PSA backlog

[Paulcurlee1]

Does anyone know if PSA has a plan to work through their backlog or is their solution to just “try harder”? If their backlog stays static or continues to grow, that’s nonsensical and seems artificial or intentional. Do they need help with efficiency or debottlenecking? I actually know a guy who helps large businesses with this type of transformation….

All levity aside - I had planned on getting my set graded all by PSA when it was done (which it is) however I’m 36 years old and cannot imagine parting with such a large part of my set for over a year when a competitor does it in 1/12th the time (if I line up for PSA grading and I live to be 80 years old, I’d essentially be giving up my cards for 2.3% of my remaining life, pass on that).

Real curious to hear if they are working on solutions. Thanks!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Paulcurlee1

Does anyone know if PSA has a plan to work through their backlog or is their solution to just “try harder”? If their backlog stays static or continues to grow, that’s nonsensical and seems artificial or intentional. Do they need help with efficiency or debottlenecking? I actually know a guy who helps large businesses with this type of transformation….

All levity aside - I had planned on getting my set graded all by PSA when it was done (which it is) however I’m 36 years old and cannot imagine parting with such a large part of my set for over a year when a competitor does it in 1/12th the time (if I line up for PSA grading and I live to be 80 years old, I’d essentially be giving up my cards for 2.3% of my remaining life, pass on that).

Real curious to hear if they are working on solutions. Thanks!

Yes, the solution has been to lower the submission price thus presumably increasing the flow of submissions and ADDING to the backlog.

[Republicaninmass]

Down to just about 1 year behind

[bobbyw8469]

It pains me because MY clock starts when the packages were received. I believe THEIR clock starts when they were logged in. And if that is the case, then they aren't going over a year.

[25801wv]

My order arrived 3/9/21 and wasn't entered until 4/21/21. It finally moved to Grading, step 4 of 8. I don’t see myself ever using PSA again unless I win the lottery and am able to purchase a Ruth rookie or Wagner T206 and wish to get it in a PSA holder.

[jiw98]

I listened to a interview the other day with the new president of PSA. He said that he is hoping to have the 6.7 million card back log caught up by this fall. I guess time will tell. It seems like a pretty lofty goal.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by jiw98

I listened to a interview the other day with the new president of PSA. He said that he is hoping to have the 6.7 million card back log caught up by this fall. I guess time will tell. It seems like a pretty lofty goal.

Didn't they say that like a year ago?

[Tyruscobb]

Originally Posted by Paulcurlee1

If their backlog stays static or continues to grow

PSA and the other third-party graders will never completely eliminate backlogs. They need the on deck work, so graders aren’t twiddling their thumbs waiting on cards to arrive.

The issue is reducing their backlog to a reasonable and manageable level. I think I read a few months ago that a 1.5M backlog is the ideal mark.

[Paulcurlee1]

Originally Posted by Tyruscobb

PSA and the other third-party graders will never completely eliminate backlogs. They need the on deck work, so graders aren’t twiddling their thumbs waiting on cards to arrive.

The issue is reducing their backlog to a reasonable and manageable level. I think I read a few months ago that a 1.5M backlog is the ideal mark.

Don’t disagree that a backlog indicates health however in a sold out business - 0 backlog is always the ideal mark. Anything else is bluster. As a consumer - based on my original post - they are losing my business because of the backlog and technology exists today that’s more efficient and accurate at grading. They use it to grade massive amounts of lumber every single day in the wood industry.

[Snowman]

I see the NFFTT strikes again!

[The-Cardfather]

Originally Posted by Paulcurlee1

Don’t disagree that a backlog indicates health however in a sold out business - 0 backlog is always the ideal mark. Anything else is bluster. As a consumer - based on my original post - they are losing my business because of the backlog..............

This reminded me of the time Yogi Berra was asked if he wished to dine at a highly-regarded restaurant, and his response was:

"Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded."

LOL.

[Vintage Paul]

Originally Posted by The Cardfather

This reminded me of the time Yogi Berra was asked if he wished to dine at a highly-regarded restaurant, and his response was:

"Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded."

LOL.

We need more Yogi's in Baseball!!!

[Paulcurlee1]

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