What has PSA done for you?
goodriddance189
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i figured i would start a positive thread since there has been too much mudslinging recently.
what has PSA done for you? specifically, what good has come out of you joining the Registry and the message boards?
for me, participating in the Registry has helped me narrow my collecting goals down to a few specific projects, saving a ton of money in the process. when i first started collecting PSA graded cards a few years back i basically bought random cards. i really had no specific goal in mind. but since i discovered the Registry, i've been able to focus my collection on a few sets that interest me. i haven't bought a card "just because i wanted to buy a new card" in a long time.
i've also benefitted from joining the message boards. posting gives me something fun to do in my spare time, and the knowledge i've gained from other posters has been valuable. i've met a ton of great guys who share my collecting interests, and several collectors have helped me find cards i probably couldn't have found elsewhere, whether through trading or buying.
what about you?
what has PSA done for you? specifically, what good has come out of you joining the Registry and the message boards?
for me, participating in the Registry has helped me narrow my collecting goals down to a few specific projects, saving a ton of money in the process. when i first started collecting PSA graded cards a few years back i basically bought random cards. i really had no specific goal in mind. but since i discovered the Registry, i've been able to focus my collection on a few sets that interest me. i haven't bought a card "just because i wanted to buy a new card" in a long time.
i've also benefitted from joining the message boards. posting gives me something fun to do in my spare time, and the knowledge i've gained from other posters has been valuable. i've met a ton of great guys who share my collecting interests, and several collectors have helped me find cards i probably couldn't have found elsewhere, whether through trading or buying.
what about you?
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Buying cards online has been a much better experience since I starting buying slabbed cards. No more crooked overgrading and that resulting horrible feeling that you've been left red and raw by an online charlatan!
Of course, PSA has also hlped me get my cards insured since their service is recognized by insurance companies as a true appraisal. And, the value of my collection has increased five fold since I started slabbing my nicest cards.
GR189... thanks for hatching this idea on the board! I look forward to reading lots of insightful responses.
1) they have graded my cards.
2) they have sent these cards back to me via usps.
3) they have sent me emails about threads being moved.
4) they send me my SMR with I sometimes use and sometimes don't.
5) they get rid of nitwits on the boards.
they haven't............
1) they haven't made me coffee in the morning to date.
2) they haven't invited me and my family for dinner.
3) they haven't asked about my vast and unbelievable $5K collection.
4) they haven't called to offer me $1.50 grading fees.
5) they haven't bought ebay yet.
BOTR
Card collecting is definitely much better because of psa. The ones most hurt by psa are the dishonest dealers.
Wayne
Ken
- Slowly (Very Slowly) Working On A 1952 Topps Raw Set (Lower Grade)
Website: http://www.qualitycards.com
2. Have met others with similar interests to my collecting of golf cards.
3. Have been contacted by people about Old golf cards and have brought others into the hobby.
4. Got my "mug" in a magazine article My article
5. Have had a blast!
Dave
Collector of Vintage Golf cards! Let me know what you might have.
2. Introduced me to others with the same ailment
3. Re-directed a lot of my card buying budget to slabbing
4. Pissed me off
5. Made me cry
6. Made me extremely happy
Also I would like to thank PSA for providing these fun and informative forums. It is a fantastic place to come to to discuss light-heart subjects like card collecting.
Kept me from being bored.
Also introduced me to see pretty cool people.
BEN
2) The forum. It's a great to post on this board when I need a card or two to finish my set. I have purchased many a card this well so having this forum has helped.
I really don't get upset that much with negativity. Honestly, sometimes some controversy makes this board exciting. As long as no lines are crossed (unfortunately lines are crossed from time to time) I can handle the negativity as well as the informative stuff.
Silver Coins
e-bay ID: grilloj39
e-mail: grilloj39@gmail.com
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You're just trying to catch Vargha with these brilliant posts. So what do you need? About 12,000 more?
The boards have allowed me to more enjoy my lack of a life
Steve