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Thank you! 👍

Rip that little sucker out of there, doesn't change a thing in the way it scans but definitely reduces likelihood of damaging thicker cards. Glad I could help!

@@ApexCardsLLC what does that metal piece look like? I have the same issue, I can see a silver metal thing right in the centre when I open it up, I'm assuming probably that? Does it come off pretty easily?

I bought a used scanner, but it had no instructions. Where is the menu located to adjust the margins? Also, what is your store name? I collect postcards of Waco, TX.

@@ApexCardsLLC Good morning. How do you remove the metal or plastic piece? Are there any videos for that?

Yes it is! It's not perfect, but definitely worth a shot if you're serious about selling a lot of cards

@@ApexCardsLLC when you pay for Kronocard is the software available right away? For your scans to look the way they did with the border was that a setting on the scanner or software does that

I'm glad you found it helpful! More videos to come on this topic.

Thank you and welcome!

you think you would do it this way if you were worried about damage?

Hey brother thanks for the comment. A lot of folks, including myself, think exactly like you do and have the same issues. Prizm or Chrome stock cards are very tough to scan, it just is what it is - oftentimes I'll photograph those instead of using the scanner. The same thing can be done with you high dollar hits from breaks, definitely photograph any cards over let's say $40 in value if you have any issues with scanning them. There is one other solution - Kronocard claims that certain Fujitsu scanners (very expensive) will scan top loaded and even penny sleeved cards at scale, but I don't have one of those scanners.

Yes, the scanner can scan and save files to your computer. I use it to list manually when needed.

the same problem on epson ds571w

Thanks brother I appreciate it.

I'll do a video about this in the future

Yes, it's a very common issue. I usually just list them anyway, even with the scanning issues. Some of the more expensive fujitsu scanners don't have this issue

if thats the case, all the cards will be digital similar to like NFTs, no losing or damaging the cards..actually not the craziest concept at all

I agree. That's why it's better to buy raw than graded at this time

Yeah so this is a consistent issue with scanners. Most buyers understand and can overlook this if you have the card correctly listed. The fix is to photograph the card

With this specific scanner, you basically can't put them all in the feeder at once. It ends up sucking in 2 cards at once or jamming and then you've got a problem you have to deal with. However, there are definitely some higher end scanner which can accept a big stack of cards and never jam - the high end ($600-$800) fujitsu scanners are capable of this but I didn't feel the need to splurge on one when I'm only listing ~30-60 single cards a day on average.

@@ApexCardsLLC I just picked up the same printer and I noticed below that you explained how to pull out that metal piece. On the printer, it looks like it's also attached to a bigger grey plastic piece. Is there an easy way to pry this out without breaking that grey piece? If you have an email address, I could send you a picture. Thanks

​@@peterso1578 I saw a response below that said you could pry it off with a screwdriver.

That's the newer model, the one I'm using here in the video is the Edge Shredder 2000.

To each his own!

yes I am

im having the same issue! thin cards are scanning ok but my chrome cards are getting scratch lines on the back even after removing the metal part :/

This issue happens with me sometimes with thick cards, but never with thin cards. When it happens, I clean the rollers and tinker with the various buttons on the part that opens - test it a couple of times and I can usually fix the issue.

the same problem on epson ds571w

I've recently bought this scanner and had this same issue. I forced some thicker cards through and plan on using those as guides to shave down/ the foam rollers first, then the rubber rollers second. I feel like the issue is coming from the cards getting pinched at the corners of the roller.

I originally thought it was the foam rollers, after looking closer, there are 2 sets of free rollers on a bar with a spring, these rollers are very hard plastic. The interior sides flair up and lines up perfectly with the card damage. Gonna see If I can pin that back or remove the rollers and see if it still functions.

Yes, that's correct. It's a "Duplex" scanner and is scanning both the front and the back of the card in one pass. It makes the process very efficient.

Yes it scans both at the same time, and no you cannot use sleeves or top loader. However, there are some scanners that work with those

There's a portion of the scanner that releases and pops open. If a card were to get jammed, you would open up this area to remove it. When you open this hatch, look up under it in the center, there will be a metal piece that clearly must touch whatever is scanned. It's not secured by any screws, simply "stuck" on there - grab something like a flat head screw driver a pry that sucker off, it will not affect the scanners ability to scan and once removed will not scratch thicker cards. Reply back to this comment if my instructions are not clear.

@@ApexCardsLLC If I'm scanning 1970-80s Topps (mostly commons), do you think I could just leave the metal piece in there? I do not have any thicker cards.

@@Cards-In-The-Closet Yes, you shouldn't have any issue with those.

No problem!

scanning in penny sleeves looks bad usually. I've tried it before on my flatbed and it always has glare. You can definitely improve that drop though so the risk of damage is minimized.

@@mrsloth_8820 id for sure never buy from someone scanning like this

If you're able to list volume, it's worth it yes. They eventually sell.

@@ApexCardsLLC thx!!

It does not do very well with them. They scan too dark. Usually I end up taking photos of chrome stock cards.

I try and price them at, or slightly above market price at the time of listing. My goal is to not touch them again once listed. I want them sold as soon as possible. I do in some cases adjust prices higher if something notable happens (like Tom Brady's Retirement), which is easy to do in bulk on eBay.

Hey Matt I'm glad the video was helpful to you. There is a way to list lots via Kronocard, but when I list lots I list them manually. It's fairly easy to lay out a large bulk amount of cards, snap a few photos and list a "37 Card Juan Soto Lot" on eBay. Kronocard is best when you're trying to identify and list a large number of singles every day. I'll make some more videos on how I use the software.

this is mainly catered to lower end cards, typically under $10 as you are bulk listing them. I would take more care when listing cards that are above that mark

This software is just for listing on eBay

It is not, but I bought a cheap windows pc for this exact purpose. I remote desktop to the windows machine from my mac

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I was thinking the same.

Is this the DIY process of turning 10s to 5s?

My Epson doesn’t damage cards whatsoever. I have scanned and then sent to PSA and got a 10. So there definitely isn’t damage of you send them through horizontally.

Agree, you have a wheel pulling card through also he has the cards dropping into a box. How does that not damage the corners. Process seems nice and fast for images but feel like that there will damage. Also what is cost of software

Nope, they don't damage the cards. These types of scanners are made by multi-billion dollar companies to handle all kinds of documents for businesses all over the world - including very high value documents - and they do so well and without damaging what goes through them. I prefer my Canon scanner(s), and I scan vintage postcards and letters, too (much more fragile), and they come out great.

The metal piece is on the part that opens, around the two grey rollers. It has some plastic pins that hold it on. You can pop it off and it won't affect the scanner's ability to scan. Once removed, chrome cards were no longer being scratched - non chrome cards (in my experience) were never scratched by the scanner, only thicker chrome cards

@@ApexCardsLLC was it just scratching thicker cards like prizm, mosaic, and topps chrome? Can you do jersey cards or are they too thick

I don't believe it will. It has a hard time with thick cards sometimes and a toploader would likely be too thick. There are however many scanners that can easily handle toploaders, look at some of the Fujitsu scanners.

You need to create a Kronozio account - www.kronozio.com/login

@@ApexCardsLLC THANK YOU! that worked and now I am in and scanning!

Nope, sure doesn't. They feed straight through and are never bent in anyway.

@@ApexCardsLLC what about corner dings? They are dropping into a box

@@raidersacdc4892 I have not had any issues with any type of card damage when scanning card, even when falling into a box. If the card dropping into the box is an issue for you, when you scan them yourself, do it however you like - catch each one, lay out some paper towels, do it however you like. :)

@@templebird I'm not going to argue with you brother, list cards however you like, this is how I do it.

Would you say the eye appeal of the cards look better scanned or via a high quality iphone? I currently take good pictures but the process is probably much slower. Any pros and cons for scanner vs taking pictures?

I'm uploading a video right now that answers this question. It should be live in 30 min. It also give you an overview of the Kronocard UI and a look at how the AI works.

@@ApexCardsLLC thank you!

In the case of commons it works, just verrrrryyyyy slowly. Commons just don't sell well

You could yes, but the top loader makes the card too thick. It won't scan something that thick, it jams

Where can I your cards?

I sure don't brother. I use a windows machine and then connect to it with my mac via Chrome Remote Desktop.

It does, dont buy from people like this

​@@thelunat1c thought so too, but it depends on the scanner. We tried one and had to send it back. The Fujitsu one however can even scan the cards in toploaders.

Absolutely you can, that's how I started.

eBay is very easy for new sellers to start. If you have something someone wants to buy, they'll buy it regardless of how much positive feedback you have.

to answer more specifically since ive been on there for about 1.5 years now, as a "small dog" you will have to stick out to customers in one way or another, either going lower than the majority of sellers on specific cards, or create value with lots of either players/teams and then and i stress this make accurate listings and give great customer service, and lastly presentation is huge you could have a Gem 10 but if the photo is of it in a scratched up top load with no sleeve its not very esthetically pleasing i used to take sub par photos and copy everyone elses listings like most do on there but now i make original listings or at least a modified variation of everyone elses, and you dont have to worry about negative feedback if youre not advertising "NM" on every card and they are VG-EX at best..haha hope that helps a little

Epson DS-510

Epson DS510

Yeah the fujitsu I have feeds them fast but it doesn't produce the margins on the scans showing the edges and corners of the cards. I think newer models of Fujitsu scanners solve this problem.

Yes, it takes some commitment

I've improved the box of death with a nice bed of foam

I mainly use COMC (who is also listing the cards on eBay) to get an idea of the prices of these types of cards. Comps are always used for pricing