A New PSA Low

[calvindog]

Welp, they responded to my question of whether they were planning on actually laminating the check:

“Yes, that is correct. This will help us center the ticket and it will stay sturdy in the casing. There will be a chance this will get stuck again in the side of the holder if we do adjust it inside of the case. Due to this, we are giving you the option to laminate the ticket and reholder this for you.

Please let me know how you would like to proceed.”

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Welp, they responded to my question of whether they were planning on actually laminating the check:

“Yes, that is correct. This will help us center the ticket and it will stay sturdy in the casing. There will be a chance this will get stuck again in the side of the holder if we do adjust it inside of the case. Due to this, we are giving you the option to laminate the ticket and reholder this for you.

Please let me know how you would like to proceed.”

"A New PSA Low" descends lower still. --- Brian Powell

[G1911]

I'm 51% sure this person doesn't really know what they are saying, PSA isn't actually this dumb as a whole, and what would actually happen is a reholdering with the baggie things.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by G1911

I'm 51% sure this person doesn't really know what they are saying, PSA isn't actually this dumb as a whole, and what would actually happen is a reholdering with the baggie things.

Yes they are.

[G1911]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Yes they are.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by G1911

I'm 51% sure this person doesn't really know what they are saying, PSA isn't actually this dumb as a whole, and what would actually happen is a reholdering with the baggie things.

Look again at the picture in the original post. It already resides in one of those "baggie things".

[pclpads]

PSA makes me long for CSA and PRO.

[G1911]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Look again at the picture in the original post. It already resides in one of those "baggie things".

Raulus' example in post 5; the thicker one with the extra bumpers. I don't know the technical names for the insert types as I don't play the grading game and I don't think I've ever heard one.

I strongly doubt that PSA has a new policy of laminating collectibles that don't easily fit into a holder now. Anyone else reporting this?

I think PSA is both blatantly incompetent and corrupt, but this one is hard to believe is actual policy rather than an uneducated customer service rep using the wrong words.

[Leon]

Wow, that policy of lamination should stop yesterday, imo. I really can't believe anyone at PSA signed off on that. (I jest, I believe it)
That is crazy to me. It literally destroys the value.

PS....again, I hope this is only someone who doesn't communicate very well.
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[perezfan]

Originally Posted by G1911

Raulus' example in post 5; the thicker one with the extra bumpers. I don't know the technical names for the insert types as I don't play the grading game and I don't think I've ever heard one.

I strongly doubt that PSA has a new policy of laminating collectibles that don't easily fit into a holder now. Anyone else reporting this?

I think PSA is both blatantly incompetent and corrupt, but this one is hard to believe is actual policy rather than an uneducated customer service rep using the wrong words.

Yeah, you're right... Post #5 looks like a "Baggie done better". It might also be a thicker material than the baggie in the OP. Much better aesthetically, but hopefully not lamination. It's hard to reconcile from the pic how the plastic is not bunched up behind those bumpers.

[prestigecollectibles]

They're not even smart enough to holder them in the same direction. Flip on the left, flip on the right. No consistency at all with PSA

[atx840]

Nice check Jeff!

[calvindog]

I've got a ton of signed Custer items; here's some more, including a signed Elizabeth Custer check.

[perezfan]

Well you certainly don't want this piece of history laminated, and the "Baggies" they use are ugly AF.

There are infinite ways to protect and display the check that don't involve a clueless and corrupt rip-off entity such as PSA. I would consider a rigid toploader made for checks, acrylic case or 2-sided Float-frame for protection and display.

Those options will enable you to avoid PSA's annoying diagonal placement, bunched up Baggies, and ugly modern bar codes that clash with the history of the piece itself.

Best of luck getting it removed, and hope the top-left and bottom-right corners remain uncreased and fully intact!