Hi everyone! PSA got me good on this one!!
I want to preface this post by saying:
1.) I am a simple collector, not a whatnot streamer ripper shipper etc. I work my full time job and collect what I like on the side.
2.) I exist deep in the Mewtwo cave compared to the average collector, but probably pretty novice compared to most people on here.
Here’s what happened:
I submitted my first ever card to PSA (Gold Star Latias #105) after @smpratte answered my Patreon question. I mostly did it for fun, but also this is one of the few cards in my large collection that I have no emotional attachment to. My plan was to grade it, and use it purely as a profit experiment. Like I said, I don’t flip cards ever, in fact..the hobby for me isn’t about money. I can’t remember the last time I sold a card lol…i just buy what I like and add it to the collection.
Spent about $200, quick turn around, and got a PSA 3. Cool. Wasn’t expecting a 10, or even a 5. Like I said, it was more about the experience. Here’s where it gets interesting…
I started to look at comps in the PSA 2-4 range just to get an idea, and came across another PSA 3. Let’s just say, I was shocked that mine was given the same grade. There’s significantly more edgewear, corners are cooked, and even a chunk out of the top back. My card is far from perfect, but is there really that much variance in the 3 range?
Now, again, I am not a condition stickler, but you guys tell me, is there something I might be missing? PSA definitely hit me with the confuse ray on this one. Has the modern skew really gotten this bad at PSA?
I honestly don’t plan on regrading, because I just can’t be bothered. However I would love to hear your feedback and thoughts.
