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Grading questions, plz help - gyrodata - 03-13-2012 01:13 PM
1) When you send your cards in, do they HAVE to be in top-loaders or can the be in 1-touch magnetic holders (to keep them safer [handling, shipping, etc])?
2) If you can, will BGS return the magnetic holders?
3) If they will, how do you go about that?
My situation:
Around 10 cards
All in magnetic 1-touch holders
Some memo/auto, some just auto
Also, if there is a significant price break for a close number to what I have ready, what is it, and would you suggest that?
Thanks in advance,
-Z-
RE: Grading questions, plz help - ricelynnevans75 - 03-13-2012 01:40 PM
1) I think technically you can send them in whatever you want but they do state their preference. I don't know about BGS, but the other big companies prefer card in penny sleeve/Card Saver as those probably prevent movement of the card while in transit the best.
2) No clue. My guess is no but it's just that, a guess.
3) Recommend just giving a call and asking. Probably the fastest/easiest route. Also, make sure you write down the name of whoever you speak to for the answer if they say yes.
RE: Grading questions, plz help - nolan5000 - 03-13-2012 06:56 PM
No, your magnetics will not be returned.
RE: Grading questions, plz help - filamuraireborn - 03-13-2012 08:56 PM
I believe that I read this before, that you may request to get your magnetic holders back but, you will pay for the additional shipping price that is based on the additional weight, that is caused by the magnetic holders.
RE: Grading questions, plz help - creativemunky - 03-13-2012 11:51 PM
(03-13-2012 08:56 PM)filamuraireborn Wrote: I believe that I read this before, that you may request to get your magnetic holders back but, you will pay for the additional shipping price that is based on the additional weight, that is caused by the magnetic holders.
Correct.
The exact answer i got at my last submission in person at a show.
They can at special request, but they will charge extra for the return shipping. Basically I was told for what they would charge, it wouldnt be worth it, just buy a new one.
As far as submitting they prefer the semi-rigid holders with a soft sleeve, but for thicker cards I still used a magnetic case with a team bag.
RE: Grading questions, plz help - filamuraireborn - 03-14-2012 12:00 AM
(03-13-2012 11:51 PM)creativemunky Wrote: Correct.
The exact answer i got at my last submission in person at a show.
They can at special request, but they will charge extra for the return shipping. Basically I was told for what they would charge, it wouldnt be worth it, just buy a new one.
As far as submitting they prefer the semi-rigid holders with a soft sleeve, but for thicker cards I still used a magnetic case with a team bag.
Great!
RE: Grading questions, plz help - gyrodata - 03-14-2012 03:34 PM
Thanks for the information/replies, guys. I appreciate the help.
RE: Grading questions, plz help - sonnyday - 03-14-2012 07:00 PM
A lot of the graders like the card savers so they can just cut the cards out with scissors.
RE: Grading questions, plz help - filamuraireborn - 03-14-2012 07:06 PM
(03-14-2012 07:00 PM)sonnyday Wrote: A lot of the graders like the card savers so they can just cut the cards out with scissors.
Cutting is easier, okay, I got it.