PSA PSA - Professional Sports Authenticator Card Submission and Registry 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the first requirement before submitting cards to PSA for grading?
- Become a PSA member (Correct answer)
- Send cards directly without an account
- Visit a PSA facility in person
- Use a third-party grader first
Correct answer: Become a PSA member
You must first become a PSA member to access submission services and submit cards for grading.
Question 2: Which packaging method does PSA recommend for shipping raw cards to their grading facility?
- Place cards loosely in a padded envelope
- Use rigid card savers or top loaders with bubble wrap inside a box (Correct answer)
- Ship in standard envelopes without protection
- Use only paper sleeves with no rigid backing
Correct answer: Use rigid card savers or top loaders with bubble wrap inside a box
PSA recommends using rigid card savers or top loaders with bubble wrap to prevent damage during shipping.
Question 3: What does PSA's 'Walkthrough' service level primarily offer?
- Online grading without physical submission
- The fastest available turnaround time at a premium price (Correct answer)
- Free grading for all members
- Unlimited submissions per month
Correct answer: The fastest available turnaround time at a premium price
PSA's Walkthrough service provides the fastest turnaround available, typically completed during a show or event, at a premium price.
Question 4: What key information must be included on a PSA submission form?
- Only the card's estimated resale value
- Card description, year, manufacturer, and declared value (Correct answer)
- Only the card's current condition
- Just the submitter's name and shipping address
Correct answer: Card description, year, manufacturer, and declared value
Submission forms require complete card identification details and a declared value used for insurance purposes during transit.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of PSA's 'Bulk' submission service tier?
- For grading cards individually valued over $500
- For submitting large quantities of lower-value cards at a reduced per-card cost (Correct answer)
- For premium vintage cards only
- For international submissions exclusively
Correct answer: For submitting large quantities of lower-value cards at a reduced per-card cost
PSA's Bulk service is designed for high-volume submissions of lower-value cards, offering a reduced per-card rate in exchange for longer turnaround times.
Question 6: How does PSA primarily notify customers when their graded cards are ready?
- By postal mail only
- Through their online account dashboard and email notification (Correct answer)
- By phone call only
- Through social media direct messages
Correct answer: Through their online account dashboard and email notification
PSA notifies customers through their online account dashboard and sends email notifications when orders are completed and ready to ship.
PSA PSA - Professional Sports Authenticator Card Submission and Registry 1
What is the first requirement before submitting cards to PSA for grading?