Question regarding sending cards that are perforated

naiot · 09-01-2025, 03:59 PM

Hi all,
Been away from the forum for a while. I was hoping someone can clarify for me if PSA cuts out perforated cards or is that something I should do? I'm just afraid I'll damage the card. The card I'm referring too is the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Tiger Electronics LCD Handheld Game Barcode Card

RufussCkingston · 09-01-2025, 05:18 PM

PSA does not "alter" your cards. The way you send it is the way they grade it, or they kick it back ungraded if not presented in a gradable "form". And perforated cards cannot be cut out, they must be "torn"/detached, otherwise it gets a lower grade.

Are you talking about this thing? https://www.ebay.com/itm/266138059088

Does PSA even recognize this thing? I can't find it on the pop reports....

mjohnatgt · 09-02-2025, 07:31 AM

Separate it yourself by bending the page back and forth over the perforations until you can remove it without damage.

naiot · 09-02-2025, 11:30 PM

Thank you

SLGSports · 09-07-2025, 10:35 PM

A couple tips:

1. Don't fold the paper back and forth 100% of the way... it can damage the card and results in very sloppy looking perforations, which I assume also results in lower grades. Instead, fold them 45% away from full (both directions). That will enable a nice clean tear. I just did 200+ SI for Kids cards, so it's fresh in my mind.
2. Tear on a clean, sharp edge -- the edge of your desk may do.

09-01-2025, 03:59 PM	#1
naiot Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 146	Question regarding sending cards that are perforated Hi all, Been away from the forum for a while. I was hoping someone can clarify for me if PSA cuts out perforated cards or is that something I should do? I'm just afraid I'll damage the card. The card I'm referring too is the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Tiger Electronics LCD Handheld Game Barcode Card

09-01-2025, 05:18 PM	#2
RufussCkingston Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Uranus Posts: 1,290	PSA does not "alter" your cards. The way you send it is the way they grade it, or they kick it back ungraded if not presented in a gradable "form". And perforated cards cannot be cut out, they must be "torn"/detached, otherwise it gets a lower grade. Are you talking about this thing? https://www.ebay.com/itm/266138059088 Does PSA even recognize this thing? I can't find it on the pop reports....

09-02-2025, 07:31 AM	#3
mjohnatgt Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 14,657 mjohnatgt mjohnatgt	Separate it yourself by bending the page back and forth over the perforations until you can remove it without damage.

09-02-2025, 11:30 PM	#4
naiot Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 146	Thank you

09-07-2025, 10:35 PM	#5
SLGSports Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 135	A couple tips: 1. Don't fold the paper back and forth 100% of the way... it can damage the card and results in very sloppy looking perforations, which I assume also results in lower grades. Instead, fold them 45% away from full (both directions). That will enable a nice clean tear. I just did 200+ SI for Kids cards, so it's fresh in my mind. 2. Tear on a clean, sharp edge -- the edge of your desk may do.