Help - PSA Return Shipping Fees?

[DougieZero]

I'm a young collector, just starting. I'm thinking about joining PSA because I like their $8 modern card fee, but I want to see the other fees (insurance, return shipping) and you have to join to actually see the forms.

I'm the type of person who will probably send just a single card at a time and doesn't mind the cheapest way possible (IE: slow shipping).

How do they compare to BGS? I have used BGS a few times and the cheapest route for a single submission is $22 after all the fees add up.

I can't find this info anywhere and want to know before I drop $99 on a membership.

[meuandthelot]

I've never sent a single card as I've always tried to maximize my shipping dollars on a per card basis. IE: 1 Card or 4 cards same shipping amount, say $14...I'd rather each card absorb $3.50 than 1 @ $14

I'll look for an old form and see if I can give you an actual.

[justsandersplease]

Use your $99 to send a batch to BGS on a grading special... i.e. 10 card 10 day $10 each

[pgrossma]

It is possible to submit to PSA through a dealer and thereby get cards graded wihtout a membership. There is a search engine on PSA's web site that allows you to find authorized PSA dealers in your area through whom you can submit.

Peter G.