Wax pack grading turnaround?

threefromthetee · 10-28-2020, 10:28 AM

Have a 1986 Fleer wax pack I'm looking to get encased at PSA. It says the turnaround time is 100+ business days, even if you pay up for the service level. Realize it's not a card, but is that right? Has anyone tried to get a pack(s) graded recently? Seems silly to charge a higher price but not offer a quick turnaround.

PSA2Pac · 10-28-2020, 11:05 AM

I've never graded a pack but I can tell you they have a significant backlog right now so turnaround times are completely out of wack. If it says 100+ business days, that 100+ days don't even start until they log it into the system and that can take a month in and of itself, give or take.

Keep in mind that 100+ BUSINESS days is probably going to be closer to the '+' than '100 days' too

mjohnatgt · 10-28-2020, 03:05 PM

All packs either wait for Steve Hart of BBCE to fly to California and verify they're unopened, or they all get packaged and mailed to BBCE for confirmation, then mailed back to PSA before they can be graded. So yes, there is a major delay for all packs no matter the value level.

Grimster · 10-28-2020, 03:14 PM

Right now there is roughly a 10 month wait for wax and cello packs getting graded at PSA

PSA2Pac · 10-28-2020, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mjohnatgt

All packs either wait for Steve Hart of BBCE to fly to California and verify they're unopened, or they all get packaged and mailed to BBCE for confirmation, then mailed back to PSA before they can be graded. So yes, there is a major delay for all packs no matter the value level.

Wow, for real? I had no clue they lean on Steve Hart for that.

mjohnatgt · 10-28-2020, 10:13 PM

For real; read more threads. Here and at the Collector's Universe board. It's a piece of advice I always hand out. The more knowledge you gain about the process, the better decisions you can make.

10-28-2020, 10:28 AM	#1
threefromthetee Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 536	Wax pack grading turnaround? Have a 1986 Fleer wax pack I'm looking to get encased at PSA. It says the turnaround time is 100+ business days, even if you pay up for the service level. Realize it's not a card, but is that right? Has anyone tried to get a pack(s) graded recently? Seems silly to charge a higher price but not offer a quick turnaround.

10-28-2020, 03:14 PM	#4
Grimster Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 606 stealth6g72	Right now there is roughly a 10 month wait for wax and cello packs getting graded at PSA __________________ Current Bo Jackson want list - https://tinyurl.com/ybhx4csb Current Nolan Ryan want list - https://tinyurl.com/yc8q3rv8

10-28-2020, 11:05 AM	#2
PSA2Pac Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 3,919	I've never graded a pack but I can tell you they have a significant backlog right now so turnaround times are completely out of wack. If it says 100+ business days, that 100+ days don't even start until they log it into the system and that can take a month in and of itself, give or take. Keep in mind that 100+ BUSINESS days is probably going to be closer to the '+' than '100 days' too

10-28-2020, 03:05 PM	#3
mjohnatgt Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 14,769 mjohnatgt mjohnatgt	All packs either wait for Steve Hart of BBCE to fly to California and verify they're unopened, or they all get packaged and mailed to BBCE for confirmation, then mailed back to PSA before they can be graded. So yes, there is a major delay for all packs no matter the value level.

10-28-2020, 10:13 PM	#6
mjohnatgt Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 14,769 mjohnatgt mjohnatgt	For real; read more threads. Here and at the Collector's Universe board. It's a piece of advice I always hand out. The more knowledge you gain about the process, the better decisions you can make.