I have been browsing through the latest Heritage catalogue and once again it is
very impressive. One thing that will be of interest to many is that amount of
"slabbed" lobby cards that appear in this auction. A great many look to be
sealed in some sort of plastic with a grading by CGC whoever they may be.
I have never been too keen on the idea of slabbed lobby cards and wonder what
you guys think about them. My concerns are:
a.. Slabbing and grading the cards would add to the overall cost of the cards
and surely it would be hardly worthwhile on lobby cards of medium value - say
$200.00
b.. What materials are used when slabbing the cards? Is the plastic and
materials used to slab the card acid free, uv protected, etc?
c.. It looks as though the plastic may be flexible ie it could be bent or
creased. Does slabbing protect the card from any damage?
d.. How does slabbing affect framing?
e.. What happens if sunlight affects the card?
f.. If damage occurrs whilst the card is slabbed can the card be regraded?
g.. How will this "trend" affect lobby cards that have not been slabbed?
h.. Will the value of lobby cards be increased or decreased by slabbing? I
know that some collectors will prefer to have the card in its original state
and will avoid purchasing cards that have been slabbed. No doubt, there will be
others who will like the idea.
Regards
John
Website: www.moviemem.com
JOHN REID VINTAGE MOVIE MEMORABILIA
PO Box 92
Palm Beach
Qld 4221
Australia
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