Does PSA accept top loaders?

PSA advises against submitting in top loaders, hard acrylic cases or screw down holders. Submissions received in these types of cases will experience delays in processing and the cases will not be returned with your submission.

Whats better top loaders or card savers?

Card savers hold the card more securely. Without tape, there's a chance that a card in a top loader can be either partially or fully ejected during shipping. Secondly, cards in card savers are easier to remove, especially if the submitter has included the pull tab adhesive on the back of the card.

What does PSA do with all the card savers?

They cut along the side of the card saver not the top. Cutting along the entire side with the top already having an opening allows them to easily remove the card. This is to prevent potential damage from the handler.

What card sleeve does PSA recommend?

Card Saver 1's are your best option for graded card submissions. They are the only card holder that is recommended by PSA and BGS by name. These are semi-rigid card holders that fit all standard sized trading cards and some over-sized cards.

Is PSA grading worth it?

Even mid-level cards aren't worth the time, money and effort it takes to get them graded by PSA at the current time of writing. Consider the 2021 Celebrations Charizard seen below. It would undoubtedly be worth it with the Value tier, but it's still not valuable enough to make it worth the effort.

PSA SUBMISSION w/ cost impact on Card Saver 1 Or Top Loaders - Guess the Grade

Does PSA accept top loaders 2022?

For the protection of your items, you may want to insert your cards/tickets into a soft card sleeve or mylar before inserting into the Card Saver. PSA advises against submitting in top loaders, hard acrylic cases or screw down holders.

Can you send cards to be graded in top loaders?

They said go ahead, send in top loaders - that's what I did. I put every card in a penny sleeve, then in top loader, and put a piece of blue painters tape over top center with a little tape bent back onto itself to form a tab. My grades just popped - 68 Gem 10's and 32 Mint 9's. No issues.

Can you submit cards to PSA in person?

However, please know that we only accept submissions at our Woodbridge, NJ, office by appointment only and on a limited, case-by-case basis for high-value items and high-volume submissions at our Southern California location.

Do top loaders last longer than front loaders?

Although a top-load washer may last longer, a front-load washer will likely need repair less often over the course of its life. The repair costs typically will be higher though due to the many optional wash cycles and extra features.

Are semi Rigids better than top loaders?

Given this information, it is largely accepted that semi-rigid holders do a better job than top loaders at protecting sports cards.

Do Card savers warp cards?

It's very slight but is clearly noticeable in hand. I'm going to get them graded but they have/will be sitting in the card savers for awhile. I had a few of those (both Ultra Pro and Cardboard Gold) and they flattened out in the end. They warp because they get stuck/forced into a shape.

How much does a PSA 10 increase value?

PSA 10s are worth about 3.5x as much as PSA 9.

So if you're getting your cards graded, that means you score big with a 10.

How many cards can I send to PSA?

No, you can submit 1 card at a time or as many cards as you would like. Q5. What happens if PSA raises their prices?

Will PSA prices go down 2022?

With the return of Regular, PSA is taking another step towards bringing back lower priced service levels in 2022. But they are also in this to make a profit. So, if pack breakers continue flooding them with demand, we will unfortunately never see any price adjustments lower.

Does CGC allow top loaders?

Top loaders are ok but not really recommended. We would prefer that they are in penny sleeves and put into a card saver so that they do not slide out while being shipped to us.

Does PSA clean cards?

No, PSA and other grading services do not clean your cards as they get them. They will grade your cards as they receive them, which means that you should pay extra attention to the cleanliness of your cards before sending them out to these services.

What does PSA charge to grade a card?

PSA grading costs range anywhere from $20 per card all the way up to $10,000 per card, depending on the value of the card, the age of the card, how many cards you're submitting at one time, how fast you want the turnaround to be, and other factors.

Is a Beckett 9.5 a PSA 10?

The quick simple answer is no bgs 9.5s are not psa 10s.

Is Beckett or PSA better?

The general consensus seems to be that BGS is a bit cheaper and faster than PSA, and it's also the preferred option for newer, modern cards. Most of their services include collectible cards, but also other types of collectibles. BGS uses an algorithm to help them determine the grade of the card.

Is PSA 9 a good grade?

A PSA Mint 9 is a superb condition card that exhibits only one of the following minor flaws: a very slight wax stain on reverse, a minor printing imperfection or slightly off-white borders. Centering must be approximately 60/40 to 65/35 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse.

What is the best grading card company?

Found in the year 1999, Beckett Grading is one of the best and most famous grading companies in the world. The company is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California: Beckett Grading Services is a name to reckon with in the trading card industry.