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Old 07-02-2023, 08:37 AM   #18776
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It does, but my last one did as well until I got an email that the package was delivered empty.
FedEx or USPS? I would reach out to PSA Monday. And if your last package showed up empty, but PSA accepted it (meaning they couldn’t tell the package was tampered with), you need to get some tamper proof packing tape.
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Old 07-02-2023, 09:03 AM   #18777
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FedEx or USPS? I would reach out to PSA Monday. And if your last package showed up empty, but PSA accepted it (meaning they couldn’t tell the package was tampered with), you need to get some tamper proof packing tape.
Both shipments were fedex. I did add tamper tape for this package and I will reach out to them for status of my current one on Monday. I did take pictures from every angle of this package when I dropped it off at fedex.

The first package, fedex refunded me for the insured amount (basically covered cost of the raw cards).
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Old 07-02-2023, 01:37 PM   #18778
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Just submitted cards for my first (second, first was stolen in transit) PSA order.

Order Type: 90s+ Special
# of cards: 22
Order delivered: 6/23 - Been in Arrived Status Ever Since
Order received per PSA:
Research & ID:
Grading:
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Popped:
Shipped:

I am a little nervous since I still havn't received confirmation that the cards I sent are there happy and healthy.

I submitted:

Value
# of cards: 4
Order delivered: 6/14
Order received by PSA: 6/20
Research ID: ???


Still waiting for my cards to be entered. Hope they’re not grinding to a halt.
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Old 07-03-2023, 02:45 AM   #18779
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I submitted:

Value
# of cards: 4
Order delivered: 6/14
Order received by PSA: 6/20
Research ID: ???


Still waiting for my cards to be entered. Hope they’re not grinding to a halt.
Mine was received by PSA on 6/12 and still hasn't been entered...
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Old 07-03-2023, 09:26 AM   #18780
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90s+ Sports Special
# of cards: 34
Order delivered: 06/14/23
Order Prep: 07/03/23
Research & ID: 07/03/23
Grading:
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Grades:
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Old 07-03-2023, 10:26 AM   #18781
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Order Type: Vintage Value - $15
# of cards: 54
Order received per USPS (if possible): 3/6/23
Order received per PSA: Order Marked Received 3/6/23, Research? Grading - been stuck here forever?? QA1 6/30/23
Order Popped:

Order Type: Bulk Value - $15
# of cards: 80
Order received per USPS (if possible): 6/3/23
Order received per PSA: Order Marked Received 6/6/23, Research 6/22/23, Grading 6/26/23
Order Popped:

Order Type: Bulk Value - $15
# of cards: 100
Order received per USPS (if possible): 6/3/23
Order received per PSA: Order Marked Received 6/6/23, Research 6/22/23, Grading 6/26/23
Order Popped:

Order Type: Bulk Value - $15
# of cards: 112
Order received per USPS (if possible): 6/3/23
Order received per PSA: Order Marked Received 6/6/23, Research 7/3/23
Order Popped:

Order Type: Bulk Value - $15
# of cards: 91
Order received per USPS (if possible): 6/3/23
Order received per PSA: Order Marked Received 6/6/23, Research 6/22/23
Order Popped:
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Old 07-03-2023, 01:44 PM   #18782
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A few months ago, my bulk and value orders were absolutely flying, almost like pre-pandemic times. Now, almost all stages, from order entry to Q2 and upcharges, seem not only to have slowed but to have practically come to a complete halt. So this begs the question, ***what the heck is happening at PSA?*** More layoffs? Other restructuring? What a terrible company. Can they not at least communicate a little better? Many subs of mine from 1-2 months ago that I absolutely planned on showcasing and selling at the National are still in grading or assembly, where they've been for many weeks, and where they will likely remain through the National. Shoot, some of them are still in research! So all winter and spring I'm getting 1-2 month turnarounds door-to-door, max, and now it's 2-4 months, and don't even get me started on vintage. Please help me understand.
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Old 07-03-2023, 03:04 PM   #18783
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Are they in the advertised turnaround time window? Sounds like it as they define the days based on business days. If so, just because they were faster previously doesn‘t mean it‘s reason for getting angry now.
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Old 07-03-2023, 04:00 PM   #18784
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90s+ Sports Special
# of cards: 45
Mailed to PSA: 07/01/2023
Order delivered: 07/03/23
Order Prep:
Research & ID:
Grading: 07/07/23
Assembly:07/26/2023
QA1:
QA2:
Grades:

Also sent in the same package

Value Plus level
# of cards: 3
Mailed to PSA: 07/01/2023
Order delivered: 07/03/23
Order Prep:
Research & ID:
Grading: 07/06/23
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Grades:

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Old 07-04-2023, 10:14 AM   #18785
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Are they in the advertised turnaround time window? Sounds like it as they define the days based on business days. If so, just because they were faster previously doesn‘t mean it‘s reason for getting angry now.
Valid point. I am just aggravated by the inconsistency in the turnarounds. Then again, earlier this year and last I was beyond aggravated with the inconsistencies in the grading itself, especially for premodern stuff 1990s to 1970s. At least they seem to have come back around on that stuff and are no longer using the latest 2023 plastic metal prizm card as the Gem standard for 1975 Topps cards.
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Old 07-05-2023, 01:03 PM   #18786
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Order Type: Dual (Auto Grade Only) / Value (1980-present)
# of cards: 8

Arrived: 3/27/2023
Entered: 4/3/2023
Research & ID: 4/3/2023
Grading: crickets....
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Grades:
Shipped:
Still nothing, just hit 60 business days. At this rate I might not even have back by hockey season hah!

My BAS order (that also required cards getting graded) that I mailed out the same day is being delivered back to me today.
And just hit 66 business days... on a 65 business day order... and still just sitting in Research.
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Old 07-05-2023, 01:04 PM   #18787
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Order Type: Pre-1980 Value
# of cards: 24
Order delivered: 4/25
Order Prep: 4/26
Research & ID: 4/26
Grading: 5/2
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Grades:
Shipped:


Order Type: Dual Grade 1980+ Value
# of cards: 7
Order delivered: 4/25
Order Prep: 4/26
Research & ID: 4/26
Grading: 5/30
Assembly: 7/2/23
QA1: 7/3/23
QA2:
Grades:
Shipped:


Order Type: Dual Grade 1980+ Value
# of cards: 3
Order delivered: 4/25
Order Prep: 4/26
Research & ID: 4/26
Grading: 6/1
Assembly:6/29/23
QA1: 7/1/23
QA2: 7/3/23
Grades:
Shipped:
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Old 07-05-2023, 01:05 PM   #18788
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And just hit 66 business days... on a 65 business day order... and still just sitting in Research.
Man, i would be flying out to Newport Beach and knocking on the front door if i were you. that sucks
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Old 07-05-2023, 01:14 PM   #18789
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Man, i would be flying out to Newport Beach and knocking on the front door if i were you. that sucks
Its even more crazy that its 8 hockey cards, all super common cards/nothing rare. 6 of them are signed by the same damn athlete. And they're only being auto graded.

edit: Value services are now quoted on PSA's website at 90-120 days. I'm sure thats going to be their response (I just emailed them).

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Old 07-05-2023, 01:18 PM   #18790
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90s+ Sports Special
# of cards: 34
Order delivered: 06/14/23
Order Prep: 07/03/23
Research & ID: 07/03/23
Grading: 07/05/23
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Grades:
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Old 07-05-2023, 03:40 PM   #18791
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Order Type: Value Plus
# of cards: 7
Order Arrived: 6/5/23
Order Entered: 6/12/23
Research & ID: 6/12/23
Grading: 6/13/23
Assembly: 6/20/23
QA1: 6/21/23
QA2: 6/22/23
Popped: 7/5/23

Of the 7 sent, 4 were cracked and re-subbed (All 4 were serial numbered). Of the 4, 1 went up a grade, 2 stayed the same and 1 went down a grade. The other 3 got PSA 10s.

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Old 07-05-2023, 05:34 PM   #18792
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Order Type: 90s+ Sports Special
# of cards: 41
Order Arrived: 6/5/23
Order Entered: 6/21/23
Research & ID: 6/21/23
Grading: 6/26/23
Assembly: 7/5/23
QA1:
QA2:
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Old 07-05-2023, 06:48 PM   #18793
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Before they run another special, they need to focus on getting their turnaround times to pre pandemic levels, across all grading tiers.
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Old 07-05-2023, 10:31 PM   #18794
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Before they run another special, they need to focus on getting their turnaround times to pre pandemic levels, across all grading tiers.
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Old 07-05-2023, 11:32 PM   #18795
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Vintage special. Logged 3/7. 87 weekdays and still in assembly where it has been for two weeks. PSA is a trainwreck once again. I think it’s time to find a new hobby.
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Old 07-06-2023, 10:08 AM   #18796
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When I received the grades in my email I was pleasantly surprised...but when I opened the package....this is what I found. Any suggestions on how to address this with Beckett? I've emailed them twice and they haven't responded.
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Old 07-06-2023, 11:53 AM   #18797
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When I received the grades in my email I was pleasantly surprised...but when I opened the package....this is what I found. Any suggestions on how to address this with Beckett? I've emailed them twice and they haven't responded.
Might get more traction posting this in one of the BGS threads. I imagine someone would point you in the right direction of who to reach out to. Last time I submitted with BGS was 20-something years ago, so I don't really have any current info to share.
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Old 07-06-2023, 12:14 PM   #18798
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When I received the grades in my email I was pleasantly surprised...but when I opened the package....this is what I found. Any suggestions on how to address this with Beckett? I've emailed them twice and they haven't responded.
Was able to get resolved through BGS thread.
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Old 07-06-2023, 12:27 PM   #18799
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PSA Order Type: Value 1980- Present
No. of cards: 5
Order Arrived: 5/25/2023
Order Entered: 5/26/2023
Research & ID: 5/29/2023
Grading: 5/30/2023
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Popped:

Seeing grades pop for others who submitted with same service type and wondering why mine is being overlooked
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Old 07-06-2023, 12:44 PM   #18800
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Order Type: Pre-1980 Value
# of cards: 24
Order delivered: 4/25
Order Prep: 4/26
Research & ID: 4/26
Grading: 5/2
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Grades:
Shipped:


Order Type: Dual Grade 1980+ Value
# of cards: 7
Order delivered: 4/25
Order Prep: 4/26
Research & ID: 4/26
Grading: 5/30
Assembly: 7/2/23
QA1: 7/3/23
QA2: 7/6/23
Grades:
Shipped:


Order Type: Dual Grade 1980+ Value
# of cards: 3
Order delivered: 4/25
Order Prep: 4/26
Research & ID: 4/26
Grading: 6/1
Assembly:6/29/23
QA1: 7/1/23
QA2: 7/3/23
Grades:7/6/23
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