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How to sell PSA graded packs that have developed small rips?

leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭
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Just asking for advice on how to sell slabbed packs that have developed small tears because of PSA's poor holders. I'd like to sell my 1970's collection but want to make sure they buyer knows what they are getting. Over all the packs look great but some rips have occurred in some of them.
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  • leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭
    example:

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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,746 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would say just mention in the listing that a tear(s) occurred in the wrapper after holdering and provide clear scans to illustrate. If it's an unopened collector bidding, I'd prepare for a lower final bid, but some people buy packs to open, too, in which case that issue won't be as much of a factor.


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    The same way you just told us and even put the little circle on the small tear, I don't see why you cant do the same on the listing. You just answered your own question.
  • leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭
    so the recommeded listing way would be...

    1970 Topps Baseball Wax Pack PSA 9 - ????

    What would you suggest listing the title as???

    or should I just try to sell it as a registry set? I do currently have the #3 spot and only off the leader by .2
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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    I would list the item in the title as PSA "9".

    In the description I would mention IN BOLD AND CAPS that there are tears in the wrapper. You should also add additional pics clearly showing the tears.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭


    << <i>I would list the item in the title as PSA "9".

    In the description I would mention IN BOLD AND CAPS that there are tears in the wrapper. You should also add additional pics clearly showing the tears. >>



    Do you think individual is the way to sell or should I sell as a lot and keep the registry packs together?
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  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    I would sell individually for the best return.

    The tears will hurt sales and I agree should be mentioned in the auction description.

    Another option is to just consign them all with probstein and let him run with them......

    aconte
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Jason,

    I agree with the above comment. Selling all in one lot will not maximize your profit.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • 1neatstuff1neatstuff Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭
    jason you might want to break them up i think you will do much better on them if you asked me...you might also want to try and sell some on the boards here and save some fees there are many collectors on here with me being included who might be interested...terry
  • leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭
    thanks to everyone that has PM'ed me about these packs... I need to move them so I think I'll just list them on ebay and let the market make the call on the price of the packs. I would hate to lose money on these and I also do not want to over charge anyone on the boards.
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  • leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭
    1970-1974 Packs have been listed on ebay... Please feel free to PM me for the links to them - they should be easy to find on ebay image
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  • gemintgemint Posts: 6,126 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think PSA should stop slabbing wax packs until they resolve this issue. It's a crying shame that so many scarce high grade packs are getting destroyed due to their holders. Even with improvements to the holder, it still happens far too often.
    https://ebay.com/sch/gemint/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
  • llafoellafoe Posts: 7,220 ✭✭
    PSA doesn't guarantee wax packs? A pack with any type of tear can only grade a 7 at best... if the pack was a 9, it obviously didn't have any tears at the time it was holdered.
    WANTED: Cincinnati Reds TEAM Cards
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,746 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've had much greater success with the latest holders they're using for wax packs. The older ones with the tabs were prone to wrapper tears if the gum was loose in the pack.


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,899 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's a crying shame, because I'd be all over the 1971 wax pack if not for the tear.
    My 1972 Baseball and Wacky Pack Registry Sets
  • gemintgemint Posts: 6,126 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>It's a crying shame, because I'd be all over the 1971 wax pack if not for the tear. >>



    I've been looking for a nice 1965 baseball wax pack to complete my graded 60s run but the ones I've come across have gum tears in the side. Even if I find one intact, I'm afraid to buy it and have it tear during transit to me.
    https://ebay.com/sch/gemint/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
  • digicatdigicat Posts: 8,551 ✭✭
    How did PSA's slab cause the rips?
    My Giants collection want list

    WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>How did PSA's slab cause the rips? >>


    Unlike most of the GAI holders, they are not tight against the pack and therefore the gum has room to move around. During shipment the corners of the gum often tear into the wrapper.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • BaltimoreYankeeBaltimoreYankee Posts: 3,038 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Early this year, I sent a few 1977 packs in to get graded. They came back with the packs shrink wrapped in a baggie type thing before being encapsulated. I don't know if that was a test because since then, I have gotten a 1972 OPC wax pack graded that did not have the inner baggie. Here is a '77 pack:

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    Daniel
  • leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭
    that baggie rap looks bad.
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  • handymanhandyman Posts: 5,388 ✭✭✭✭✭
    looks better than a 1 inch tear going down both sides of the pack. And the case says GEM MINT.
  • leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭


    << <i>looks better than a 1 inch tear going down both sides of the pack. And the case says GEM MINT. >>



    true... but they should be able to come up with a better case!
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  • Nascar360Nascar360 Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭
    That is a HUGE issue.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,746 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The problem is not as pervasive as it once was with the newly designed holder. I have graded about 20-25 wax packs in last 6 mos and don't recall seeing any tears after holdering.

    Early bidding action indicates that you might be pleasantly surprised. Not all collectors are bothered by a small tear in the wrapper, though I'd expect that they
    will bid as if the pack were a lower grade than Mint 9.


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭


    << <i>The problem is not as pervasive as it once was with the newly designed holder. I have graded about 20-25 wax packs in last 6 mos and don't recall seeing any tears after holdering.

    Early bidding action indicates that you might be pleasantly surprised. Not all collectors are bothered by a small tear in the wrapper, though I'd expect that they
    will bid as if the pack were a lower grade than Mint 9. >>



    I'm hoping the registry people that would like to move up will continue bidding them up image
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  • leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭


    << <i>

    << <i>The problem is not as pervasive as it once was with the newly designed holder. I have graded about 20-25 wax packs in last 6 mos and don't recall seeing any tears after holdering.

    Early bidding action indicates that you might be pleasantly surprised. Not all collectors are bothered by a small tear in the wrapper, though I'd expect that they
    will bid as if the pack were a lower grade than Mint 9. >>



    I'm hoping the registry people that would like to move up will continue bidding them up image >>



    In this case buy the grade not the pack!
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