White Plains, NY Card Show - PSA

dizzydolse · 01-03-2020, 07:45 PM

Hey guys, couple questions. First, any of you guys planning on attending this show next weekend? Never been to a show and was thinking about going to this one because it's pretty close and I discovered that PSA will be there accepting "take-home submissions". I wanted to maybe drop off the Tatis Super I pulled recently. I've never submitted cards for grading other than through Jewcer at max value of $199.

Would someone who has done it be kind enough to explain the process of the take home submissions? Basically the same process if you were to mail them your cards? Fill out app and they charge accordingly, take your cards at the show, and then mail them back to you?

Also, is this show an annual event? Pretty good turnout, fun, worth going, etc?

rfgilles · 01-03-2020, 08:01 PM

I just moved back to Long Island and was planning on swinging by. I would be interested to hear peoples' thoughts on it.

bbteamw · 01-03-2020, 08:11 PM

Most of the dealers at the ECN are focused on vintage.

jewcer2k5 · 01-03-2020, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rfgilles

I just moved back to Long Island and was planning on swinging by. I would be interested to hear peoples thoughts on it.

This show and the East coast National are the only 2 worth attending.

dizzydolse · 01-03-2020, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bbteamw

Most of the dealers at the ECN are focused on vintage.

This isn't the ECN though, correct? Smaller show I'm assuming?

jewcer2k5 · 01-03-2020, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzydolse

This isn't the ECN though, correct? Smaller show I'm assuming?

Correct. Similar size though.

messier2 · 01-03-2020, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzydolse

Hey guys, couple questions. First, any of you guys planning on attending this show next weekend? Never been to a show and was thinking about going to this one because it's pretty close and I discovered that PSA will be there accepting "take-home submissions". I wanted to maybe drop off the Tatis Super I pulled recently. I've never submitted cards for grading other than through Jewcer at max value of $199.

Would someone who has done it be kind enough to explain the process of the take home submissions? Basically the same process if you were to mail them your cards? Fill out app and they charge accordingly, take your cards at the show, and then mail them back to you?

Also, is this show an annual event? Pretty good turnout, fun, worth going, etc?

Fill out the form online, print it out and bring it to you. Make sure to use whatever the value is for a PSA 10 of your card. In this case, it's the express I believe.

Either way, that will save time and they just take the card and you are on your way.

Good luck!

messier2 · 01-03-2020, 08:56 PM

Nothing frustrates me more than when I'm waiting on line and the guy in front has this conversation with the rep:

Rep: How can I help you?
Guy: I want to grade these (puts down his cards on the table, all in screwdowns).
Rep: Sir, you have to take them out and fill out the form.
Guy: What form?
Rep: Here is the form.
Guy: How do I fill it out?
Rep: Just follow the instructions.
Guy: I don't know what these cards are called
Rep: [silence]
Guy: Can you fill it out for me?
Rep: I can't, they're you're cards.
Guy: Sigh
Rep: Can you move to the next seat so I can help the next guy?
Guy: No, no. I can fill it out quick
Rep: Ok
Guy: What do I do next?

Please don't be that guy (to others, not the OP). I wanted to throw my stack of Acuna's at him, but realized they're Acuna's, so I held it back!

dizzydolse · 01-03-2020, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jewcer2k5

Correct. Similar size though.

Oh cool, alright well that makes me want to attend more knowing its a big show.

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Originally Posted by messier2

Nothing frustrates me more than when I'm waiting on line and the guy in front has this conversation with the rep:

Rep: How can I help you?
Guy: I want to grade these (puts down his cards on the table, all in screwdowns).
Rep: Sir, you have to take them out and fill out the form.
Guy: What form?
Rep: Here is the form.
Guy: How do I fill it out?
Rep: Just follow the instructions.
Guy: I don't know what these cards are called
Rep: [silence]
Guy: Can you fill it out for me?
Rep: I can't, they're you're cards.
Guy: Sigh
Rep: Can you move to the next seat so I can help the next guy?
Guy: No, no. I can fill it out quick
Rep: Ok
Guy: What do I do next?

Please don't be that guy (to others, not the OP). I wanted to throw my stack of Acuna's at him, but realized they're Acuna's, so I held it back!

Haha, exactly why I made this thread. That could have been close to me, probably not quite that bad, but pretty much. I'll print the form and bring it, thank you.

Also, do I have to be part of their club to submit at a show like this?

messier2 · 01-03-2020, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzydolse

Oh cool, alright well that makes me want to attend more knowing its a big show.

Haha, exactly why I made this thread. That could have been close to me, probably not quite that bad, but pretty much. I'll print the form and bring it, thank you.

Also, do I have to be part of their club to submit at a show like this?

Nope, anyone can submit!

dizzydolse · 01-03-2020, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by messier2

Nope, anyone can submit!

messier2 · 01-03-2020, 09:19 PM

Also, it's a good show. I'll be over at BGS doing some RCR's (I subbed my latest PSA sub last month, so I'm pretty much dry right now).

Mostly vintage show, just get ready for some crowded aisles and lots of not so sweet smells as you pass by people!

dizzydolse · 01-03-2020, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by messier2

Also, it's a good show. I'll be over at BGS doing some RCR's (I subbed my latest PSA sub last month, so I'm pretty much dry right now).

Mostly vintage show, just get ready for some crowded aisles and lots of not so sweet smells as you pass by people!

Hmmm, don't really do vintage and not a fan of BO either. Could be a deterrent...

messier2 · 01-03-2020, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzydolse

Hmmm, don't really do vintage and not a fan of BO either. Could be a deterrent...

They'll be modern cards. I would say 60/40 vintage...it's very close spread.

As for BO, nothing you can do about that...just enjoy the show, meeting cool people, and most importantly, seeing some really cool cards! Have fun!

rngrdanny22 · 01-03-2020, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by messier2

Also, it's a good show. I'll be over at BGS doing some RCR's (I subbed my latest PSA sub last month, so I'm pretty much dry right now).

Mostly vintage show, just get ready for some crowded aisles and lots of not so sweet smells as you pass by people!

It's an unpleasant odor, but it's been known to grow on people.

Ba-dum-tssh

dizzydolse · 01-03-2020, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rngrdanny22

It's an unpleasant odor, but it's been known to grow on people.

Ba-dum-tssh

rfgilles · 01-03-2020, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by messier2

Fill out the form online, print it out and bring it to you. Make sure to use whatever the value is for a PSA 10 of your card. In this case, it's the express I believe.

Either way, that will save time and they just take the card and you are on your way.

Good luck!

Thanks for the intel. I'm looking forward to it, odor be damned.

So in essence are you really just cutting out the mailing step in the PSA grading process? Do the taken cards start at Research and ID.

mscoon1 · 01-03-2020, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bbteamw

Most of the dealers at the ECN are focused on vintage.

Not necessarily. There are a few high end, modern day dealers there. Look for BlackJadedWolf - Sharon. She is one of the best.

chezball · 01-03-2020, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mscoon1

Not necessarily. There are a few high end, modern day dealers there. Look for BlackJadedWolf - Sharon. She is one of the best.

yeah if you want to pay through the nose.

jewcer2k5 · 01-03-2020, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rfgilles

Thanks for the intel. I'm looking forward to it, odor be damned.

So in essence are you really just cutting out the mailing step in the PSA grading process? Do the taken cards start at Research and ID.

No. They still have to go through the whole check in process. You basically save the shipping to psa.

oddstuff · 01-03-2020, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzydolse

Oh cool, alright well that makes me want to attend more knowing its a big show.

Haha, exactly why I made this thread. That could have been close to me, probably not quite that bad, but pretty much. I'll print the form and bring it, thank you.

Also, do I have to be part of their club to submit at a show like this?

PSA membership is only required when using their bulk service. The higher priced services do not require membership.

3AND4 · 01-03-2020, 11:02 PM

Please do not be the person at a table with their suitcase behind them or a giant suitcase next to them blocking the whole isle!

Also dont block other people from looking at a table! The dealers are not set up just for you (Unless you are buying them out in 1 shot!).

biggieruth · 01-03-2020, 11:07 PM

I used to go to this show as a kid am from Yonkers NY . I use to take the 20 bus with a few friends there.

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chezball · 01-03-2020, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mscoon1

Not necessarily. There are a few high end, modern day dealers there. Look for BlackJadedWolf - Sharon. She is one of the best.

double post.

EyeOfTheTiger · 01-04-2020, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by messier2

As for BO, nothing you can do about that...

Gasmasks maybe? Oxygen tanks?

BTW, the 'stench at shows' jokes never get old for me. Keep 'em coming Blowout.

01-03-2020, 07:45 PM	#1
dizzydolse Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,938	White Plains, NY Card Show - PSA Hey guys, couple questions. First, any of you guys planning on attending this show next weekend? Never been to a show and was thinking about going to this one because it's pretty close and I discovered that PSA will be there accepting "take-home submissions". I wanted to maybe drop off the Tatis Super I pulled recently. I've never submitted cards for grading other than through Jewcer at max value of $199. Would someone who has done it be kind enough to explain the process of the take home submissions? Basically the same process if you were to mail them your cards? Fill out app and they charge accordingly, take your cards at the show, and then mail them back to you? Also, is this show an annual event? Pretty good turnout, fun, worth going, etc?

01-03-2020, 08:01 PM	#2
rfgilles Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,309	I just moved back to Long Island and was planning on swinging by. I would be interested to hear peoples' thoughts on it. Last edited by rfgilles; 01-03-2020 at 09:29 PM.

01-03-2020, 08:11 PM	#3
bbteamw Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,592	Most of the dealers at the ECN are focused on vintage.

01-03-2020, 08:56 PM	#8
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,296	Nothing frustrates me more than when I'm waiting on line and the guy in front has this conversation with the rep: Rep: How can I help you? Guy: I want to grade these (puts down his cards on the table, all in screwdowns). Rep: Sir, you have to take them out and fill out the form. Guy: What form? Rep: Here is the form. Guy: How do I fill it out? Rep: Just follow the instructions. Guy: I don't know what these cards are called Rep: [silence] Guy: Can you fill it out for me? Rep: I can't, they're you're cards. Guy: Sigh Rep: Can you move to the next seat so I can help the next guy? Guy: No, no. I can fill it out quick Rep: Ok Guy: What do I do next? Please don't be that guy (to others, not the OP). I wanted to throw my stack of Acuna's at him, but realized they're Acuna's, so I held it back!

01-03-2020, 09:19 PM	#12
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,296	Also, it's a good show. I'll be over at BGS doing some RCR's (I subbed my latest PSA sub last month, so I'm pretty much dry right now). Mostly vintage show, just get ready for some crowded aisles and lots of not so sweet smells as you pass by people!

01-03-2020, 11:02 PM	#22
3AND4 Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 763	Please do not be the person at a table with their suitcase behind them or a giant suitcase next to them blocking the whole isle! Also dont block other people from looking at a table! The dealers are not set up just for you (Unless you are buying them out in 1 shot!).

01-03-2020, 11:07 PM	#23
biggieruth Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Raleigh N.C. Posts: 1,720 dolomitebiggie biggieruth	I used to go to this show as a kid am from Yonkers NY . I use to take the 20 bus with a few friends there. Sent from my LG-M255 using Tapatalk