170 card submission dropped off to PSA at the National on Saturday. No loggage love yet. They were busy the entire time of the National so I will be patient.
Wonder how many items PSA graded/authenticated during the National
Their delay didn't start with the National. I'm sure it didn't help much, but PSA's turn-around times have been horrid for a while now. I had a 30-day submission pop today... on (their math) business day #40. It took 62 calendar days to get to 40... wow. The last dozen or so submissions have been late. I've tried a few different service levels as well. If you submit to PSA... you HAVE to be patient, and forget about getting your stuff in the time-frame you pay for. It's frustrating, but it is what it is and has been for a while.
I know logging and popping wait times have been discussed here a lot. I've only been subbing for just over two years now and only 3 of the 12 subs I've sent in have popped on time and those were the three 7 day free subs you get when you sign up / renew. It bugged me a lot at first, am now used to it. Having said that what bothers me more now is the fact that they don't address it in any way publicly. Every month I read an inane column by PSA Prez Joe Orlando in their magazine. Why not use that to discuss why it is taking them so long. Even a few numbers like "In 2009 we graded X amount of cards, this year we are on pace to grade X cards. We've taken the following steps in an attempt to improve customer wait times: "
In an unrelated matter I still don't see anything on their site about the new holders.
<< <i>Why not use that to discuss why it is taking them so long. Even a few numbers like "In 2009 we graded X amount of cards, this year we are on pace to grade X cards. >>
As far as how many cards they are grading, I believe their quarterly 10Q statement includes that information... or at least they used to back when I held CLCT stock.
In terms of the delays, I agree it would be nice to have CU comment and reset expectations if this is, in fact, the new normal.
<< <i>Every month I read an inane column by PSA Prez Joe Orlando in their magazine. >>
I enjoy "Taking My Hacks". It's my favorite part of the SMR. >>
At one point I enjoyed them but he has been mailing them in the last few issues. >>
My complaint is when Joe's article (and/or the other main articles in an issue) focus on NONsports cards. It is called SMR -SPORTS MARKET REPORT and it sucks when I look forward to reading the new issue and I find it focuses on zombies or lighthouses.
<< <i>Every month I read an inane column by PSA Prez Joe Orlando in their magazine. >>
I enjoy "Taking My Hacks". It's my favorite part of the SMR. >>
At one point I enjoyed them but he has been mailing them in the last few issues. >>
My complaint is when Joe's article (and/or the other main articles in an issue) focus on NONsports cards. It is called SMR -SPORTS MARKET REPORT and it sucks when I look forward to reading the new issue and I find it focuses on zombies or lighthouses. >>
Some of the people here, including myself, collect nonsport. Since PSA grades nonsport, they should write about it too.
<< <i>Some of the people here, including myself, collect nonsport. Since PSA grades nonsport, they should write about it too. >>
If there is truly that much of a market for nonsports cards to devote entire issues to them, then they should put out a monthly NMR...but those articles don't belong in the SMR if that is what I am paying for.
<< <i>Every month I read an inane column by PSA Prez Joe Orlando in their magazine. >>
I enjoy "Taking My Hacks". It's my favorite part of the SMR. >>
At one point I enjoyed them but he has been mailing them in the last few issues. >>
My complaint is when Joe's article (and/or the other main articles in an issue) focus on NONsports cards. It is called SMR -SPORTS MARKET REPORT and it sucks when I look forward to reading the new issue and I find it focuses on zombies or lighthouses. >>
The Walking Dead issue was a special edition for Comic Con. And, yes, PSA grades non-sports cards and has a pricing section of the magazine devoted to non-sports cards.
Do you complain about Burger King having chicken sandwiches on the menu?
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....but the submission was to the competition, not PSA.
1955 Bowman Raw complete with 90% Ex-NR or better
Now seeking 1949 Eureka Sportstamps...NM condition
Working on '78 Autographed set now 99.9% complete -
Working on '89 Topps autoed set now complete
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stupid print dots
collecting 1977 topps baseball in psa 9 and psa 10
Not that it matters much as they will be away for quite some time, lol.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
They were busy the entire time of the National so I will be patient.
Wonder how many items PSA graded/authenticated during the National
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I had a 30-day submission pop today... on (their math) business day #40. It took 62 calendar days to get to 40... wow.
The last dozen or so submissions have been late. I've tried a few different service levels as well.
If you submit to PSA... you HAVE to be patient, and forget about getting your stuff in the time-frame you pay for. It's frustrating, but it is what it is and has been for a while.
ALWAYS Looking for Chris Sabo cards!
In an unrelated matter I still don't see anything on their site about the new holders.
jb
Buying Vintage, all sports.
Buying Woody Hayes, Les Horvath, Vic Janowicz, and Jesse Owens autographed items
<< <i>Why not use that to discuss why it is taking them so long. Even a few numbers like "In 2009 we graded X amount of cards, this year we are on pace to grade X cards. >>
As far as how many cards they are grading, I believe their quarterly 10Q statement includes that information... or at least they used to back when I held CLCT stock.
In terms of the delays, I agree it would be nice to have CU comment and reset expectations if this is, in fact, the new normal.
Snorto~
<< <i>Every month I read an inane column by PSA Prez Joe Orlando in their magazine. >>
I enjoy "Taking My Hacks". It's my favorite part of the SMR.
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<< <i>Every month I read an inane column by PSA Prez Joe Orlando in their magazine. >>
I enjoy "Taking My Hacks". It's my favorite part of the SMR. >>
At one point I enjoyed them but he has been mailing them in the last few issues.
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<< <i>Every month I read an inane column by PSA Prez Joe Orlando in their magazine. >>
I enjoy "Taking My Hacks". It's my favorite part of the SMR. >>
At one point I enjoyed them but he has been mailing them in the last few issues. >>
My complaint is when Joe's article (and/or the other main articles in an issue) focus on NONsports cards. It is called SMR -SPORTS MARKET REPORT and it sucks when I look forward to reading the new issue and I find it focuses on zombies or lighthouses.
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<< <i>Every month I read an inane column by PSA Prez Joe Orlando in their magazine. >>
I enjoy "Taking My Hacks". It's my favorite part of the SMR. >>
At one point I enjoyed them but he has been mailing them in the last few issues. >>
My complaint is when Joe's article (and/or the other main articles in an issue) focus on NONsports cards. It is called SMR -SPORTS MARKET REPORT and it sucks when I look forward to reading the new issue and I find it focuses on zombies or lighthouses. >>
Some of the people here, including myself, collect nonsport. Since PSA grades nonsport, they should write about it too.
<< <i>Some of the people here, including myself, collect nonsport. Since PSA grades nonsport, they should write about it too. >>
If there is truly that much of a market for nonsports cards to devote entire issues to them, then they should put out a monthly NMR...but those articles don't belong in the SMR if that is what I am paying for.
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<< <i>Every month I read an inane column by PSA Prez Joe Orlando in their magazine. >>
I enjoy "Taking My Hacks". It's my favorite part of the SMR. >>
At one point I enjoyed them but he has been mailing them in the last few issues. >>
My complaint is when Joe's article (and/or the other main articles in an issue) focus on NONsports cards. It is called SMR -SPORTS MARKET REPORT and it sucks when I look forward to reading the new issue and I find it focuses on zombies or lighthouses. >>
The Walking Dead issue was a special edition for Comic Con. And, yes, PSA grades non-sports cards and has a pricing section of the magazine devoted to non-sports cards.
Do you complain about Burger King having chicken sandwiches on the menu?
<< <i>Do you complain about Burger King having chicken sandwiches on the menu? >>
I would if they said "This month we are going to replace the burgers you like with a bunch of new chicken sandwiches...we hope you like them"
And since you you brought up Burger King, I do kinda feel like these guys when they fill the SMR with nonsports articles.
Burger King
1955 Bowman Raw complete with 90% Ex-NR or better
Now seeking 1949 Eureka Sportstamps...NM condition
Working on '78 Autographed set now 99.9% complete -
Working on '89 Topps autoed set now complete
And now that wait begins...
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