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psa dna question (sticker question answered)

begsu1013begsu1013 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭
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does a previous sticker affixation effect the grade if you wanted to have a psa dna card graded?

basically asking if a card has a jsa sticker on the back can the card receive a max grade of 5 or something along those lines?

or does it get a free pass considering it's another type of authenticity?

ie. a jsa sticker, a nolan ryan foundation sticker, etc

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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    I've never sent them in, but when the question was asked previously on these boards, the answer was always "a free pass".
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  • kingnascarkingnascar Posts: 636 ✭✭✭
    I have a 1988 Maxx Dale Earnhardt autographed and authenticated by JSA with a sticker on the back. I submitted it to PSA/DNA and had the autograph graded and slabbed. It came back a 10.
    The sticker will not be a problem.

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  • SultanOfSwatSultanOfSwat Posts: 344 ✭
    Thank you guys for answering this question. It's one I have wondered about as well. The info is appreciated.
  • begsu1013begsu1013 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭


    << <i>I have a 1988 Maxx Dale Earnhardt autographed and authenticated by JSA with a sticker on the back. I submitted it to PSA/DNA and had the autograph graded and slabbed. It came back a 10.
    The sticker will not be a problem. >>



    was the 10 an auto grade or a card grade.

    I am asking about a card grade and would a sticker on the card effect the grade...

    confusing, I know...
  • kingnascarkingnascar Posts: 636 ✭✭✭
    The 10 is the grade for the autograph

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  • begsu1013begsu1013 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭
    ok, yes I am looking just to have an "authenticated" for the autograph, but have the card get the highest possible grade for the card itself...

  • KNAPPKNAPP Posts: 654 ✭✭✭
    I think it does effect the grade of the card. I passed on a few Ric Flair cards, because the guy had a JSA sticker put on the back.
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  • SultanOfSwatSultanOfSwat Posts: 344 ✭


    << <i>The 10 is the grade for the autograph >>



    Oh, ok. Does anyone know how one could find out if it affects the grade of the card? Would a call to PSA be able to answer this, or would this be something only the graders would be able to answer? I apologize if this is a silly question, but I too would like to know because I have some cards with stickers that I would like to have graded too. If they ding the card for the sticker, it would be a waste of money to send them in for the card to be graded.
  • Warriors8Warriors8 Posts: 246


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    << <i>The 10 is the grade for the autograph >>



    Oh, ok. Does anyone know how one could find out if it affects the grade of the card? Would a call to PSA be able to answer this, or would this be something only the graders would be able to answer? I apologize if this is a silly question, but I too would like to know because I have some cards with stickers that I would like to have graded too. If they ding the card for the sticker, it would be a waste of money to send them in for the card to be graded. >>


    Yes a call to PSA would be able to answer this. PSA is grading it so of course they would be able to answer your question.
  • SultanOfSwatSultanOfSwat Posts: 344 ✭


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    << <i>The 10 is the grade for the autograph >>



    Oh, ok. Does anyone know how one could find out if it affects the grade of the card? Would a call to PSA be able to answer this, or would this be something only the graders would be able to answer? I apologize if this is a silly question, but I too would like to know because I have some cards with stickers that I would like to have graded too. If they ding the card for the sticker, it would be a waste of money to send them in for the card to be graded. >>


    Yes a call to PSA would be able to answer this. PSA is grading it so of course they would be able to answer your question. >>



    What I was meaning was I didn't know if customer service would be able to answer this since they are not the ones actually grading the cards.

    Anyway, if I get time on Friday, I may give them a call.
  • luftmichluftmich Posts: 61 ✭
    Please post the answer when you find out. I've been wondering this myself.
  • thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭
    My past experience from subbing hundreds of cards is that an authentication sticker on the back has zero impact on a card grade.

    Mike
    Buying US Presidential autographs
  • begsu1013begsu1013 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭
    I have tried to call and ask twice and have explained clearly (I thought) as to the question and got nowhere. if you happen to get a straight answer, please post. was


    hoping that someone here has already crossed this bridge by actually submitting here and knows the outcome....
  • Autos4AlexAutos4Alex Posts: 442 ✭✭✭
    I have graded quite a few as well and not seen any impact. That said, all of the cards with stickers that I was grading were in the 4,5,6 range. I haven't graded any 8,9,10's with stickers.
  • begsu1013begsu1013 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭
    thanks alex! did any of those cards seem worthy of higher grades?
  • thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭


    << <i>My past experience from subbing hundreds of cards is that an authentication sticker on the back has zero impact on a card grade.

    Mike >>



    Begsu1013,

    See above. And yes, I have had cards graded 8,9,10 that had authentication stickers on them.
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  • charrigancharrigan Posts: 2,293
    Agreed with others. No impact on grade.
  • begsu1013begsu1013 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭
    finally got the answer direct from psa:

    Hello Bob,

    My name is Michael with PSA Customer Support, and I would be more than happy to assist you with your questions regarding our services today!

    This is definitely a very good question. When grading cards, typically any sticker will affect the grade, and we may only be able to authenticate it. However, in instances where it is a certification sticker from a well known authenticator, it should not affect the grade whatsoever. Please let me know if this requires further explanation.

    For remaining questions, you may contact PSA Customer Service at info@psacard.com or (800) 325-1121. Thank you for reaching out to PSA, & I hope you have a great day![I/]
  • begsu1013begsu1013 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭
    to add:

    in my question i asked specifically to these stickers: jsa, steiner & nolan ryan foundation.

    any others may not get the free pass....
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