Blakestoise offers PSA grading services for the Kelowna, Vernon, Salmon Arm, and other Okanagan communities. PSA submissions are sent on a monthly basis. We are primarily focused on Pokemon, Lorcana, Magic the Gathering, and other TCGs. Sports are possible on a custom basis. We are also happy to take non-local submissions, though shipping to and from our office is not included in the price.
$33/card (taxes, shipping to and from PSA, international duty, and processing included)
PSA Grading Submission Steps
PSA Grading Submissions
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Select Cards for Grading
Select your cards for grading that you feel are worth sending in. PSA looks for quality in four key areas of the card: surface, corners, edges, and centering.
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Prepare Cards
Cards must be placed in a penny sleeves (no perfect fits) and a semi-rigid card holder. PSA recommends Card Saver 1s (link below). Cards must be placed in order of how you want them to appear in your submission
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Fill Out Contact Form
Fill out the contact form below and submit it to blakestoisetcg@gmail.com. In the form, please list the cards in order of your submission, and agree to the conditions as outlined.
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Arrange Local Pickup or Dropoff
Blakestoise does weekly pickups in Kelowna, daily pickups in Vernon, and accepts dropoffs any day of the weeks. We will reach out to coordinate a time once the contact form is recieved.
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Be Patient
PSA submissions typically take 2-3 months, though it could be shorter or quicker, depending on how busy PSA is at the time. We will update you every step of the way, though there may be long gaps between updates.
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Plan Pickup of Cards
As soon as the PSA return has arrived back, we will reach out individually to coordinate pickup or delivery of your submission. Payment MUST be received before returning your cards.
Special Notes
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PSA has damaged cards in the past - please take pictures before you submit you cards as this will help in the event a case needs to be opened.
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PSA DOES upcharge if they deem the value is over $200 USD. This can range anywhere from $10 to $100. These are entirely done at random, and you will be required to be pay them along with the regular rates.
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Return shipping is insured. Shipping to PSA is not, so please submit at your own risk.