next thing I know, I'm wiping up dip spit/juice of the card. Spilled my spitter!