Going to my 1st National this year

tonyo · #1 07-19-2015, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OldEnglishD

As we inch towards the National, another question came to mind...

I see now that PSA and SGC will be at the show for on site grading/encapsulation. Are there significant disadvantages to doing this? Seems like I could save on shipping - at lease the shipping TO the companies.

Thoughts/experiences?

Thanks, Dave

I just found out I'll be able to attend. Wondering the same thing as Dave....

Is it a good idea to get cards graded on site, how does it work, etc?

OldEnglishD · #2 07-19-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyo

I just found out I'll be able to attend. Wondering the same thing as Dave....

Is it a good idea to get cards graded on site, how does it work, etc?

Hey Tony, so I did the math comparing the PSA July monthly special of $5.75 (25 card min. and valued under $100) and the $7.00 drop off at the National (10 card min. and valued under $150).

I had 28 to submit, so the monthly special worked out to be better for me as long as it cost me less than $32 to ship them to California, which it did.

But if you have between 10-25 cards (or cards worth more than $100), the National is probably the way to go.

I also wasn't sure about the lines at the PSA booth either. Don't want to spend too much time standing in line to submit cards!

Lastly, my understanding is that the submittal process at the National works the same way as by mail - just fill out the form (with payment) and drop them off at the PSA booth instead of shipping.

From the PSA site:

National Take-Home Collectors Club Special:
$7.00 Card Special� 10 Card Minimum Quantity Required

For All Years, cards valued under $150 each
Sport and non-sport cards
Regular size, thick/patch, Coins/Pins, and Tallboy cards are accepted
Excluding Supersized, T3's, and Autographed Cards
For Collectors Club members only
Turnaround time approximately 50 business days/varies with demand

Hope this helps! Dave

tonyo · #3 07-19-2015, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldEnglishD

Hey Tony, so I did the math comparing the PSA July monthly special of $5.75 (25 card min. and valued under $100) and the $7.00 drop off at the National (10 card min. and valued under $150).

I had 28 to submit, so the monthly special worked out to be better for me as long as it cost me less than $32 to ship them to California, which it did.

But if you have between 10-25 cards (or cards worth more than $100), the National is probably the way to go.

I also wasn't sure about the lines at the PSA booth either. Don't want to spend too much time standing in line to submit cards!

Lastly, my understanding is that the submittal process at the National works the same way as by mail - just fill out the form (with payment) and drop them off at the PSA booth instead of shipping.

From the PSA site:

National Take-Home Collectors Club Special:
$7.00 Card Special� 10 Card Minimum Quantity Required

For All Years, cards valued under $150 each
Sport and non-sport cards
Regular size, thick/patch, Coins/Pins, and Tallboy cards are accepted
Excluding Supersized, T3's, and Autographed Cards
For Collectors Club members only
Turnaround time approximately 50 business days/varies with demand

Hope this helps! Dave

Hi Dave,

thanks for the math!

I'll probably pass on trying to grade.

I'll be glad to exchange want lists and text numbers with ya

Tony

Leon · #4 07-20-2015, 06:33 AM

Grading on site isn't always the most cost effective way of doing it. We are bringing some to leave with SGC and they can send them back after the National. Saves on shipping!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyo

Hi Dave,

thanks for the math!

I'll probably pass on trying to grade.

I'll be glad to exchange want lists and text numbers with ya

Tony

tonyo · #5 07-20-2015, 04:53 PM

Piggy backing on Dave's " going to my first national " theme.
Two questions:
1. Tickets: I see that tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door. If I show up at 4 or 5 o'clock one day will it still cost me $22 at the door? Do they ever prorate?

2. Thursday, Friday, Saturday ..... Please rank in order of "best days to attend"

Thanks for your help everyone and I'm looking forward to my first national!

K-Nole · #6 07-20-2015, 07:00 PM

Bought my VIP and am getting ready!!!
Was going to take cards to grade but figured I would spend my $$ on other stuff.

Jewish-collector · #7 07-21-2015, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyo

Piggy backing on Dave's " going to my first national " theme.
Two questions:
1. Tickets: I see that tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door. If I show up at 4 or 5 o'clock one day will it still cost me $22 at the door? Do they ever prorate?

2. Thursday, Friday, Saturday ..... Please rank in order of "best days to attend"

Thanks for your help everyone and I'm looking forward to my first national!

I don't think they will let you in for free unless its a few minutes until closing, but I'm not sure about that.

If you only can go one day, go Thursday, Rank would be 1-Thurs 2-Fri 3-Sat. Wednesday is actually the best, but the show is only open limited hours & some dealers might not be finished setting up. Saturday is more crowded.

Enjoy the show !!!

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