WHY on topps chromes ????

[LEONOFNJ]

Anyone know the reason why topps chromes and Bowman chromes are curling up so much . And have any idea how to fix it.
My guess is they are using a cheaper grade of paper. As soon as you open the packs, they start to curl.

 

[theplasticman]

Poor quality control

 

[Randy Kuhn]

Anyone know the reason why topps chromes and Bowman chromes are curling up so much . And have any idea how to fix it.
My guess is they are using a cheaper grade of paper. As soon as you open the packs, they start to curl.

The theory that I have heard is that they apply the chrome coating too soon after printing.

 

[bombie1138]

I have a few of them that have actually curled the Top-Loader they are in,..

Amazing,
Clint

 

[OriolesFan8]

There's been many discussions about this, from putting them in the freezer (I wouldn't), putting heavy books on them, etc....

I opened alot of Topps Chrome hobby (only a few from that curled), opened about 5 or 6 retail rack packs, almost all curled.

I still haven't sorted all of mine out to send back to Topps (thinking about it still steams me). Personally, I'd bundle them like they ask (in 25 card groups) and send them back for replacement. We spend the money and they have an inferior product, they should have the burden of replacing.

Just my 2 cents,

Todd

 

[otgoal]

There's been many discussions about this, from putting them in the freezer (I wouldn't), putting heavy books on them, etc....
Todd

Putting them in the freezer is an idea for un-sticking cards that were in older packs, I don't think that's a suggestion for uncurling cards.

 

[LEONOFNJ]

Also putting them in books helps .
Until you take them out and they curl just as much.

 

[avstars]

Chrome card bends because of the way they are made. But this year they do bend a lot, which might be due to poor quality control.