Grading/Shipping Advice

[GRock]

Put it between two pieces of cardboard, wrap it in bubble wrap, put it in a box filled with styrofoam peanuts. Completely tape the box with the brown tape and send it registered mail, with insurance. Good luck.

[PWeso81]

Thanks.

2 questions...if you don't mind:

1) As far as insurance...just postal or home owners as well?

2) What kind of minimum grade should I ask for?

I was thinking of saying PSA 2 to increase the chances of them grading it. I have read where they are more thorough and usually grade a hair under the other 3rd party graders. I also don't want to sell it short. If I put it as a 3...???

[leftygrove10]

In regards to your post above, post a picture of the card. People will be able to give you better advice if they can see what the card looks like.

[PWeso81]

Yeah, I know I am asking for people to take a shot in the dark on the grade. I will have to scan at work and then post. Until then, I was kind of looking for stories from others who have done the same.

Thanks

[PWeso81]

I will give it the old college try. Give me some time.

[PWeso81]

Not sure how these will come out...

[PWeso81]

Hey! it worked.

Not bad for a Polish man.

[rfurnish]

Are there any hairline creases on the card? It looks like on Tyrus' right shoulder there is a possible crease/or maybe a stain. From my best guess, it looks like a 3 to me.

[kmac32]

nice card but appears a little overgraded in my op[inion.

[rfurnish]

Can you provide us with a link to the auction? Maybe we can take a look and get some kind of consensus on the grade. I realize that PSA doesn't necessarily have to agree with our opinion, but if the overwhelming vote is for a 3, you may want to request that.

The handful of times that I've sent cards to PSA for grading, I've just used the postal insurance without experiencing any problems.