One PSA submission, 3 different types of slab

[coolshemp]

Originally Posted by LukeLyon

I wasn't referring just to cards slipping out of their gaskets. I've had that happen with both companies actually. I have a few like this one, that I try not to handle at all because they knock around in the holder.

I see what you mean! That is like a few of my cards as well!

[TanksAndSpartans]

I can contribute two things:

1.) The baggie has always concerned me because I've seen it used to hold undersized cards with sharp corners in place, so my mind quickly went to wondering if the card should have been graded in the first place. I called PSA and I was told that the mylar was at the discretion of the grader. My assumption is that the the card is considered unaltered, but on the low end of the size requirement - at that point I would guess they say - "let's make sure this one is held in place". In theory, I would guess they could be out of the holder for a given issue and have to use a different/larger one - just a guess.

2.) I'm really surprised about the seam. Check out this page: http://www.psacard.com/Articles/Arti...ts-its-holders it says:

The top portion of the new, improved PSA and PSA/DNA holders (top image) envelops the bottom portion eliminating the seam (bottom image) where the top and bottom portions met on holders previously used by PSA and PSA/DNA.

I 'd call and ask why i didn't get a new, improved holder - seems like a fair question.

[mechanicalman]

This thread was an eye opener as I thought the slabs with the baggies were just a relic of a previous design. I have a Goudey in one, and I really don't care for the look. The plastic goes over the card. Was going to send it in for a new bagless holder, but it appears that might be a waste of time if it's up to the grader's discretion.

Also, on a related note, I'm not sure which I care for less: the look of my cards in baggies or the word "Baggie."

[GregMitch34]

I seriously try to avoid any cards in baggies, which means I pass on a lot of PSA cards that I might have paid good money for. There must be others like me.

[DeanH3]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

I seriously try to avoid any cards in baggies, which means I pass on a lot of PSA cards that I might have paid good money for. There must be others like me.

So far I've been lucky enough to find cards without a Mylar sleeve. However, if push comes to shove, I might breakdown and buy one. But I would strongly prefer the non Mylar sleeve holders. I really don't like the look at all.

[darwinbulldog]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

This thread was an eye opener as I thought the slabs with the baggies were just a relic of a previous design. I have a Goudey in one, and I really don't care for the look. The plastic goes over the card. Was going to send it in for a new bagless holder, but it appears that might be a waste of time if it's up to the grader's discretion.

Also, on a related note, I'm not sure which I care for less: the look of my cards in baggies or the word "Baggie."

Baggy, baggie. Baggie, Baggy.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

Baggy, baggie. Baggie, Baggy.

That's the kill shot right there!

[frankbmd]

Come here mister... PSA's in the swing
We ain't too hip... about that new slab babe
we ain't no drag
PSA's got a brand new bag

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