PSA/SGC Submittal times

[Cozumeleno]

As someone that's never made a submittal to PSA, I'm wondering if their times in terms of getting cards back are any faster/slower than SGC.

I've only had three experiences with SGC (on the third now) - two have been beyond the advertised time with the third being a little early. I realize they are in the midst of a move and that the times are only estimates and not guaranteed so I'm not saying they are at fault or anything. But as I prepare a fourth submission, I'm wondering if others have had experiences in getting their cards any faster with PSA. I don't mind paying a little more if I won't have to wait like a month to get my cards back.

[Republicaninmass]

My recent submission was not "received" by PSA until 10 business days after it was at their front door. This was for a "20 day" turnaround. If you pay for a higher service level, I'd like to think they would be done faster.

[glynparson]

but SGC is much closer to the turn around times. The times are business days and the day received does not count, honestly shocked 2/3 of your SGC subs were late as that is very rare. PSA turnaround times are estimates and they do not start until they enter your sub which can take over a week or two after arrival at psa. Again i prefer PSA but if turn around times being quick is that important to you stick with SGC. If you go with PSA and choose a faster service than economy make sure you write the service level on the outside of your package as this will speed up the entering as received process.

[sbfinley]

It is not unheard of for PSA specials to run 3-4 months. Personally, I've had PSA specials pop anywhere from one week to 4 months, higher tier services pop on time ~50% of the time, and was in a large Blue Flip sub that took six months. I'd estimate with SGC I've popped on time 75% of the time. Generally speaking, SGC is much faster. Some things I've learned:

1. Turnaround times are only estimates.
2. Send packages as close to the middle of the month as possible.
3. Write the service level on the outside of the box.

[ullmandds]

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

[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.

[Gradedcardman]

When submitting to PSA they say that if the submission is different than the standard club special for 50-60 day turnaround to mark it on the outside of the package. They will then make a priority to pull it and log it.

I have done this and had good success.