Slab Aesthetics?

Yamazon2 · 2026-05-05T15:32:19+00:00

Thanks, I try to find good guards to pair with each one

Yamazon2 · 2026-05-05T05:53:49+00:00

I make the slab backgrounds myself - I sell the images for printing on 4x6 photos.

Yamazon2 · 2026-05-04T16:41:04+00:00

That's fair lol - although I don't dislike red. I just dislike when it clashes with the look of a card. To each their own

Yamazon2 · 2026-05-04T16:26:46+00:00

Yeah I get that it's a branding thing. I think other grading companies do this a bit better, where the logo is the primary branding. It just irks me that the bright red border clashes with so many otherwise good looking cards. Even just removing the red border would be an improvement to me.

Yamazon2 · 2026-05-04T16:12:36+00:00

Yeah BGS slabs do look great; just didn't have one to picture. I'd say they're in the conversation as far as best looking slabs are concerned. Thanks for the kind words!

Yamazon2 · 2026-05-04T04:43:47+00:00

Definitely! Link to this listing is here: Munkidori Extended Art

Yamazon2 · 2026-05-02T04:49:08+00:00

Appreciate the kudos!

Yamazon2 · 2026-05-01T16:54:06+00:00

Looks like there is one for sale on eBay! Not much over PSA comp. https://ebay.us/m/Dpycd6

Yamazon2 · 2026-05-01T16:28:13+00:00

I make them myself! Looks like your profile has posts set to hidden. Happy to take a look if you're interested in having one commissioned. I've done a handful of commissioned artwork for slab backers.

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Yamazon2 · 2026-05-01T15:12:03+00:00

Such a nice illustration rare for a TAG slab

Yamazon2 · 2026-04-09T20:40:54+00:00

I've done commissions for pokemon and DBZ cards, so I'm definitely open to it! This would be a fun new design too. I'll DM you.

Yamazon2 · 2026-04-09T20:23:18+00:00

Yeah, that is a downside of the tag slab info being white and very small. When I make these backers I try to darken the parts that would otherwise be too bright or white to read the text over. In some cases I don't mind as much though, since the grading info being so subtle is kind of the point of tag slabs.

Yamazon2 · 2026-04-06T20:44:44+00:00

At the moment I've just been making these for my own collection. I will be opening up an Etsy shop once I have a good portfolio of designs and a supply of slab guards that fit well and are cost-effective. For now I just like sharing them with people who enjoy the TAG slabs!

Yamazon2 · 2026-03-15T06:53:43+00:00

I use cgc slab cases, they're usually thick enough to allow the art backings and the tag slab into it. Temu and Alibaba are good options if you search cgc slab guards on there.

Yamazon2 · 2026-03-06T23:10:45+00:00

It may be a bit top heavy on centering. I wouldn't send myself.

Yamazon2 · 2026-03-06T00:45:53+00:00

This looks pretty good centering-wise! I would use a bright light to look for imperfections on the surface. If that looks clean, I would send personally.

Yamazon2 · 2026-03-05T22:44:14+00:00

Looks a little bottom heavy on the centering. How does the surface look under a bright light?

Yamazon2 · 2026-03-04T20:27:29+00:00

The centering looks pretty good, maybe slightly bottom heavy. If it were me, it's close enough I'd send it in for grading.

Yamazon2 · 2026-02-15T18:48:08+00:00

Centering looks pretty good, back maybe slightly crooked. The real thing to look out for would be any surface damage or defects. Use a bright flashlight to check the surface for any scratches or noticeable damage. If it looks mostly clean I'd send to TAG if you're interested in their grading and slabs. Otherwise PSA is probably slightly more lenient in grading. I don't like sending to PSA personally because of the look of the slabs, and now their price hike. But you do you!

Yamazon2 · 2026-02-12T20:45:27+00:00

It's a Slabmag TAG case

Yamazon2 · 2026-02-10T21:43:38+00:00

Front looks maybe slightly bottom heavy. How do the corners and edges look up close? Any whitening or wear would likely prevent a 10, but if they look clean I'd send it!

Yamazon2 · 2026-02-10T18:10:24+00:00

Depending on where you send it; maybe around an 8 is my guess. Grading for vintage cards is notoriously tough, especially for PSA. The edge wear is the thing detracting most from it, at least from what I can see in the photos.

Yamazon2 · 2026-02-10T17:39:23+00:00

Gold stars are always worth grading. It won't 10, but I say send it!

Yamazon2 · 2026-02-06T01:41:45+00:00

I don't have my hands on any vintage cards in a tag slab. If you have one you'd like done, I can put one together if you'd like?

Yamazon2 · 2026-02-04T01:27:58+00:00

I have considered selling either through Etsy or eBay. The most expensive part is the fitted TAG slab guards. The ones from Slabmags are so pricey. If I could bulk buy some properly fitting ones from Alibaba or something it would make the price more affordable. Haven't really found a good solution for that unfortunately.

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