New PSA Holder?

[AMBST95]

I read over on CU Forum that PSA announced that they have a new holder coming out. Has anyone at the National gotten to see it? How does it fare in comparison to some of the other TPG? It sounds like it may be thicker, but I'd love some first hand opinions if anyone went to their luncheon or got to see it at their booth. I have a pretty large submission I am planning and don't know if I should wait.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by AMBST95

I read over on CU Forum that PSA announced that they have a new holder coming out. Has anyone at the National gotten to see it? How does it fare in comparison to some of the other TPG? It sounds like it may be thicker, but I'd love some first hand opinions if anyone went to their luncheon or got to see it at their booth. I have a pretty large submission I am planning and don't know if I should wait.

I submitted a few items at PSA and am not aware of anything. I'll ask tomm and let you know, I hope they are like Becketts

[4815162342]

At the luncheon today Joe O. gave a short presentation about it. The new holder will not have a seam around the edges.

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

At the luncheon today Joe O. gave a short presentation about it. The new holder will not have a seam around the edges.

Oh really?

Consider my curiosity piqued.

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

At the luncheon today Joe O. gave a short presentation about it. The new holder will not have a seam around the edges.

Really? So we'll need new tools to crack them out

[Griffins]

seems a lot like the Beckett holder, rather than two halves welded together one half fits over the other half, sealing it in.
Additionally the type on the back will all be part of the hologram.
It will stack compatibly with the current holders, but will look slightly different- the edges are much squarer, much like Becketts.

They also announced a new video game using cards that will be available as an app or on the registry. Reaction to that at my table ranked it pretty deep on the lame scale.

They did give out the new Cracker Jack book to everyone there, along with a loupe courtesy of Love of the Game auctions. And the food wasn't bad.

[sbfinley]

I'm glad PSA is stepping up and altering their case because it was hands down the easiest of the three big boys to compromise. You're growing on me PSA.

[the 'stache]

Just imagine the possible reslabbing income PSA could realize from this.

[AMBST95]

Originally Posted by Griffins

seems a lot like the Beckett holder, rather than two halves welded together one half fits over the other half, sealing it in.
Additionally the type on the back will all be part of the hologram.
It will stack compatibly with the current holders, but will look slightly different- the edges are much squarer, much like Becketts.

They also announced a new video game using cards that will be available as an app or on the registry. Reaction to that at my table ranked it pretty deep on the lame scale.

They did give out the new Cracker Jack book to everyone there, along with a loupe courtesy of Love of the Game auctions. And the food wasn't bad.

Thanks for the insight. The description on CU's forum was a little tough to follow. I didn't know if they had any on display or had much of a timeline more detailed than within the next couple of months. I'm assuming they'll finish out their current supply of holders before they transition to the new one.

[AgonyandIvy]

There is a sample of the new holder at the PSA table. It looks nearly identical to the current holder. Appearance is the same, stacks the same. But, yes, the sides are a bit more square because there is no longer the seam on the side. It is now a solid flat side. The bottom part of the holder fits into the top part. So you can no longer "crack out" a card by opening the case from the side. You have to basically completely break the case open to get the card out.

[atx840]

Not a great shot. They feel more solid.

[brewing]

This is a good move. Hopefully SGC will follow suit.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Saw that Brady slab as well, looks and feels just like a small Beckett slab. Will be extremely difficult for scammers to get a clean break.

[WhenItWasAHobby]

This comes about 11 years too late since they knew they had a problem stemming from the WIWAG/Grade and Trade scandal back in 2002.

[murcerfan]

scandal, what scandal?

I thought it was all going to be explained and the truth put forward by PSA on Monday.

[ScottFandango]

Originally Posted by WhenItWasAHobby

This comes about 11 years too late since they knew they had a problem stemming from the WIWAG/Grade and Trade scandal back in 2002.

Hey, it takes a long time use 2 million slabs....you didn't think they would throw them out did you? 2nd Generation slabs coming soon!

[ScottFandango]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

Saw that Brady slab as well, looks and feels just like a small Beckett slab. Will be extremely difficult for scammers to get a clean break.

Interesting they used a Brady card.....I wonder if they were taking a subtle jab at BGS with this choice....

Some may or may not remember the Brady 9.5 sham years ago....I think it was a turning point (negative) for trust in becket grading

[MBMiller25]

I personally applaud PSA for finally addressing this issue. I spent some time reviewing the slab on Thursday with Joe O and really like the changes they have incorporated into the new slab. We all have varying degrees of dollars tied into out collections, and I for one was quite concerned with the level of fraud occurring with fake PSA/cracked slabs.

I look forward to PSA fully incorporating these slabs into all new grading and would anticipate some sort of reslab promotion for those of us wanting our cards in the new slab.