Need some quick help for PSA submission, stupid questions I know - I'm new to this

[npa589]

Ahhh, ok. I used to collect cards as a kid, but we're talking like Tom Henke cards in toploaders, or a 1990 score Sammy Sosa in a screw down case. Better yet, my crowned jewel as a kid: a Michael Jordan hologram card. SO SHINY! So ya, I've been back into it, now as an adult, for 3 1/2 months. I'm still a baby and am looking to learn as much as I can. I'm one of the young guns who will be in this world for a long time to come. I'm 25, but I'm sure there are plenty on here my age or younger.

Hey Shaun - I still don't understand if PSA grades trimmed cards or not. Some I see on eBay being sold with the PSA sticker: "EVID TRIM", yet others are obviously trimmed and get graded A. Why?

[cozmokramer]

They do grade trimmed cards, you just have to note on your submission form that you'd like anything that can't be numerical graded given an AUTH holder and flip

[npa589]

Ah...ok. Where do you note that?

This is what made me ask the question.

http://cgi.ebay.com/T206-SWEET-CAPOR...item19c569f1dc

[Rickyy]

I haven't submitted in awhile to PSA, but as Cozmo said...I've just written it on the submission form (Please slab as authentic if numeric grade is not given) and hi lighted it....

If you submit to SGC...they actually have a box you can check for "authentic" grade on the slab if you want one...otherwise they will also return them to you ungraded with a sticker only.

Ricky Y

[npa589]

Nagging questions, I know. I thank you for the assistance.

Do you just write it in some empty spots where you are listing the cards to be graded? or is anywhere on the submission form fine?

[spacktrack]

Any blank area around the card listing is fine...a Post It note on the top card or stuck to the invoice might not be a bad reminder.

[shaunsteig]

Hey Nate - just saw your directed question to me from the other day. Sorry for delay, but I don't check the board every day. Looks like several others have fortunately answered that question already.

I'm like you -- collected as a kid in the 80-90s, went away from it for a while, and now back in the game for the past year. So the third-party-grading concept was entirely new to me when I returned. I had a lot of trepidation when I put together my first submission to PSA, so I know where you're coming from. Amn't necessarily an expert myself, but ask away!

--S