THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR SUBMITTING CARDS TO PSA IN 2024! (SUPER EASY)

[@garyjones124]

You should let people know that to get the best prices they need to become members of PSA for the 99.00.

[@cranescollectibles]

Smart idea Gary! Totally left that part out!

[@Collector10114]

They totally scamming people 😢

[@ThraxMan84]

So you have to be a member to get cards graded? Is there a minimum amount of cards before you can submit?

[@BillyBob-jb3yy]

Rip off I’m deciding to burn all my cards so no one could rip me off

[@SpankingMint]

@@BillyBob-jb3yylolllll

[@Matt-u3t]

Just sent my first order into PSA. Tutorial is still relevant and easy to use. Much appreciated!

[@williammcpherson9953]

@@Matt-u3t take this monster

[@toddburgess3943]

I was literally getting ready to pause to type a question about if you needed to put cards in the order they were on form when you mentioned that. Great timing and instructions on the steps.

[@pri5748]

Thank you so much. So helpful. You have given me the confidence after years to send from the UK.

[@Big_Chico]

I love the gags they seem like they were meant to be lame and cringe which actually makes it funny 🤣

[@cranescollectibles]

Oh trust me, I have lots of out of the ordinary humor on my channel 😂

[@paparain9950]

Tutorial was great, and very helpful for a beginner like me. More would be welcome! Thank you!

[@cranescollectibles]

Submitting cards to get graded is where the money is at!

[@smil3ydud3]

This is a great tutorial for a first timer like me, very entertaining. Hope you get some grade 10s in the end, keep it up!

[@cranescollectibles]

I appreciate you!!! Welcome to the channel! I hope you get insane grades when you send cards out!!!

[@Mr.Pokemanluck]

What is the minimum value you would consider grading? It doesn’t make sense to grade anything less than 100$ does it?

[@ecyaj1289]

Unless you anticipate them to be worth more in the future

[@DaveShaves44]

Any website you recommend to see rough estimate value for Pokémon and sports cards? I’d love to send cards in I have 150 original Pokémon in English and Japanese and also have a few NFL cards. Absolutely NO IDEA what any are worth lol

[@cranescollectibles]

130 point is a GREAT website for it! it shows all of the recent sales from ebay!

[@etiennelumiere]

I have no idea how to “guesstimate” the declared value. The eBay comps range of solds are from hundreds to thousands, both graded and ungraded

[@TheSluggerSlug]

Thanks for the video, super helpful! Just one question, when you get your cards back, from paying the $15, you get them back in the protective sleeve?!

[@cranescollectibles]

You only get them back in the PSA case, you have to buy the protective team bags

[@dkaranda]

Nice job, really helped answer some of my questions

[@insanezane72]

Where is the video of what grade you got back from them? And what they ended up charging?

[@Banana69999]

Can you submit two different orders and send in one box? Let’s say you want one that you want to grade quicker. If so, do you place both of the outside box bar codes on there?

[@rickuak4284]

I don't understand what pirate ship is and how it works, and also where do i take my package after i put all the labels. Do I just take it to my local usps? is there like a drop off area?

[@christopherk7920]

I think for those who are living in Asia and wants to ship their cards to PSA, do you have any idea which address should they ship to ? USPS or Fedex could be costly for them and there are cheaper alternatives such as EMS. Thanks

[@cranescollectibles]

I believe PSA has divisions in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo so what’s where people in Asia can ship them to for cheaper! You would have to look it up on their site to see if there’s addresses of those divisions

[@christopherk7920]

@@cranescollectibles thanks 👍

[@josesernajoey9974]

Like many others, i just sent my first package to PSA with the help of your video! Easy steps to follow and you made me laugh! 😂 Great content

[@cranescollectibles]

I appreciate you!❤️ good luck on the grades!

[@ItsMAUofficial]

is this chase matthews from Zoey 101

[@cranescollectibles]

am i plowing zoey? if so, yes.

[@juanfcgb]

Great video and very thorough explanation so thank you! I have a couple of questions for you? 1) If you were to submit an autograph card i.e. VICTOR WEMBANYAMA 2023-24 TOPPS CHROME AUTOGRAPH ROOKIE CARD, would you select (Autograph Dual service) or is this not required since they autograph was printed by Topps? 2) If I want to do a multi submission, i.e. a list of 20 cards at the $18.99 (declared value up to $500) tier because of the declared value of those cards, and another submission with 5 cards with a declared value above $500, how can you do that so you end up with 1 label to be printed out and stick it on the box? Thanks!

[@FurnGuyJo]

Very helpful…could you elaborate on the amount we need to add for what we think the cards will be worth? That’s the entire reason why I’m sending the cards in to be graded so I can then see what they should be worth? So I’m confused. My estimate could be off by hundreds based on the grade?

[@LakersMySquad]

Hi- Do you have a link on what was used to seal up the card saver? 1:20 thank you

[@AllEliteFunkos]

Thank you so much bro! I’ve never shipped to a PO Box so I wanted to make sure I had it correct

[@RCA_Dome]

Hi. Nice vid. Can I use a regular cardboard box? Or it needs to be a USPS flat rate box?

[@cranescollectibles]

you can use a regular box! I use flat rates because they are usually cheaper!

[@RCA_Dome]

@@cranescollectibles thanks man

[@dylancoopersmith9268]

Do you put the estimated value of each card when submitting each one as if it was coming back a psa 10 grade? Or just the raw value

[@cranescollectibles]

You have to put the estimated value as if it got graded, they are pretty lenient with what you put, but for example if you put $100 and it gets graded and it’s like $1000 they will charge you extra for that card! It’s really for insurance purposes for your package when they send it back to you

[@kaseyrolow]

@@cranescollectiblesso if I put 500 and they grade it a 5 so it’s only worth 100 bucks do they then discount me? Lol

[@cranescollectibles]

@@kaseyrolow PSA isnt that nice 😂 They don't discount you

[@RedexYT_]

Question: i live in switzerland. There is no usps. And the fedex is kinda far away. Can i just use my local shipping company or not?

[@cranescollectibles]

I’m pretty sure you can just use your local shipping company! I don’t see why not!

[@RedexYT_]

@@cranescollectibles which adress should i than use? The usps one or the fedex?

[@Vault7Gaming]

Sending our first card over to PSA, great video. Thanks for sharing how to do this.

[@chandlerberry413]

Where do I put cu reviving at ? In the street second of the label or street line 2

[@cranescollectibles]

You put it as their name!

[@jackmaclean7564]

Is the card saver a better option over a typical toploader?

[@cranescollectibles]

For sending for grading yes, for storing and keeping safe, the top loader is better

[@dustinculp7889]

Loved your video. I have a question. I have a first edition card still wrapped I want to send off to PSA . Do I open it and penny sleeve it first?

[@cranescollectibles]

Yeah, I would recommend putting it in a penny sleeve first. Regardless it is coming out of the original wrapping so I would rather do it myself because you don't want the PSA employees damaging it.

[@Acid19876]

Hey! I had a question what if I’m submitting one high value card with lower value cards which service level would I choose then?

[@cranescollectibles]

If I were you, I would still submit in the lower service level and take the upcharge on the higher value card!

[@ashtonbricks9803]

Do we have to use card saver 1 or 2? Cus I don't have them and it would be kinda annoying to buy them.

[@cranescollectibles]

Either card saver 1 or 2 or the ultra pro card savers, they’re picky when it comes to it

[@victordang7594]

What kind of service level do you choose through pirateship? I know if you get the Priority Mail Express from usps it will get there in a day or 2? also they don't care if you use a usps box ?

[@cranescollectibles]

I usually use priority because it gets there faster! It just depends if you want to spend the extra money! And they don’t care! You can use a usps box or any ordinary box with no lettering on it!

[@DuhBeastboy]

What if I use an older Walmart box?

[@JoeyCorleone-y4i]

I have some cards in a hard plasric protective covering already can I send those in those cases or have to take them out and put in the card saver?

[@cranescollectibles]

They want them in card savers, UNLESS if your card is too thick for a card saver (Ex: Jersey cards for sports)

[@JoeyCorleone-y4i]

@@cranescollectibles oh I see, thanks for responding.

[@Spinachi88]

I'm a new collector. What's a good site or app to get current values BEFORE submitting to PSA? I'm finding this to be a frustrating step in this process. Thank you.

[@cranescollectibles]

If it’s TCG like Pokemon or yugioh, use TCG player, if it’s sports cards, to go eBay and see recently sold prices!

[@dashofsalt625]

Amazing video! Very insightful, helpful, and entertaining! I laughed way to hard at the pants gag and the building the box gag. 10/10 would reccommend.

[@303beastcollectibles]

U should do psa reveal when u get ur cards back. Can you fit thick patch cards inside card savers without it being damaged?

[@cranescollectibles]

I for sure will! And usually for the extra thick cards that won’t fit in the card savers, you can send them in a top loader or one touch and they won’t care

[@303beastcollectibles]

@@cranescollectibles I been sending mine to HGA they allow top loaders. I thought PSA will reject them.

[@cranescollectibles]

For super thick cards like 130pt+ they allow it because they literally can’t fit in card savers

[@georgem.6076]

Thanks for this! First time submitting. Very helpful. Just to be clear, if I have 2 submissions going in the same package (TCG Bulk and Value), would I put 1 or 2 under "Total # of orders included in this package" on the submission form?

[@cranescollectibles]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe you have to put 2, you had to print two different sets of papers out for each submission right?

[@georgem.6076]

@@cranescollectibles Yessir. Thank you very much. Sub’d! :)

[@Self-improving72]

​@@cranescollectiblesbro mins not showing the same

[@Snickerszn]

What if you don’t have a printer do they have a QR code

[@cranescollectibles]

I believe you need some sort of printer so they can have your submission on paper inside the package for sorting purposes

[@haxanator1513]

Any secret on getting the card in the semi rigid sleeve when it is in a penny sleeve? Feels like I am going to break the card doing it.

[@cranescollectibles]

Practice, I was scared of damaging the card when I first started hahaha

[@haxanator1513]

@@cranescollectibles at least it's not just me. I did order the bigger sleeves to give it a go hopefully that does better. Great video btw

[@LouieLootCollection]

THANK YOUUUUUU. for the longest time i been searching the web to see if PSA provides the shipping label when your finish you submission and everywhere just says "attach submission ID label out side and ready to ship". i been thinking no shipping label? where the shipping label. weird. but your video clarifies it thank you! doing my 1st submission

[@cranescollectibles]

No problem Louie! I’m glad I helped you out! I tried to be as thorough as I could 😂

[@jonathandesmarais9047]

How do youbsend in funko pops?

[@cranescollectibles]

Ooo I’m not sure about that! You have to choose a different grading option and ship it in a much bigger box haha

[@Josheeshawa]

Any type of hard sleeves work? Not just card saver brand?

[@louischancellor4463]

I have a question on the card? Can you graded jumbo cards?

[@ambassador724]

I taped OVER my bar code, I think they're trying to avoid wrinkling the tape atop the code, but I did it and I felt dirty and, well, I liked it!

[@cranescollectibles]

@@ambassador724 hahaha the tape shouldn’t mess up their scanning, they just recommend you don’t cover it

[@mikemccoy2801]

What would you do if you had about 5 cards that would be over 1,000 each? Individusl submissions?

[@cranescollectibles]

I would submit them in a higher service

[@mikemccoy2801]

@@cranescollectibles appreciate the response. Great video

[@JaysPrints]

simple enough, thank you for taking the time to make this video it was very helpful

[@ProphecyBoxBreaks]

Great video. The cuts for humor are all epic, and you have great timing. I know this video is a year old when I'm discovering it, but thanks for the help, and great job.

[@DuhBeastboy]

Where do you print the shipping label from? I thought I was paying psa 40 dollars for shipping ?

[@cranescollectibles]

You pay PSA for them to ship it back! But for sending your cards to PSA I use pirate ship because it’s one of the cheapest sites to use!

[@cameronecker4139]

You are able to use those white USPS boxes with FedEx?

[@cranescollectibles]

No sadly you can’t

[@floresss4178]

So theoretically if I had a holo Charizard from the base set in 1999 it wouldn’t be worth it to grade it? Considering if it comes back as a 9-10 I would need to pay a massive fee?

[@cranescollectibles]

Well theoretically, if you did have a charizard that is a potential 9-10 you could send it in the regular service ($75) or the express service ($150) because that card has a higher declared value, so spending around $100 to get a $1500+ card is definitely worth it!

[@zpp3668]

Do they get mad if you send it in a regular pokemon sleeve and in a cardsaver or is pennysleeve the only sleeve to use?

[@cranescollectibles]

Yes they do

[@mathewmoratto]

Anyone had any issues shipping to psa with USPS? Tracking show my package going around in circles for the past week. From Westminster to Anaheim to Santa Ana. I'm in Canada and just want to know if anyone had similar issues?

[@cranescollectibles]

I’ve personally have never had that issue! Maybe it’s an international thing?

[@thepursuitofhappiness9390]

I don't understand the insurance aspect of all of this, do i have to pay insurance on every single card, after already paying to have them graded? How much does it cost and can I choose not to pay this? Or will they just hold my cards forever?

[@cranescollectibles]

The reason you have to pay insurance is because it is a liability shipping high values cards through the mail. It doesn't cost too much (depending on how much you sent out)

[@TheMetalmaniac68]

Man..I called PSA to ask how to put my barcode on the box and a guy told me I could use clear tape over the label…I really, really hope they don’t kick it back. Super nervous about that! Everything else I followed 100%.

[@cranescollectibles]

If they can’t scan it, they will just manually put the barcode numbers in their system, about 30 seconds of extra work! I wouldn’t worry about it!

[@TheMetalmaniac68]

@@cranescollectibles dude that just made my day haha

[@cranescollectibles]

@@TheMetalmaniac68 💯 and if they void your package for some odd reason I’ll go riot at the headquarters with you

[@TheMetalmaniac68]

@@cranescollectibles hahaha okay dude!!!

[@Kamo_Cardz]

Hey partner, new to the channel, loved the vid. It was super helpful. Just to let you know, when I did my PSA submission, first time ever today, they changed the form so you don’t have to put the number of orders or anything anymore. Not sure if that’s helpful or not but I tried lol. Love your content, hope to see many more and see more of your graded submissions. Thanks again ✌🏼✌🏼

[@Alex-vr9vh]

Hello! I'm a first timer. But I got a rare Mewtwo 4th print 1999-2000. I have seen that PSA 10 of those are super expensive. So what happends if I estimate the value lower. But then it turns out as a 10? also what about international customer? we don't have USPS. is fedex only option? Or does dhl work aswell?

[@noelbrcic8831]

Can u ship it from EU? And if you can is shipping more expensive?

[@cranescollectibles]

Yes you can but shipping and import fees are very expensive, best bet is to get an American friend to send your cards to so they can get them graded

[@T-Walker17]

When you showed the final result of the box at the end, what were those scanner things for??

[@xavery7842]

I wondered what your opinion would be on how to send a card in that came in a hard slab from the manufacturer. I have a 2020 Leaf Valiant Draft Nick Gonzales Pre Production card that is 1/1. Any information Would be appreciated. Thank you for your time.

[@Spirte2]

I’m new to psa grading, how much would it cost to grade an evolutions Charizard holo?

[@cranescollectibles]

If you wanted to send that one card out right now it will be $25 for it to be graded and then the cost of you shipping it! So around $30

[@xXxMoTeRcRoSsxXx]

Are there ever experiences where your card was “lost” my biggest fear shipping. Especially very rare items.

[@gerrelloxendine2355]

Whats the label that you placed on the top of the shipping box 📦?

[@heaslethediesel4137]

Do you have to use a box from the post office or any box you’d like? Does it have to be certain dimensions?

[@jesseestes2275]

recently did a submission but forgot to sign the bottom of the submission forms, is this a problem? will they reject my submission?

[@cranescollectibles]

No you should be fine! Many people don't sign under it!

[@5000gmoney]

I'm a beginner and can only afford to grade one or two cards at a time. Can you provide a video on how to do that. Basically, it's the shipping and packaging process. Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@lukedavis4408]

i paid 19$ for the shipping for my order but i didnt see anywhere i could purchase a label

[@cranescollectibles]

$19 to ship it to PSA or $19 for them to ship it back?

[@lukedavis4408]

@@cranescollectibles it said i paid 19 for insured shipping

[@lukedavis4408]

@@cranescollectibles so i’m not sure what to do now

[@cranescollectibles]

That is probably for them to ship it back to you, you will still need to purchase a shipping label to send it to them!

[@lukedavis4408]

@@cranescollectibles why does shipping to them cost 19

[@fber5591]

What’s the brand of the plastic card holder?

[@joebwankenobi5194]

Card Saver 1

[@rxdxpxel]

best video out of all the other submission videos!

[@cranescollectibles]

I appreciate it Danny!

[@jamesandrewricotta]

I laughed a few times and also learned a lot. Well done.

[@bearwithme353]

Hey man, I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. But I'm a new baseball card collector and ran across a 35th Anniversary Jackie Robinson card. Do you think that has any value?

[@cranescollectibles]

I don’t know too much about baseball so I’m not sure!

[@pigreak]

How many time is taking to get back your graded cards? Is there a maximum stimulated time? Thanks!

[@cranescollectibles]

They have their estimated waiting time on each of their submission levels and from my experience it won’t go over that time!

[@Game_On]

What if I have one card over the max declared value do I have to do a separate submission?

[@cranescollectibles]

I usually don’t, they will upcharge you after the submission if they feel it’s over the max declared value

[@VeryInfinite]

Do you clean your cards and wipe them off before sending your cards to psa?

[@cranescollectibles]

Yes I do, i usually use a microfiber cloth and wipe off any surface dust or dirt

[@VeryInfinite]

@@cranescollectibles awesome thank you so much!

[@ilikecheese9742]

Happy 3k!!! gonna have to send some in with that deal going.

[@cranescollectibles]

They usually have different deals every month! And it’s usually definitely worth sending cards out to get graded!

[@dradammichael]

@cranescollectibles - you mentioned PSA doesn’t charge until cards are shipped back… does PSA email to notify they are ready to ship back and make sure funds are available to for their payment?

[@stevendickey3357]

Can you ship in a normal top loader?

[@cranescollectibles]

they don't recommend it, only for very thick stock cards, for regular sized cards you need to use a card saver

[@patrickdunham8884]

@cranescollectibles what if we print of the submission form then mail them in?

[@cranescollectibles]

Im not sure if thats allowed! I believe it has to be in the package!

[@Saved_by_Jesus]

Thank you for the tutorial and I loved your comic relief throughout 😂

[@salvador2903]

I’m think about submitting some auto bowman cards, I feel like they’re a little more thicker than the regular ones, should I go for the card saver 2 instead?

[@cranescollectibles]

Card saver 1s are bigger than card saver 2s! Card saver 1 is the best bet for you! Card saver 2s are useless in my opinion😂

[@michaelaldo8139]

$400 to grade 20 cards?

[@karzccin]

i didn’t think it’d be that expensive 😭

[@fber5591]

@@karzccinnot a poor man’s hobby

[@Jaymison]

For good cards, it could be a good roi. Say you have 20 cards that are worth 200 at psa 9, that's 4000$ worth of cards, and 3600$ profit. Don't grade cards that are worth nothing

[@Sigmasigmabruh]

I'm a new collector and i don't have any cardsavers. So if i have cardsavers is that enough? Or do i need whats around the cardsavers?

[@cranescollectibles]

Alls you need is the card savers! And (soft) penny sleeves of course!

[@Sigmasigmabruh]

@@cranescollectibles tysm :)

[@aaramchase3502]

Link to the grading company in vid?

[@dannyadames5096]

I need a better explanation on the upcharge aspect about this

[@SithEnthusiast12]

so its impossible to just get 1 done ..it has to be 20 at least?

[@kaedenf85]

I'm in the process of doing my first submission so I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure to take advantage of the discount you have to have a minimum of like 15 to 20 cards being graded at value service or higher. You would have to pay full price for individual cards

[@SithEnthusiast12]

@@kaedenf85 mine finished I paid 60 for what the value could be at if it got a 10

[@gregorymann3431]

Do I have to be a PSA. Member for a single card grading

[@cranescollectibles]

Nope!

[@normang3444]

Just looking into evaluation of cards (pokemon) bought in 1999 sitting in storage all these years. Your video came up in my feed today. Presently, the videos I watched makes me question going with PSA for grading. I am considering to go through Becket instead. My gut feeling is to avoid using PSA. What is the massive benefit to PSA grading? Does this take years to get them back?

[@MrMADMADHATTER1]

Grade it. PSA is the most respected. Sold my old collection for penny's. Thinking what graded would have been makes me sick.

[@hougen8695]

Hello, long time fan. First time sending cards.. Two questions. One, is it ok for me to send cards in toploaders? Two. Should i switch the cards from themed sleeves like those i got from trainer boxes, to see thru ones?

[@toddburgess3943]

When you submit cards to be graded, do they send the card savers, penny sleeves etc that you shipped cards in back when they ship graded cards back to you? Just curious. Thanks

[@changedman7627]

I heard they don’t.

[@Savagethecokecan]

can you submit the cards in the magnetic one-touch cases.

[@j.d.elerick8229]

does every card you send in come back in a sealed plastic protector with the PSA grade and serial number at the top?

[@jkmac8783]

do you have to include a return label inside your package box for psa to send you back your cards? or does psa cover the return label?

[@cranescollectibles]

They charge you shipping on the way back, but they make the label!

[@sageroberts6923]

How long does it take? I have like 25 yugi oh cards first edition worth grading. One is worth 6-10k

[@EdelyninNice]

bro, so i dont need to pay fedex or postal service when i sent my cards

[@cranescollectibles]

you pay the postal service to send them, not receive

[@juventusfan1032]

Thanks, I think I am going to send in a 1975 topps Lynn Swann and a 2020 Prizm ceedee lamb orange Lazer to PSA!

[@cranescollectibles]

Oooo those are nice cards! And you won the last giveaway which was a Steelers card! Very fire for you!

[@juventusfan1032]

@@cranescollectibles nice thanks!

[@Gindy39]

I have a lot of cards on the $20-30 range but paying 50% + to get them grade just sucks 😢

[@KevinWM2]

It hasn't been an affordable hobby for most people to properly enjoy for a long time now. As for the grading racket: They make money if your cards are perfect. They make money if your cards are in bad condition. Anything you do with your cards besides admire them is an investment Only consider the best of the best for grading.

[@Snicklefritz83]

Can you ship in USPS priority bubble mailer??

[@demetris5318]

Just curious on how PSA send you back your exact card? I mean is there anything in place to guarantee the card you have sent is the card you returned? I understand if PSA do send cards back that aren’t original I’m sure they would have been a law suit against them.. however there is no guarantee right?

[@ZerohSyks]

My wife's sister's son owns a card store here in Arkansas. He charges people about $22 per card and sends them all in a group sub with a few other stores. It takes about 30 days for them to get back. And just because he charges people $22 does it mean that it cost him $22 to send each one I believe the store owner only gets charged somewhere between $18 and $20 per card. Sometimes folks get up charged though if they have a super card. He has me go and get the package from Memphis and then bring it back to the store. Last time somebody didn't get their card graded because it had cut corners. I'm pretty sure it was a Mickey Mantle rookie. Kind of felt bad for the dude.

[@cranescollectibles]

Yeah PSA does monthly deals like $15 and sometimes $15 a card, but that doesn’t include shipping the cards and paying for insurance

[@ZerohSyks]

@@cranescollectibles yes, insurance is very important. I believe the the box the shop send off gets insured for a hundred thousand dollars or some crazy number. Lol

[@animesteve2522]

Is the 15 dollar per card a promo they give once in a while or do you need to be a collectors club exclusive

[@cranescollectibles]

you need to be a club exclusive member AND they change the promo every month!

[@brendenwoodruff1660]

Okay so this is the first time for me, and I’m having a hard time understanding the the pricing cause I don’t know what my grades gonna be. I have a halo charizard from the 1999 wizard what should I select? If I choose the $200/$25 and the card turns out to be a psa 7 or 8 will they just up charge