Is a PSA Screw-up a good deal or what?

parrotpaul

I just picked up this gem for $12. I live down the road from PSA. Maybe they will re-plank the thing for the good will. Whadda ya think?

parrotpaul

WinPitcher

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parrotpaul

parrotpaul

Aha!!! As you can see, PSA has labeled this 1986 Fleer sticker as a 1987. I got the card and shipping for a little more than $12. Apparently there is no value in PSA error cards. Should I drive up to PSA and have it replanked, or should I do something else? I'm curious what you folks think. It is definitely going on a board somewhere.

jrdolan

Well, the stain (ST) qualifier is why you got it for $12. Sure, PSA will fix its mistake, if it is indeed a mistake.

parrotpaul

Why do you question the error? The card is obviously a 86, and in my experience, a PSA 9 with a stain still commands higher values than this did.

Stone193

Here is a PSA 8 86F Bird Sticker:



It would be hard to attach any premium to a mislabelled flip IMO.
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Mike

parrotpaul

I agree there is no premium attached to the card...neither was there a great deal of quality control when the card was graded. I have had PSA replank chrome cards that were graded PSA-9 and had fingerprints clearly visible through the holder. One would think a second person would give the completed card a look-see just to make sure the labels are correct. Woudn't you agree?

WinPitcher

nope no premium for that...........i think u may have gotten it so cheap cuz others were not so keen as you were. seeing it as an 87 which is prolly worth around what u paid.......the ST turned many off im sure as well. The stain though on that card/sticker if i remm was not that bad as it was wax on a basically semi gloss paper which was easily removable and did not detract from the cards eye appeal.

parrotpaul

<< <i>nope no premium for that...........i think u may have gotten it so cheap cuz others were not so keen as you were. seeing it as an 87 which is prolly worth around what u paid.......the ST turned many off im sure as well. The stain though on that card/sticker if i remm was not that bad as it was wax on a basically semi gloss paper which was easily removable and did not detract from the cards eye appeal. >>



I agree with your assessment. I thought the card was a pretty good bargain. Most 86 stickers had the ST qualifier, and most collectors understand that. A sticker with no qualifier and a 9-10 rating is a terrific card, and a 9 with a ST is still a great card. Most of the stickers had the ST qualifier that year. I'll drive it up to Costa Mesa and have them replank the card.

PSA really does do a terrific job considering the amount of stuff they are asked to grade. It is a definite plus for those of us lucky enough to be able to drop off cards and get them back real soon with no postage charges. That said, it is too tempting to have marginal cards graded, and a PSA-7 of anything modern will be lucky just to recoup the $8 plank charge, the cost of the e-Bay ad, and the shipping in the final auction sale.

NickM

You can either take it in to their offices for a mechanical error reslabbing, or drop it off at their table at a show (most likely the Hollywood Park show).

Nick