Does PSA do bulk submissions?

Group submissions are run by PSA dealers who aggregate cards from multiple collectors into one submission. These dealers have years of experience with PSA, and properly organize and package the cards for submission directly to PSA.

Does PSA do bulk grading?

GRADING - PSA Bulk Submission. Filthbomb Breaks is one of only 144 dealers worldwide to officially offer submissions through PSA's grading service. CLICK PICTURE. Any cards that do not make the cut to be sent to PSA will be shipped back to you separately.

How long does PSA bulk submission take?

Estimated Turnaround Time for Economy Service Level is 90 calendar days, at a declared value limit of $999. There will not be a limit to the number of cards you can submit at this service level.

How many cards can you submit to PSA?

Is there a minimum or maximum number of cards I can submit on each service level? A4. No, you can submit 1 card at a time or as many cards as you would like.

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.

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What is the cheapest card grading company?

Beckett Grading Services (BGS)

Very well respected in the industry, long-time competitor of PSA. Pricing ranges from about $20 in the economy with no sub-grades all the way up to $250 premium with sub grades.

Does PSA clean cards before grading?

Does PSA Clean Your 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.

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.

Which is better PSA or Beckett?

Firstly, PSA is a bit more expensive and it takes longer for them to grade your cards. However, their graded cards usually sell better and for more than BGS cards. On the other hand, BGS is faster and less expensive and has a more complex grading system. Their cases and labels are often preferred to PSA's.

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.

Will PSA ever lower prices?

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.

What does PSA ship with?

We only use US Postal Service or FedEx. We do not use the following couriers on incoming or outgoing shipments: UPS, DHL or any other. To ship internationally, please use one of the following addresses depending on your method: USPS Package ship to: PSA or PSA/DNA Div., PO Box 6180, Newport Beach CA 92658.

What shipping method does PSA use?

For domestic shipments, PSA uses multiple carriers and determines the best service based on various factors. These carriers currently include: USPS. FedEx.

How long does it take for PSA to ship back?

A: Orders should arrive in approximately 7-10 business days. Q: Can I cancel my order?

Does SGC do bulk submissions?

While other SGC group submitters often require you to sort your cards and/or submit multiple forms or even shipments, we will take care of the heavy lifting for you. When you have cards in multiple service levels though, remember that the fee per card and your processing time will vary.

How can I get cards graded for free?

PSA Photograde™ Online, a free, new online service from Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), helps hobbyists gain a better understanding of the PSA Grading Standards and how they apply to their cards by providing a visual tour. It is easily accessed from the PSA home page, www.psacard.com.

Which card grading service is best?

And more importantly, the PSA grading scale is widely respected and followed. Top Tip: Cards graded by the PSA tend to carry a higher price in the resale market as compared to other grading companies. The PSA grading scale grades cards on a ten-point scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being in Gem Mint (best) condition.

Why are card savers better than top loaders?

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.

How do you pack cards for grading?

Once your cards are in a team bag (or multiple team bags for larger orders), wrap the group of cards with bubble wrap or place them in a bubble mailer. Shipping Box. The final step in the protective packaging process is using a cardboard box to ship your cards to the grading company.

Is it worth getting cards graded?

Truth is, the answer isn't usually the one that most want to hear. Much to the surprise of novice collectors, getting cards graded does not always increase their value. In fact, most cards, once graded, will return less than if they were sold raw.