PSA PSA - Professional Sports Authenticator Card Submission and Registry

Question 1

What is the first requirement before submitting cards to PSA for grading?

Accepted Answer

Become a PSA member

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Send cards directly without an account

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Visit a PSA facility in person

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Use a third-party grader first

Question 2

Which packaging method does PSA recommend for shipping raw cards to their grading facility?

Accepted Answer

Use rigid card savers or top loaders with bubble wrap inside a box

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Place cards loosely in a padded envelope

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Ship in standard envelopes without protection

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Use only paper sleeves with no rigid backing

Question 3

What does PSA's 'Walkthrough' service level primarily offer?

Accepted Answer

The fastest available turnaround time at a premium price

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Online grading without physical submission

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Free grading for all members

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Unlimited submissions per month

Question 4

What key information must be included on a PSA submission form?

Accepted Answer

Card description, year, manufacturer, and declared value

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Only the card's estimated resale value

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Only the card's current condition

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Just the submitter's name and shipping address

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of PSA's 'Bulk' submission service tier?

Accepted Answer

For submitting large quantities of lower-value cards at a reduced per-card cost

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For grading cards individually valued over $500

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For premium vintage cards only

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For international submissions exclusively

Question 6

How does PSA primarily notify customers when their graded cards are ready?

Accepted Answer

Through their online account dashboard and email notification

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By postal mail only

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By phone call only

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Through social media direct messages