Purchased a "weak" PSA 9? Update 10/15

[danakinzero]

@gottaketchumall

@slabsniper

i just got a psa10 in and i am definitely not happy. it looks like some 9s … i am not sure what to do honestly.

Raise your budget and buy black label 10s only or lower your expectations and realize 10’s have imperfections too.

Second this.

[fazool]

@greenpotatoes

So I got a shipping label from PSA last month and sent in my Venusaur for the Grade Guarantee review. Yesterday the card appeared in their system, and this afternoon I got a call that they have UPHELD the 9 grade. The caller said that a “head grader” upheld the grade and it would be staying a 9. I had nothing to say but ok to that because I am truly confused that a card with a surface dent like that could keep a 9 grade upon review. It’s not like I would have received thousands of dollars if they regraded it, I am just truly confused and a bit disappointed that they believe it is a 9. As I have gotten further along in my PSA black star promo set, I am occasionally getting disappointed in the actual card condition and this just adds more to it. Definitely considering BGS/CGC with subgrades in the future with how my experiences have gone so far.

First off, I’m sorry to hear about your result as the card is clearly not a 9.

Second, I had PSA tell me that a fake 1st edition stamp was real 3 times before they finally agreed it was fake and “compensated” me.
I don’t think it is necessarily worth your time to keep fighting with them over that review, but I will say I dislike PSA’s review system a lot more than I like their general grading overall

Really stinks though buddy, I wish the best with whatever comes next

[nateg]

@fazool

@greenpotatoes

So I got a shipping label from PSA last month and sent in my Venusaur for the Grade Guarantee review. Yesterday the card appeared in their system, and this afternoon I got a call that they have UPHELD the 9 grade. The caller said that a “head grader” upheld the grade and it would be staying a 9. I had nothing to say but ok to that because I am truly confused that a card with a surface dent like that could keep a 9 grade upon review. It’s not like I would have received thousands of dollars if they regraded it, I am just truly confused and a bit disappointed that they believe it is a 9. As I have gotten further along in my PSA black star promo set, I am occasionally getting disappointed in the actual card condition and this just adds more to it. Definitely considering BGS/CGC with subgrades in the future with how my experiences have gone so far.

First off, I’m sorry to hear about your result as the card is clearly not a 9.

Second, I had PSA tell me that a fake 1st edition stamp was real 3 times before they finally agreed it was fake and “compensated” me.
I don’t think it is necessarily worth your time to keep fighting with them over that review, but I will say I dislike PSA’s review system a lot more than I like their general grading overall

Really stinks though buddy, I wish the best with whatever comes next

This is really disappointing to hear. In my opinion this is bad business and you are on the receiving end. Sorry man

[1steditionbs]

Just adding a second story to this - I sent back a PSA 10 Japanese Neo Slowking because there was print bleed on the back from the energy costs of the attack. I got a call last week from PSA and they said it should be an 8 and sent me the difference in price between an 8 and 10 which was ($110). In my case, they definitely backed their financial guarantee.

[BugCatcherDave]

@joetehman

@charizandrew

That’s a misgrade, it should be a PSA 6 due to the dent. I’d message the seller and see if they’re willing to work with you and come up with a resolution.

Not trying to be rude, but what can the seller do? Returning the card is pretty much the only resolution he can have with the seller. He has no say in what PSA graded the card. He can take it up with PSA (which he should, as the seller did not slap a grade on it).

Take it up with PSA, it was their fault, not the sellers.

The seller sold a PSA 9 card and that is what you received. Any issue should be taken up with PSA. Many sellers on here permanently block buyers that return as described cards because they disagree with PSA’s opinion.

[fazool]

@BugCatcherDave

@joetehman

Not trying to be rude, but what can the seller do? Returning the card is pretty much the only resolution he can have with the seller. He has no say in what PSA graded the card. He can take it up with PSA (which he should, as the seller did not slap a grade on it).

Take it up with PSA, it was their fault, not the sellers.

The seller sold a PSA 9 card and that is what you received. Any issue should be taken up with PSA. Many sellers on here permanently block buyers that return as described cards because they disagree with PSA’s opinion.

might want to actually read the thread and look at the dates of posts before you comment

[greenpotatoes]

So I have this card back in my possession from PSA (they were even kind enough to rub some snot or something on the case itself) and I was curious if anyone has suggestions on how to sell this card? Do I just list it under market on ebay(clearly mentioning the flaw) or is this still something I could bother sending to PWCC with a gold star I was planning to send them? Any suggestions are welcome and appreciated.