PSA Grading at National Sports Card Convention in Cleveland in August Question

[swarmee]

Calm down T206 guy. Let some some people answer your question as before you ask new ones. Not everyone is correct here. PSA has for the last few years allowed you to buy a platinum membership (currently $249) and get 12 cards graded at the national instead of the 15 you would get by mailing them to California.

[that T206 Guy]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Calm down T206 guy. Let some some people answer your question as before you ask new ones. Not everyone is correct here. PSA has for the last few years allowed you to buy a platinum membership (currently $249) and get 12 cards graded at the national instead of the 15 you would get by mailing them to California.

Well that is a Good Idea.

Is that for New PSA Members only though?

The Problem is I am only going for one Day.

Does Beckett and SGC also make you wait until the Last Day like PSA Does?

I am Hoping they are Less Busy and I can get it Same Day.

[swarmee]

It's for anyone who wants to pay for a membership. If you're looking for flip consistency, be aware SGC is radically changing theirs.

[that T206 Guy]

Originally Posted by swarmee

It's for anyone who wants to pay for a membership. If you're looking for flip consistency, be aware SGC is radically changing theirs.

I saw that.

Because I am not Into SGC the Flips Don't Bother Me.

I think I only have One SGC and that is because it is a 1915 Cracker Jack that is a 2 (If not for the Stain on the Back) it is a Mint 9.

Card is Ridiculous.

No Caramel Stains
White Border instead of the usual Cream Border
Sharp Corners
Perfect Edges
Bright Vivid Color

I don't know why they gave it a 2.

I couldn't Pass it Up.

Looks like a PSA 9 (MK)
Worst Case Scenario PSA 8 (MK)

[martuzzi]

Does the $50 in person show grading fee apply to cards with high declared values (say $5k+) that would otherwise land in the more expensive service categories?

[swarmee]

PSA will release their grading pricing at some point, and it will get posted here. Unlikely that higher service tiers will be cheaper to grade at the National.

[Johnny630]

People will be waiting in their lines like junkies at the methadone clinic.

Addicted

[jfkheat]

Originally Posted by swarmee

PSA has for the last few years allowed you to buy a platinum membership (currently $249) and get 12 cards graded at the national instead of the 15 you would get by mailing them to California.

This is what I did.
James

[that T206 Guy]

Originally Posted by jfkheat

This is what I did.
James

Lets Say I do that.

I am only going for one day so I can't pick it up at the show.

Do they then mail it to me?

How long will that take to get to me?

[that T206 Guy]

Originally Posted by jfkheat

This is what I did.
James

Can you buy Multiple Subscriptions or Just One?

Is there a Maximum Declared Value or Will They Grade Any 12 Cards at the Show?

[swarmee]

https://forums.collectors.com/discus...tional-pricing
Looks like you can grade 9 cards at the National for $250 by buying a club membership. Nice thing is that max value goes up to $1999 declared value per card and they're done by end of show.

[that T206 Guy]

Originally Posted by swarmee

https://forums.collectors.com/discus...tional-pricing
Looks like you can grade 9 cards at the National for $250 by buying a club membership. Nice thing is that max value goes up to $1999 declared value per card and they're done by end of show.

That Sucks it used to be 12

I like that they have 2 Hour Grading since I am only going for one day.

I have no problem paying extra to have it done in 2 hours but $300 I don't think so

[that T206 Guy]

Anybody know what they charge for Game Used Bat Authentication?

I didn't see it on their Price List but it said they do everything but Packs and Tickets at the Show so I am Guessing they do Game Used Bats?

[swarmee]

https://www.psacard.com/services/pro...uthentication/

Their website has a host of useful pages. Used to be 12, but those 12 had a limit of $499 value last year. This is actually a really good deal if you have more expensive cards and don't want to have to wait to mail them to California and back.

[Marslife]

I've dropped off cards at both PSA and SGC for 20/30 day "send them to me service."

I was renewing PSA club every year at the national to get the 15 free, but last year I waited 2 hours and wasn't even close to seeing someone so I gave up. I tried a few times and the lines are ridiculous.

I don't know about turn around times (but past experience SGC is close to 20 days and PSA is whenever 20+ days), but plan on spending at least 2 hours on line to see anybody at PSA (ridiculous) and SGC is "walk-up" service (maybe at the most 10 minute wait)....

[that T206 Guy]

Originally Posted by Marslife

I've dropped off cards at both PSA and SGC for 20/30 day "send them to me service."

I was renewing PSA club every year at the national to get the 15 free, but last year I waited 2 hours and wasn't even close to seeing someone so I gave up. I tried a few times and the lines are ridiculous.

I don't know about turn around times (but past experience SGC is close to 20 days and PSA is whenever 20+ days), but plan on spending at least 2 hours on line to see anybody at PSA (ridiculous) and SGC is "walk-up" service (maybe at the most 10 minute wait)....

PSA - Over 2 Hours
SGC - 10 Minutes
Beckett - How Long is their Wait?

Does Beckett or SGC Authenticate Game-Used Bats?

[swarmee]

PSA is trying to shorten their line by giving you a quicker line if all your paperwork is already filled out.

[that T206 Guy]

Originally Posted by swarmee

https://www.psacard.com/services/pro...uthentication/

Their website has a host of useful pages. Used to be 12, but those 12 had a limit of $499 value last year. This is actually a really good deal if you have more expensive cards and don't want to have to wait to mail them to California and back.

That is their Regular Pricing though.

Show Pricing is More.

Anybody know show Pricing for a Game-Used Bat?

How much Extra if the Bat is Signed?

Also, I see Gloves listed but not Jerseys.

Does PSA Not do Game Used Jerseys?