Using toploaders for PSA submissions

ChaseTheCup

I know it states they want you to use Card Saver 1's only, but will they still accept your order if you send your cards in toploaders to get graded? They state that they don't like toploaders because there is movement when they get shipped. I feel toploaders protect a card better when combined with a penny sleeve inside the toploader and then toploaders put into team bags. Ive never had a card move and get damaged shipping this way. Then you can still put cardboard around the team bags. Ive heard PSA cuts the cards out of the CS1's when they are grading them so it is probably quicker for them as well, but as far as shipping goes, CS1s are too flimsy and I feel there is higher risk putting raw cards in them and damage occuring. (even with penny sleeves first). That's just my opinion.. whats your take on this and has anyone ever had an order rejected/returned to them because they used toploaders?

EagleEyeKid

You can ship them anyway you like but you may experience delays, and/or holds.

gregmo32

For my first 25 years in the hobby, I would only use toploaders. I couldn't stand the semi-rigid kind.

PSA requiring it did not make sense to me.

But I changed my opinion after using them for submissions. I now much prefer the Card Savers to toploaders, and definitely think that as long as you package the box well, they are far safer in transit in the semi-rigid Card Savers. I would recommend practicing a lot at putting low value cards into them, if it is not familiar for you. It does take a bit of practice first.

DanBessette

I am anti CardSaver and toploaders all the way in my PC..... with that being said, I abide by the PSA rule when subbing, I just package extra well around them.

ledsters

It is much easier for the grader to get the card out of a Card Saver than a penny sleeve and Top Loader without damaging your card. That is the reason they have that rule. It is for your protection and theirs.

baz518

I too used to prefer top loaders but now use CS1s for all my cards... I only use top loaders now as backing for wax/cello packs in a team bag. But sub-wise, I would definitely use CS1s to avoid any delays or holds.

PMKAY

<< <i>I know it states they want you to use Card Saver 1's only, but will they still accept your order if you send your cards in toploaders to get graded? They state that they don't like toploaders because there is movement when they get shipped. I feel toploaders protect a card better when combined with a penny sleeve inside the toploader and then toploaders put into team bags. Ive never had a card move and get damaged shipping this way. Then you can still put cardboard around the team bags. Ive heard PSA cuts the cards out of the CS1's when they are grading them so it is probably quicker for them as well, but as far as shipping goes, CS1s are too flimsy and I feel there is higher risk putting raw cards in them and damage occuring. (even with penny sleeves first). That's just my opinion.. whats your take on this and has anyone ever had an order rejected/returned to them because they used toploaders? >>



I'd go with PSA's experience on this one. Use card savers not top loaders.

Goomba78

<< <i>You can ship them anyway you like but you may experience delays, and/or holds. >>



& don't forget to sign the signature line! 😊

charrigan

I use CS1s for everything, PSA submissions and PC storage included. When shipping to PSA, I put them in a stack between 2 pieces of cardboard and inside a bubble mailer or flat rate box and have had no problems so far. Ease of removal is a big advantage.