PSA Launches Hong Kong Submission Center to Serve Asia-Pacific Collectors
- Xavier Guerrez
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
Grading giant PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) has opened a new Hong Kong branch within its parent company office Collectors Universe (HK) LTD, offering collectors across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region a faster, simplified path to grade cards while bypassing U.S. customs, tariffs, and delays. While the expansion is a positive step, it will mainly benefit Southeast Asian (SEA) collectors outside Hong Kong, as the city already hosts official PSA partners (brick-and-mortar shops) that previously managed bulk submissions.
However, this move pales in comparison to PSA’s investment in Europe, where a full-scale grading facility in Germany bypasses U.S. tariffs and customs entirely. For Asian collectors, the core challenge remains unresolved: submissions still route through U.S. customs, sustaining tariff complexities, turnarounds uncertainties, and deterring deeper investment in grading services.
Why It Matters:
Avoid Customs Hassles: Submissions no longer face U.S. tax or customs barriers.
Streamlined Process: Cards are shipped to PSA’s California HQ for grading, then returned directly to Hong Kong for local distribution.
Local Support: APAC collectors gain direct access to PSA’s services, reducing shipping costs and turnaround uncertainties.
“The Hong Kong hub addresses years of friction for APAC collectors,” said Ryan Miller, PSA VP International. “We’re creating a trusted, efficient gateway for this booming market.”
Services Offered:
Card grading (standard size, modern, vintage, soccer stickers).
Dual Service submissions.
Excluded Services (for now):
packs, tickets, comic books, magazines, Reholder submissions, Crossover submissions, oversized cards, or PSA Vault submissions.
How to Submit:
Whitelist Your IP: First-time users must complete a form for access to PSA’s Online Submission Center.
Create Submission: After 3-5 business days, log in, select services, and print forms.
Ship or Drop Off:
Mail to: Collectors Universe (HK) Ltd., Suite 11A-14, Tower 3, China Hong Kong City, 33 Canton Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
In-Person: Book an appointment. Prepare cards in sleeves/Card Savers with attached barcode labels.
Key Notes:
Payment: Credit card required during online submission.
Turnaround Times: Matches PSA’s U.S. estimates but may face customs delays.
Returns: Completed orders ship back to Hong Kong, not the PSA Vault.
Shipping Fees: Even if you drop-off at their HK office, they will charge you shipping fees..
Why Hong Kong?
The hub capitalizes on Asia-Pacific’s growing collectibles demand, offering a strategic base for PSA to serve Southeast Asian markets. With streamlined logistics and no local grading bottlenecks, collectors gain quicker access to PSA’s trusted authentication—a critical edge for high-value TCGs, sports cards, and rare stickers.
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