Same Card - Different Insert in PSA Holder

dytch2220

I have several examples of a card I am collecting where the insert used is nice and close to the card, making it difficult for the card to canter one way or another. I picked up a few new cards on eBay recently and noticed that while they are the same card and variation, they are holdered in a larger insert, allowing the card to move around in the holder. I'm a little curious about the "why?" but more importantly, if I sent these back for a reholder to use the more snug insert, would PSA do this? Has anyone ever successfully had a card reholdered to get tighter insert within the holder? If so, how did you put that on the form?

charrigan

I believe it is due to minor variations in card size.

I recently sent a card in for reholdering that was holdered with the insert and wrote on the bottom of the submission form "please holder without inner insert" (or something to that effect). When I received it back, my request was granted. Though, it is impossible to know whether PSA listened to me and or whether they would have reholdered without the insert anyway.

dytch2220

Thanks charrigan. When I get the cards I'll measure to see if they'd fit within the smaller insert and then give the reholder a shot. It would drive me crazy to have a few in a differently constructed holder.

DanBessette

I think you're talking about different things, if I understand correctly. I think Nate is talking about the dimensions of the actual "cavity" the card sits in, while I'm pretty sure Casey is talking about the mylar sleeve that prevents movement.