How To Submit Cards To PSA For Grading-Step By Step Guide

[@RobespierrePaget]

Thank you. I've been procrastinating sending in my first PSA submission. Cheers!

[@scottiebcards2354]

Awesome, best of luck to you!

[@madcitybrew]

What an outstanding video and it doesn't seem that scary to submit cards. Thank you for showing all of us.

[@BlackGloveCardboard]

I’ve submitted quite a few times lately through the PSA app. It’s nice to scan the cards and upload your order that way. I haven’t seen many videos on showing people how to submit through the app, which is not difficult at all. Great content as always Scott!!

[@rockiesinoctober]

It's awesome to see the whole process with a bunch of little tips from a pro!

[@the80slivehere]

Thanks, Scotty! 😃👍. Terrific how-to video! It has been a while since I have sent cards to PSA so this was very helpful! - Heather

[@scottiebcards2354]

Thank you, Heather! I appreciate it.

[@Briguycollectables]

Great walkthrough Scottie. Thank you.

[@CV-W.A.R.whatisitgoodfor]

Thanks for the video, Scottie! It seems to me that the unfortunate problem with getting “approval” from PSA on things like putting it in the Beckett bag is that they have inconsistency with rules like that one. Just like their inconsistencies with grading. You could ask four different people at PSA and probably get four different answers. But it is a little reassuring to hear that you’ve been doing that for a while and haven’t had any issues. I just hope with their updated TOS it doesn’t get tighter because it seems that’s the way they are going.

[@YouMadeMeLawn]

PSA submissions are intimidating. You helped make the process less painful. Thanks!

[@grizzzlebees]

Great job, Scottie thanks for your help

[@0SULLYW]

HELPFUL INFO **** You know the peelable things you said your wife finds everywhere …? Well if you take a piece of your painters tape, pull off about 6 inches and attach it to the end of the table, or hanging down from a lamp, etc etc, you can easily get rid of those lil plastic peelables by sticking them to the tape & when it fills up just crumple up the tape & throw it away…

[@johnnylv5452]

Wow! This video is very detailed compared to others I’ve seen. Great job 😲👌😎💪🏽😎🔥🔥🔥

[@justinb4362]

when declaring value is it pre or post grade value?

[@keikun145]

that's what I was going to ask too!

[@scottiebcards2354]

It should be based off of post grade value!

[@josefnitervol6415]

Just submit to SGC it's so much cheaper and easier! This is a nice demonstration, however kind of reminds me of a SNL skit back in the day about a chef i forget

[@timhackman9488]

Thank u for sharing Scottie

[@scottiebcards2354]

Of course! Thanks for watching, Tim.

[@SirChancey]

Thanks for this, perfect tutorial!

[@c__riv]

Thank you! The first video I have found that specifically shows which forms to include! I wasn't sure if that 3rd page (2nd page of PSA copy#2) should be included. Thanks!!!

[@justinb4362]

I have ultra pro versions of the card savers, are these good too? they seem super tight and hard to get the cards in and out

[@MeditationFixation]

What about the sticker on the card saver with the submission number and line?

[@mnplumberman]

I haven't sent any on my own yet because it is cheaper for me to send them thru my local LCS, unless I join the Collectors Club. Plus they deal with all the logistics which is nice. I don't submit enough so far to make spending the $150 on the membership worth it. I have been considering it though, so this video is very helpful.

[@scottiebcards2354]

Definitely take advantage of the discount code and send a few yourself. It is a pretty fun experience vs sending through someone else!

[@brandoncreasap8196]

Can I use the sleeves that come in the etbs to ship off or do I have to actually get the completely clear ones?

[@jamesmyers9181]

Quick question? Curious if cards need to be wiped down if they went from a pack to a top loader or one touch case?

[@khykhy1443]

Does the perfect fit psa sleeves work as well? Im in the process of sending a submission. So just wondering because it would nice to have psa sleeves because that is what we are getting back.

[@jeffroach3722]

Thanks for breaking things down so clearly. New sub!

[@scottiebcards2354]

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate it!

[@Cryptoinvestor-pv4fy]

Great Information 👍

[@scottiebcards2354]

Thank you!

[@4TheGame2016]

Good Job Scottie. New Billy and Walker would show up. Nice submission. How often do you submit?

[@RG-df1tx]

any advice on cards that don't show when you type out the description? I want to graded a kalel mullings chrome bowman U now card and it doesn't pop up on PSA site.

[@ryanhater138]

Sent a downtown off today! Psa said no team bags! I wanted to put one on but didn’t!

[@CDFFL2012]

Great video, thanks Scottie. I also used your promo code as well. This was my 1st subbmission to PSA. Only question that I have is when you mail your cards to PSA, do you insure them? I didn't hear you say anything about insuring to PSA. I used the small flat rate Priority Mail boxes from USPS. Just curious on if you insure your card(s) when you ship them. If you do, how do you determine a price? Do you just see what they sell for ungraded? Thanks again Scottie!!

[@ZiggyNo]

Great video. I honestly never use the card board. I use team bags and label them then pack in box. I send 30 plus so card board is challenging. Is it required or recommended? Also psa copy is two page when you have larger submissions. Lastly I use the App to scan the cards and enter not the desktop. It’s really easy to scan as I go so I don’t order them based on anything else.

[@TheCardDeal]

Try it on your own. There are some great group submitting companies out there, but no one will handle your card like you will and the piece of mind watching each step on the app will avoid reaching out to your group submission company. If you are on the fence on grading, try it with 1 to 5 cards in a small order.

[@jimmyjamesl2318]

Can I send a "donruss the rookies 86" set in the box and have them grade and seal anything over $10 bucks in value?

[@juanfcgb]

Thanks man, such a great video so really appreciate all the thoroughness and the effort you’ve put on it! I have one question about how would you submit different tier submissions on the same shipment I.e 20 sports cards on the up to $500 tier and 2 sports cards on the $1,500 one since potentially will grade well and have a higher end value. Would this mean that you end up with two forms and two different barcodes? If so I guess that you just need to wrap around each respective form to its respective bundle of cards but not sure about how to stick the potential two different barcodes to the box? Thanks again :)

[@jstevesonfire119]

The cost is crazy. Lower end cards are no longer viable.

[@Jacksonp240]

Sadly I just sell singles on whatnot

[@scottiebcards2354]

Sometimes you will need to sign up for the PSA membership and use the quarterly special to get a price to justify the lower end cards. I do agree though. Unfortunately, a lot of lower end cards don't make sense anymore. 🙁

[@dero0808]

The problem is you can’t send in a banger either, because PSA will give you a 9 and turn a $400 card into a $50 card

[@justinb4362]

@@dero0808a psa 9 is always worth more than the raw card tho, however you do lose 100’s in potential value

[@StageRight123]

Great video Scottie! I recently bought their yearly subscribtion, and I'm ready to submit quite a few cards, but I have 2 questions. Can you submit cards from multiple sports (i.e. basketball and baseball), or do they need to be submitted as just one sport per submission. Second question is, can autograph cards be submitted with regular cards, or do they need to be submitted separately as an autograph submission? Thanks for your time, and keep up the good work!

[@timt7657]

Can you drop off cards to PSA in person for submission???

[@alberturban5123]

I know this post is a month old, but I sent in a Squirtle from Stallard Crown and SIR and got a PSA 10 but it is offered. Is that normal?

[@72jmunoz]

There is a centering check tool kit why did you not show that you guys whant 10s i would be definitely be using it

[@0SULLYW]

I also find the two finger make-up remover pads to work much better than microfibers, but to each their own of course

[@rsuriyop]

This is great and informative - thanks! But, what do you do for super thick cards like Topps Dynasty? Would you still have to try fit those into flimsy Card Savers before submitting?

[@scottiebcards2354]

Hey! No, those can be sent in toploaders/one touches.

[@rsuriyop]

@@scottiebcards2354 👍

[@Pokeclips2.0]

Amazing video man i did everything but i need help i put ship on my own but i don't know where is the address for the psa

[@scottiebcards2354]

Hey! Great question! Here is what PSA's website currently says: Cards, Tickets and Packs: Via United States Postal Service (USPS): CU Receiving P.O. Box 6180 Newport Beach, CA 92658 Via UPS, FedEx or DHL: CU Receiving 1600 E. St Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705 Good luck with the submission!

[@Pokeclips2.0]

@scottiebcards2354 heyy sorry for the late response I did it!! 😅 do I have to put I ship it on the website to let them know?

[@scottiebcards2354]

Nope! As long as you send it, they will scan the QR code when it arrives and let you know via email that they received it.

[@rizjeuchiha3439]

How can I who live in the Caribbean get my cards graded?

[@murphaa9564]

Great video!! I got a 1996 Flair Kobe rookie… brought to a card show and lot of the sellers said it for sure is a 9 and could be a 10… a 10 is worth $2,000 all day so what service level do I do? The up to $2500 one? Seems like if I choose lower they will just give me a 9 vs an up charge..very hesitant to send my cards in for grading for fear they get stolen or lost in the mail! USPS is not who you want to use…fedex or ups have way better employees/care .. (I worked for UPS for a bit) Your help would be much appreciated..

[@grizzlycanuck3658]

Thanks Scottie! I’m from Toronto… will the discount work for us Canadians EH also?😊

[@scottiebcards2354]

Hey! Thanks for watching! I believe it should work, yes. Go give it a shot and let me know if it works.

[@scottiebcards2354]

Hey! Just wanted to follow up. Did the code work for you in Canada?

[@grizzlycanuck3658]

@@scottiebcards2354 unfortunately not… I’m going to the Toronto Card expo next month and the ad says PSA will be there doing grading live so I figured I’ll just wait till then. Great content from you Scott. I watch all your videos. We need to get u an Ohtani asap. Rockies fans won’t be sad… let’s do it! Best🙂👍🏽🔥

[@caolanhogeweide6555]

"This card would probably get a 9" - unless its a 1989 Upper Deck Griffey it would get a 6.

[@Scottie4twenty]

Do u take pictures or video of your cards before u send it out so u know what each card looks like, so if a new scratch, dimple, or whatever happens, it's documented? Also, if I don't have a PC or a printer and I'm doing all this on the app, do I just fill everything out and have UPS, FedEx print the sheets and labels? I don't send packages I only receive them so

[@scottiebcards2354]

Hey Scottie! I personally don't but I know a lot of people who do, and I do not think it is a bad idea. PSA is great, but they are not perfect and have damaged cards before. Recording could be a good idea.

[@robloxlegend9586]

Hi I put the barcode on the box but when I went to ups they said it wasn’t the right barcode

[@scottiebcards2354]

Thank you for watching! That bar code was for PSA's internal use when the product arrives to PSA and not for USPS or UPS use. Does that make sense?

[@jakestewart8252]

Hey man, if the cards value is around $700 do you recommend doing the 74.99 regular submission or will it be fine to send in as a 24.99 value???

[@scottiebcards2354]

Hey Jake! That choice is 100% up to you and your risk appetite. There is a chance you send it at the $24.99 tier and are not hit with an up charge and save a lot of money, but there is also a risk that you send it in for the $24.99 tier, it takes a longer than the 74.99 submission level, and you are still hit with an up charge. It may be worth the risk, but only if you are okay with the chance of the up charge. Let me know what you decide!

[@Joe-cf3vo]

I understand there's a market value difference between PSA and SGC. I use SGC almost exclusively. Cheaper, easier and excellent customer service.

[@scottiebcards2354]

Definitely cheaper. I personally do not love the look of the slab, but I know a lot of people prefer them. PSA is just nice since it is the industry standard. Thanks for watching!

[@Joe-cf3vo]

@@scottiebcards2354 you’re welcome. I agree PSA is the standard and I do buy PSA in the secondary market.

[@noonan395]

Thank you sir ! I’ve got sets 1987-1989 tops fleer donruss plus upper deck 1989 / 90 upper deck. 1989 score football. 1988 tops football ... Garbage pail kids 1986 Snotty Sam’s year 😂 on it asap !

[@justinsmith4158]

Probably a stupid question but does PSA always put cards they grade into a slab?

[@brandonb5818]

I used to work at Fedex and saw boxes get crushed all the time. Always nervous about packing and shipping something. Especially cards that are supposed to be 9s and 10s

[@joes7972]

I usually throw in a $50 or two for the grader, in with the cards. Gets me all 10s.

[@cmiles2012]

I presume this was made before GameStop started offering its PSA service, how would would that factor in to the process? The prices certainly seem cheaper at first glance...

[@mr.thammisses6119]

Idk about you but I wouldn't want to own a card that was graded by gamestop.

[@cmiles2012]

@mr.thammisses6119 they're merely the middle man, they just facilitate sending it to PSA. GameStop has no input on the actual grading, the most they do is buy an sell the cards once they return from PSA.

[@0SULLYW]

I also hate them, they stick to your fingers somehow where you can’t get them off your hands it’s truly maddening, so using a piece of tape to stop them from getting stuck on everything & to easily collect them/trash them, the painters tape is essential

[@scottiebcards2354]

I had to edit out 3-5 seconds of me trying to get it off of my fingers. Not kidding! I am glad I am not the only one who hates them haha

[@JimmyJames31]

Need all the big sports card social media influencers to start grading with other grading companies so the average joes aren’t forced to pay an arm and a leg to run the risk of getting an 8-9 back

[@82mprosen]

How do you prove that they damaged a card?

[@dsphillips16]

Word

[@knuckleheadcollections]

You guys think THIS is intimidating? ... You should have tried this 10 years ago, using an overcomplicated online PDF. It was BRUTAL !!! Quite literally nearly impossible. This is a cakewalk compared to that mess. We used to put our stuff in a box, using top loaders, magnetic loaders, screw downs, etc. Whatever it was in ... that is how we shipped it. Lol. Now, they've got us doing their work for them; using only card savers, which saves them time, and they're charging us three times the amount. We are saving them tons of work, and they're charging us triple. Shrinkflation has even hit PSA. That said ... "progress is expensive". However, I digress .... I forgot to say, "Great job on the video". I've watched a lot of these. Most of the others should be taken down. Carry on ... 1 Reply

[@johnsherman8649]

You should use a tab on the penny sleeve to make it easier for them to remove from the card saver.

[@maxfreilinger1049]

that's what I have done for both PSA and SGC and it works really well. I second this!

[@Wolf-rc1tf]

They no longer want anyone to do that.

[@scottiebcards2354]

Yes, unfortunately, their new terms of service specifically asked for us to not use those anymore 😔.

[@johnsherman8649]

@scottiebcards2354 thank you for the update.

[@jakestoe]

​@scottiebcards2354 what about the penny sleeves that have tabs? Basically what they were made for I thought..

[@cardboardcollector7384]

$25 is not the cheapest option to send cards

[@scottiebcards2354]

Thanks for watching. Without signing up for an annual membership with PSA, $25 is the cheapest option. You do not get the bulk or specials without the membership.

[@cardboardcollector7384]

@@scottiebcards2354 I know but you didn’t say that.

[@rage508cardsngrails]

First step never grade a billy butler card! Lmao jk @scottiebcards 😉🫡🤣😂

[@scottiebcards2354]

What if I told you that I JUST sent two Billy Butlers to grading today? 😂