PSA Folded my Item to fit in their Holder?!

[Maxjacks]

I just wanted to share my PSA return and get all of your thoughts on what happened because I am quite upset. This is a payroll check from the Chicago Cubs to Larry Doyle, for whom I am a big collector. This is the only autograph I have ever seen where he signed his full name. I was quite excited to get it returned to me, only to find that my item was folded to fit inside the holder. I was not asked if I wanted this done, and certainly would have elected for a larger holder or to have my item returned to me loose.
Why is PSA Folding over items to fit in their holder? This is not simply a cut autograph, but the item itself is an artifact.
Am I justified in being upset? Is this on me for not knowing holder dimensions?

[Orioles1954]

Wow. That is actually pretty shocking.

[hammertime]

Absolutely no way that should've been done without your approval.

[taul166]

This should not have happened.

[BRoberts]

If this is as it appears, I am stunned.

[Steve D]

No way should PSA have folded that check; especially considering the fold essentially ruins the signature of Charles Weeghman, who was the Cubs' team owner who built Wrigley Field.

Steve

[Beercan collector]

They must have a bunch of people there that don’t know what they’re doing

[theshowandme]

Max, this is insane. I would contact Nat Turner and Ryan Hoge via Twitter & Instagram if I were you.

Sorry this happened to you.

[edtiques]

WOW!!! That's insane that they did that!! What were they thinking? That's causing damage to your check! I'm sorry they did this to you. I really hope that you jump on them about it. They shouldn't be able to do that and get away with it.

[MantleMarisFordBerra]

[calvindog]

This is hilarious. I’d crack that open asap.

[imdaman1964]

Omg

[nwobhm]

WOW !!!

(P)erpetually (S)enseless (A)sswipes

[bigfanNY]

Absolutely should not have happened. They intentionally creased an item in their care.... And I am pretty sure they do have a holder it would fit in. They should fix it by putting into appropriate case and compensate you for the damage. Sorry this happened.

[Swadewade51]

Wow, don't let them get away with crediting you for the transaction. You deserve a full refund and more, cash.

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[MVSNYC]

I literally just said out loud... "Well, that's f*ckin' ridiculous."

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by Maxjacks

Am I justified in being upset?

Yes. Contact a lawyer and sue PSA for damages.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Balticfox

Yes. Contact a lawyer and sue PSA for damages.

Maybe contacting PSA first would be worth doing before spending money on a lawyer.

[GasHouseGang]

I can't believe they did that. They should have just sent it back and said, "could not holder".

[iwantitiwinit]

Total and absolute bull$hit. I smell lawsuit.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Balticfox

Yes. Contact a lawyer and sue PSA for damages.

What are the damages? $300,000? Or $75? I’m sure the lawyers will be lining up around the block for this case.

[GrayGhost]

Awful. So sorry

[tjisonline]

Originally Posted by calvindog

What are the damages? $300,000? Or $75? I’m sure the lawyers will be lining up around the block for this case.

Jeff, def hard to out a value on this. What would you recommend if this was your item given the 2 signatures & background

[Zach Wheat]

I thought your post was going to be about a T201 double folder! Sorry, folding over a check, shouldn't have happened

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Balticfox

Yes. Contact a lawyer and sue PSA for damages.

But where is he going to find a lawyer? (he says with a smirk)

Yes, that is definitely something that erased a good amount of value, imo. That is a total mistake on their part and you should be compensated. I say you should be given your full purchase price of the check and a refund on all grading/shipping fees.

[tiger8mush]

Was there an existing crease/fold line where they folded it? Or did they add a new crease to the check?

Hopefully no new damage was caused and they will re-holder into an appropriately sized slab.

[edhans]

PSA's stupidity is mind blowing.

[mrreality68]

that is really un professional. They should have contacted you to discuss options
But it is especially Odd because there are so many checks that are put in different types of slabs so it should not be that complex to put in the right slab

[Carter08]

That’s just awful. This is one of the first subjects here that everyone seems to agree on too. Use that in the lawsuit!

[SyrNy1960]

Ridiculous! Just using basic common sense, one would definitely question folding the check, and then reach out to the owner first. Sorry this happened to you!

[Beercan collector]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

that is really un professional. They should have contacted you to discuss options
But it is especially Odd because there are so many checks that are put in different types of slabs so it should not be that complex to put in the right slab

100% - some dummy selected the first check slab that popped up , it looks like one made for smaller modern checks

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by Beercan collector

100% - some dummy selected the first check slab that popped up , it looks like one made for smaller modern checks

Correct!
This is horrible, I'd be pissed too!

Here's the larger slab, which should have been used
The slab is larger then my scanner bed

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by calvindog

This is hilarious. I’d crack that open asap.

Out of all the words you could have chosen, you chose hilarious?

[ullmandds]

atrocious! sorry this happened to you!