PSA Comics - Who's Going To Give Them A Go?
https://www.psacard.com/info/comic-book-magazine-grading
There have been so many issues with CGC of late I wonder how many will jump ship or at least give PSA a chance?
https://www.psacard.com/info/comic-book-magazine-grading
There have been so many issues with CGC of late I wonder how many will jump ship or at least give PSA a chance?
Quote from
Belly on 23 January 2025, 8:41 AM
For me to use or not use will be something that reveals itself in time.
While CGC already doesn't have the best cases imo, it does command the best premium.
So in the end using or not using PSA would likely come down to that.
I'm too fluid to feel like I need to have the best coffin. Given the ever present possibility of cashing out through change in interest or change in circumstances means it's got to come down to potential resale for me.
In no way knocking anyone for going the other way. I get it. If you're sure it's a forever yours thing.
For me to use or not use will be something that reveals itself in time.
While CGC already doesn't have the best cases imo, it does command the best premium.
So in the end using or not using PSA would likely come down to that.
I'm too fluid to feel like I need to have the best coffin. Given the ever present possibility of cashing out through change in interest or change in circumstances means it's got to come down to potential resale for me.
In no way knocking anyone for going the other way. I get it. If you're sure it's a forever yours thing.
Matthew Huskinson has reacted to this post.
It comes down to a few factors for me.
- Service. If it's a smooth experience and they handle my books with respect I will go for it.
- Price. Is the cost of getting the slabbing done worth the wait and is the slab itself any good.
- Value. PSA brings brand equity with it already, how much of this can be transferred over and add value to my slab? CGC has a premium above all over slabs, I would hope that PSA can keep up with this.
Ultimately it comes down to how the market reacts. On the surface of it, there's nothing to say that PSA couldn't compete with CGC, but if the community doesn't respect the slabs in the same way as the incumbent, it will just stay in second place.
Having said that, I think most collectors are willing to give them a chance as long as they don't mess up like CGC has of late.
It comes down to a few factors for me.
- Service. If it's a smooth experience and they handle my books with respect I will go for it.
- Price. Is the cost of getting the slabbing done worth the wait and is the slab itself any good.
- Value. PSA brings brand equity with it already, how much of this can be transferred over and add value to my slab? CGC has a premium above all over slabs, I would hope that PSA can keep up with this.
Ultimately it comes down to how the market reacts. On the surface of it, there's nothing to say that PSA couldn't compete with CGC, but if the community doesn't respect the slabs in the same way as the incumbent, it will just stay in second place.
Having said that, I think most collectors are willing to give them a chance as long as they don't mess up like CGC has of late.
Matthew Huskinson has reacted to this post.
Quote from
Belly on 23 January 2025, 8:41 AM
For me to use or not use will be something that reveals itself in time.
While CGC already doesn't have the best cases imo, it does command the best premium.
So in the end using or not using PSA would likely come down to that.
I'm too fluid to feel like I need to have the best coffin. Given the ever present possibility of cashing out through change in interest or change in circumstances means it's got to come down to potential resale for me.
In no way knocking anyone for going the other way. I get it. If you're sure it's a forever yours thing.
Sound points can't argue against them.
My main hope (which I'd not bet on) is that PSA if/when they mess up just take accountability and don't try to gaslight all of their customers. It happens far too often and it just gets tiresome
Quote from
Belly on 23 January 2025, 8:41 AM
For me to use or not use will be something that reveals itself in time.
While CGC already doesn't have the best cases imo, it does command the best premium.
So in the end using or not using PSA would likely come down to that.
I'm too fluid to feel like I need to have the best coffin. Given the ever present possibility of cashing out through change in interest or change in circumstances means it's got to come down to potential resale for me.
In no way knocking anyone for going the other way. I get it. If you're sure it's a forever yours thing.
Sound points can't argue against them.
My main hope (which I'd not bet on) is that PSA if/when they mess up just take accountability and don't try to gaslight all of their customers. It happens far too often and it just gets tiresome
It comes down to a few factors for me.
- Service. If it's a smooth experience and they handle my books with respect I will go for it.
- Price. Is the cost of getting the slabbing done worth the wait and is the slab itself any good.
- Value. PSA brings brand equity with it already, how much of this can be transferred over and add value to my slab? CGC has a premium above all over slabs, I would hope that PSA can keep up with this.
Ultimately it comes down to how the market reacts. On the surface of it, there's nothing to say that PSA couldn't compete with CGC, but if the community doesn't respect the slabs in the same way as the incumbent, it will just stay in second place.
Having said that, I think most collectors are willing to give them a chance as long as they don't mess up like CGC has of late.
Again all makes good sense. Ok another question...
If all of the above could be achieved would you be happier to see PSA or CGC at the top?
It comes down to a few factors for me.
- Service. If it's a smooth experience and they handle my books with respect I will go for it.
- Price. Is the cost of getting the slabbing done worth the wait and is the slab itself any good.
- Value. PSA brings brand equity with it already, how much of this can be transferred over and add value to my slab? CGC has a premium above all over slabs, I would hope that PSA can keep up with this.
Ultimately it comes down to how the market reacts. On the surface of it, there's nothing to say that PSA couldn't compete with CGC, but if the community doesn't respect the slabs in the same way as the incumbent, it will just stay in second place.
Having said that, I think most collectors are willing to give them a chance as long as they don't mess up like CGC has of late.
Again all makes good sense. Ok another question...
If all of the above could be achieved would you be happier to see PSA or CGC at the top?
Just last year, I got back into collecting after a hiatus of 30 years. Slabs are a new innovation for me in many ways.
Given my relatively new introduction to this innovation, I think the motivation falls down to the ability to preserve rarer books and trade valuable ones.
As long as my book holds fair market value over time, I don't care which of the two brands case it is in.
I will always refer back to the points above, service, price, value.
Just last year, I got back into collecting after a hiatus of 30 years. Slabs are a new innovation for me in many ways.
Given my relatively new introduction to this innovation, I think the motivation falls down to the ability to preserve rarer books and trade valuable ones.
As long as my book holds fair market value over time, I don't care which of the two brands case it is in.
I will always refer back to the points above, service, price, value.
Matthew Huskinson has reacted to this post.
Just last year, I got back into collecting after a hiatus of 30 years. Slabs are a new innovation for me in many ways.
Given my relatively new introduction to this innovation, I think the motivation falls down to the ability to preserve rarer books and trade valuable ones.
As long as my book holds fair market value over time, I don't care which of the two brands case it is in.
I will always refer back to the points above, service, price, value.
Couldn't agree more on the preservation side of things.
I think too many miss this point when talking about graded collectibles. Many HATE grading companies... but companies like CGC did play a big part in changing the collectors/investors mindset when it comes to preservation. Plus many seem to only focus on what they want right NOW or at least in their life time. Without preservation measures put in place the items they hold so dear won't be able to be appreciated by future generations.
Just last year, I got back into collecting after a hiatus of 30 years. Slabs are a new innovation for me in many ways.
Given my relatively new introduction to this innovation, I think the motivation falls down to the ability to preserve rarer books and trade valuable ones.
As long as my book holds fair market value over time, I don't care which of the two brands case it is in.
I will always refer back to the points above, service, price, value.
Couldn't agree more on the preservation side of things.
I think too many miss this point when talking about graded collectibles. Many HATE grading companies... but companies like CGC did play a big part in changing the collectors/investors mindset when it comes to preservation. Plus many seem to only focus on what they want right NOW or at least in their life time. Without preservation measures put in place the items they hold so dear won't be able to be appreciated by future generations.
I think people who hate grading companies just miss the point. They're the type to gift themselves karate black belts.
The confidence it gives being able to judge value at a glance can't be beaten.
Moreover, I can't expect anyone to follow instructions on how to handle my valuable books either. They need protection!
I think people who hate grading companies just miss the point. They're the type to gift themselves karate black belts.
The confidence it gives being able to judge value at a glance can't be beaten.
Moreover, I can't expect anyone to follow instructions on how to handle my valuable books either. They need protection!
Matthew Huskinson has reacted to this post.
On a different note, I do quite like their cases.....the clean lines, the minimalist aesthetic.
But yes it would depend on the points that Hungry Hippo and Matt pointed out.
If all or most of the points you mentioned are dealt with adequately, then I would definitely consider using them.
On a different note, I do quite like their cases.....the clean lines, the minimalist aesthetic.
But yes it would depend on the points that Hungry Hippo and Matt pointed out.
If all or most of the points you mentioned are dealt with adequately, then I would definitely consider using them.
Matthew Huskinson and Hungry Hippo have reacted to this post.
Matthew HuskinsonHungry Hippo
Quote from
Garry on 25 January 2025, 9:09 PM
The thing that would matter to me is knowing who the heck at PSA is going to be grading my comics (or comics that I’m thinking of buying) and what qualifies them as an expert in that field. On a quick search of the PSA website, I can see nothing to back up why anyone should trust them over another grading company. The cases aren’t hugely relevant to me, they can always be improved if necessary, but knowing what experience and knowledge the people actually doing the grading and resto checks have, that is what they should be trying to show me.
The thing that would matter to me is knowing who the heck at PSA is going to be grading my comics (or comics that I’m thinking of buying) and what qualifies them as an expert in that field. On a quick search of the PSA website, I can see nothing to back up why anyone should trust them over another grading company. The cases aren’t hugely relevant to me, they can always be improved if necessary, but knowing what experience and knowledge the people actually doing the grading and resto checks have, that is what they should be trying to show me.
Matthew Huskinson has reacted to this post.
