free grading vouchers for complete registered sets

eyebone

read something about psa giving free grading vouchers to those with complete registered sets.

this true? if so, how does one go about getting their vouchers?

thanks. eyebone

jeffcbay

See the benefits page. Once you reach 90%, you're eligible for free grading vouchers that must be used for cards from that set. I've done this several times, and all you have to do is email them to let them know you're reached 90%, and they will send you your vouchers. They're usually mailed to you pretty quickly (within 2 weeks or so).

WeekendHacker

Once you get to 90% completion on your set, you can send Michele Redmond [MRedmond@collectors.com] an email and she will send you vouchers. At the top of the PSA page, click on 'Set Registry' then under that link click on 'Benefits' and you will get to this page where there is a link for an email request and you will find how many cards you can get graded for free.

It will look something like this:

Benefits of PSA Set Registration

Building collections of trading cards can be rewarding and very pleasurable. Participating in the PSA Set RegistrySM can also be a lot of fun. In addition to the enjoyment of comparing your cards to the greatest sets of all time, you also receive the following benefits:

Recognition for your cards. If your cards are in the top five best "All Time Finest" sets, your collection and, if you desire, your name will be listed in the PSA Set Registry at the top of the page listing all sets in that category. You have three options in listing the name of your collection: you can use your full name, you can use your initials, or you can simply be an anonymous collector. Also note that while we will list the average grade of your set, we will not list the grades of the individual cards unless you have marked your set open for viewing.

Free Submissions. We recognize that not every item in every important collection has been graded by PSA. In order to encourage participation in the PSA Set Registry program when your set reaches 90% complete, you are entitled free grading as follows.

If the set composition is 1-50 cards or tickets you are entitled to 1 free grading.
If the set composition is 51-150 cards or tickets you are entitled to 2 free gradings.
If the set composition is 151-300 cards or tickets you are entitled to 3 free gradings.
If the set composition is 301-750 cards or tickets you are entitled to 5 free gradings.
If the set composition is 751-1500 cards or tickets you are entitled to 6 free gradings.
If the set composition is over 1500 cards or tickets you are entitled to 7 free gradings.

Cards which are autographed and dated 1997 or earlier will need to go through the “Grading & Autograph Authentication” service. For these cards, the following free submissions apply:

If the set composition is 1-150 cards or tickets you are entitled to 1 free gradings.
If the set composition is 151-300 cards or tickets you are entitled to 2 free gradings.
If the set composition is 301-750 cards or tickets you are entitled to 3 free gradings.
If the set composition is 751-1500 cards or tickets you are entitled to 4 free gradings.
If the set composition is over 1500 cards or tickets you are entitled to 5 free gradings.

Free gradings are for items within the set that has reached 90% completion. You should request your free gradings with the intent to either add or upgrade your set with the items that are being graded for free. You cannot submit the same item twice for free grades. All items must be submitted at one time. If your set has reached 90% complete, please contact setregistry@collectors.com with your name, address and phone number, the name of the set that qualifies and whether or not your cards are autographed. You will be sent by U.S. mail a submission form to be used exclusively for your free gradings. It is your responsibility to pay for postage and insurance.

mshups

I have used this "comp" several times and always have been very pleased with the results. Good luck.

Matt