Thanks for the three free gradings PSA (set registry)

wrestlingcardking

I know that some people are a little critical of the three free gradings from the set registry due to postage cost but I have used this offer before in the past and did another round here recently. I am very happy to get these done and added to my set. I sent in some super sized cards (sportcasters) so this worked out well for me. Here is my poppage and I will be able to use these on my Dan Gable set registry.

1 1 22669951 EXCELLENT-MINT 6 1980 SPORTSCASTER-FINNISH 2077 DAN GABLE Card
1 2 22669952 EXCELLENT 5 1980 SPORTSCASTER-FINNISH 2077 DAN GABLE Card
2 1 22669953 EXCELLENT-MINT+ 6.5 1977-1982 SPORTSCASTER-SWEDISH 55-22 DAN GABLE Card

dytch2220

Please explain this three free gradings phenomenon.

Littletweed

From the PSA website under set registry--benefits:

Benefits of PSA Set Registration

Building collections of trading cards can be rewarding and very pleasurable. Participating in the PSA Set Registry 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. In order to encourage participation in the PSA Set Registry program when your set reaches 90% complete, you may be entitled to free grading for cards (including pre-1998 autographed cards) and tickets (effective 1/1/14).

If the set composition is 25-150 cards or tickets you are entitled to 1 free grading.
If the set composition is 151-500 cards or tickets you are entitled to 2 free gradings.
If the set composition is 500+ cards or tickets you are entitled to 3 free gradings.

Restrictions:
1) Set must be 90% complete or better and the set must be 25 cards or more
2) Free grades do not necessarily need to be for cards within the set which qualifies for the free grades
3) Member must have a current PSA Collectors Club membership
4) There is a maximum of 3 grades per year
5) Member must pay for P&H both ways
6) With each free submission approval, all items must be submitted at one time
7) Packs are not eligible for free grades
8) The free grading benefit can only be used one time per set

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. If you wish to send cards in for different service levels, i.e. crossover, regrade, raw, etc., please inform us when you request your submission form as separate submission forms are required for different types of services. (Note that cards which are autographed and dated pre-1998 will need to go through the “Grading & Autograph Authentication” service.) You will be sent by U.S. mail a submission form to be used exclusively for your free gradings.

grote15

This is good to know as I am currently at 89.09% completion with my 75 mini set. Thanks!

PMKAY

If the set composition is 500+ cards or tickets you are entitled to 3 free gradings.


So you'd need 450 or more graded cards in one set to get three free gradings.

Last time they went two weeks long on one of my submissions they sent me a 50 dollar voucher.

miwlvrn

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Can't you just include them as part of a larger sub like you do with any other voucher/coupon, and then the shipping hit per card is more tolerable, or do they require that the free gradings are on their own submission form instead of part of a larger order?

wrestlingcardking

They come on their own submission order....... they basically filled out the order form for me with the sets that qualified and then I was to fill in the three slots (cards) that I would like to get graded.