JollyElm
02-07-2018, 01:05 AM
This thread actually refers to a post-war card, but since it's an odd dilemma and more of a general question, I decided to post it here.
I recently ran across a very high graded variation card. Problem is, PSA messed it up. The card in the slab is the 'normal' version and NOT the rarer variation (yes, I'm sure). It's basically a typo. But here's why it's pertinent. In this world of registries (for full disclosure, I am not personally involved in any registry), the card is the highest graded example there is. POP of 1. Problem is, to reiterate, the label is 100% wrong.
I know if I owned said card, I could send it in to be relabeled and (I assume) they would eliminate the erroneous variation card from the POP reports. But since it's not in my possession, would PSA make the change if I (or the seller or someone else) sent them pictures/proof of the incorrect slab, or is it fated to remain as it is until somebody sends the actual slabbed card in to be corrected and re-holdered? In other words, do third parties have any sway whatsoever in instances such as this?? Obviously, I know the answer is a resounding "NO!!!," but I'm hoping I could be wrong.
There is no motivation at all for the current owner to send it in to PSA, as the actual non-variation card is of very little value. It wouldn't be worth the postage costs. A scammer could sell it by pretending it is, in fact, what the label says it is, and duping someone out of his cash, but the seller seems to be a stand up guy. However, once he sells it (his label honestly states it is the 'regular' version, regardless of what the PSA label says), who knows what 'scammery' will ensue.
Any thoughts??
I recently ran across a very high graded variation card. Problem is, PSA messed it up. The card in the slab is the 'normal' version and NOT the rarer variation (yes, I'm sure). It's basically a typo. But here's why it's pertinent. In this world of registries (for full disclosure, I am not personally involved in any registry), the card is the highest graded example there is. POP of 1. Problem is, to reiterate, the label is 100% wrong.
I know if I owned said card, I could send it in to be relabeled and (I assume) they would eliminate the erroneous variation card from the POP reports. But since it's not in my possession, would PSA make the change if I (or the seller or someone else) sent them pictures/proof of the incorrect slab, or is it fated to remain as it is until somebody sends the actual slabbed card in to be corrected and re-holdered? In other words, do third parties have any sway whatsoever in instances such as this?? Obviously, I know the answer is a resounding "NO!!!," but I'm hoping I could be wrong.
There is no motivation at all for the current owner to send it in to PSA, as the actual non-variation card is of very little value. It wouldn't be worth the postage costs. A scammer could sell it by pretending it is, in fact, what the label says it is, and duping someone out of his cash, but the seller seems to be a stand up guy. However, once he sells it (his label honestly states it is the 'regular' version, regardless of what the PSA label says), who knows what 'scammery' will ensue.
Any thoughts??