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what size subs do you normally send in?

olb31olb31 Posts: 3,487 ✭✭✭✭✭
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i just sent in my biggest sub, 398. just kind of wondering is this low, high or average?
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  • llafoellafoe Posts: 7,220 ✭✭
    Generally footlong subs. image
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  • bighurt2000bighurt2000 Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭


    << <i>i just sent in my biggest sub, 398. just kind of wondering is this low, high or average? >>



    Come on now you couldn't find 2 more cards to make that an even 400?image

    All kidding aside that a big order and I hope you get some good grades
    any Frank Thomas cards in there?image

    James
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  • JustinsShoeboxJustinsShoebox Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭
    I've had better results with smaller orders.

    Justin
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  • dtkk49adtkk49a Posts: 2,489 ✭✭✭
    I just sent in my biggest sub ever - 136 cards.
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  • olb31olb31 Posts: 3,487 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>i just sent in my biggest sub, 398. just kind of wondering is this low, high or average? >>



    Come on now you couldn't find 2 more cards to make that an even 400?image

    All kidding aside that a big order and I hope you get some good grades
    any Frank Thomas cards in there?image

    James >>



    yes, a 1990 tiffany. i had a few others i didn't sub this time, some atomic refractors from 1997.
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  • firedawg45firedawg45 Posts: 1,251 ✭✭✭
    what makes a casual collector?? just curious to this
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  • llafoellafoe Posts: 7,220 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>i just sent in my biggest sub, 398. just kind of wondering is this low, high or average? >>



    I'd say that's on the higher side for casual collectors. Also depends what kind of results ya get image >>



    C'mon... casual collectors spend $3,000-$4,000 in submission fees EVERY month! image
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  • halosfanhalosfan Posts: 2,643 ✭✭✭✭
    me 45-400 ... just depends on what is laying around
    Looking for a Glen Rice Inkredible and Alex Rodriguez cards
  • tsalems1tsalems1 Posts: 3,455 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>what makes a casual collector?? just curious to this >>



    Good question!
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  • bighurt2000bighurt2000 Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭


    << <i>yes, a 1990 tiffany. i had a few others i didn't sub this time, some atomic refractors from 1997. >>



    I just sold my 1990 Topps Tiffany Frank Thomas #414 PSA 10 from my perisonal collection for $350
    a record high on Ebay to the best of my knowledge. As for the 1997 atomic refractors I know I need
    all of them in PSA 10's so sub. away.

    James
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  • halosfanhalosfan Posts: 2,643 ✭✭✭✭
    Oh and sub more Alex Rodriguez cards
    Looking for a Glen Rice Inkredible and Alex Rodriguez cards
  • tsalems1tsalems1 Posts: 3,455 ✭✭✭✭
    What would you consider a decent rate?
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  • RAWcardDAWGRAWcardDAWG Posts: 95


    << <i>what makes a casual collector?? just curious to this >>



    I consider myself to be a notch above a casual collector. I browse eBay when I get home from work, and rarely spend over $25 dollars on a single card. In fact, I just made my biggest purchase for a total of $50 for three cards. And I have never submitted my cards for grading. All raw, baby!
  • gemintgemint Posts: 6,126 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My largest sub was 2000 cards. The heavy hitters probably do 10k+ per month.
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  • CNoteCNote Posts: 2,070 ✭
    My subs have been anywhere between 25 for a special up to 496 Griffey cards.

    The nightly special I do at home is about 8 thought.
  • ishypantsishypants Posts: 37
    I am in the 80 range per order.
  • MrNearMintMrNearMint Posts: 1,209 ✭✭✭
    I don't send in very many cards to be graded. I have sent cards in to BGS three times, each time with 6 card orders. But I mostly buy graded cards.
    I'll never be a big submitter, probably because I don't do un-opened box rips, set registery, or sell cards.
  • MeferMefer Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭
    It really depends for me on what I have possibly available for grading, what are my goals with the material (personal collection or resale), the cost of the submission, and turn around times. With that said, I think the biggest I sent in was about 100 or so cards. Normally I seem to hit somewhere in the 40 card range. For me, however, I have not seen a special recently that fits my comfort level for what I am submitting. Its not like I have a pile of raw 52 Mantles lying around that are money makes in any grade; for the most part it is "newer" material (late 60s to early 80s) where I need to hit 9s and/or 10s to make it worthwhile. So I guess what I am saying is tempt me PSA with a submission rate that is so low I can't refuse it! image

    Matt
  • mattinglymint23mattinglymint23 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭
    Just sent in my largest at 140. My fifth sub. Each has increased by 30%
    If I don't hit 80% of my expected grades it may be my last for a while unless some high value raw cards come my way.
  • corncobbcorncobb Posts: 516 ✭
    zero
  • jgrigalijgrigali Posts: 364 ✭✭
    I usually wait until i have over 50 (so i can get a special), and by the time i wait i usually have around 65 to send in
  • BostonAmericansBostonAmericans Posts: 434 ✭✭


    << <i>what makes a casual collector?? just curious to this >>



    A casual collector wears jeans on Fridays.

    A formal collctor wears a 1980's tux with the ruffled shirt.
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  • CollectorAtWorkCollectorAtWork Posts: 859 ✭✭✭
    My regular size 45 day subs usually range from 100 to 450 cards per submission. I also usually have tallboy size cards that are usually around 25-50 cards and under $500 subs that range from 10-25 cards bundled in the same package.
    Babe Ruth Master Set
    Lou Gehrig Master Set
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  • Charlie9Charlie9 Posts: 526 ✭✭
    Ok, I have a related question. How big does a sub have to be for PSA to be open to a discount. I've been stockpiling waiting for a $4.50 or even a $5 special... if I get 500 or say 1000 cards to sub would they give me a deal? For anyone that's done this, what numbers have led to a discount?
  • MeferMefer Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Ok, I have a related question. How big does a sub have to be for PSA to be open to a discount. I've been stockpiling waiting for a $4.50 or even a $5 special... if I get 500 or say 1000 cards to sub would they give me a deal? For anyone that's done this, what numbers have led to a discount? >>



    If I had 500 cards to submit, I would certainly call and ask about a discount. It never hurts to ask!

    Matt
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