First "Major" Submission

gtbeaker

I recently sent in my 1st "real" submission (not the free gradings you get when you sign up/renew your Collector's Club membership). It's only 26 cards, so it pales in comparison to the massive 1000-card submissions some of you dealers/larger collectors make, but I'm still nervous in anticipation of the results. I wasted a few extra bucks and submitted under the July Collector's Club special of $10/card for Express service. I feel like an expectant father, awaiting the reuslts to be posted. I'm almost tempted to just wait and not check the grades early, but I doubt I could wait that long.

Anybody know what their "normal" turnaround time is for Express? They guarantee 5 days, but do they usually get them done quicker than that?

FB

I'm in the same boat...

I shipped in a 48 card order under the same special with a July 30th post mark on it. I know that it arrived yesterday because they called to tell me it was 48 cards and not 49 like on the form. Not sure of the turnaround times - but, I'd be happier than heck if the cards still weren't graded by next Thursday (which would be 6 or 7 workings days).

Something about 48 free "EXPRESS" gradings sounds pretty good to me!

gtbeaker

Frank- Mine were received yesterday as well. I had actually pared it down from 40 cards to the 26 I actually submitted. I still have 6 free gradings from my Collector's Club renewal that I can use, but I wanted to see how well my eyes were "calibrated" as to what PSA is looking for. I too wouldn't mind another 26 free submissions, but I won't be holding my breath.

By the way, I've recently entered the fray on the 1972 set. I'm currently zooming up the charts in 67th place. It really hasn't become a priority (yet), but maybe after this year's awards are handed out I'll start putting more effort into it. I don't think any of the "Fab Five" have anything to worry about (at least not for a few years).

FB

Well... I can tell you that my "72 efforts" and "racing" cannot be used in the same sentence anymore. If I can pick up one or two every few weeks, I'm a happy guy - prices have skyrocketed lately. Good luck in your efforts!

I've still got my 10 free for Platinum membership and 5 more for hitting 75% on the 70 Topps set. Thanks god, that the registry special for August isn't geared towards my sets - so I have at least a month to save!

packCollector

I had a submission get in yesterday also , I will check it on friday evening. a few months back, they had the same special and the grades posted late on the last day.

joker73

My submission (using this special) was received 7/28 - and the grades were posted 8/4 ... exactly one week (5 business days).

As a side note, it was the first time I successfully hit 75%+ on grade predictions, so I was happy!

Robert

FB

I didn't come up with predictions on this invoice - just a bunch of wishes!!!

pc

40 cards under the 10.00 express
sent in here too.i have my fingers crossed
on a 48 berra rc.i sent in 25 cards mid july
under the 7.00 deal and nothing yet since
they all split for the national.

BobS

<< <i>I shipped in a 48 card order under the same special with a July 30th post mark on it. I know that it arrived yesterday because they called to tell me it was 48 cards and not 49 like on the form >>



That 49th card didn't happen to be a $5,000 T206 "error", was it?

Just kidding around. I couldn't resist the irony.

cardbroad

Just call customer service and have them cut you a check.

FB

Ya know...

It might have been a Maglie T-206, now that you mention it... hmmm...

BobS

FB-

Well I hope you at least sent the dang submission regular mail, without insurance like the website and submission form instruct us

gtbeaker

Wow, I wish I had a Berra RC included in my submission! Mine are mostly mid-70's oddball Bench, Perez and Morgan issues.

joker73- what was your submission #?...I'm always curious to see how people fair.

packCollector

I sent 2 baseball cards and 46 66 philly's mostly stars excluding sayers and butkus, hoping to avoid the o/c designation on them all but a couple will probably get it. hope to get some 9's but many 8's are expected.

Aaronman

I sent in 50 cards postmarked July 31st. I already received the email (2 days ago) saying my cards were received. I sent in 1,200 cards the week before the National and I have the cards from 6 of the 7 invoices in my house. The other one is done and I am waiting for it. The turn around times at PSA have been fantastic lately.


Doug

joker73

GT - it was invoice #4051622. The only ones I really missed were the handful of Rose 8s and the Iverson 7 (no clue why, it's a gorgeous card). Most are for my personal collection, so overall I'm happy

Robert

P.S. The Hutchinson 10 was total luck - he was a student of mine while TAing at Stanford, and I just wanted one of his cards for kicks ...

packCollector

logged in on monday shipped today . invoice # 4061190 some real nice 66 philly's including 3 1 of 1 9's and a 1of 2 I thought I would get a 9 on 1 of the #1 cards and on the mine which is the only reason I sent that card, also because bench is on it but my personnal preference, I'll probably pick the best one and resubmitt. overall happy with the results

gtbeaker

When do the "5 business days" of the Express Service end? At 5 PM Pacific time? I know I'm probably jinxing myself by even posting this, since I'm sure the grades will post immediately after I post this. I guess I'm just getting antsy regarding my grades, since it's my 1st real submission!

gtbeaker

Well, it was 5 business days right on the money. Grades posted late yesterday afternoon. All in all, I was VERY pleased, although I did receive my 1st 8 ever (I knew my prefect record couldn't last forever).