Materials needed:

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• Clear card sleeves 

• Semi-rigid holders

• Painter’s tape or easy-peel tape (not scotch or packing tape directly on holders)

• Sticky notes or pull tabs (optional, helps graders remove card easily)

• Bubble wrap and padding

• Shipping box (sturdy cardboard)

• Team bags (optional, keeps moisture/dust out)

 

 

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Step 1) Sleeve the Card

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• Gently place the card into a clean penny sleeve.

• Insert the sleeved card carefully into the semi-rigid holder

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Step 2) Add a Pulltab (optional)

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• Place a small sticky note or a folded piece of painter’s tape sticking out of the sleeve or holder.

• This makes it easier for PSA/Beckett to remove the card safely.

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Step 3) Secure the Holder

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• If sending multiple cards, put each in its own sleeve and semi-rigid holder 

• Sandwich the holder between two pieces of sturdy cardboard, each bigger than the holder

• Place 2 elastic bands horizontally and 1 elastic band vertically to hold the cardboard pieces and the holder together securely

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Step 4) Cushion the Cards

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• Wrap the bundle in bubble wrap to protect against movement

• Make sure cards are snug but not bent

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Step 5) Box it up

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• Place bubble-wrapped cards into a sturdy shipping box (avoid envelopes unless PSA allows it for small subs).

• Add extra packing paper or bubble wrap so nothing shifts.
• Include your submission paperwork inside the package, on top of the cards (This document is obtained by registering the Submission on the preferred Grading Company Website)

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Step 6) Final Seal & Label

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• Seal the box with strong packing tape

• Clearly label it with the PSA or Beckett submission address

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