Fast Break have partnered with The Hobby Australia, Australia’s longest running PSA group submitter, having graded over 100,000 cards since 2017!
Why Grade?
Card grading is a key element of the modern collecting community and can add significant value to trading cards both in the short term and long term. The also provide a level of protection to cards that will ensure they remain in their best condition for years to come.
This partnership gives you direct access to THA's grading services via our shopfront.
Grading Fees
Store Handling Fees - $5.00 fee per card paid directly to us at the time of submission.
PSA Grading Fees - All the current PSA Grading Fees can be found on THA’s website here PSA Grading Fees. Fees do change from time to time depending on if PSA offer monthly specials, if the exchange rate drops too low, or if shipping fees increase.
Step 1 – You Complete Simple PSA Submission Form
When you are ready to submit cards for PSA grading through Fast Break x The Hobby Australia, you need to complete the online Simple PSA Submission Form.
Please ensure that you correctly enter your information as it will be used by THA to contact them directly later in the process.
Step 2 – Fast Break Confirms Total # of Cards, Collects Handling and PSA Grading Fees, Labels & Securely Stores Cards
Fast Break will need confirm the total number of cards being submitted and confirm it matches the numbers stated by you on the submission form. All cards need to be in a sleeve and top-loader or card saver. We will not accept cards in one touches, not in sleeves, just in sleeves, or in a top loader or card saver without a sleeve.
You will be required to pay Fast Break the handling fee of $5.00 per card at the time of submission together with the PSA grading fee.
Step 3 – The Hobby Australia Collects Cards from Shop
Two or so weeks before the submission due date (due dates are available at thehobby.com.au/psa) THA will pickup all the cards submitted for grading for the upcoming submission.
Step 4 – THA Creates and Emails Detailed Submission Form to You
THA will create a Detailed Submission Form for each customer and email it to you for review.
Step 5 – Customer Reviews & Approves Detailed Submission Form
The customer will receive the Detailed Submission Form and review it. If any changes are required, THA will adjust the form and then finalise it ready for the next steps.
Step 6 – THA Completes PSA Submission Paperwork & Ships Cards to PSA
THA will then compile and complete the PSA submission paperwork and ship the cards to PSA for grading.
Step 7 – PSA Grading
PSA will grade the cards based on the categories they have been submitted under. If a customer has cards in multiple categories, they will most likely return at different times. You can monitor the status of all active PSA submissions via THA's website at thehobby.com.au/psastatus.
Once the invoice is paid THA will drop the cards back to Fast Break during THA's next visit to our store!
