PSA National On Site Grading Fees

[prestigecollectibles]

https://www.psacard.com/national

[bobbyw8469]

Dang........that's a lot....think they will be busy?

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Dang........that's a lot....think they will be busy?

They Will Be so Busy...it will be Insane business for PSA.

Cult Addiction Following .....it’s a brilliant business I have to give PSA credit.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Dang........that's a lot....think they will be busy?

Don't ask me. I didn't invest in Starbucks because I didn't think anyone would want a $5 cup of coffee!

[chriskim]

I always curious how much it would cost to grade a Wagner, I guess $10k would do it. Thx for the info.

[ClementeFanOh]

I have emailed SGC about on site grading. As of July 6, I know they will be
grading on site; however, the rep who responded to my email, stated they
wouldn't have prices/turnaround times until a time closer to the show itself.
Here's hoping their terms aren't insane like these. Trent King

[Eric72]

I'm rather disturbed by the fact $250 doesn't actually sound that bad to me.

Of course, this takes into account the venue and turnaround time.

[maniac_73]

It will have a line down the block and the majority will be new shiny stuff that isn't worth the grading fees. Junk Slab era is upon us.
I kid obviously because Im of the mindset that anything that gets ppl in the hobby is good for the hobby and right now its all about breaking, grading and flipping. The young audience eats it up and if we can even retain a small part of that audience when most move onto the next fad, its good for the hobby.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by maniac_73

...if we can even retain a small part of that audience when most move onto the next fad, its good for the hobby.

+1

[conor912]

Originally Posted by Eric72

I'm rather disturbed by the fact $250 doesn't actually sound that bad to me.

Haha.

PSA just quietly extended my membership another three months. I am the smallest of potatoes to them, so I’m guessing they did it for everyone. I think its logical to assume that that means that catching up is taking longer than they had hoped, and that cheaper prices aren’t coming back until the end of the year…if ever.

[peanuts]

Originally Posted by Eric72

I'm rather disturbed by the fact $250 doesn't actually sound that bad to me.

Of course, this takes into account the venue and turnaround time.

I think the turnaround time is almost certainly the biggest pro here. $50 more than express, but there's an actual guarantee of a timely turnaround? Well worth it, IMO (assuming you need to grade a card)

I also expect they'll do well on people trying to buy newer raw cards, slabbing, and flipping by the end of the week. It's an absolute cash farm for content creators...

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

If you look at historic on-site rates these aren't all that different.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by maniac_73

It will have a line down the block and the majority will be new shiny stuff that isn't worth the grading fees. Junk Slab era is upon us.
I kid obviously because Im of the mindset that anything that gets ppl in the hobby is good for the hobby and right now its all about breaking, grading and flipping. The young audience eats it up and if we can even retain a small part of that audience when most move onto the next fad, its good for the hobby.

They will be looking to grade their Ohtanis and Charizards.

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

Don't ask me. I didn't invest in Starbucks because I didn't think anyone would want a $5 cup of coffee!

and don't ask me because I didn't invest in eBay back in the late 90s cuz - "who besides me is gonna sit around on the internet (in their underwear) bidding on misc crap?"

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by maniac_73

It will have a line down the block and the majority will be new shiny stuff that isn't worth the grading fees. Junk Slab era is upon us.
I kid obviously because Im of the mindset that anything that gets ppl in the hobby is good for the hobby and right now its all about breaking, grading and flipping. The young audience eats it up and if we can even retain a small part of that audience when most move onto the next fad, its good for the hobby.

Agreed

[notfast]

$100 reslab done by end of day is perfect. Dropping off 3 cards Wednesday for this.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by rats60

They will be looking to grade their ... Charizards.

What team is he with?

[tschock]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

What team is he with?

Team Rocket, of course! But only if you evolve a Charmander.

[Exhibitman]

OK I understand most of those words but the context is missing. Charmander?? Sounds like someone who uses Charmin toilet paper.

[Jim F]

Originally Posted by Eric72

I'm rather disturbed by the fact $250 doesn't actually sound that bad to me.

Of course, this takes into account the venue and turnaround time.

Considering they charge $300 for the $4999 level if you send the cards in

[BeanTown]

And while you pay their backlogged show special grading fees, they can hire people off the street to practice grading your cards on site.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

And while you pay their backlogged show special grading fees, they can hire people off the street to practice grading your cards on site.

Very Very Scary. Hopefully they only bring their best to the show

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

Very Very Scary. Hopefully they only bring their best to the show

No comment.

[Santo10Fan]

Originally Posted by notfast

$100 reslab done by end of day is perfect. Dropping off 3 cards Wednesday for this.

If you have an older slab on a high-dollar card it's a no brainer. Lighthouse labels are performing better and no one checks the certs online.

[packs]

$250 for any card up to $4,999 is a tough price point. Adding $250 on top of the purchase price is going to be a hard decision for people to make.