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Forum: GRADING Yesterday, 11:01 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,654
Posted By FT35
PSA no longer represents the best ROI (a data analysis)

100% agree and I’m right there with you.

Oh…sorry, I mean:

“Just your opinion, sounds like you just a mad childish adult flipper because you only want 10’s not accuracy, AMIRITE, bruh? ...
Forum: GRADING 10-31-2025, 08:11 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,654
Posted By FT35
We’re all glad you’ve got it all figured out.

We’re all glad you’ve got it all figured out.
Forum: BASKETBALL 10-30-2025, 09:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,779
Posted By FT35
I think most people now go to wherever the profit...

I think most people now go to wherever the profit is. It’s less about the finite supply although finite supply plays a big role in profit. When people get priced out on a certain price tier, it...
Forum: GRADING 10-29-2025, 01:47 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,654
Posted By FT35
I’m glad to hear that the hammer hasn’t dropped...

I’m glad to hear that the hammer hasn’t dropped on you! Those results sound pretty good actually. The cards that I’ve seen the most change (at least on my subs) are anything prior to ultra modern. ...
Forum: GRADING 10-28-2025, 07:47 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,654
Posted By FT35
For sure! Contrary to the stereotype of all who...

For sure! Contrary to the stereotype of all who “complain,” I’m not just a 10 or bust submitter. I sub many cards that I know will not gem. That’s where the 60% orders come from. I’ve had bulk...
Forum: GRADING 10-27-2025, 09:17 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,654
Posted By FT35
In some cases you would be right. Just not here...

In some cases you would be right. Just not here on this one. There are many people on here who have been subbing for decades and have seen a major change in how cards are graded. I’m not some dude...
Forum: GRADING 10-26-2025, 07:28 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,654
Posted By FT35
PSA no longer represents the best ROI (a data analysis)

When 40+% of them are clear cut “perfect card” 10’s with nothing putting them in 9 slabs but pure incompetence/10 pop control.

When the same cards in lesser condition come back 10’s for mega...
Forum: GRADING 10-22-2025, 03:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,187
Posted By FT35
Yep. I think grades being intentionally low is...

Yep. I think grades being intentionally low is awful. But that comes down to an opinion/interpretation that is ultimately subjective/arguable.

This is objective. This is concrete evidence for...
Forum: GRADING 10-22-2025, 01:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,187
Posted By FT35
Here are some pics: same corner, same ding. ...

Here are some pics: same corner, same ding.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251022/4c4627bd238396c4a9d8e5f9e2fab640.jpg...
Forum: GRADING 10-22-2025, 08:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,187
Posted By FT35
Top right corner damage to this extent was...

Top right corner damage to this extent was typical for the last 2 orders I sent them. I was shocked at the low grades, then when they came back to me, I saw the extensive damage to the top right...
Forum: GRADING 10-14-2025, 12:02 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 15,843
Posted By FT35
Has your PSA 10 Gem rate for modern bulk submissions changed dramatically this year?

None. For me, it’s PSA or nothing because that’s where all my registry & card info records are. If I don’t use them, I’ll simply stop grading. I don’t grade just to grade/sell and I don’t NEED to...
Forum: GRADING 10-10-2025, 07:38 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,654
Posted By FT35
I’d argue that putting a card that should be a 10...

I’d argue that putting a card that should be a 10 in any other slab besides a 10 is not PSA being more “strict” as it is them being more incompetent.

When you have a card that meets the...
Forum: GRADING 10-09-2025, 09:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,654
Posted By FT35
I agree. I’m down on them now because they...

I agree. I’m down on them now because they changed an established, borderline universally accepted grading scale and have simply trashed multiple entire bulk orders of mine for no good reason. But...
Forum: GRADING 10-08-2025, 12:28 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 15,843
Posted By FT35
Ultra modern orders can still see gem rates in...

Ultra modern orders can still see gem rates in line with what they have been. Entire orders are still trashed from time to time, but at least it’s possible to get a fair grader.

Modern...
Forum: GRADING 10-07-2025, 12:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,000
Posted By FT35
Opinions on the PSA Offers Program

I’d be ok with it if they offered market value on everything they want. Since so many people are selling as a part of a business—these PSA offers are essentially B2B offers. Why is it that they...
Forum: GRADING 10-06-2025, 10:22 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 9,437
Posted By FT35
I would assume PSA would convert every sports...

I would assume PSA would convert every sports card submitter into a Pokemon submitter if they could. For one, it doesn’t require as much knowledge to grade Pokemon cards. The entire Pokémon...
Forum: BASEBALL 10-05-2025, 08:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,165
Posted By FT35
No offense to anyone here but a baseball card...

No offense to anyone here but a baseball card forum is the LAST place I’d ever go to get advice on what to do when you get to 2nd base……..
Forum: GRADING 10-04-2025, 07:06 AM
Replies: 24,657
Views: 3,219,913
Posted By FT35
Well lovely. We’re almost getting to the point...

Well lovely. We’re almost getting to the point where Assembly is the halfway point.

Question about offers for anyone…So all orders seem to be delayed—presumably so someone can put together the...
Forum: GRADING 10-02-2025, 01:19 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 9,437
Posted By FT35
Good post! If your numbers are accurate...

Good post! If your numbers are accurate (assuming they are), $1.2 million is a gross underpay for a company their size/revenue. Nat probably spent more than that grading his cards last year! 1.5...
Forum: GRADING 10-02-2025, 06:57 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 9,437
Posted By FT35
They don’t want to invest in the added...

They don’t want to invest in the added infrastructure needed to keep up with the demand.

IMO, they aren’t looking to limit “submissions” as much as they are people’s expectations on the service....
Forum: GRADING 10-01-2025, 02:50 PM
Replies: 24,657
Views: 3,219,913
Posted By FT35
Usually indicates a “problem order.” It could be...

Usually indicates a “problem order.” It could be something account related (ie: an expired credit card on file), but most likely an upcharge.

I always chuckle at the upcharge delays…the cards...
Forum: GRADING 09-30-2025, 01:56 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 9,437
Posted By FT35
I think the point was that it’s a conflict of...

I think the point was that it’s a conflict of interest if a grading company charges more for their service for cards that grade higher. Whatever the customer “chooses” to “accept” is irrelevant. ...
Forum: GRADING 09-29-2025, 11:16 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 9,437
Posted By FT35
With this pricing, they are implying that as...

With this pricing, they are implying that as collectors, we should be buying slabs and not grading cards. The grading prices are going up because they are assuming that cards are being graded to be...
Forum: GRADING 09-28-2025, 09:20 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 9,437
Posted By FT35
PSA Price Increase

Yes they are safer for sure. BUT…it appears that they are a lot tougher to sell. I see a lot of these cards available for long periods of time. People would rather buy a $5 raw copy to keep raw or...
Forum: GRADING 09-27-2025, 06:15 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 9,437
Posted By FT35
It’s true—but most people don’t realize it yet...

It’s true—but most people don’t realize it yet because they are still focused on their few 10 “thrills” in their order. It’s the combination of higher prices and lower gem rates that have flipped...
Forum: GRADING 09-27-2025, 03:04 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 9,437
Posted By FT35
Just check out these 2 thoughts when placed...

Just check out these 2 thoughts when placed together. 1. We are determining that the vast majority of the order (cards in the 7-8-9 range) are losses. 2. Then saying PSA is generating strong...
Forum: GRADING 09-26-2025, 02:42 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 9,437
Posted By FT35
PSA Price Increase

Totally get it—assuming everything is a 10. But…how are your $60 Ohtani PSA 7’s and 8’s selling (even 9’s) compared to the $60 spent on the card and the $20 to grade it? We should get a reading on...
Forum: GRADING 09-26-2025, 02:36 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 9,437
Posted By FT35
I’m also wondering if the 1-3 grade drop across...

I’m also wondering if the 1-3 grade drop across the board is their attempt to come across to the public as more knowledgeable or “strict” compared to others to compensate for the fact that they are...
Forum: GRADING 09-26-2025, 01:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,657
Posted By FT35
It’s the special treatment that gets me. I used...

It’s the special treatment that gets me. I used to get great grades from PSA. They were appropriately graded according to their posted grading criteria. Those days are long gone for me, but not...
Forum: GRADING 09-26-2025, 12:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,657
Posted By FT35
Definitive proof PSA grading has changed?

Seen anything like this 98/2 top/bottom centering in this recently-graded Makarov GEM from 4 Sharp Corners?? Why this doesn’t make more people mad when we look at our 9% gem rates—I’ll never...
Forum: GRADING 09-25-2025, 10:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,657
Posted By FT35
Makes sense.

Makes sense.
Forum: GRADING 09-25-2025, 06:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,657
Posted By FT35
I’m sure they don’t care as much right now. But...

I’m sure they don’t care as much right now. But I’m not sure there’s a connection between not caring as much about vintage and a major change in how vintage cards (I’ll say 80’s and prior) are...
Forum: GRADING 09-24-2025, 07:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,657
Posted By FT35
I think another point would be—if a perfect...

I think another point would be—if a perfect vintage or modern card no longer gets a 10 (or even a 9 in many cases), what does?

The submitter. The 10’s seem to be reserved for mega submitters or...
Forum: GRADING 09-23-2025, 03:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,332
Posted By FT35
When people here started waving this flag, we...

When people here started waving this flag, we were doubted and sometimes mocked. The rare replies to PSA customer service were always polite, but deflected the concern and typically pointed to the...
Forum: GRADING 09-22-2025, 12:22 PM
Replies: 24,657
Views: 3,219,913
Posted By FT35
If you stop grading, you’ll lose all your...

If you stop grading, you’ll lose all your opportunities to sell your cards at 60% of comp values through “exclusive PSA offers!!!”

Lol.
Forum: GRADING 09-16-2025, 02:22 PM
Replies: 24,657
Views: 3,219,913
Posted By FT35
It’s inconsistent, like everything else there. ...

It’s inconsistent, like everything else there. But I’ve been up-charged for a card valued at $700 in a $500 service level. I’ve also had a $2200 card go without an up-charge in a $400 service level.
Forum: GRADING 09-10-2025, 08:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,844
Posted By FT35
For sure! If I had subbed those exact same...

For sure! If I had subbed those exact same cards, it would have been a 5 FEST. There is absolutely no way that was a legitimate grading session. It was a made for TV moment to draw people’s...
Forum: GRADING 09-09-2025, 12:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,844
Posted By FT35
Wow. And to think some of us thought that there...

Wow. And to think some of us thought that there was something about the process or handling that was causing minor damage to the cards. What on earth could it be….this? The scanning? The AI...
Forum: GRADING 09-05-2025, 07:01 AM
Replies: 24,657
Views: 3,219,913
Posted By FT35
Running PSA Order Tracker

I know it might be a stretch, but what I don’t like about offers is how this could lead to even more grade manipulation and fraud. For example: your card grades an 8–here’s a pic of that card in an...
Forum: GRADING 08-28-2025, 07:00 AM
Replies: 24,657
Views: 3,219,913
Posted By FT35
Totally see your point. But that model forces...

Totally see your point. But that model forces you to subject the cards to their process by subbing everything multiple times for them to eventually get it right (assuming your cards are not damaged...
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