@U1chicago said:

@MFeld said:
I’m glad it’s done and that you’re apparently satisfied with the outcome. If your old thread is still up and running, I think it would have been better to post your update there, so more readers could have a clearer idea regarding what occurred.

PCGS locked that thread.

Thanks.
For readers who aren’t familiar with this subject, here’s a link to the locked thread: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1111725/update-on-an-express-order-thats-over-123-business-days-at-pcgs-update-5/p1

This fiasco is FINALLY complete!!! Thanks to Wondercoin and his post, PCGS has actually taken action and have CLOSED this situation, once and for all! It's taken OVER 175 business days for completion, but it's done. THANK YOU Mitch!!!!! Here's the details:
1. PCGS has held back the order since 12 Dec 2024 because the 1965 Kennedy was deemed as an SMS 67 coin and not a regular MS 67 coin. This was at least the 4th time it went back for regrading in the last 20 years! The value was $2600 according to the Coinfacts website. I received a phone call from Justin Atkins on 14 Mar 25 stating why the order was being held up.
2. He broke up the order into 2 parts so I could get 4 out of the 5 coins on the order back, which I did. Two of the 4 coins were upgraded and I now have to return one of the remaining 2 to have it regraded again.
3. After Mitch's post I received a check for the coin AND received the coin back in a new SMS 67 holder at the end of Aug 25.
4. There have been a LOT of guessing as what was going on and what the truth was in this situation. This is the EXACT condensed happenings during this 8 month ordeal. Everything I have posted all along during this exhausting ordeal has been true and not distorted. I can't speak for PCGS's part.
5. I should be angry and hold a grudge, but thanks to Mitch and Justin, all things have come to a positive end. I'm not even still upset the person that blocked my calls.

I must just be the lucky one, because it seems that my business is just a “rent-a-coin” service with regard to eBay. To put it in perspective, most items I sell are between 3-6k (happens to be the “sweet spot” where eBay puts their 4k threshold, lucky me 😐).

Since I’ve started dealing full time, I have had NOT ONE single return, of any kind, outside of eBay. On eBay, my return rate is like 1/3….good photos, accurate descriptions, 14 day return policy, I’ve just surrendered to the fact that in this price range, buyers want an approval service, or an insurance policy, and I have to mark things up accordingly.

1 return reason - “changed my mind”

(Aka, wasn’t able to flip and now you can have it back, or the market price came down over the last couple weeks).

I see how it could be helpful to many, but when I’m being charged $400+ FVF for an item that was photographed thoroughly and I’d be happy to provide videos before the purchase, it gets rather aggravating when I’m out the shipping fee every time.