1. Introduction and Importance of PSA Grading
- Introduction to how to submit cards for grading to PSA
- Creating a video for grading my brother's Groudon illustration rare card
- Emphasizing the importance of adhering to PSA's strict guidelines
- Recommending watching the entire video
2. Card Selection and Pre-Grading for Grading
- Explanation of card selection criteria for receiving a PSA 10 grade
- Emphasizing the importance of surface scratches and card centering
- Introduction to card centering tools (Amazon link to be provided)
- Mention of PSA's strengthened centering guidelines
- Emphasizing the importance of checking for white spots on the back of the card
- Emphasizing the need to open promo card packaging (ungraded if unopened as a sealed product)
- Need to remove dust or foreign substances from the card surface (PSA does not provide cleaning services)
3. PSA Online Submission Process
- Instructions on how to start an online submission at PSAcard.com (recommended to use a computer)
- Checking PSA member prices and general prices
- Emphasizing the importance of the maximum insured value per card (additional fees may apply if the grade increases)
- Recommending the assisted submission method (easy for beginners)
- Explanation of how to accurately enter card information (language, card number, etc.)
- Information on additional costs for fast turnaround options
- Recommend purchasing prepaid shipping labels (if there is no PSA event drop-off)
- Introduction to PSA Vault service (option for card sellers)
4. Card Packaging and Preparation for Shipping
- Card Savers are essential (different from Top Loaders)
- Explanation of how to insert a card saver to prevent card damage
- Importance of arranging cards in the same order as the submission list
- Need to print all 3 submission documents (including order information and billing information)
- Bubble mailer recommended (safer than regular envelopes)
- Explanation of how to use and secure 2 pieces of cardboard to protect the card
- Securing cards using rubber bands and tape
- Putting the necessary documents in the bubble mailer together
- Attaching shipping label and barcode
5. Checking Progress After Submission and Grading Tips
- Instructions on how to check progress in your account after submission
- Information on the time required for each step (preparation, identification, grading, etc.)
- Explanation of why you didn't get a high grade on your first submission (lack of pre-grading and cleaning)
- Re-emphasizing the importance of pre-grading and cleaning
- Finishing by wishing viewers to get high grades