PSA/SGC Submittal times

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

faster from psa...that's a joke right?

+1. Still waiting to get logged in and they have had the package since Feb 1st.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

+1. Still waiting to get logged in and they have had the package since Feb 1st.

sorry to hear that...i guess if u want psa to print money for you...it takes longer?

[Donscards]

PSA is the worst service----I mail my cards priority mail, I know they receive it in around 5 days--but they mark it received usuall 10-12 days after I mail it--they play games there---On their 50 day specials, it usually does take 50 working days--they don't count weekends---once in awhile, I will get lucky with a submission as far as return times---Usually not and they are so much stricter with their grades the last year or so, but want are you going to do.

[sbfinley]

Originally Posted by Donscards

PSA is the worst service----I mail my cards priority mail, I know they receive it in around 5 days--but they mark it received usuall 10-12 days after I mail it--they play games there---On their 50 day specials, it usually does take 50 working days--they don't count weekends---once in awhile, I will get lucky with a submission as far as return times---Usually not and they are so much stricter with their grades the last year or so, but want are you going to do.

The reason the clock doesn't start when they receive the package is because it has not been logged in the system yet. As stated above, I've learned from experience that clearly labeling the outside with the service level expedites the process. Also, if your cards arrive at the beginning or end of the month expect delays as an influx of packages from submitters trying to make the end of the month deadline and trying get a jump on the new specials slows the process. Aim for the middle of the month. If not using a monthly special try to avoid months with major shows that PSA is attending. Finally, you can usually tell how back logged a TPG is by looking at their monthly specials. If they don't seem that great they're trying to stem the flow.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Donscards

PSA is the worst service----I mail my cards priority mail, I know they receive it in around 5 days--but they mark it received usuall 10-12 days after I mail it--they play games there---On their 50 day specials, it usually does take 50 working days--they don't count weekends---once in awhile, I will get lucky with a submission as far as return times---Usually not and they are so much stricter with their grades the last year or so, but want are you going to do.

You can really notice that just by searching older cards on E-Bay and the like.

Even here, I have seen some cards graded way lower than others, and they are usually in the new Hologram holders.

Like I mentioned in another thread, I wish I had of sent my cards in years ago.

[Marslife]

Hey!

on January 19, 2016 I sent two packages out for grading, 15 cards to SGC and 8 cards to PSA. Paid about the same for both $11/card with return shipping.

SGC - graded cards arrived at my house Saturday 2/13.
PSA - received and email they have received them on 1/27. No grades on the web site yet.

waiting patiently...

[Mountaineer1999]

Maybe SGC has very little to grade? Send something to Beckett and see how long it takes.

[xplainer]

Originally Posted by Marslife

Hey!

on January 19, 2016 I sent two packages out for grading, 15 cards to SGC and 8 cards to PSA. Paid about the same for both $11/card with return shipping.

SGC - graded cards arrived at my house Saturday 2/13.
PSA - received and email they have received them on 1/27. No grades on the web site yet.

waiting patiently...

Pretty much sums it up...from my dealings with both companies.

[vintagebb2014]

PSA - Received submission on 02/05 and logged in 02/15. Advertised Monthly Grading Special.

SGC - Received submission on 02/10 and logged on 02/12. Advertised Monthly Grading Special.

I think that its safe to assume that its based on the volume for each company. I submit the cards and try my best to forget about them until I receive the email indicating that they have been shipped.