Declaring PSA value

[jkanly]

@hypernova

@jkanly

(higher value cards are placed under much higher security…), and although they don’t want to openly say it, more talented graders in the higher teirs.

Did you get this info from a reputable source? Or is this speculation?

I know this from personal conversations I had with a PSA representative from years ago. The higher teir cards don’t reach the same group of graders as the lower tier of cards.

[acebren]

@hypernova

@jkanly

(higher value cards are placed under much higher security…), and although they don’t want to openly say it, more talented graders in the higher teirs.

Did you get this info from a reputable source? Or is this speculation?

Well they won’t have a 1st day rookie grading a T206 Honus Wagner right

using that logic they will have the more talented or veteran graders working on the higher priced cards

[qwachansey]

By that logic, we should all undervalue cards in the hopes that a rookie grader(s) will mistakenly give them undeserved 10’s

[jkanly]

@qwachansey

By that logic, we should all undervalue cards in the hopes that a rookie grader(s) will mistakenly give them undeserved 10’s

There isn’t a quantifiable difference that I can tell. I’ve sent under both and have always got the grades I had expected. If anything the lower teirs can be a bit more strict in some instances, particularly now that half-point grades are becoming more common (7.5, 8.5) than they were previously.

[poke-geri]

@smpratte

Valuation is all about degree. PSA is aware of the most valuable pokemon cards, and won’t accept low tier services. I wouldn’t be surprised if this extended to 1st Ed base in the near future.

In general they are very lenient with valuations, even for sports cards. Typically they will only adjust the service if the valuation is egregiously low. For example, claiming an illustrator under 10k isn’t going to happen.

The only fraud that has occurred in my time are individuals who over valuate their cards, claim psa damaged them, to receive a large payout. This is not a consistent thing, and has only occurred via the scummiest people in the hobby. Other than that, psa is very reasonable with the range in valuation, and will only correct something significant.

PSA says Pikachu trophy cards are valued at $15k each and therefore need to be submitted at the corresponding service.
Not sure where they got the valuation from… rather seems like they are trying to get more money from us collectors.

[smpratte]

@poke-geri

@smpratte

Valuation is all about degree. PSA is aware of the most valuable pokemon cards, and won’t accept low tier services. I wouldn’t be surprised if this extended to 1st Ed base in the near future.

In general they are very lenient with valuations, even for sports cards. Typically they will only adjust the service if the valuation is egregiously low. For example, claiming an illustrator under 10k isn’t going to happen.

The only fraud that has occurred in my time are individuals who over valuate their cards, claim psa damaged them, to receive a large payout. This is not a consistent thing, and has only occurred via the scummiest people in the hobby. Other than that, psa is very reasonable with the range in valuation, and will only correct something significant.

PSA says Pikachu trophy cards are valued at $15k each and therefore need to be submitted at the corresponding service.
Not sure where they got the valuation from… rather seems like they are trying to get more money from us collectors.

From confirmed private sales of graded cards. Every sale mentioned in the SMR is a confirmed sale.

[qwachansey]

So in a submission, say I value one card at $3,000 and the rest at $99… what shipping service would one even select, or would it make more sense to have these in separate batches?

[hypernova]

@qwachansey

So in a submission, say I value one card at $3,000 and the rest at $99… what shipping service would one even select, or would it make more sense to have these in separate batches?

You’d have to do two different orders, which you can send in the same box. Unfortunately you’ll have to pay return shipping separately for both orders.

[qwachansey]

Sheesh! At this rate I may keep my cards ungraded (blasphemy I know) if I don’t plan to sell them anytime soon, cause looking at PSA it could easily be $500+ if I do declare accurate values