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.

[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

[taul166]

This should not have happened.

[BRoberts]

If this is as it appears, I am stunned.

[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

[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!

[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

[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.

[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.