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.

Does PSA use penny sleeves?

Penny sleeves have always been the standard for submissions.

Does PSA take the card out of the sleeve?

Note: Do not place labels, stickers, or write on the outside of Card Savers. If an item arrives with a manufacturer's seal/sticker, be advised that PSA will remove it for processing purposes.

Does PSA accept top loaders 2021?

Though PSA still advises against submitting cards in hard acrylic cases or screw down holders, top loaders are permitted provided the cards are also inside penny sleeves. “The top loaders are only 'not recommended' for use, due to the amount of movement they allow,” said PSA Customer Service Manager Stephanie Marine.

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.

PSA Graded Card Sleeves Review - Cardboard Gold and Collect Save Protect

Are cardboard gold sleeves good?

These work for protection, but not good for display in my opinion. They are covered in tiny scratches from the production of the material. Tiny pieces of dust present. Half of the plastic sleeves were also damaged.

Do card Savers Bend cards?

If the cards sit bent or deformed for a long time they will adopt their new shape eventually.. but this often takes years. As long as the humudity stays low and consistant you should be fine for a good while. If you want to make sure they don't bend rotate every other saver so that the bends oppose eachother.

Can you break a PSA case?

Once the case is cracked, the flat-head screwdriver will be used to pry open the case. The soft sleeve and the top loader are on stand by to protect the card when its birthed from the card case. In the YouTube video, I cracked the PSA case to an Eddie George card an employee wanted removed.

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.

What does PSA do with 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 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.

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.

Are semi-rigid card holders good?

Semi-rigid holders do an excellent job at securing cards in place so they don't shift around, while making it easy to remove cards without damaging them. In fact, PSA may reject your submission or upcharge you if cards are not packed in semi-rigid holders.

How do you store Cardsavers?

Squeeze card saver slightly with right hand and insert card in the penny sleeve with left. If it needs a bit more then I squeeze the card saver slightly with my left and push the card further down with my right.

Are BCW Toploaders good?

The BCW 3 x 4 is the most popular toploader in the collectible card industry because of its standard size and attractiveness. Coming in a pack that contains 25 toploaders, this product is essential in protecting, storing and displaying various types of collectible trading cards.

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.

What does Toploaded mean?

noun. a machine or appliance, as a washing machine, loaded and unloaded through an opening in the top (distinguished from front loader).

Why is toploader called toploader?

The Toploader got its name from the fact that the access plate to the inner workings was located on the top of the main case, as opposed to side access on most gearboxes it would be compared with, such as the Ford Dagenham or GM's Saginaw or Muncie.

How do you package 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.