A Message from the President - PSA Seeks Grader

JoeOrlando · April 3, 2007 8:28AM

Hello All,

With the increased demand for our servcies, PSA is currently seeking another card grader.

This will be a full-time position.

If you have a background in trading cards and feel you have what it takes to perform, please contact me directly at joe@collectors.com.

We are always looking for great people to add to our staff.

Take care,

Joe Orlando
President

RipublicaninMass · April 3, 2007 8:35AM

I could make a funny here, but I wont! Maybe by Pm if anyone is interested. Good to see some of those backed up subs are gonna get done fast! I was wondering how many graders are there?

Southerncards · April 3, 2007 8:47AM

Ladder7 · April 3, 2007 9:21AM

Joe, I may be interested... First, Do you people conduct background checks?

CDsNuts · April 3, 2007 9:22AM

Looks like you guys might break the record for banned members in a day. Good luck.

Lee

julen23 · April 3, 2007 9:47AM

i would suggest banning lee first, mr orlando.

he is rather crass, mean and i even heard he kicked over a basket of baby bunnies one time.

respectfully submitted this 3rd day of april,

dougls c. neidermeyer

julen

eyebone · April 3, 2007 9:51AM

And will you also be adding more administrative staff, sir?

Eyebone

Bunker · April 3, 2007 9:56AM

Based on the results of my last sub I don't think I would qualify...but thanks for asking

ezyshooter · April 3, 2007 10:40AM

I would be interested but i live in Canada. If Psa ever decides to open in Canada then i'm your man.
Steve

yankeeno7 · April 3, 2007 11:00AM

What is the pay for this type of position?

jamesgotpoorman · April 3, 2007 11:05AM

<< What is the pay for this type of position? >>

Just the shear pleasure of handling all those "rare" PSA 10's and vintage cards that we have only seen in books

WinPitcher · April 3, 2007 11:27AM

Intersting, Good luck finding someone from this crew though Joe.

Steve

EagleEyeKid · April 3, 2007 11:45AM

I wonder what does it pay? I would in interested although it would take me 2 hrs to get there. Working to pay for gas would not be fun

ripkenintheminors · April 3, 2007 12:21PM

Would I have to move to Califormia, or could collectors simply send their cards to me at home? Good to hear that the company continues to grow!

pandrews · April 3, 2007 1:19PM

<< Would I have to move to Califormia, or could collectors simply send their cards to me at home? Good to hear that the company continues to grow! >>

swimmin pools, movie stars..

Estil · April 3, 2007 1:22PM

If it's a "work at home" position, I'm sold! It has to be better paying than the $7.40 I'm getting now.

TNP777 · April 3, 2007 1:22PM

<< 

<< Would I have to move to Califormia, or could collectors simply send their cards to me at home? Good to hear that the company continues to grow! >>

swimmin pools, movie stars.. >>

perhaps some concubinin' thrown in, too?

jmbkb4 · April 3, 2007 1:23PM

<< Hello All,

With the increased demand for our servcies, PSA is currently seeking another card grader.

This will be a full-time position.

If you have a background in trading cards and feel you have what it takes to perform, please contact me directly at joe@collectors.com.

We are always looking for great people to add to our staff.

Take care,

Joe Orlando
President >>

This is an excellent P.R. move but I seriously doubt any emails from here would be seriously considered. Surely PSA has better connections than this!

5STAT · April 3, 2007 1:39PM

When you're ready to open up shop on both Coasts...I'll sign up!!

Until then, you couldn't afford me!!

LWMM · April 3, 2007 1:42PM

Can interested people post here instead of emailing? I want to know who my next best friend should be.

jmbkb4 · April 3, 2007 1:43PM

<< Can interested people post here instead of emailing? I want to know who my next best friend should be. >>

This is exactly why no one from here will be hired.

TZAHL · April 3, 2007 2:09PM

Where is PSA headquarters? It has been so long since I submitted. Serious question.

Carew29 · April 3, 2007 2:17PM

Am i allowed to bring my Magic 8 Ball to work??

JackWESQ · April 3, 2007 2:22PM

Collectors Universe/PSA is located in Santa Ana, California.

/s/ JackWESQ

EagleEyeKid · April 3, 2007 2:28PM

Collectors Universe/PSA is located in Santa Ana, California.

Yea I don't get it. Operator/rep told me they're in Santa Ana as well, so why
do they have a Newport address?

itzagoner · April 3, 2007 2:36PM

sheesh, what a shame.....just when my vision starts to go bad, this happens

pandrews · April 3, 2007 2:49PM

<< Collectors Universe/PSA is located in Santa Ana, California.

Yea I don't get it. Operator/rep told me they're in Santa Ana as well, so why
do they have a Newport address? >>

po box..

EagleEyeKid · April 3, 2007 3:14PM

po box..

Why not a po box in Santa Ana....maybe that would cut the time
of receiving and the time of logging in.

metalmike · April 3, 2007 3:43PM

Mr. Orlando let me introduce my self. My name is Mike but a few ex's have called me worse names. No need to go into detail. I have bought and sold cards since 1969, and while I am no expert I feel I would be an asset to your company. I am disabled and live in cincinnati-home of MR. ROSE and will be willing to work from home-Thanks for your consideration......Vince is bald 4 a reason ")

benderbroeth · April 3, 2007 3:46PM

<< Vince is bald 4 a reason ") >>

he he i was rooting for lashley to win!!! oh and as a side note way to go UNDERTAKER!!!

pandrews · April 3, 2007 3:47PM

<< po box..

Why not a po box in Santa Ana....maybe that would cut the time
of receiving and the time of logging in. >>

newport beach sounds more fun?

Ladder7 · April 3, 2007 10:01PM

Well, I think we've just helped him assemble a 'Do not take to step 2' list.

FavreFan1971 · April 3, 2007 10:56PM

This thread is sad.

Many of the board members here complain about their grades, turnaround time and mechanical errors. When the company asks for your input and possible employment you ridicule them.

I applaud Joe and PSA for asking "us experts" if we would be interested in a position with them. I believe the most qualified candidates for this job are on these boards. We all submit cards. While some submit only a hundred a year, others do 1000's and learn from every submission. We can spot flaws with our naked eyes better now than we could a year ago. Three years ago I did not even know what a 10X Loupe was. Now I have two.

I don't know if someone from these boards will be hired but some good can come of this thread. Joe, many of us have full time jobs that support our habit of collecting. While moving to California would be great I just can't pull the trigger. I think having breakout focus groups with member from these boards would benefit PSA. Many of us are well versed in business, customer service, card collecting and assembly line production. All of these expertises we have can benefit PSA. What other business out there has customers so dedicated to a product that will defend it so strong they get in arguements?

Joe, I encourage you to PM some of the members of these boards to inquire on how we believe PSA could improve. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the content you would get out of a meeting like this.

So, the next time one of you complains that your card was undergraded, or why did I get a 5 when I thought it was a nine, remember how you treated Joe and the company in this thread.

asphaltman76 · April 3, 2007 11:04PM

This may be a stupid question....but doesn't the card grading business work like many other businesses in this country? Is it "frowned upon" or not feasible for PSA to "recruit" one or two of the top graders from the other guys? Even if they have been at PSA before? Money talks right??

Ladder7 · April 3, 2007 11:05PM

FF, It's just a bunch of goofs doing standup on an internet bulletin board. Don't make the mistake and judge the lack of devotion to card collecting on that merit alone. I remember long ago when talking cards brought great fun and laughter.

Editted to add; Dave, great work on the T206s thusfar.

itzagoner · April 3, 2007 11:36PM

passionate post by FF....here's the one and only reason i could never ever feel comfortable being a professional grader:

if i had to spend even a moment away from the process of looking thru my own stuff and choosing the cards, and making the stacks, and eliminating the sliders, and agonizing over the choices, and putting together the orders, and checking my order status virtually by the minute, and getting a woody over the results, and waiting impatiently for the postman (pant, pant)...... I WOULD DIE!

i can appreciate the need to explore the potential right within this very group who posts here every day.....maybe there is someone amongst us who has that talent and patience to handle such a monumental position

AND......if you EVER had even one reason to complain about the diminished expectations of your own grades, this job is probably not for you

stown · April 4, 2007 12:01AM

<< This thread is sad.

Many of the board members here complain about their grades, turnaround time and mechanical errors. When the company asks for your input and possible employment you ridicule them.

I applaud Joe and PSA for asking "us experts" if we would be interested in a position with them. I believe the most qualified candidates for this job are on these boards. We all submit cards. While some submit only a hundred a year, others do 1000's and learn from every submission. We can spot flaws with our naked eyes better now than we could a year ago. Three years ago I did not even know what a 10X Loupe was. Now I have two.

I don't know if someone from these boards will be hired but some good can come of this thread. Joe, many of us have full time jobs that support our habit of collecting. While moving to California would be great I just can't pull the trigger. I think having breakout focus groups with member from these boards would benefit PSA. Many of us are well versed in business, customer service, card collecting and assembly line production. All of these expertises we have can benefit PSA. What other business out there has customers so dedicated to a product that will defend it so strong they get in arguements?

Joe, I encourage you to PM some of the members of these boards to inquire on how we believe PSA could improve. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the content you would get out of a meeting like this.

So, the next time one of you complains that your card was undergraded, or why did I get a 5 when I thought it was a nine, remember how you treated Joe and the company in this thread. >>

LWMM · April 4, 2007 1:07AM

On a serious note, if one was to become a grader, can he/she still submit cards (or even collect PSA cards), or would the potential conflict of interest disallow it?

martyogelvie · April 4, 2007 1:21AM

<< On a serious note, if one was to become a grader, can he/she still submit cards (or even collect PSA cards), or would the potential conflict of interest disallow it? >>

That would make sense but If that were the case, then why would he POST the opening on this board?

MooseDog · April 4, 2007 2:19AM

<< On a serious note, if one was to become a grader, can he/she still submit cards (or even collect PSA cards), or would the potential conflict of interest disallow it? >>

Good point, but unfortunately conflict of interest is a fact of life in this hobby/business...Doug Allen of MastroNet has stated in many articles that he is an avid collector...many shady auction houses authenticate their own stuff...Ted Taylor was one of most respected old school collectors and now he's founded STAT Authentic who is associated with Coach's Corner. 'Nuf said. Too much money involved these days.

I can't imagine a person who seeks a job as a grader would not also be a collector. So that makes the potential list of job candidates very small. I would think that PSA would not allow anyone to grade their own cards though, and they would have to submit blindly like the rest of us.

For what it's worth I think PSA has done a fine job of maintaining a reasonable reputation for integrity despite claims in this forum of favoritism for large customers, grader of death, etc.

A Message from the President - PSA Seeks Grader

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