Ive always wondered how a predominantly US staff authenticates those relatively unknown (sorry ruby) autos. Its cool they do, but would be interesting to see how they get the information for those people who there isnt really a volume to compare to. Side note, great interview with nat turner on neos channel the other day. Sounds like psa is in great hands with him.
Yeah I'm curious about that too, definitely a valid question! Maybe that's why it took so long? The only reference I have is Steve Grad from Pawn Stars as he was a PSA authenticator. From what I could tell he would have a collection of autos to compare to when authenticating but as you've pointed out, someone like Ruby Tui isn't exactly known to US authenticators.
Thanks mate! It's going to be a wee while before I can get them graded. I've got them sitting in my COMC account right now and will be sending them off to get graded as soon as I have the money to pay for it. Grading isn't cheap!
Actually, spurred on by your comment I've gone ahead and submitted 5 cards for grading with PSA. Two Lomu rookies, a Shane Warne Hattrick card, a Warne/Lara Bat 2 Ball card and the Lomu Gold card! Apparently it's a 12 week turnaround. Fingers crossed!
Those look awesome, congratulations.
Glad you like them! I’m super stoked I sent them in. Not cheap and takes a few months to do but totally worth it. Absolute PC cards!
Ive always wondered how a predominantly US staff authenticates those relatively unknown (sorry ruby) autos. Its cool they do, but would be interesting to see how they get the information for those people who there isnt really a volume to compare to.
Side note, great interview with nat turner on neos channel the other day. Sounds like psa is in great hands with him.
Yeah I'm curious about that too, definitely a valid question! Maybe that's why it took so long? The only reference I have is Steve Grad from Pawn Stars as he was a PSA authenticator. From what I could tell he would have a collection of autos to compare to when authenticating but as you've pointed out, someone like Ruby Tui isn't exactly known to US authenticators.
Congrats on the returns! Those cards are epic my man! When are you getting your lomu rookie cards back from PSA?
Thanks mate! It's going to be a wee while before I can get them graded. I've got them sitting in my COMC account right now and will be sending them off to get graded as soon as I have the money to pay for it. Grading isn't cheap!
Actually, spurred on by your comment I've gone ahead and submitted 5 cards for grading with PSA. Two Lomu rookies, a Shane Warne Hattrick card, a Warne/Lara Bat 2 Ball card and the Lomu Gold card! Apparently it's a 12 week turnaround. Fingers crossed!
Do you have to submit somekind of evidence like video or photo for the authentication process.
No, they have all the means to check authenticity
They dont grade personally signed cards is that correct?
Actually, they do. These are all in-person autos. CGC also does autograph authentication now too. They signed a deal with JSA.