In the intricate world of card collecting, shipping your valuable cards to PSA for grading demands meticulous care. While PSA provides guidelines for submission, Card Delivery Excellence (CDX) believes that going the extra mile in protection is essential. Let's delve into the steps outlined by PSA and unveil how the Grader's Choice Shipping Kit elevates the entire process.
1. Cleaning Your Cards: The CDX Advantage
PSA recommends placing each item in a penny sleeve and a semi rigid sleeve (similar to a Card Saver), and CDX concurs. However, CDX goes beyond by advocating the cleaning of cards with a microfiber cloth before encasing them in penny and semi-rigid sleeves. CDX emphasizes using brand new penny sleeves and semi-rigid sleeves for maximum protection. The Grader's Choice Shipping Kit includes 20 brand new penny sleeves, 20 semi-rigid sleeves, and a microfiber cloth for impeccable cleanliness—a step PSA doesn't explicitly emphasize.
2. Ordering Matters: CDX Adds Collector Insights
Aligning with PSA's instruction to place items in the same order as listed on the Online Submission Center, CDX adds a collector tip. Some advise using pull tabs on the outside of penny sleeves, but many don't know PSA is against this.
3. Simplifying the Process: CDX's Card Armor Box
PSA suggests placing items between cardboard sheets held together by rubber bands. CDX, however, advocates for the Grader's Choice Shipping Kit, where collectors can effortlessly place up to 20 cards in the card armor box. Eliminating the need for varying cardboard sizes and rubber band tightness, CDX ensures consistent protection for every submission.
4. Streamlining Packaging: CDX's Consolidated Approach
PSA recommends your cards that are sandwiched between two cardboard sheets and tied together with rubber bands then needs to be wrapped with bubble wrap and a placed in a new sturdy cardboard box. CDX takes the process a step further, providing a custom-cut foam inside the shipping box. This not only offers maximum protection but consolidates two of PSA's steps into one. The built-in self-seal on the shipping box simplifies the packaging process, eliminating the need for extra tape.
5. The Barcode Dilemma: CDX's Convenience
PSA instructs collectors to tape a barcode to the outside of the box, necessitating clear tape. CDX includes sufficient clear tape with the Grader's Choice Shipping Kit, sparing collectors the hassle of purchasing an entire roll for a small barcode.
6. Beyond Shipping: CDX’s Statistics and Easy Rip Line
While both PSA and CDX recommend shipping insurance, CDX sheds light on the 10% damage rate during transit by major shipping carriers like UPS, FedEx and USPS. This 10% does not account for those shippments that are lost in transit. Also, as an added advantage, the Grader's Choice Shipping Kit features an easy rip line for effortless box opening, minimizing the risk of potential damage during PSA unpacking and processing.
In conclusion, while PSA's guidelines serve as a foundation, the Grader's Choice Shipping Kit by CDX goes above and beyond, ensuring consistent protection and ease for collectors submitting their prized cards for grading. Master the art of safeguarding your valuable trading cards with CDX—the cosmic choice for collectors.
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