GameStop x PSA

[Zauron]

Originally Posted by oddstuff

Curious were those recent singles purchase (i.e. in the past year or two) or you had them stashed away from back in 2018?

These have been stashed away since 2018, I viewed the certs online with PSA for a couple and could right away tell a corner or edges were bad.

I remember when I was submitting I didn't think anything was overly wrong on all of them, was hoping to get all 10's/9's of course but knew I could get hit for some.

Funnily enough I was debating sending my Soto's in next, but man those have taken a nose dive.

[oddstuff]

Originally Posted by Zauron

These have been stashed away since 2018, I viewed the certs online with PSA for a couple and could right away tell a corner or edges were bad.

I remember when I was submitting I didn't think anything was overly wrong on all of them, was hoping to get all 10's/9's of course but knew I could get hit for some.

Funnily enough I was debating sending my Soto's in next, but man those have taken a nose dive.

I asked to see if these might have been prescreened rejects that sellers were dumping because if the singles were purchased/pulled back in winter 2018/spring 2019, typically they should grade fairly well...the chrome updates. I accumulated a 25 count lot of both hmt1/32 from various sellers back during that time period and got 90% 10s on them. I had them all stored in boxes until sending them for grading in 2022. Those 6s are definitely puzzling.

[Ajbasbal]

Originally Posted by Ajbasbal

Type: PSA SPORTS BULK
18 Cards
Order Created 11-9-25
Shipped to PSA: 11-10-25
Arrived: 11-11-25
Processing: 12-19-25
Research & ID: 1-5-26
Grading: 1-20-26
Assembly: 1-21-26
QA: 1-23-26
Graded: 1-27-26
Ready for Pickup:
Picked up:

PSA 10- 9
PSA 9- 6
PSA 8- 2
PSA 6- 1

Some great cards gemmed, however, I’m disappointed with the overall grades. It seems like PSA is grading tougher than in the past based on my past gem rates. I knew one would come back an 8 or 7, but it's a PC card. The Ohtani 2020 Stadium Club Chrome grading a 6 doesn’t make any sense unless it was damaged at PSA. I’m saying that, I’ll grade through GameStop again. Wish I had another option with grading companies; however, PSA has become a monopoly for ROI, which is exactly what they want. Feel like I have no choice if I continue to submit cards.

-2022 TOPPS UPDATE US168 ALBERT PUJOLS/YADIER MOLINA PSA 10
-2018 TOPPS CHROME UPDATE AN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR IA-SO SHOHEI OHTANI PSA 10
-2018 TOPPS LEGENDS IN THE MAKING 2 SHOHEI OHTANI BLACK PSA 10
-2022 TOPPS UPDATE US168 ALBERT PUJOLS/YADIER MOLINA MOTHER'S DAY HOT PINK PSA 9
-2018 BOWMAN'S BEST 1 SHOHEI OHTANI PSA 10
-2018 PANINI DIAMOND KINGS 76 SHOHEI OHTANI FACING LEFT PSA 9
-2022 TOPPS UPDATE US168 ALBERT PUJOLS/YADIER MOLINA ORANGE FOIL PSA 8
-2018 PANINI CHRONICLES STUDIO 3 SHOHEI OHTANI PSA 10
-2020 STADIUM CLUB CHROME 145 SHOHEI OHTANI PSA 6
-2024 TOPPS BLACK AND WHITE 1 SHOHEI OHTANI PSA 10
-2025 BOWMAN MEGA BOX CHROME 17 SHOHEI OHTANI FUCHSIA REFRACTOR PSA 9
-2019 STADIUM CLUB 66 SHOHEI OHTANI VARIATION PSA 8
-2022 TOPPS CHROME UPDATE SAPPHIRE EDITION 168 ONE LAST DANCE GOLD PSA 9
-2024 BOWMAN MEGA BOX CHROME 33 SHOHEI OHTANI GREEN REFRACTOR PSA 10
-2022 TOPPS UPDATE US168 ALBERT PUJOLS/YADIER MOLINA INDEPENDENCE DAY PSA 10
-2017 TOPPS GYPSY QUEEN FORTUNE TELLER MINIS FTAJ AARON JUDGE PSA 9
-2024 BOWMAN CHROME MEGA BOX 85 SHOHEI OHTANI PINK REFRACTOR PSA 9
-2022 TOPPS CHROME UPDATE SAPPHIRE EDITION 168 ONE LAST DANCE GREEN PSA 10

Type: PSA SPORTS BULK
18 Cards
Order Created 11-9-25
Shipped to PSA: 11-10-25
Arrived: 11-11-25
Processing: 12-19-25
Research & ID: 1-5-26
Grading: 1-20-26
Assembly: 1-21-26
QA: 1-23-26
Graded: 1-27-26
Ready for Pickup: 1-29-26
Picked up: 1-29-26

Submission complete. The Ohtani 2020 Stadium Club Chrome PSA 6 has a dent on the back of the card that definitely was not there when I sent it in. Not sure if I can even do anything about it.

[Zauron]

Originally Posted by oddstuff

I asked to see if these might have been prescreened rejects that sellers were dumping because if the singles were purchased/pulled back in winter 2018/spring 2019, typically they should grade fairly well...the chrome updates. I accumulated a 25 count lot of both hmt1/32 from various sellers back during that time period and got 90% 10s on them. I had them all stored in boxes until sending them for grading in 2022. Those 6s are definitely puzzling.

One of the 6's I can see a ding on a corner, but a couple of the others I compared to the 10's and they seem so similar on the PSA website images. I'll have to see them in person if I can notice anything more concrete.
I do know they typically are easier to grade because most of the time they are in solid condition wise, which is why I was looking at submitting these finally.

[oddstuff]

Originally Posted by Zauron

One of the 6's I can see a ding on a corner, but a couple of the others I compared to the 10's and they seem so similar on the PSA website images. I'll have to see them in person if I can notice anything more concrete.
I do know they typically are easier to grade because most of the time they are in solid condition wise, which is why I was looking at submitting these finally.

Ah ok...in my experience...the few 6s I've received is due to me missing some sort of surface issue (dent/minor crease) on the back of the cards. I have to remind myself to spend the same amount of time reviewing the back of the card compared to how much time I typically spend on the front of the card.

[JWBlue]

Is there any reason not submit a $10K or more card through them?

Is the grading fee the only cost? Do they charge any type of insurance for GameStop shipping to PSA?

[reptar]

Originally Posted by JWBlue

Is there any reason not submit a $10K or more card through them?

Is the grading fee the only cost? Do they charge any type of insurance for GameStop shipping to PSA?

GS only covers up to $500 insurance while in their care and on the way to PSA.

[inaka]

Originally Posted by JWBlue

Is there any reason not submit a $10K or more card through them?

If PSA damages your $10k card during grading/encapsulation, here is a visual of who to contact and how each company will accept blame to correct the problem:

[dodgerfanjohn]

Originally Posted by JWBlue

Is there any reason not submit a $10K or more card through them?

Is the grading fee the only cost? Do they charge any type of insurance for GameStop shipping to PSA?

Drop off with PSA or registered mail(up to $50 k insurance and signature of every person who touches the mail at USPS) if you ship the card.

[TXRunner]

Has anyone seen any movement on their orders submitted the last half of December?

[brev87]

Originally Posted by TXRunner

Has anyone seen any movement on their orders submitted the last half of December?

Nope. I'm stuck on Arrived and I submitted my cards on Dec. 22nd

[Bauer816]

Originally Posted by TXRunner

Has anyone seen any movement on their orders submitted the last half of December?

I have an order I dropped off on 12/12 that still has seen no movement since arriving to PSA on 12/15

[Boostedwrx]

4 orders from early November 2025 are just sitting in Research and ID.

1 order from December 1st 2025 is still showing Arrived.

Pretty sad

[reptar]

Originally Posted by Boostedwrx

4 orders from early November 2025 are just sitting in Research and ID.

1 order from December 1st 2025 is still showing Arrived.

Pretty sad

im in the same boat as you, but to be fair ive been seeing other peoples' submission going through grading/assembly/QA in <1 week. I think the tracking is not updating correctly.

[bub838]

It seems once the order hits grading it gets fast tracked through the process.

[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
Research & ID: 1/13
Grading: 2/3
Assembly: 2/4
QA:
Grades Ready:
Ready For Pick Up:
Picked Up:


Type: GameStop PSA Sports Bulk
# of cards: 4
Dropped off at GameStop: 12/3
Shipped to PSA: 12/8
Arrived: 12/10
Research & ID:
Grading:
Assembly:
QA:
Grades Ready:
Ready For Pick Up:
Picked Up:

[TXRunner]

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
Research & ID: 1/13
Grading: 2/3
Assembly:
QA:
Grades Ready:
Ready For Pick Up:
Picked Up:


Type: GameStop PSA Sports Bulk
# of cards: 4
Dropped off at GameStop: 12/3
Shipped to PSA: 12/8
Arrived: 12/10
Research & ID:
Grading:
Assembly:
QA:
Grades Ready:
Ready For Pick Up:
Picked Up:

Whoa, that is brutal from what we are used to seeing from GS. Looks like the ship has sailed on quicker TAT using GS. Maybe so many people canceled their subscriptions that they decided to pump the brakes on GS’s TAT.

[thenightman]

Originally Posted by TXRunner

Whoa, that is brutal from what we are used to seeing from GS. Looks like the ship has sailed on quicker TAT using GS. Maybe so many people canceled their subscriptions that they decided to pump the brakes on GS’s TAT.

When you realize that anything good PSA does isn't really good for you.

The reality is, they don't want Collector Club members. Members are always complaining about the specials they aren't getting. So, they decided to funnel as many as they can to Game Stop, with the initial carrot of faster turnaround times. Once they get the right amount, they can slow turnaround times and know that those people won't go back to be Collector Club members.