grade submission question

Ricke

I just recently sent in my first coin submission to PCGS. I sent in a total of 8 coins, and I think the free vouchers qualify as world regular service (not really sure on that) - currently listed with a 15-20 day turn around.

They received my coins 12 days ago (business count, excluding the last black out period), so it's still early on in the process.

My question is: how long does it take to have grades posted on your online account?

I've noticed a lot of you post results pretty quickly, so far my order is still listed as 'Total Items: 8'. Do they update that status at all? Because so far, nothing has changed... it would be nice if it had some sort of status detail... other than "OK", although I guess "OK" is better than "BIO HAZARD" or "QUARANTINED" or whatever else could appear in that slot...

ajaan

Could be anywhere from one hour to 4 more weeks. With World coins it is really a crap shoot. Hopefully PCGS can stay within Ron Guth's 30 day turnaround.

Ricke

So for future submissions, is it really pointless to use world regular over world economy for turnaround times?

This submission was made with the free grading vouchers I received when I signed up. Running the numbers, it appeared I was saving money with the higher membership when I totalled the costs up, but it was close either way.

But I'm not sure how they qualify the grades for world service - the criteria didn't really match up with any of the submission levels.

ajaan

d'oh! I didn't read you original post close enough. Regular submissions are usually done quicker but of course there are no guarenteed turnaround times for World coins, only US coins. I expect you'll have grades within a week.

Ricke

grumble grumble... still nothing posted.

I was really hoping these would be done before tomorrow's blackout period.

Today marks the 20th day of the listed 15-20 day turn around for World Regular.

Funny part is that I was concerned they would be mailed when I was on vacation over the holidays, and I wouldn't be here to accept shipment. I have called a couple times to see if there was a problem or some such, but I keep getting the same response - it shows in process, no problems.

Ricke

Well, I'm a little disappointed... still no status update.

coinpictures

Careful... your complaint could be construed as "bashing of PCGS" and result in your immediate bamming.

[I only wish I was being facetious.]