GameStop x PSA

[reptar]

Originally Posted by Wisztradamous

I submitted my first GameStop order a few days ago and it's crazy simple; no need to have a PSA membership, especially if the turnaround times are much faster.

I just wish you could do crossovers and grade reviews through them.

I hope they expand to auto grades too

[duynamo]

Type: GameStop PSA TCG Bulk
# of cards: 16
Dropped off at GameStop: 12/14
Shipped to PSA: 12/15
Arrived: 12/16
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[Zauron]

lol so I refresh my browser every day just to see if anything changes, and Gamestop has ended up blocking me on my home PC computer in Chrome lol

Wild

[JWBlue]

I don't have time to read through this thread.

Is there any difference in the likelihood of getting a 10 with sending through GameStop vs sending through a submitter like Jewcer?

[aggie4ever]

Originally Posted by JWBlue

I don't have time to read through this thread.

Is there any difference in the likelihood of getting a 10 with sending through GameStop vs sending through a submitter like Jewcer?

Realistically, how would anyone know for sure?

That said, I have received plenty of 10's. My cards have generally graded what I thought they would when I submitted them. Pokemon seem to be maybe graded harder than I expected, perhaps due to them using automated grading. Sports have been what I expected.

[TXRunner]

Type: GameStop PSA Sports
# of cards: 10
Dropped off at GameStop: 12/21
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Even though it's only 10 cards, this could be a big order if a majority come back with 10's. Especially one card that I am hoping I see an upcharge for, 2024 Topps Chrome Update Yamamoto aqua wave auto /199. Fingers crossed.

[TXRunner]

Type: GameStop PSA Sports
# of cards: 10
Dropped off at GameStop: 12/21
Shipped to PSA: 12/23
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[duynamo]

Type: GameStop PSA TCG Bulk
# of cards: 16
Dropped off at GameStop: 12/14
Shipped to PSA: 12/15
Arrived: 12/16
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Type: GameStop PSA TCG Bulk
# of cards: 6
Dropped off at GameStop: 12/21
Shipped to PSA: 12/22
Arrived: 12/23
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[reptar]

Type: Sports
# of cards: 18
Dropped off at GameStop: 12/21
Shipped to PSA: 12/22
Arrived: 1/6
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[anusinha]

10/24 TCG sub popped today, grades were a little on the tougher side

[dodgerfanjohn]

Is there any issue with subbing different size cards together? Most are regular size cards but also have a 2018 Ohtani Allen & Ginter cabinet card to sub(oversized) and a mini from the same set.

[TXRunner]

Type: GameStop PSA Sports
# of cards: 10
Dropped off at GameStop: 12/21
Shipped to PSA: 12/23
Arrived: 12/30
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[anusinha]

10/28 tcg sub popped a couple days ago with decent grades. dropped some more off today and the worker said turnover times should improve soon.

[Ajbasbal]

# of cards: 18
Order Created 11-9-25
Shipped to PSA 11-10-25
Arrived 11-11-25
Processing 12-19-25
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Ready for Pickup
Picked up

I was told GameStop orders process faster than self submissions. Kind of getting worried

[anusinha]

the research to graded goes really fast, usually a week or so.

[youseekyoda421]

Two questions...

1) Has anyone graded an Allen & Ginter mini through GameStop?

The GameStop website states "All standard size trading cards and sports cards with dimensions of 2.5 in x 3.5 in."


2) Has anyone had a card misidentified by PSA when submitting? If so, what steps did you have to take to have the item correctly labeled?

I have a 1995 Leaf Promo card to submit, but PSA has only 1 graded from the entire set in their population report and the card is difficult to identify. The only difference on the front of the card is the placement of the tiny ® and on the back the positioning of the card number seal.


1995 Leaf - [Base] - Promo #119 - Jeff Bagwell [BGS 9 MINT]
Courtesy of COMC.com

[junkwaxgems]

Originally Posted by youseekyoda421

Two questions...



2) Has anyone had a card misidentified by PSA when submitting? If so, what steps did you have to take to have the item correctly labeled?

I have a 1995 Leaf Promo card to submit, but PSA has only 1 graded from the entire set in their population report and the card is difficult to identify. The only difference on the front of the card is the placement of the tiny ® and on the back the positioning of the card number seal.


1995 Leaf - [Base] - Promo #119 - Jeff Bagwell [BGS 9 MINT]
Courtesy of COMC.com

PSA has a near useless function on their site to submit additional info on a card or correct misidentified cards in your submission prior to grading completion. I would recommend using it AND emailing them directly about it. In my experience it will take some months of back and forth before they will update the entry so it reflects on the slab. In cases like this where PSA isn't familiar with the variation/promo, there is also a risk of them refusing it as a "print flaw" and returning ungraded.

[whodatbeastly16]

Is there any truth to the rumor that the cards going through Gamestop get sent to a different facility where they tend to grade cards a little tougher?

[inaka]

Originally Posted by whodatbeastly16

Is there any truth to the rumor that the cards going through Gamestop get sent to a different facility where they tend to grade cards a little tougher?

No truth at all to that.

Cards going through GameStop do tent to have a much quicker turnaround than individually-submitted orders. That's definitely true. But any difference in actual grading is just speculation.

[whodatbeastly16]

Okay, thank you thats reassuring

[Wisztradamous]

Dropped off three smaller orders with Gamestop recently to try the process.

1. Found out they always ship on Monday (however, I went when they first opened on Monday and the manager told me she already sent her order).

2. Sent a second order, the manager rejected three of them (from the Enduring Freedom Topps set) because she 'couldn't take them.' I went back a few days later and the assistant manager accepted them. The original manager said: 'If they don't grade them, they'll charge you,' but the assistant said: 'If they don't grade them, you'll just get refunded.

3. I sent a small order (2 Marvel and 1 Pokemon) and realized later they were all submitted under TCG (so I saved a couple bucks).


Just a little bit of my experience with them. Looking forward to the supposed faster turnaround times.

[youseekyoda421]

Originally Posted by junkwaxgems

PSA has a near useless function on their site to submit additional info on a card or correct misidentified cards in your submission prior to grading completion. I would recommend using it AND emailing them directly about it. In my experience it will take some months of back and forth before they will update the entry so it reflects on the slab. In cases like this where PSA isn't familiar with the variation/promo, there is also a risk of them refusing it as a "print flaw" and returning ungraded.

Thanks for the reply! This is definitely helpful info for a direct to PSA order. I was hoping to use GameStop to submit, but will use a direct shipment if necessary.

Anyone have any experience with a mislabeled PSA card through GameStop or submitted a Ginter mini?

[Wisztradamous]

Originally Posted by reptar

I hope they expand to auto grades too

That would be great, I have a few vintage to send.

I wish they did Crossovers.

[Wisztradamous]

Originally Posted by aggie4ever

Type: GameStop PSA Sports Bulk, # of cards: 4
Dropped off at GameStop: 5/14, Ready For Pick Up: 8/2

Type: GameStop PSA Sports Bulk, # of cards: 4
Dropped off at GameStop: 6/21, Ready For Pick Up: 9/2

Type: GameStop PSA TCG Bulk, # of cards: 7
Dropped off at GameStop: 8/5, Ready For Pick Up: 9/27

Type: GameStop PSA Sports Bulk, # of cards: 6
Dropped off at GameStop: 9/5, Ready For Pick Up: 11/6

Type: GameStop PSA Sports Bulk, # of cards: 6
Dropped off at GameStop: 10/1, Ready For Pick Up: 11/28


Type: GameStop PSA Sports/Nonsports Bulk
# of cards: 6
Dropped off at GameStop: 11/11
Shipped to PSA: 11/17
Arrived: 11/18
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Type: GameStop PSA Sports Bulk
# of cards: 4
Dropped off at GameStop: 12/3
Shipped to PSA: 12/8
Arrived: 12/10
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I'll follow this one, I had my first order dropped off 12/9. May the best man win!

[thenightman]

Originally Posted by whodatbeastly16

Is there any truth to the rumor that the cards going through Gamestop get sent to a different facility where they tend to grade cards a little tougher?

Where did you hear that?