Does PSA lose your submissions due to memberships?

[sfmays24]

I did not renew because I only need a few more cards for some Registry sets and it's easier just to buy them already graded. Paying for 6 "free subs" and other worthless stuff doesn't help much... the specials are sometimes good, but I can't use them because they require 25+ card min and I don't need that many.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by sfmays24

Paying for 6 "free subs" and other worthless stuff doesn't help much... the specials are sometimes good, but I can't use them because they require 25+ card min and I don't need that many.

That was my experience too in terms of analyzing the value of their benefits. I felt it was just a load of crap I did not want or need.

[glchen]

I use both PSA and SGC. Both TPG's have different strengths. I sub quite a few cards, so I'm not bothered by membership fee for PSA since its offset by the voucher, you get the magazine subscription, and that coffee table book.

[Robextend]

Originally Posted by glchen

and that coffee table book.

Where do I sign up?!?!?

[David W]

I've been a member for a few years. I'm not renewing. I just don't send in enough cards, and if I want graded cards, I can just get them already graded on the bay.

SMR was nice to get as a magazine, and to use as a price guide online, but I hardly ever check it anyway.

I do have a bunch of cards registered, I have no idea what happens when I don't renew, and really don't care. I bought into the registry thing for a while, but now don't care. I can't tell the difference between a 7, 8 and a 9 raw most of the time anyway so why should I pay big money for the 9?

[Bosox Blair]

I have never submitted a card to PSA, and the membership is a huge factor in that. I have raw cards that I would prefer in a PSA holder because of set continuity, but I will not submit to PSA as long as this membership thing stays in place. In the meantime, I've been very, very happy with numerous submissions to SGC.

Cheers,
Blair

[T206Collector]

If PSA provided decent customer service and consistent grading, I'd be willing to pay a membership fee for that. But SGC is better, more consistent and allows an ad hoc submission with no additional fees.