If you want to be super picky grade Beckett lol and enjoy those wait times
But
Psa has a good service overall, and a pretty good track record in general, given the numbers they grade.
A 9 or 10 can have some flaws some times, there is a few grading points and factors.
People sometimes see eye to eye on condition differently
Having graded thousands of cards with them, for the most part. They are good. And do a great job given their quantities they are dealing with.
Yes, they are human, and humans will make some mistakes, but itās a very small margin of error.
Also, if there is any serious problems with grades, like super serious stuff, you can try reach out to psa and they can maybe replace or rectify it.
My last few subs have been pretty good, nice turnarounds and pretty consistent with things. They seem to be dealing better with the increased numbers and their newer staff have perhaps settled in. Seems better than early last year for sure. Lol
Also, not sure if you noticed. I found some Pokemon stickers on my psa box once, they are sending pokemon cards to a specific Pokemon department in psa, so I assume the Pokemon graders really are Pokemon people who know their stuff, and not baseball peeps grading non sports.
I donāt know for sure, just making an inference. From the stickers labels, and the fact I have friends who were offered jobs by psa for grading and research.
The other week I got a PSA 9 base Charizard from one of the OLD Psa cases. That part doesnāt matter much but there are a ton of minor scratches which does take away from the experience of looking at a Mint card.
Although Iāve hear people use plastic polish to clear up cases like this. Has anyone had experience with this stuff before?
(this card is mine)