First experiences with grading submissions

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Rounded Corners

How are y’all getting these grading promos?

I’ve been waiting for PSA to offer a special on T206s. Anybody know if they’ve done so before and what the terms were?

Apparently, I had created a PSA account at some point years ago, but I have no idea when. I had never submitted anything for grading in all the time I had an account so for some reason, they sent me an offer for credit up to $75 for a grading submission during Thanksgiving. I had never received any offers from them before so not sure why I got the one this time, but I have been going through a large collection a friend acquired and happened to find a T206 Mathewson Portrait that I used the offer to submit for grading.

[jayshum]

As of tonight, the order is now in Assembly so didn't take long to go through Grading (from Friday to Monday). It would be nice if I can see the grade tomorrow instead of having to wait at least 2 more days because of New Years Day. How long does Assembly usually take?

[raulus]

Originally Posted by jayshum

As of tonight, the order is now in Assembly so didn't take long to go through Grading (from Friday to Monday). It would be nice if I can see the grade tomorrow instead of having to wait at least 2 more days because of New Years Day. How long does Assembly usually take?

It can vary pretty widely. I’ve had some fly right through in a day. Others take weeks. My advice is to pack your patience, guess that it will take a while, and if it happens to move quickly, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

[Dave-Illini]

My first experience with grading submissions was in the early 90's, soon after grading started. I had several T206 cards which I thought were in very nice condition. I submitted them through a card shop to PSA. I had assumed on the 1-10 scale I would get 8's and 9's. When they came back with grades of 6's and 7's, I was very disappointed. Perspective is everything!

[raulus]

Originally Posted by Dave-Illini

My first experience with grading submissions was in the early 90's, soon after grading started. I had several T206 cards which I thought were in very nice condition. I submitted them through a card shop to PSA. I had assumed on the 1-10 scale I would get 8's and 9's. When they came back with grades of 6's and 7's, I was very disappointed. Perspective is everything!

And if you submitted them today, you might get 4s and 5s!

The good news is that even 6s and 7s are pretty nice grades for cards that are now over 100 years old.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by raulus

And if you submitted them today, you might get 4s and 5s!

The good news is that even 6s and 7s are pretty nice grades for cards that are now over 100 years old.

I was thinking along the same exact lines, but was going to say 3s and 4s.

[jayshum]

My PSA order moved from Assembly through Grades Ready and QA Checks today and is now in Completing. Initially I couldn't see the grade, but when I refreshed again, now I see pictures and the grade which is a 1. I also got an email receipt for the return shipping so looks like I should have it in a few days.

Overall, PSA took about a week longer than SGC to complete for orders that had similar estimated processing times, but both completed within the expected time frame. Now I just have to wait to receive the card back from PSA before being able to list it in the B/S/T.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by raulus

It can vary pretty widely. I’ve had some fly right through in a day. Others take weeks. My advice is to pack your patience, guess that it will take a while, and if it happens to move quickly, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Thanks for the info. I was surprised that Grading was as fast as it was since it was Friday to Monday. It would be nice if Assembly was just as fast.