PSA Folded my Item to fit in their Holder?!

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

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

That was the first word that came to my mind, too.

[edtiques]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

That was the first word that came to my mind, too.

I'm not sure how you guys came up with "hilarious'. I don't find something being ruined by a third party very funny. I feel bad for the OP. I'm sure he spent a lot for that and it's an uncommon item that has been devalued due to PSA's stupidity.

If it was something you sent in and they did that, would it still be "hilarious"? It just seems kind of like an inappropriate response.

I'm not trying to be a jerk, I just don't understand why you would think it was
hilarious. I don't see the humour in it.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by edtiques

I'm not sure how you guys came up with "hilarious'. I don't find something being ruined by a third party very funny. I feel bad for the OP. I'm sure he spent a lot for that and it's an uncommon item that has been devalued due to PSA's stupidity.

If it was something you sent in and they did that, would it still be "hilarious"? It just seems kind of like an inappropriate response.

I'm not trying to be a jerk, I just don't understand why you would think it was
hilarious. I don't see the humour in it.

He can speak better than most on this forum, and for himself, but I don't think he meant it as Hilarious like it's funny, more like it's hilarious because of their ignorance. I said something about that comment above but then thought about it. There is no way in heck any smart, vintage collector would think that is funny. If the do they are an idiot.

[edtiques]

Originally Posted by Leon

He can speak better than most on this forum, and for himself, but I don't think he meant it as Hilarious like it's funny, more like it's hilarious because of their ignorance. I said something about that comment above but then thought about it. There is no way in heck any smart, vintage collector would think that is funny. If the do they are an idiot.

If that's the case, I apologize. Hilarious was the description that was probably the farthest thing from my mind when I saw this.

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by Leon

... There is no way in heck any smart, vintage collector would think that is funny. If the do they are an idiot.

No comment, except to say that I find much (most? all?) involving the opinion sellers hilarious.

I would assume that part of why this thread exists in the first place is due to the negligence of the OP who MUST have forgotten to check the "do not randomly fold my item" box on the opinion seller website when initiating his opinion purchase.

[BobbyStrawberry]

That is truly terrible, OP. I hope they compensate you fairly.

I am surprised to see how many people are surprised, though. It's been clear to me for years that PSA doesn't care. How many times have we seen tobacco cards put in holders where they just bounce around inside (sometimes hugely expensive cards)....

[Steve D]

In addition to the OP and his check, I also believe Adam should be fully reimbursed by PSA for ruining that Joe Louis signed item.

It is completely unbelievable, and unacceptable, that PSA, or any grading company, would do that to an item entrusted to them.

Steve

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Steve D

In addition to the OP and his check, I also believe Adam should be fully reimbursed by PSA for ruining that Joe Louis signed item.

It is completely unbelievable, and unacceptable, that PSA, or any grading company, would do that to an item entrusted to them.

Steve

Thanks, Steve, but I bought it that way. I was not aware that the card unfolded until I got it, then I was faced with the dilemma of cracking it or not. I chose to keep it in the holder (and annoying) until a second example of the card surfaced years later and I was able to buy it and sell the slabbed (annoying) one. Still pending is removing that (annoying) GAI sticker...

[Steve D]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Thanks, Steve, but I bought it that way. I was not aware that the card unfolded until I got it, then I was faced with the dilemma of cracking it or not. I chose to keep it in the holder (and annoying) until a second example of the card surfaced years later and I was able to buy it and sell the slabbed (annoying) one. Still pending is removing that (annoying) GAI sticker...

Yea, I saw that sticker; I honestly don't know which is worse in my view.....the card being folded; or that stupid "in your face" sticker.

Steve

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Steve D

Yea, I saw that sticker; I honestly don't know which is worse in my view.....the card being folded; or that stupid "in your face" sticker.

Steve

Not to mention that the autograph appears to be secretarial.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Not to mention that the autograph appears to be secretarial.

Yeah, there's that too. Honestly, though, the card is so rare that I bought it for the card regardless of authenticity of the signature. How someone got a secretarial at an appearance is an interesting question.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Yeah, there's that too. Honestly, though, the card is so rare that I bought it for the card regardless of authenticity of the signature. How someone got a secretarial at an appearance is an interesting question.

We've certainly seen other instances of promotional premiums that were pre-(ghost) signed and given out in the presence of the athlete.

Louis was notorious for having many different hands signing for him. There are so many secretarial versions. He was the Ted Williams of the ring in that regard.

[conor912]

Sue.

[LEHR]

To the OP:
It's crazy that someone folded your check and I hate that it happened. As a couple of other have mentioned, your fastest and best recourse would be to reach out to Nat Turner on Instagram. He runs PSA and is very receptive/responsive to messages on that platform. If you try to go through PSA's customer service you could be waiting a week or more for an initial response.

I hope they make it right for you.

[4815162342]

I was horrified first reading this thread. This morning, I was horrified again when the YouTube algorithm suggested your video:

https://youtu.be/NuCQY7D-Sag?si=gwbdYkypbniXiGht

I’m very sorry this happened to you, and I hope you are made whole.

[Beercan collector]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

I was horrified first reading this thread. This morning, I was horrified again when the YouTube algorithm suggested your video:

https://youtu.be/NuCQY7D-Sag?si=gwbdYkypbniXiGht

I’m very sorry this happened to you, and I hope you are made whole.

That was like watching a horror film

[Stampsfan]

Also, back your original post, I do not think it is up to you to know all their slab sizes.