[ReefBlue]

I ordered a raw card off of Ebay, the person is also a poster on here. and sent it into PSA for grading.

Had the card for a couple days, took 3 days to arrive at PSA. Their 8 day express took them 17 days once they even logged it into their system.

On the 31st day since purchase (not receipt), PSA said it was N5—altered stock.

The item was listed as 100% authentic, which, if it is altered stock, is not 100% authentic.

I contacted the seller the day I got the grade in the email—no answer.

Sent a second message saying I just want to return it—no answer.

Sent a photo of the card in the soft holder with the PSA sticker on it showing it to be altered—no answer.

Sent another message telling him I’d file with ebay for a refund and I’d catch up with him on net 54 afterwards.

Then I got a response—missed your messages, was on vacation. Ok, possible.

His exact response was: As stated in listing I guaranteed it to be authentic with no creases. I am not a professional grader. I have had it for at least 15yrs. Have no clue why PSA said it was altered. Sorry you waited past the 30days. If you didnt like it you should have returned it. But now your having buyers remorse.


So that is one way of many to tell me to jam it. I won't get anywhere with him.

If he is not a professional grader, how can he offer a 100% guarantee? Just lip service on his part I suppose.

I’m looking for opinions or similar stories here. I’m not going to name the person or the card, unless they respond to this thread.