PSA ridiculous price increas no longer wants to grade anything bigger than a tall boy

[glchen]

Originally Posted by Jcosta19

They still don't allow mixing of different sizes in the same order. Choosing the size/type is actually the first step of every submission.

I think the complaint is more about paying an extra $50 for a postcard sized card because it is a quarter inch too wide, not a jumbo sized card.

Hi Justin,

Have you done a recent PSA sub where you confirmed that PSA does not allow mixing of different sizes? If you see my attached picture, standard and tallboy sizes are now in the same item type category. If I remember correctly, they were separate in the past.

Same for postcard sized cards. Has someone tried to submit postcard sized items, and they were upcharged to $75/card? The reason that I am saying this is that I have over a hundred submissions to PSA over the years, and I've always considered supersized to be either tickets or 5x7. See my submission from late last year. Or maybe I just slipped through the cracks on this.

[Jcosta19]

Originally Posted by glchen

Hi Justin,



Have you done a recent PSA sub where you confirmed that PSA does not allow mixing of different sizes? If you see my attached picture, standard and tallboy sizes are now in the same item type category. If I remember correctly, they were separate in the past.



Same for postcard sized cards. Has someone tried to submit postcard sized items, and they were upcharged to $75/card? The reason that I am saying this is that I have over a hundred submissions to PSA over the years, and I've always considered supersized to be either tickets or 5x7. See my submission from late last year. Or maybe I just slipped through the cracks on this.

Standard and Tallboys have always been able to submit under the same category. At least for the last several years.

The price change on supersized cards happened in Jan 2023 so your order probably wouldn't have qualified for an upcharge even if it had 2 different sizes.

It is definitely possible they might slip through the cracks. I have been tempted to try that out and see if an exhibit would slip through.

But 99% of my submissions are for my collection and although I prefer PSA I am also fine with SGC, so my motivation to attempt it is minimal even if the price increase is annoying.

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[Misunderestimated]

My understanding (and recent experience) is that Exhibit-sized cards are part of the "Tallboys" definition for PSA and are treated accordingly for grading submissions --> they do not cost extra.

[raulus]

Lucky us, for just $49.99, you can get your jumbo pieces graded. Limited time special!

*offer expires 8/31/2023

**Oh yeah, must be a member of the club

[Exhibitman]

Well. looks like I gotta sign up and get some cabinet cards slabbed...

[frankbmd]

PSA was never created to please their clientele. They know they have you by the short hairs with a vice grip.

Customer service - leave a message
One year turn around times - or pay more for expedited grading
Larcenous pricing - worth more than the card without a slab
Deaf ears to complaints (like these threads) - don’t hold your breath

The bottom line is the only number they look at.
As long as their mailbox is filled daily with submissions, everything is fine.

They are a virtual monopoly, having been blessed by the hobby and the registry.

FedEx and UPS impacted the USPS decades ago. Who will impact PSA ???

PSA, with their market share, doesn’t even have to respond to their competition.

Have a great day.

PS: They have never got a dime from me.

[puckpaul]

Originally Posted by raulus

Lucky us, for just $49.99, you can get your jumbo pieces graded. Limited time special!

*offer expires 8/31/2023

**Oh yeah, must be a member of the club

What is meant by “supersized” in this context by PSA?

[raulus]

Originally Posted by puckpaul

What is meant by “supersized” in this context by PSA?

This is the chart they have on the website outlining the various sizes. I could be wrong...but I think the supersized (check) is the one that they use for cards as well. Just wish they actually said that, instead of making us guess.

[hockeyhockey]

anyone know if the 1914 B18 blankets are considered oversized?

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by raulus

I think the supersized (check) is the one that they use for cards as well.

It is, if the card just exceeds the specs on the tall boy:



SGC, with the custom inserts, can put this card into a postcard-sized holder.