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Sending TCG Grading Submissions to PSA
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items I use these products to send all of my PSA submissions after watching their official shipping guide video at youtube.com/watch?v=WlnN7kmxJtk and by carefully following the post-submission instruction page on their official website. A lot of factors are going to impact your submission wait time, and making sure that you package your submission exactly as they suggest can prevent unnecessa...
I found this centering tool useful because my eye for centering is not yet developed, also in some older card types (like E Readers), the measurement on the sides is different so this tool helps
Card Grading Tool for Pokemon & Trading Cards
I like these penny sleeves because they fit standard cards but are a little bit roomy, tightly fitted sleeves can be hard to remove mint cards from without pulling on the edges and etc.
BCW 1000 Crystal Clear Penny Sleeves 2.625x3.625
PSA specifically requests that submissions use Semi Rigid card holders (like the Cardsaver 1's)
Cardboard Gold Card Saver 1 - 50 Count - PSA-Approved
These are used to sandwich your cards once they're in the Card Savers. You can also hand cut your own cardboard protective pieces.
Card Protectors 110-Pack 4x6 Graded Sleeves
It's recommended that you use rubber bands to hold your forms and cards together between cardboard instead of using tape
Upgrade Office Supply UPG25764 Rubber Bands, Size 64, 80 Bands
PSA asks that you specifically wrap your cardboard sandwiched rubber banded cards with bubble wrap before placing it in your box. I put a single piece of basic shipping tape to hold the bubble wrap closed, I don't recommend entombing your bubble wrap...
Scotch Cushion Wrap 16in x 15ft Roll
I use clear generic shipping tape for attaching my submission barcode to the outside of the package (to ensure the barcode is clearly visible and scannable) and securing my bubble wrap only.
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Tape 1.88" x 27.7 yd
PSA requests that you use a NEW box for durability reasons and also so that they can determine that there hasn't been any tampering. If you reuse a box it's likely difficult for them to determine if the box has opened before arrival
RLAVBL 9x9x4 White Shipping Boxes Set of 25
Use strong tape that is visible if it's been cut or opened for the outside of your box
Scotch Reinforced Shipping Tape w/ Dispenser
You just want something to fill the empty space in your box, be it something like this packing paper or shipping peanuts. I prefer packing paper because stuff tends to shift around less than with the peanuts, also it's less of a hassle to recycle.
12x12 inch Packing Paper 100 Sheets for Moving