What is it Like Being a Grader?

taul166

Hi again, I have been a collector for a long time, but am now just getting and buying more cards graded. I have wondered what is like being a grader. For example, what makes a good grader and what entry level skills are needed? What knowledge or skills does PSA look for? What is the grader turnover at PSA like, do folks remain graders for very long? Just some idle thoughts.

p.s. I am retired and have no interest in becoming a grader.....just curious.

dbcoin

They mention in their SEC docs that their graders average something like 20+ years experience. I would imagine turnover is low.

eyebone

the ladies. go into a bar, casually let it slip that you are a psa grader, and sit back while the ladies flock to you. it is akin to being a rock star or a professional athlete of the highest standard.

eyebone

ClockworkAngel

I imagine it'd much like the witness protection program

LarkinCollector

<< <i>I imagine it'd much like the witness protection program >>


Or working at Area 51 or being a member of Fight Club....

YogiBerraFan

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<< <i>I imagine it'd much like the witness protection program >>


Or working at Area 51 or being a member of Fight Club.... >>



You are forgetting the first rule of Fight Club

LarkinCollector

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<< <i>I imagine it'd much like the witness protection program >>


Or working at Area 51 or being a member of Fight Club.... >>



You are forgetting the first rule of Fight Club >>


I'm not a member
ETA: and avoid following rules whenever I can get away with it!

SumoMenkoMan

It's probably not all it's cracked up to be, but I'm sure it has it's moments. Does each grader have a specialty year/ genre or could one grader be grading 1952 Topps one day and 1987 Topps the next?

lawnmowerman

<< <i>the ladies. go into a bar, casually let it slip that you are a psa grader, and sit back while the ladies flock to you. it is akin to being a rock star or a professional athlete of the highest standard.

eyebone >>



I agree! Nothing says chick magnet like us card nerds.

Dpeck100

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<< <i>the ladies. go into a bar, casually let it slip that you are a psa grader, and sit back while the ladies flock to you. it is akin to being a rock star or a professional athlete of the highest standard.

eyebone >>



I agree! Nothing says chick magnet like us card nerds. >>




Chicks think cards are dumb until they find out they are worth money. That changes everything.

lawnmowerman

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<< <i>the ladies. go into a bar, casually let it slip that you are a psa grader, and sit back while the ladies flock to you. it is akin to being a rock star or a professional athlete of the highest standard.

eyebone >>



I agree! Nothing says chick magnet like us card nerds. >>




Chicks think cards are dumb until they find out they are worth money. That changes everything. >>



True haha!

Dpeck100

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<< <i>the ladies. go into a bar, casually let it slip that you are a psa grader, and sit back while the ladies flock to you. it is akin to being a rock star or a professional athlete of the highest standard.

eyebone >>



I agree! Nothing says chick magnet like us card nerds. >>




Chicks think cards are dumb until they find out they are worth money. That changes everything. >>



True haha! >>




I speak from experience

lawnmowerman

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<< <i>the ladies. go into a bar, casually let it slip that you are a psa grader, and sit back while the ladies flock to you. it is akin to being a rock star or a professional athlete of the highest standard.

eyebone >>



I agree! Nothing says chick magnet like us card nerds. >>




Chicks think cards are dumb until they find out they are worth money. That changes everything. >>



True haha! >>




I speak from experience >>



My wife was the same way till she pulled a 1/1 Cubs pitchers card a few years back and sold it on ebay for $175+.

She picked out one pack from Target and pulled that! She's so lucky.

Dpeck100

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<< <i>the ladies. go into a bar, casually let it slip that you are a psa grader, and sit back while the ladies flock to you. it is akin to being a rock star or a professional athlete of the highest standard.

eyebone >>



I agree! Nothing says chick magnet like us card nerds. >>




Chicks think cards are dumb until they find out they are worth money. That changes everything. >>



True haha! >>




I speak from experience >>



My wife was the same way till she pulled a 1/1 Cubs pitchers card a few years back and sold it on ebay for $175+.

She picked out one pack from Target and pulled that! She's so lucky. >>




That is a great story! I don't care who you are pulling a hit out of a pack is a major thrill.