What timeline have you seen for the "Encapsulation" stage of the submission process?

ModCrewman

I know...someone will say "Just be patient, they will be done when they are done."

While that position is accurate, I know others will have the same question in encountering the improved submission tracking on the PCGS website for the first time so figured there is no harm in asking what others have seen.

I have a submission that went to "Encapsulation" status last week Tuesday or Wednesday, the window indicating that "Images Ready" showed up on Thursday, but here we are on Tuesday with no change in the "Encapsulation" status. Is it normal to spend a week in the Encapsulation stage?

For those who may not know, the new stages that show in the tracking process are:

1. Arrived: Confirmation of arrival at PCGS headquarters
2. Received: Order processing and specification
3. Grading
4. Encapsulation: Grade finalization and encapsulation
5. Quality Check: Holder check and label verification
6. Order Shipped: Outbound order packaging and shipping
7. Delivered: Delivery confirmed