Someone Claims They Worked at PSA: Here’s What They Said

The creator begins by explaining he found a viral Reddit post from someone claiming to be a former PSA employee but notes the post was removed and he took screenshots. He clarifies that while he has verified employment of past interviewees through badges, tax returns, and office photos, he did not verify this particular poster's employment.

The alleged employee worked at PSA from 2019-2024 in order preparation and delivery, initially enjoying the role but becoming disenfranchised toward the end. The creator works through several Q&A responses from the Reddit thread. The employee attributed delayed priority orders finishing after express orders to poor infrastructure and undersupported systems overwhelmed by volume, rather than mishandling. He admitted limited knowledge of grading operations since he worked at the end of the fulfillment chain.

Regarding backlogs, the employee explained that items go through extensive grading reviews (1-3 depending on rarity), then move to temporary storage before final shipment preparation. Management targeted 1-1.5 weeks maximum storage time, but items commonly sat for weeks due to volume and infrastructure issues. He noted hundreds or thousands of products frequently queued for delivery. The employee estimated graders spent 2-3 minutes on initial card inspection, which the creator notes conflicts with other sources claiming 30 seconds to one minute.

When asked about market control and preferential treatment, the employee speculated that high-profile personalities might receive priority based on their influence in the hobby sphere, though he acknowledged this was personal observation without grading visibility. He felt PSA had transitioned from hobby-friendly to overly commercialized and profit-driven, functioning more like widget manufacturing than careful curation.

The creator expresses skepticism about some claims and notes the suspicious removal of the post, speculating whether it was reported or pressured down rather than caught by automatic filters. He predicts more ex-employees will come forward as the company grows and experiences employee turnover.