First experiences with grading submissions

[jayshum]

Recently, I made my first grading submissions to PSA and SGC at The Philly Show in December. Having read many threads about grading experience, I thought I would provide how it's been for me.

I took advantage of a discount offer I received from PSA to submit a T206 Mathewson Portrait for grading during Thanksgiving weekend. I created the submission at Regular level which indicated a 10 business day turnaround time, but then decided I would wait to drop it off at The Philly Show instead of mailing it in. On Friday, December 13th, I waited in line for about 20 minutes to submit the card and paperwork. The order didn't show up as arrived until December 19. On December 20, it moved to Order Prep then Research & ID where it is still located. The estimated completion date is January 6 which would be 10 business days (because of holidays) from when it was listed as arrived which was 6 days after I turned it in at the show.

My submission to SGC was a T205 Mathewson that I made at The Philly Show on Sunday, December 15. This was at the Standard level which indicated 5-10 days. The order showed as both Submitted and Received on December 15. It was graded on December 23, but the status showed as Post-Grading Processing so I couldn't see the grade yet. This morning (December 27), I received an email that it was being shipped back to me via USPS Priority mail. Now, the pictures of the card and grade were available to me. I will most likely be listing it in the B/S/T once I receive it back.

[Rounded Corners]

That’s a nice looking 1. Did you have any expectations for grades on your submissions?

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Rounded Corners

That’s a nice looking 1. Did you have any expectations for grades on your submissions?

I was expecting a 1 but hoping for a possible 1.5 on the T205 Mathewson. While the front has great eye appeal, the back has paper separating from the card which I guess resulted in the 1 even with the eye appeal of the front.

The T206 Mathewson Portrait has several creases but also is still a nice looking card. I would expect a 1 on it as well. I'll find out eventually.

[parkplace33]

That Christy is a beautiful one. Should sell quickly.

[jayshum]

Pretty funny that a few hours after I started this thread, I received an email from PSA that my submission was now in Grading.

[StraightRaceCards]

That Christy is beautiful.

I would be interested in it!

SGC has whipped cards around for me.

Just submitted my first PSA order for a single card on a promo.

Sent card on Nov 22, received 26th. Still in research stage as of Dec 27th.

I know it said 45 days, but still seems like a long time for a single card.

Not complaining though, submission was free and I am in zero rush, so as long as the card comes back in tact and safe, I’m a happy man!