Prescreening Overview
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1. What is GotBaseballCards' prescreening service?
GotBaseballCards offers an optional prescreening service to evaluate your cards before submission to grading companies like PSA, SGC, CGC, or BGS. This service helps determine if your cards are likely to achieve high grades, potentially saving you from unnecessary grading fees.
2. What are the types and costs of prescreening?
There are two prescreening options:
- $3 per card. This basic screening assesses whether a card is likely to grade a 9 or 10.
- $5 per card. This includes detailed markups and explanations for any cards deemed unsuitable for grading.
3. What criteria are used during prescreening?
For modern cards (1980 and newer), cards estimated to grade 9 or 10 are approved. For vintage sports cards (1979 and older), high-profile rookies, and vintage Pokémon cards (1999–2003), approval is based on whether their potential value exceeds the grading fee in their current condition.
4. What happens to cards that don't pass prescreening?
Cards that don't meet the prescreening criteria are returned to you along with your graded cards once the grading process is complete. If you prefer to receive them earlier, you can request a separate shipment at your expense.
5. Can I use the prescreening service without proceeding to grading?
Yes, if you wish to have your cards prescreened without submitting them for grading, the cost is $10 per card.
6. Do I receive images or reports for prescreened cards?
Yes, for cards that are not approved during prescreening, GotBaseballCards provides images and email communication detailing the reasons for rejection.
7. Is prescreening available for all grading service levels?
Pass/Fail prescreening is available for Value Bulk submissions to PSA, SGC, and CGC. Detailed prescreening is available upon request for any service level and grading company.
8. How does prescreening benefit me?
Prescreening helps you avoid unnecessary grading fees by identifying cards unlikely to achieve high grades. It also provides insights into the condition of your cards, aiding in making informed decisions about which cards to submit for grading.
9. How quickly are prescreened cards processed?
GotBaseballCards aims to process incoming submissions within two business days. They ship to grading companies multiple times a week, ensuring a swift turnaround.
10. Can international customers use the prescreening service?
Yes, GotBaseballCards accepts submissions from customers worldwide. While the prescreening and grading fees remain the same, international customers are responsible for return shipping and insurance costs.