SGC processing times

[D. Bergin]

I had a 21 card standard order they received around March 3rd, and I received them back on March 25th.

I was actually away on vacation when they were sent back, so I was actively rooting they would be on the slower side this time around.

Luckily we had somebody watching the house, and they were able to receive the package for me.

[jjbond]

Grades posted, and cards shipped
This was business day #30 (they've had them since 2/20).

The bad news is that I don't think they understand Japanese menko (or at least the grader I got this time). Almost everything is flagged as "minimum size not met" or "evidence of trimming" (I always have an issue with the 2nd term, as it implies deception). But evidently SGC is looking for kids to hand-cut their cards with more precision....

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by jjbond

Grades posted, and cards shipped
This was business day #30 (they've had them since 2/20).

The bad news is that I don't think they understand Japanese menko (or at least the grader I got this time). Almost everything is flagged as "minimum size not met" or "evidence of trimming" (I always have an issue with the 2nd term, as it implies deception). But evidently SGC is looking for kids to hand-cut their cards with more precision....

When I sent in one of my 1958 Menko Jackie Robinsons to SGC, their head grader told me (through one of their reps) that they stopped giving most Menko cards numeric grades because of how they were distributed (in envelopes hanging from strings and through mail in exchange sheets of 2, 4, and 8 cards that were then cut apart by kids). They said they will not designate them as "hand cut" like PSA does. Then they sent me an old Beckett article that they used when establishing this policy. I'm not sure if this applied to all Menko cards or if it was just the 1958 set though? But I believe he implied it was for most, if not all, Menkos whether he intended to or not.

I then sent it to PSA and they gave it a numeric grade and the "hand cut" designation.

Here's a link to that article:
https://www.beckett.com/news/sadahar...ards-and-more/

Also, a friend of mine had a different Menko Jackie that was graded as SGC AUTHENTIC as well. After he sold it, the buyer crossed it to PSA and it also received a numeric grade (1.5) even though the right edge was butchered and IMO was deserving of the "Authentic" grade.

[LuckyLarry]

My latest SGC submission took 20 business days from the day it was marked received by SGC until they marked it as shipped. Cards arrived yesterday and interesting these were Menko cards like mentioned above. I sent in my Sadaharu Oh collection of 12 cards for slabbing here are the results:

1 card they did not grade (it's a 1959 Marumatsu Oh) marked SGC does not grade, and they refunded my fee.

2 cards got number grades both 1s

4 cards got Authentic slabs "Minimum Size Not Met" they look good to me

3 cards got Authentic slabs "Evidence Of Trimming" one had clipped corners, the others looked ok to me

1 card got Authentic slab no qualifier heavy wear on edges

1 card got Authentic slab "Altered" there is a heavy ink mark on the front.

[jjbond]

Originally Posted by LuckyLarry

My latest SGC submission took 20 business days from the day it was marked received by SGC until they marked it as shipped. Cards arrived yesterday and interesting these were Menko cards like mentioned above. I sent in my Sadaharu Oh collection of 12 cards for slabbing here are the results:

1 card they did not grade (it's a 1959 Marumatsu Oh) marked SGC does not grade, and they refunded my fee.

I emailed them, and got the reply that "Experts on our Identification Team were not able to find enough information on those specific copies." Which for some of my cards I could understand that there might be some confusion....but others, where there was a clear Menko number that matched the guidebook and wouldn't be confused with anything else....well??

[Harliduck]

Appreciate this post...came here to see if anyone was having more than promised wait times. Nothing critical, just a 3 card sub...but anxious to get them back as it's the last couple of a tough set. Logged received 3/19, now sitting at 20 days and no action. Again, no biggie but when they say 5/10 days, doubling that gets concerning. From reading this looks like I'll just be patient and it's now their norm...just wish they would communicate their new norm.

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Appreciate this post...came here to see if anyone was having more than promised wait times. Nothing critical, just a 3 card sub...but anxious to get them back as it's the last couple of a tough set. Logged received 3/19, now sitting at 20 days and no action. Again, no biggie but when they say 5/10 days, doubling that gets concerning. From reading this looks like I'll just be patient and it's now their norm...just wish they would communicate their new norm.

In addition to backlog, wait times also depend on how obscure your cards are, as certain cards take longer for them to research.

I have a submission that was marked as received on 3/21 and went into post-grading processing on 4/10, but the grades still haven't posted. So they're definitely still backed up. It's all Topps, Bowman, Leaf, and Goudey stuff though, so nothing challenging for them to research.

[wdwfan]

Just submitted a lot of 11 today at the lower level. So we shall see. Toughest part is waiting without knowing anything since you can't track the steps like you can with PSA.

[YazFenway08]

Cory

I submitted just with the regular 5-10 day turnaround. Just 60s and 70s stra cards, but the into those around and out the door in an afternoon is pretty impressive to me

[Vintagedeputy]

Mailed 21 cards today at the 5-10 day service level.

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

Mailed 21 cards today at the 5-10 day service level.

Mailed 6/26/24
Received / logged in by SGC 6/28/24

[Cory]

Yaz,
Thanks that is impressive. I was hoping the same for mine with no luck. This is my first order - can anyone tell me what the 4 parts of the circle are in the SGC app for an active order? My order is currently on the 2nd section - RECEIVED. I assume the 3rd section is GRADED or similar and the 4th is SHIPPED??

[Exhibitman]

I subbed 15 cards at the $15 level. Turned around in 5 business days. Very pleased.