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.
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Does PSA give card savers back?

When you receive your submission back from PSA, you will be getting your PSA slabs only, not the Card Savers or any holder submitted with your cards. PSA has not publicly explained why they do not return them, but there is speculation about why they don't.
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Why does PSA not like top loaders?

“The top loaders are only 'not recommended' for use, due to the amount of movement they allow,” said PSA Customer Service Manager Stephanie Marine. “We still will process an order that arrives in top loaders, and we definitely recommend using penny sleeves to decrease the amount of movement.”
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Does CGC return card savers?

CGC does not return Mylars, backing boards, card savers, sleeves or any other storage/shipping materials sent in with collectibles.
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What card holder does PSA use?

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.
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Card Saver Placement for PSA Grading Tutorial



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.
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Does PSA Return 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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Is CGC grading worth it?

Most comics from the 80s are overprinted and are easy to find, even in high grades. If your modern comic looks like a 9.6 or worse, then chances are that it isn't worth sending to get graded. You would need to get a 9.8 from CGC on most newer books to make them worth your time and money.
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Can you send top loaders to CGC?

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. We are not liable for any damage from shipping in Top Loaders.
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Is comic book pressing worth it?

Keep in mind, pressing does not repair all damages, such as water stains, foxing, or color breaking tick marks to the comic, but it does make the comic book more presentable and desirable for certain collectors.
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How do you store card savers?

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.
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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?
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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.
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What percent of cards are PSA 10?

Around 2.5 percent of them are PSA 10s. Now why does that not apply to Michael Jordan? Well because the PSA 5s, 6s, 7s, and 8s still sell, but if you get a 2019 card and you get a PSA 5 you're not selling that card. I'm sorry you just wasted your money.
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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.
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Are Pokemon sleeves good?

If you're looking for sleeves with official Pokemon art, your best bet are the Ultra Pro sleeves. While they are of a lower quality, they do offer a wide selection of different artworks, so you'll be able to find something for you.
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How do you package CGC cards?

Packaging Instructions
  1. For the protection of your cards, place each card into a protective sleeve.
  2. Then, place each card in a semi-rigid sleeve. ...
  3. Put all of your cards in between two cardboard pieces that are larger than the cards. ...
  4. Secure the cardboard pieces with rubber bands.
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How do I prepare my Pokemon cards for grading?

The best way to prepare a card for grading is to protect it from the moment it is acquired. There is no amount of preparation that can fix frayed edges and printing marks. That being said, collectors know the difference between a card receiving a grade 9 and grade 10 is subtle.
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Is a CGC 8.5 a PSA 9?

CGC 8.5 encompasses the entire PSA 7-10 range. And then CGC 9 encompasses the PSA 9-10 range.
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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.
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Will CGC overtake PSA?

Just do a little research and you will find people do(or did before submissions were stopped) this. PSA can't let this go on, CGC will overtake them at least in the Pokemon World.
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Are cardboard gold sleeves good?

Great product.

This is the size of sleeve I buy for regular sports cards. The cards slide right in & the penny-sleeve is a bit higher than the top of the sports card, for more protection. Also, they're good quality sleeves & fit in top-loaders with no problem.
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