Gather Your Supplies

You'll need your submission form, clear penny sleeves, semi-rigid card holders, cardboard dividers, rubber bands, a new shipping box, bubble wrap, and packing tape.

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Sleeve Each Card

Place each card into a clear penny sleeve. Avoid solid or opaque sleeves, which can cause delays.

Insert Cards into Semi-Rigid Holders


Slide each sleeved card into a semi-rigid holder. Make sure both sides are fully visible. Do not use toploaders, tape, pull tabs, or sticky notes.


For standard trading cards, semi-rigid holders must be 3 5/16" x 4 7/8.

Organize Your Cards

Stack your cards in the exact sequence listed on your submission form, starting with Item #1 on top.

Secure the Stack

Place the stack between two cardboard dividers and secure it with 2–3 rubber bands. Tight enough to prevent shifting, loose enough to avoid damage.

Wrap and Box the Cards

Wrap the secured stack in packing materials and place it inside a new shipping box. Fill any empty spaces to prevent movement during transit.

Include Your Submission Form

Place the printed submission form inside the box. If you're shipping multiple submissions, keep each one bundled separately.

Seal the Box

Use packing tape to seal all seams securely. Avoid painter’s tape, scotch tape, or reused tape.

Apply Your Tracking Label

Attach the tracking label ID from your confirmation page to the outside of the box. Use clear tape or a sticker label with barcodes fully visible.

If this step is skipped or the label is applied incorrectly, it may result in order entry and processing delays.

Address the Box Correctly

Ship your package to the correct PSA destination. Secure your label directly onto the box—no label pouches.