...does that make me an authorized dealer?

carkim

In light of recent events, I have been swamped with requests to "grade" people's collections. I have been trying to lure my hometown friends, co-workers, and neighbors to the PSA web site to have their collections graded by professionals. However, most are reluctant (rightly so) to send in a lot of cards to be graded. Therefore, they do not want to become a PSA member and spent the $99.00. What they do want, is for me to do it for them. With visions of "PSA 10's" dancing in their heads, and the huge increase in value from raw vs. graded, folks are seeing green.

I have been asked to view collections, determine which cards will make the grade, submit the cards, and then (in some cases) sell them on consignment.

Does this make me an authorized dealer? Are there any benefits with being an authorized dealer? Do I have to pay to be an aurthorized dealer?

This could be a good win-win situation, I could make a little extra cash doing something that I love to do, and HOPEFULLY some people will realize some cold hard cash for collections that they had in their closets for years. One co-worker says he has an unopened box of 1971 Football (too bad it wasn't 1972 Football) and claims to have a beautiful run of 1971 Baseball. I'll believe it when I see it.

Just when you think that the market has been cleaned out of raw cards...BOOM...something happens and people come out of the woodwork.

For every 1 great find there may be 100 duds. I would really hate to waste too much of my time on wild goose chases. So what do you guys think? Go for it, or politely tell them that dealing with PSA is the best way to go (That is what I have done so far, but the potential 1971 find intrigues me).

Carlos

qualitycards

CARLOS - As an Authorized Dealer, I can fill you in on a few things, it costs nothing for the privilidge. You must request an application and fill it out w/ several references, personal & business info. One benefit you get besides the title of Authorized Dealer, is that PSA adds you to their website w/ other auth dealers. You do not receive better rates on grading, better turnaround times or better grades. If you do apply for that exclusive club, you can use me as a reference any time...jay

gemint

You don't need to be an authorized dealer to submit for other people. I've contemplated doing it but I'm always concerned about liability. Then there's also the potential issue of people thinking I'm switching cards if they don't get the grades they expected. So in the end, I only do it for people I've known a long time.

qualitycards

<< <i>You don't need to be an authorized dealer to submit for other people. I've contemplated doing it but I'm always concerned about liability. Then there's also the potential issue of people thinking I'm switching cards if they don't get the grades they expected. >>


GEMINT - These are the same things that I go through when I submit for others. Plus if someone ships me cards prior to me submitting my batch, it may sit on my shelf an extended period of time. And if they are from a distance they have to pay for parts of shipping 4 ways. #1 from them to me, #2 their cards prorated w/ mine to PSA, #3 prorated the return via registered mail from PSA, and #4 then from me in PA to where they are located. It may costs the submitter a small fortune of which I do not make a thin dime on any of this incl the packaging and invoicing. So usually, I tell the submitter to join themselves, in the long run they will save. And they will save time having their cards shipped direct to them...jay

Wabittwax

From speaking with other Auth PSA Dealers, they say that the biggest benefit is that if the person wants to sell the cards after grading, they usually get first shot at it.