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JKNothing really earth shattering here - every answer is exactly as I would expect.
Some observations:
Q2: If you want to save on shipping and you are submitting cards at different submission levels, it only makes sense that you will be stuck with the lowest common denominator (i.e. that they would all be graded by the time the lowest tiered cards (ie the ones with the longest turnaround time) were completed). Its not reasonable to expect that you could pay for lower tier service but have a faster turnaround time by throwing one or two higher tiered cards in there and asking that they all be shipped together.
Q3: While the site does not update officially until your cards are graded and shipped, there is a "back door" means of determining with relative accuracy what grade your cards received as soon as the cards are graded. I dont think its any real secret, but rather than post it here, email me and I will give you details.
Q4: Ive seen some board members suggest that you can "value" the card at any level you wish and submit at that tier - if something then happens to the card, sgc would only be responsible for the level you submitted at. Generally, I think this may be correct. However, I will confirm that if it is obvious, you will get a call from sgc telling you that they have to be submitted at a higher leve. I recently submitted two cards to sgc for crossover - psa 3 level e94s of cicotte and speaker. I valued both at 500 for several reasons - including the fact that I have my own insurance and didnt need to be insured by sgc for the full amount. I got a call telling me that they would need to be submitted at the $20 tier since both cards "booked" at around 1k.