Any of you guys ever think about having PSA slab your cards and not grade?

[kcroyalsfan8515]

I like the PSA slabs, and the protection they provide. But sometimes I feel like a grade can detract from eye appeal. Thinking about just having them slabbed for a nice uniform look. Any of you guys ever done this?

[notoriousrmb]

Not worth the cost in my opinion. And after all the stuff coming out about the problems with PSA, I can't imagine giving them more money just for a slab.

[Chicharito]

Might do it if it's a thick card(five star) or a booklet card that is rare but unlikely to grad well.

[kcroyalsfan8515]

Originally Posted by notoriousrmb

Not worth the cost in my opinion. And after all the stuff coming out about the problems with PSA, I can't imagine giving them more money just for a slab.

this is a good point. Without looking im guessing that they charge same just to slab since they do if your card doesnt meet minimum grade requirement. Graded cards really arent my thing for my PC. Ill stay with one touch and superior fit sleeves. I like that look as well. Sometimes get nervous about if im using right thickness for my cards on the one touch is all.

[BigRedMachine80]

If I did, it wouldn't be PSA. PSA is the shadiest of the big 3, the most expensive of the big 3, with the longest wait times of the big 3. If you're not reselling, why the hell would you give them your money? The loyalty to PSA with everything that has been exposed makes me weep for humanity.

[Soxfanguy]

Got a heritage box topper slabbed from BGS last year because I couldn’t find any top loaders for it since it’s such a strange size

[kcroyalsfan8515]

Originally Posted by BigRedMachine80

If I did, it wouldn't be PSA. PSA is the shadiest of the big 3, the most expensive of the big 3, with the longest wait times of the big 3. If you're not reselling, why the hell would you give them your money? The loyalty to PSA with everything that has been exposed makes me weep for humanity.

Honestly if i was just slabbing it would make the most sense to go with the cheapest as long as u like the slab and flip.

[towerymt]

Flagship / paper often moves around inside a PSA holder, banging the edges into the case. I wouldn't consider them great at protecting a card.

[MoreToppsPlease]

Yes, just slabbing for authentication and protection is great. I’m not looking for an opinion on the condition of my cards.

[mfw13]

Slabs reduce visual appeal, IMHO.

If you want protection for your cards, there are plenty of better options....

[Thankful1]

Originally Posted by mfw13

Slabs reduce visual appeal, IMHO.

If you want protection for your cards, there are plenty of better options....

What is your opinion of best protective way for visual display without slabbing?

[WHyFLy]

If you are wanting to go that route, recommend BGS. I prefer their slabs and the authentic metalic slab. I am about to do that for one of my AI's. If they grade below an 8.5, I just authenticate it.

[Wil]

The problem is getting a card slabbed as “Authentic” is seen as a grade below 1.

If you even want to sell that card, unless it’s a serious vintage card, the Authentic grade will hurt you more than selling it raw.

[bosoxfan0509]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

Got a heritage box topper slabbed from BGS last year because I couldn’t find any top loaders for it since it’s such a strange size

How did you safely ship the box topper to them without it being in a top loader?

[WHyFLy]

Originally Posted by Wil

The problem is getting a card slabbed as “Authentic” is seen as a grade below 1.

If you even want to sell that card, unless it’s a serious vintage card, the Authentic grade will hurt you more than selling it raw.

Shouldn't matter if you are slabbing cards in your collection right? If you are wanting to resell an authentic card, then just crack it out and notify any defects if there is any...

[MoreToppsPlease]

Originally Posted by Wil

The problem is getting a card slabbed as “Authentic” is seen as a grade below 1.

If you even want to sell that card, unless it’s a serious vintage card, the Authentic grade will hurt you more than selling it raw.

Not everyone thinks this way though. It also depends on the card. In any event, cracking slabs isn’t difficult.

[Thankful1]

I don’t sell, just been thinking of personal collection, I feel like 9, 9.5, 10’s in BGS “no subs” would establish shape of cards (hold value for kids and grandkids) and look nice and uniform...

[Wil]

Originally Posted by WHyFLy

Shouldn't matter if you are slabbing cards in your collection right? If you are wanting to resell an authentic card, then just crack it out and notify any defects if there is any...

Well, yeah. If it’s just for your enjoyment, do whatever you want. 100%

Eventually everything I have will be sold off to pay for college or a house or something for kids and grandkids. Maybe 20-30 years from now and maybe after I’m gone, but it will be sold.

[mfw13]

Originally Posted by Thankful1

What is your opinion of best protective way for visual display without slabbing?

Normal plastic card holders for thin cards, and magnetic one-touch holders for thick cards.

You can put two-sided adhesive products on the back of the holders and mount them on your wall.

[Josie27]

I cannot get over the cheap look of the PSA label. They look like they were typed up using a Y2K era word processor and printed on basic printing paper they get in bulk from Staples.

If graded cards are supposed to be special then make them look special damnit. PSA looks like a card wearing rec-specs.

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[notoriousrmb]

Originally Posted by Josie27

I cannot get over the cheap look of the PSA label. They look like they were typed up using a Y2K era word processor and printed on basic printing paper they get in bulk from Staples.

If graded cards are supposed to be special then make them look special damnit. PSA looks like a card wearing rec-specs.

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I've never been a fan of it either, but people just like them because every card label looks the same. Many disagree, but I prefer the BGS label. I don't need every label to be the same color because that is what the point of grading is, to make your premium card stand out from the rest.

[oplum29]

Originally Posted by MoreToppsPlease

Yes, just slabbing for authentication and protection is great. I’m not looking for an opinion on the condition of my cards.

especially on vintage cards.