# \#psa **URL:** https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/psa/1112.md [Latest](https://www.elitefourum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.elitefourum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.elitefourum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Fake slab on Fanatics ?!](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/fake-slab-on-fanatics/65107)
**Author:** [@Nrx](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Nrx)\ **Replies:** 376\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/fake-slab-on-fanatics/65107 "2026-10-31T23:52:37Z")
Orignal post : REDDIT Wierd story here, the OP claims to have the original slab (psa 10 dragonite expedition) while at the same time another one (with the exact same cert number) was sold on Fanatics few days ago : … --- ## [Your Grading Turnaround Times - Let's Compare!](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/your-grading-turnaround-times-lets-compare/37830)
**Author:** [@yamahap45](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/yamahap45)\ **Replies:** 1420\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/your-grading-turnaround-times-lets-compare/37830 "2026-10-30T19:47:48Z")
Since turnaround times are a hot topic and many of us like to compare notes, I figured a dedicated thread for sharing them would be awesome! You can post a screenshot or just write it out. Here’s a simple template: Gra… --- ## [Are new PSA slabs easy to crack?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-new-psa-slabs-easy-to-crack/65145)
**Author:** [@yamahap45](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/yamahap45)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-new-psa-slabs-easy-to-crack/65145 "2026-10-30T18:48:17Z")
Has anyone seen this video? The new PSAs are easier to crack than you might think… --- ## [Multiple instances of likely faked labels in PSA slabs](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/multiple-instances-of-likely-faked-labels-in-psa-slabs/65131)
**Author:** [@pfm](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/pfm)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/multiple-instances-of-likely-faked-labels-in-psa-slabs/65131 "2026-10-30T09:15:23Z")
I put this together so that people don’t have to read though the other full thread to get the information. Background Yesterday, Reddit user u/Doemi-14 discovered a PSA slab on Fanatics Collects that shared a cert num… --- ## [PSA Value Service Returning October 29th - $39.99 Per Card](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-value-service-returning-october-29th-39-99-per-card/65104)
**Author:** [@smpratte](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/smpratte)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 5:57am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-value-service-returning-october-29th-39-99-per-card/65104 "2026-10-30T05:57:30Z")
I thought this would be a patreon exclusive insight, but PSA just publicly shared they plan on value service returning October 29th… at $39.99 per card. :melting\_face: --- ## [20 Million Cert Theory](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/20-million-cert-theory/63924)
**Author:** [@anthony\_CCG](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/anthony_CCG)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/20-million-cert-theory/63924 "2026-10-29T19:14:08Z")
2000000 20000000 Look at the two numbers above. They’re the same right? Actually no! The one on the left is 2 million while the one on the right is 20 million. With us being at 17 million cert, and with more than … --- ## [PSA orders robbed during FedEx transit](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-orders-robbed-during-fedex-transit/64930)
**Author:** [@Frosty.Puppy](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Frosty.Puppy)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-orders-robbed-during-fedex-transit/64930 "2026-10-28T22:15:34Z")
Awful news about customer PSA orders and I hope no one here is affected by this. The Sub Center is a UK middleman. I seen this posted on X. --- ## [60/40 or 55/45 for PSA 10, why is there is range?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/60-40-or-55-45-for-psa-10-why-is-there-is-range/50185)
**Author:** [@POKEBEAST](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/POKEBEAST)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/60-40-or-55-45-for-psa-10-why-is-there-is-range/50185 "2026-10-27T18:19:05Z")
It’s always bugged me that psa lists 2 completely different parameters for centering. My instincts say it’s to give them more subjective discretion but I wanted more feedback and to hear your thoughts and maybe some can … --- ## [Show Off Your Last Cracked Slab (binder)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/show-off-your-last-cracked-slab-binder/43282)
**Author:** [@Rattlesnake](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Rattlesnake)\ **Replies:** 341\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/show-off-your-last-cracked-slab-binder/43282 "2026-10-27T12:43:24Z")
Show off your last cracked slab! This thread is for anyone cracking slabs for your binder only. Cross grading and re-holdering need not apply. Bonus points for a picture of the card in its designated binder page. --- ## [ISO Turtwig Rising Rivals Reverse PSA 9 or 10](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/iso-turtwig-rising-rivals-reverse-psa-9-or-10/64981)
**Author:** [@MidKnight077](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/MidKnight077)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 6:24am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/iso-turtwig-rising-rivals-reverse-psa-9-or-10/64981 "2026-10-25T06:24:55Z")
Someone hook me up with one of these, its my grail lol. I love kanako eo arts so much, and turtwig was my first mainline series pokemon. Have the attached images for trade. --- ## [Let’s see the last set of cards or goal you accomplished for your collection](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/let-s-see-the-last-set-of-cards-or-goal-you-accomplished-for-your-collection/39898)
**Author:** [@PKMN\_Rangers](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/PKMN_Rangers)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/let-s-see-the-last-set-of-cards-or-goal-you-accomplished-for-your-collection/39898 "2026-10-24T10:18:32Z")
I finally hunted down the last dog I needed for my hgss 19-21 legendary dog set. Super stoked to have completed this! --- ## [Is PSA cooked? New class-action lawsuit alleges fraud and grading manipulation](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/is-psa-cooked-new-class-action-lawsuit-alleges-fraud-and-grading-manipulation/63642)
**Author:** [@xara](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/xara)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/is-psa-cooked-new-class-action-lawsuit-alleges-fraud-and-grading-manipulation/63642 "2026-10-21T19:50:20Z")
A new proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against PSA and Collectors on 28.07.2026, alleging fraud, deceptive grading practices and even civil RICO violations. Some of the main accusations include: PSA gradin… --- ## [PSA Upcharge Leniency?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-upcharge-leniency/51820)
**Author:** [@Mr.Garrison](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Mr.Garrison)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-upcharge-leniency/51820 "2026-10-20T17:48:59Z")
I’m preparing a submission and have about 10 cards that will likely fall in the $475-$575 value range depending on what data source/metric you use. If PSA decides to upcharge me to the $501+ tier I’ll get absolutely des… --- ## [Damaged PSA case: broken sonic seal? Reholder advice?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/damaged-psa-case-broken-sonic-seal-reholder-advice/64886)
**Author:** [@xara](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/xara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/damaged-psa-case-broken-sonic-seal-reholder-advice/64886 "2026-10-18T22:33:11Z")
Hey everyone, I dropped my PSA Pokemon slab and a thin piece of plastic chipped/lifted along the edge. It’s still firmly attached in the middle. Pics attached. Does this look like outer case damage or a broken sonic sea… --- ## [Update: Large Chinese Collector Facing Prison for Faking PSA 10 slabs](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/update-large-chinese-collector-facing-prison-for-faking-psa-10-slabs/39003)
**Author:** [@HumanForScale](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/HumanForScale)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/update-large-chinese-collector-facing-prison-for-faking-psa-10-slabs/39003 "2026-10-18T16:54:59Z")
Disclaimer: Most of this is just conjecture for now but the evidence is pretty damning Additional Disclaimer: Please don’t demonize Chinese collectors in general because of this. They are just as mad (if not more) at Xi… --- ## [Do we all agree a BGS 9 should be greater than the value of a PSA 8?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/do-we-all-agree-a-bgs-9-should-be-greater-than-the-value-of-a-psa-8/64786)
**Author:** [@PokeTreasures](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/PokeTreasures)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/do-we-all-agree-a-bgs-9-should-be-greater-than-the-value-of-a-psa-8/64786 "2026-10-12T00:01:45Z")
Curious at everyone’s thoughts --- ## [Is PSA UNGRADEABLE for Pokemon? Pack Fresh PSA 7 nightmare](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/is-psa-ungradeable-for-pokemon-pack-fresh-psa-7-nightmare/59996)
**Author:** [@thegamingport](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/thegamingport)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/is-psa-ungradeable-for-pokemon-pack-fresh-psa-7-nightmare/59996 "2026-10-10T17:00:06Z")
Hi friends, I’m looking for insights on this current grading fiasco. I’ve graded roughly 1,000 pack fresh shadowless non-holo’s with PSA Card since 2021, averaging about a 60/40 split between 10’s and 9’s, with a few ou… --- ## [Would you rather PSA 9 or CGC 10](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/would-you-rather-psa-9-or-cgc-10/64381)
**Author:** [@pkmntrnant1](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/pkmntrnant1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/would-you-rather-psa-9-or-cgc-10/64381 "2026-10-09T18:14:55Z")
Would you rather a CGC 10 or PSA 9? Taking into account future resell value and current price to buy I need to reacquire cards I sold during this boom as I miss having them in my collection. Unfortunately with how high … --- ## [PSA to open UK submission office](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-to-open-uk-submission-office/59665)
**Author:** [@Jons\_pokestop](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Jons_pokestop)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-to-open-uk-submission-office/59665 "2026-10-08T08:29:57Z")
https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/15630/psa-announces-london-area-expansion-for-2026 This is huge news for those of us based in the UK. PSA are going to directly manage submissions from the UK taking away the… --- ## [The PSA Partner Offers & Card Ladder price can be manipulated and exploited](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/the-psa-partner-offers-card-ladder-price-can-be-manipulated-and-exploited/64593)
**Author:** [@expedition](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/expedition)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/the-psa-partner-offers-card-ladder-price-can-be-manipulated-and-exploited/64593 "2026-10-06T07:34:30Z")
Preamble Over the past few days I’ve stumbled into some sort of conspiracy. By complete chance I’ve intercepted some form of money making. For those that play the hit 2013 MMORPG Old School RuneScape, it’s like I’ve cau… --- ## [Gold Star Sales Discussion](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/gold-star-sales-discussion/58633)
**Author:** [@tidaldreams](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/tidaldreams)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/gold-star-sales-discussion/58633 "2026-10-06T02:14:33Z")
:seemslegit: --- ## [Most Liquid PSA 10s in 2026](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/most-liquid-psa-10s-in-2026/64649)
**Author:** [@Asbodian](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Asbodian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/most-liquid-psa-10s-in-2026/64649 "2026-10-05T09:13:16Z")
I was interested to know which PSA 10s have been sold the most this year. Compiled below are confirmed sold listing totals going back to 4th Oct 2025 from ebay, Fanatics, ALT and Rare Candy. Including recent grade data f… --- ## [When was my PSA card graded? A visual guide to the timeline of PSA Certification Numbers (1991-2026)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/when-was-my-psa-card-graded-a-visual-guide-to-the-timeline-of-psa-certification-numbers-1991-2026/60160)
**Author:** [@Tapp](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Tapp)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/when-was-my-psa-card-graded-a-visual-guide-to-the-timeline-of-psa-certification-numbers-1991-2026/60160 "2026-10-04T12:47:03Z")
Hello, fellow collectors! One of the most common questions I’ve seen online over the past several years has been “When was this PSA slab graded?” I’ve done a lot of research and reading and have never found a clean, con… --- ## [CGC to PSA Cross Grading Experiences?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/cgc-to-psa-cross-grading-experiences/50805)
**Author:** [@luckystadium](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/luckystadium)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/cgc-to-psa-cross-grading-experiences/50805 "2026-10-02T18:44:09Z")
Has anyone done any cross grading from CGC to PSA or vice versa as of recently with results to share? I know there had been quite a few cross grades from CGC to PSA before CGC had changed their grading scale, but don’t … --- ## [ADC's Japanese & English Lucario PSA master set](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/adcs-japanese-english-lucario-psa-master-set/55704)
**Author:** [@Animedogcollector](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Animedogcollector)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/adcs-japanese-english-lucario-psa-master-set/55704 "2026-10-02T01:15:58Z")
Update Log: Update 28/08/25 - ADC's Japanese & English Lucario PSA master set - #16 by Animedogcollector Update 30/09/25 - ADC's Japanese & English Lucario PSA master set - #17 by Animedogcollector Update 27/11/… --- ## [WTB Japanese Gold Star Pikachu Psa 9](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wtb-japanese-gold-star-pikachu-psa-9/64517)
**Author:** [@awnorris](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/awnorris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wtb-japanese-gold-star-pikachu-psa-9/64517 "2026-09-30T15:00:32Z")
Willing to pay up to 14,000 USD for a clean PSA 9 copy. The PSA account currently has one listed for 12.5k but I dont love the cert. --- ## [PSA thinks Incomplete Holo errors are reproducible... how?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-thinks-incomplete-holo-errors-are-reproducible-how/59963)
**Author:** [@JoshsOddCollection](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/JoshsOddCollection)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 4:29am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-thinks-incomplete-holo-errors-are-reproducible-how/59963 "2026-09-28T04:29:36Z")
I just found out that PSA thinks Incomplete Holo errors are reproducible and no longer grades them. Does anyone have any insight into how this would happen? Or proof that it has happened? I can’t fathom how you would rem… --- ## [PSA Now Recognizes "No Illus." Blastoise](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-now-recognizes-no-illus-blastoise/39867)
**Author:** [@jeverstones](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/jeverstones)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-now-recognizes-no-illus-blastoise/39867 "2026-09-23T18:31:16Z")
I reached out to PSA to see whether they’d recognize a “No Illus.” Error Base Set Blastoise that I picked up, and to my surprise, they said they’ve already begun to recognize it. If anyone has one of these incredibly rar… --- ## [Looking For This Card For A friend If anyone Has is Please Contact Me](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/looking-for-this-card-for-a-friend-if-anyone-has-is-please-contact-me/64443)
**Author:** [@Zeltrech](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Zeltrech)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/looking-for-this-card-for-a-friend-if-anyone-has-is-please-contact-me/64443 "2026-09-21T23:27:39Z")
My friend is trying To find this card if anyone has it you can contact me here the card is The Game boy Meowth in Psa 10 The Holo Version --- ## [Has anyone else had a PSA experience like this?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/has-anyone-else-had-a-psa-experience-like-this/64378)
**Author:** [@neverforget50in07](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/neverforget50in07)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/has-anyone-else-had-a-psa-experience-like-this/64378 "2026-09-20T01:32:05Z")
Recently, I just got paid out $1600 from a PSA offer on a recent submission for a PSA 7 Lopunny GX Alt art. Does anyone know how often does this happen and how does this happen? I assume its some type of computer error? … [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/psa/1112.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=psa)