What would you grade this 52 mantle at?

[cammb]

Originally Posted by Canofcorn

I have a 52 Mantle in a SGC 4 holder. Luckily I live in Southern California and can do a walk in service with PSA. Unfortunately they just raised their Premium service to $700 (from $500). I should have done it in August when I intended to. Also, don't feel bad about a 4. Mine doesn't have any creases or marks, and superb color and centering - but I guess the touched corners are the reason.
So, hopefully my 4 will give you assurance that there is nothing wrong with a 3-4.

I would make the investment and walk it into PSA. There is somethng keeping that card from an Excellent or better. If PSA slabs as a 4 then no harm. It can only go up.

[HRBAKER]

$700 for walk-in service?

[Canofcorn]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

$700 for walk-in service?

Yep. Anything valued over $10k.
Used to be $500 in December.

I even had them ask a Manager for a $500 exception. No dice. If anybody has the hookup please let me know.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Canofcorn

Yep. Anything valued over $10k.
Used to be $500 in December

If you're holding onto it I wouldn't spend the money, if you are selling and feel it has a decent shot to cross definitely worth it IMO.

[irv]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

$700 for walk-in service?

Originally Posted by Canofcorn

Yep. Anything valued over $10k.
Used to be $500 in December.

I even had them ask a Manager for a $500 exception. No dice. If anybody has the hookup please let me know.

I assume it's because they have to drop what they're doing to grade/rate your card so there is a premium to pay for that quick service?

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If you're holding onto it I wouldn't spend the money, if you are selling and feel it has a decent shot to cross definitely worth it IMO.

I agree, especially at $700 bucks a pop!

[Canofcorn]

Originally Posted by irv

I assume it's because they have to drop what they're doing to grade/rate your card so there is a premium to pay for that quick service?!

No that is the cost whether it's mailed in, submitted at a show, or a walk in:

PREMIUM *$700
Any card with a declared value of $10,000 or higher must be submitted at this service level.
ESTIMATED Turnaround: Same Day

[irv]

Originally Posted by Canofcorn

No that is the cost whether it's mailed in, submitted at a show, or a walk in:

PREMIUM *$700
Any card with a declared value of $10,000 or higher must be submitted at this service level.
ESTIMATED Turnaround: Same Day

That's pricey, but I assume there is a good reason for that high price?

Side question, how do these companies, SGC, PSA or Beckett Authorize cards?

Am I also to assume, if your card is graded and slabbed it is also Authorized?

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by cammb

I would make the investment and walk it into PSA. There is somethng keeping that card from an Excellent or better. If PSA slabs as a 4 then no harm. It can only go up.

I really cant see SGC being in business down the line if every high dollar card is told be crossed to PSA..

plus its always interesting in the AH's than when they have a sought after item..its usually not in a PSA holder so everyone has to do the cross over game in their estimates and what they want to pay versus risk...