PSA should have blind submission policy

jbarnes

PSA needs to consider a blind submission policy where the graders have no idea whose cards they are grading This is common in any other industry to eliminate a conflict of interest with the inspector/grader/reviewer.

PSA could broadcast this policy in the terms and conditions agreement. I can't imagine this process would be hard to do? Sorry if this has been discussed before.

For bettter or worse, PSA's credibility is paramount to out hobbies success. Even the appearance of grading preferences ruins our hobby. It scares good money away.

jb

jfkheat

Someone please correct me if I am wrong but according to PSA the graders don't know who submitted the cards they are grading.
James

itzagoner

if the blind are leading the blind and a tree falls down in the forest, an angel gets its wings.

hyperchipper09

Sight impaired graders count for anything? I believe they have a few of those from some grades I've seen on slabs

dbcoin

<< <i>PSA needs to consider a blind submission policy where the graders have no idea whose cards they are grading This is common in any other industry to eliminate a conflict of interest with the inspector/grader/reviewer.

PSA could broadcast this policy in the terms and conditions agreement. I can't imagine this process would be hard to do? Sorry if this has been discussed before.

For bettter or worse, PSA's credibility is paramount to out hobbies success. Even the appearance of grading preferences ruins our hobby. It scares good money away.

jb >>



The graders have no idea who submitted what. It has been that way for years, possibly since the inception of the company.

Guru

<< <i>if the blind are leading the blind and a tree falls down in the forest, an angel gets its wings. >>



+1

mlbfan2

http://www.psacard.com/Services/PSAGradingProcess
Receiving
The receiving step is one of the most crucial steps in the PSA process. This is where all packages are logged in and separated based on their service level. Once the packages have been separated, each package is opened in priority of service and the cards are counted. After verifying the service level and payment, one of the most important steps in the grading process occurs.
The submissions are now assigned a generic order number, removing the identifying information from the order – thus removing the potential for bias. Finally, all of the pertinent data is entered from the PSA submission form, an e-mail confirmation is sent to you and your cards are off to the next stage.

hyperchipper09

So I guess this puts an end to all the conspiracy talk about certain submitters and sellers getting preferential grades.
If anyone believes that I have grade real estate located in Manhattan for sale, cheap.

cpamike

Great information as always mlbfan2. It is amazing what you can find on the website when you know where to look.

But I really have an issue with your mouse/gerbil/rodent. Why torture the poor creature for the world to see? You should be ashamed of yourself.

ClockworkAngel

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<< <i>PSA needs to consider a blind submission policy where the graders have no idea whose cards they are grading This is common in any other industry to eliminate a conflict of interest with the inspector/grader/reviewer.

PSA could broadcast this policy in the terms and conditions agreement. I can't imagine this process would be hard to do? Sorry if this has been discussed before.

For bettter or worse, PSA's credibility is paramount to out hobbies success. Even the appearance of grading preferences ruins our hobby. It scares good money away.

jb >>



The graders have no idea who submitted what. It has been that way for years, possibly since the inception of the company. >>



Well, if that's what PSA says then we know without a doubt all is well and everyone gets a fair shake at PSA

PMKAY

Some of the bigger submissions must be separated. The same grader may grade my 100-200 card submissions but subs of 10000 cards have to be spread around to different graders I would think.

LarkinCollector

<< <i>Some of the bigger submissions must be separated. The same grader may grade my 100-200 card submissions but subs of 10000 cards have to be spread around to different graders I would think. >>


I would think sheet after sheet of cards marked 'Min Grade 10' might give the grader an idea of who the submitter is.