Gathering Cards for a PSA Piggybacking Submission for AUGUST - CARDS BACK!!

[Leon]

Generally these kind of Group submission things shouldn't be done on the front page. I realize it gets more eyeballs than any other section.
That said if it looks like it's benefitting our community, and doesn't involve it being a profit center for the host (*or much of one) then an extraordinary thread would seem to be ok....My guess is there are quite a few guys saying, "hey, he shouldn't be doing that on the front page".....

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[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Leon

Generally these kind of Group submission things shouldn't be done on the front page. I realize it gets more eyeballs than any other section.
That said if it looks like it's benefitting our community, and doesn't involve it being a profit center for the host (*or much of one) then an extraordinary thread would seem to be ok....My guess is there are quite a few guys saying, "hey, he shouldn't be doing that on the front page".....

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there is no profit in it for me at all. As a matter of fact, I venture to say I lose a little bit, as the shipping charges PSA charges are out of this world. Usually I have enough to meet the minimum quantities myself, with whatever special PSA is running. PSA is not cooperating as far as specials go this time around. I am venturing to guess that the days of $6 specials might be a thing of the past, and PSA is pushing towards a higher starting price point. Just a guess though. Thanks for letting this be in the main group Leon....I think rounding up the extra 50 needed to make the BULK 100 special might be a little hard considering the boards preference towards SGC.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

there is no profit in it for me at all. As a matter of fact, I venture to say I lose a little bit, as the shipping charges PSA charges are out of this world. Usually I have enough to meet the minimum quantities myself, with whatever special PSA is running. PSA is not cooperating as far as specials go this time around. I am venturing to guess that the days of $6 specials might be a thing of the past, and PSA is pushing towards a higher starting price point. Just a guess though. Thanks for letting this be in the main group Leon....I think rounding up the extra 50 needed to make the BULK 100 special might be a little hard considering the boards preference towards SGC.

I got it Bobby. I just felt like nipping the thoughts (and thoughts of other threads being here) in the bud. All is good or we would be chatting in another section starting a little while ago.

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[bobbyw8469]

I'm gonna post it here, so EVERYONE can see it....

Include the cards in a CS I - along with a slip of paper stating what they are, the value you place on them, along with return shipping and your net54 handle (so I can PM you).

The cost will be $7 + $1 per card for shipping to and from California.

Send to:
Robert Williams
PO Box 61362
Raleigh, NC 27661-1362

Include a personal check, or if you rather paypal F/F upon arrival that is cool too. That's pretty much it. They will go out around the 3rd week in August. Under the bulk special, ALL cards are included. There is no year cut-off. They must be standard size (Topps) or smaller (T206s). No big cards, tall boys, Mutoscopes, etc. There is a $100 value limit per card.

Some members here got on the vintage special I ran last month that popped in about 6 days. That IS NOT the norm!! (The special is for 45 business days - sometimes they pop faster). Also, they have not ran a modern special in about 4 months. I'm just tired of waiting, and I feel a little guilty, because I am holding onto members cards from the past in hopes of a modern special that has not materialized. I feel guilty holding other people's cards, so I just want to get the ball rolling on SOMETHING.

[7nohitter]

I've never submitted a single card for grading before...but have a 93 SP Jeter in a BGS case I'd like to crossover.....but does that card fall under the "$100" limit?

Thanks!

[bobbyw8469]

I have to check value.....and crossovers aren't permitted here. In order for it to go, you'd have to "crack it out". That's a whole 'nother ball of wax....

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

I have to check value.....and crossovers aren't permitted here. In order for it to go, you'd have to "crack it out". That's a whole 'nother ball of wax....

Roger that. Thank you.
I usually crack all my cards out, so I'm adept at that at least!

[JollyElm]

Hey, Bobby, a couple of questions for you:

1. What is the cut-off date to be included in this?
2. You said shipping is $1. That's to get the cards from you to PSA, correct? What about the return shipping to get the graded cards from your hands back into ours?
3. This always comes up, but when there is a $100 limit, how in heck is that determined? What is the basis for it? For instance, I have a few variations that I would like to get graded, but how do I determine what their 'value' is, especially if you can't find any sort of sales history? Could people PM you a list of cards they are going to include, so you can decide if they fit the parameters of this project?

Thank you.

--elm

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Hey, Bobby, a couple of questions for you:

1. What is the cut-off date to be included in this?
2. You said shipping is $1. That's to get the cards from you to PSA, correct? What about the return shipping to get the graded cards from your hands back into ours?
3. This always comes up, but when there is a $100 limit, how in heck is that determined? What is the basis for it? For instance, I have a few variations that I would like to get graded, but how do I determine what their 'value' is, especially if you can't find any sort of sales history? Could people PM you a list of cards they are going to include, so you can decide if they fit the parameters of this project?

Thank you.

--elm

The $1 per card is for shipping from NC to California, and from California back to NC. You are responsible for individual shipping back to yourself, once they come back, but it is a fair shipping value, as I don't gouge at all like PSA does. I ship using actual cost (or as close to it as I can....I may charge .25 for packing peanuts or something, but when I tell people a total, that is pretty much what it cost to ship the package. - You can ask others who have submitted thru me - I don't gouge). I weigh the packages on my scale, and if it is below 16 ounces, it can go first class. Over 16 has to go Priority Mail. As far as determining values, I am a VCP member. I don't mind helping on a few, but don't have me looking up a whole bunch. We all know pretty much which cards are above and below $100. PSA is pretty lenient, but they don't want to see Hank Aaron/Mickey Mantle rookies on a bulk sub. Ebay complete listings should also give a good idea of value as well.

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

The $1 per card is for shipping from NC to California, and from California back to NC. You are responsible for individual shipping back to yourself, once they come back, but it is a fair shipping value, as I don't gouge at all like PSA does. I ship using actual cost (or as close to it as I can....I may charge .25 for packing peanuts or something, but when I tell people a total, that is pretty much what it cost to ship the package. - You can ask others who have submitted thru me - I don't gouge). I weigh the packages on my scale, and if it is below 16 ounces, it can go first class. Over 16 has to go Priority Mail. As far as determining values, I am a VCP member. I don't mind helping on a few, but don't have me looking up a whole bunch. We all know pretty much which cards are above and below $100. PSA is pretty lenient, but they don't want to see Hank Aaron/Mickey Mantle rookies on a bulk sub. Ebay complete listings should also give a good idea of value as well.

No, no, no. I was in no way suggesting you gouge or anything like that. That never even remotely entered my mind. I was simply looking for specifics, so people (me included) would have all the information spelled out for them here.

Thanks.

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

3. This always comes up, but when there is a $100 limit, how in heck is that determined? What is the basis for it? For instance, I have a few variations that I would like to get graded, but how do I determine what their 'value' is, especially if you can't find any sort of sales history?

PSA recommends you use the raw replacement value for the same card in the same raw condition. So even if you think your card may grade an 8 and be worth $300, you can submit it as a $75 value. They use it for determining return insurance and for being insured while in PSA's hands in case it is damaged. So if for some reason the card is lost or damaged in PSA's hands, they'll probably reimburse you the $75 or $99 you claimed, not the $300 a PSA 8 would be worth after it's graded.
On the last PSA bulk sub from blowout forums, a card was submitted as a $30 value for a 1977 football HOFer that ended up grading a 10. It might be worth $1000 now that it's the POP 1 PSA 10 (PSA 9s had an SMR of $250), but PSA let it fly through the shipment without being upgraded to a higher service level.

For the guy considering cracking a BGS 93 SP Jeter, PSA will be very tough on that card. It has to measure exactly 3.5"x2.5" or PSA will mail it back ungraded as MINSIZREQ. Then you have an ungraded Jeter RC you'll have to mail back to BGS with your tail between your legs.

[bobbyw8469]

I have nothing to add to what Swarmee said....he is 100% right...on BOTH counts.

[bobbyw8469]

Received JCC package.

[tjb1952tjb]

Hi Bobby. Email message sent. Tim (tjb1952tjb)

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by tjb1952tjb

Hi Bobby. Email message sent. Tim (tjb1952tjb)

Never got your email Tim....

[tjb1952tjb]

Got your email Bobby..........thanks. Reply sent

[bobbyw8469]

ttt...groups sub is closed...if you sent cards and I haven't got them, please IM me.

[bobbyw8469]

anyone seen the monthly PSA special for the month??

[Bigshot69]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

anyone seen the monthly PSA special for the month??

Yes. I'm not sure the 7 day/$23/$300 max special is an upgrade from the 10 day/$19/$500 max standard service. I'm thinking their pipeline must be pretty full.

[bobbyw8469]

Logged in with receive hold...one minor issue that should be resolved in a day or two (one extra card)....thanks everyone

[tjb1952tjb]

Thanks for the update Bobby.

[JollyElm]

Yes, what he said.

[bobbyw8469]

CARDS have been graded, but the grades wont show yet because the expiration date of my credit card on file with them has expired.....VERY SOON though.....keep alert!!! (probably in a couple of hours)

[bobbyw8469]

PS - Just ONE person said he does not want the grades posted here...so I got to figure out how to do this then....

[bcookie]

Wooo Hooo

[swarmee]

Probably want to not post any of the Cert numbers if that is the case, because the missing gap could easily be looked up...

[bobbyw8469]

Cards are back, but Im still on vacation....give me a couple of days and I'll email all submitters with their totals...if you want any special services like Insurance or Signature Confirmation, let me know...it WILL add to your return shipping though......thanks everyone for their patience.

[bobbyw8469]

Hey guys...I am missing a 1973 Kellogg's Tom Seaver PSA 10 from my personal collection that I sold on Ebay. It might have gotten packed up in one of the returns I sent out. If you see this card, pleaseeee let me know, as I have already sold it on Ebay. Thanks!

[bobbyw8469]

Hey guys...I am missing a 1973 Kellogg's Tom Seaver PSA 10 from my personal collection that I sold on Ebay. It might have gotten packed up in one of the returns I sent out. If you see this card, pleaseeee let me know, as I have already sold it on Ebay. Thanks!

[JollyElm]

I hope everyone joins me in giving Bobby a ridiculously huge shout out for doing this group submission. It must have been a pain in the butt dealing and communicating with everyone, not even to mention what an effort it was to organize everything, pack up everybody's stuff and get it shipped out. What a stand up guy!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!