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CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,090 ✭✭✭✭✭
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So I'm going to call PSA about getting my 1948 World Series home run ball certified and graded today. My question is who should I ask for? Should I just talk to the generic customer service guy that happens to pick up the phone or someone in particular that would be able to answer questions on how to handle this rarity?

I know if I were submitting a coin to PCGS of equal significance as the ball I'd be asking for HRH directly but I've no experience with PSA.

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  • preownedautospreownedautos Posts: 86
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  • SportsModerator2SportsModerator2 Posts: 1,736 mod
    Cladiator,

    You do not mention if the ball is autographed. If it is, customer service should be able to help you with the fees or you can go here to the submission center. Step 1 will give you a link for fees. Step 2 submission form, etc. Even on an autographed piece we will not always attribute the item to a specific event.

    If the ball is not autographed, the only game used equipment we authenticate is game used bats. (exception is when we are there for an "In the Presence" such as the Superbowl, etc.)

    Carol


  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,090 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks Carol. I've got many intricate questions about the ball, the authentication process and also possible historic research. Is there anyone there I could speak to directly that might be more helpfull than the generic CS call taker?

    Not to knock CS but I'd feel more comfortable talking with a higher up on this one.

    You can see and read about the ball I'm talking about in ...this thread...




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    Carol
  • mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    Cladiator-

    I'm not sure what exactly you are seeking. PSA/DNA can and will authenticate the autographs on the ball. If you are looking for verification that the ball is an official 1948 World Series Home Run Ball, etc. -- that is somewhat outside the scope of PSA's services. Certainly an auction house might be able to do some legwork for you in this regard (potentially -- depends on value of the ball), but I don't think PSA is going to be willing to do much other than certify it is an official ball and that the autographs are authentic.
    I am actively buying MIKE SCHMIDT gem mint baseball cards. Also looking for any 19th century cabinets of Philadephia Nationals. Please PM with additional details.
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,090 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Cladiator-

    I'm not sure what exactly you are seeking. PSA/DNA can and will authenticate the autographs on the ball. If you are looking for verification that the ball is an official 1948 World Series Home Run Ball, etc. -- that is somewhat outside the scope of PSA's services. Certainly an auction house might be able to do some legwork for you in this regard (potentially -- depends on value of the ball), but I don't think PSA is going to be willing to do much other than certify it is an official ball and that the autographs are authentic. >>

    Verification is one thing I'd like to look into and wasn't sure if PSA would be able to help with that or not. The other thread mentioned that JSA does offer an verification service so I thought perhaps PSA would as well.
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