Choosing/Preparing a Sub . . .

NewJerseyMeatHook

What is most important to you in choosing which cards you submit to PSA?

Centering
Corners
Edges
Surface/Gloss

I used to be big on centering, but after seing several not-so-well-centered, high-grade examples on this site and eBay, I'm not so sure anymore.

mikeschmidt

It depends, in part, on if it is a modern vs. vintage, super refractor vs. big-bordered card.

But, in general, I would say that PSA's two biggest priorities are corners and centering.

Boopotts

Since one of my keener pleasures in life involves submitting cards that I a) have no intention of keeping for collectible value, and b) have almost no chance of recouping the grading fee from when I try to sell them, I'm at the point where I just don't submit anything if I can see any flaw whatsoever on the card. If it's centered about 60/40 or better and it looks otherwise perfect I'll send it in. Otherwise, as David Hume would say, I 'consign it to the flames'.

lawnmowerman

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I prefer steak and cheese but if I am feeling saucy I like a meatball sub.

Actually what Boopotts said ( I just don't submit anything if I can see any flaw whatsoever on the card ) Except I would get them graded to keep not sell.

Matt