New COMC Processing Experiences

[wphill02]

I'm now at 443/480 that are due on 4/2 after 3 going live today. It was funny because I have 3 redemptions I'm waiting on so I thought it was them but it turned out to be 3 random cards. I know I've mentioned these redemptions a lot but I want people to know that it seems like no matter how new these are that they are taking the full 8 weeks so you might want to send them in premium if you don't want to wait that long.

[jerryw]

39 went live tonight. Call me a skeptic, but I have posted about COMC processing a handful of times and I have had cards go live within 48 (sometimes 12) hours! :eek:

I applaud their effort either way. I have always been supportive of them, but they keep on screwing up. The 39 that went live were ALL at least 2-3 years old. I have almost 400-600 cards from new product that still are not live. I'd be fine with 39 going live every now and then, but to make live cards that would sell regardless of when they pop versus cards that would do well being on the site ASAP is frustrating.

I don't see how they don't make the new stuff an absolute priority and say F the majority of other stuff until the 7th week. It really defeats the purpose of anyone sending in new stuff.




think it works?...gosh darn it I have been waiting on my 700 card submission for 5 days now what gives haha :)!:D:flex:

[sabrgeek]

474 popped late last night. Priced about 170 of them Still about 300 to go.

[GoBeavs]

Monday is 3/31 - wouldn't that be the eight week mark?

I think everyone is getting frustrated with this new processing service. All the talk of streamlining and telling us "hot items" would go live at the two week mark seems to be false. They are also not hitting the one month average on these either...none of what was promised seems to be coming to light. The new catalog sounds great, but it doesn't directly benefit me. I price my cards at what I want for them...and I don't send in stuff with hundreds of copies on site to get an SRP on what I do send in.

If they get it on a Monday morning, I consider the end of the week to be that Friday (or Saturday) night. If it goes until the next Monday night, I'd consider that a week and a day (8 working days have elapsed).

[Swipe79]

I don't think it works that way - they have 56 days to get it processed. That's what the due date is for on the submissions. I don't think COMC has ever expressed to sellers that the submission process works the way you describe.

If they get it on a Monday morning, I consider the end of the week to be that Friday (or Saturday) night. If it goes until the next Monday night, I'd consider that a week and a day (8 working days have elapsed).

[GoBeavs]

I don't think it works that way - they have 56 days to get it processed. That's what the due date is for on the submissions. I don't think COMC has ever expressed to sellers that the submission process works the way you describe.

Oh, I know the official rules. I'm just pointing out an error in the math. They're not counting the day the cards are received, even if it's first thing in the morning. I'm fine with it, since it's always been consistant. However, it's still an error.

To emphasize the point... The few Premium submissions I've made have gone live the same day. Now that is great. Just wish the basic submissions haven't been going so much slower than what we were told.

[jmarshstl5]

6 cards popped last night for me

Submission arrived 2/28 - 10/762 processed (1.3%)

[snajuice]

Basic 880464 5 % 101 5/21/2014 5/21/2014 $0.00
Basic 868502 10 % 100 5/5/2014 5/5/2014 $0.00
Basic 860714 15 % 140 4/30/2014 4/30/2014 $0.25
Basic 817921 64 % 400 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $67.50

Taking way over a 4 week avg.

[chezball]

6 cards popped last night for me

Submission arrived 2/28 - 10/762 processed (1.3%)

10 cards in a month's time,that's pathetic.

[sjscout]

update time
Batch recvd 2/28 Due 4/25 = 4/115 processed
Batch recvd 3/06 Due 5/1 = 3/265 processed
Batch recvd 3/12 Due 5/7 = 0/710 processed

[SpastikMooss]

Any of those people due 4/2ish see any new cards yet?

[wphill02]

Any of those people due 4/2ish see any new cards yet?

Nope. I'm not expecting any of them until Wednesday.

[sabrgeek]

474 cards dropped in late last week. Took me about 1 hour to price but had to use split screens to get the Beckett BV. (Yes, I still use Beckett as a guide)

Some of the cards have already sold ----

Rich

[jmarshstl5]

10 cards in a month's time,that's pathetic.

It has been disappointing, but I think I would be equally as disappointed if my cards were live and buyers had no way to find them with a search function.

On the plus side, 2 of the 10 cards have sold already! You guys were right. This is addicting.

[sjscout]

It has been disappointing, but I think I would be equally as disappointed if my cards were live and buyers had no way to find them with a search function.
.

Yes, neither are really acceptable.

[amazingpacks]

this was funny.
might be topps traded ?
1976 Topps [???] #N/A - Jim Spencer - COMC (http://www.comc.com/Cards/Baseball/1976/Topps_/NA/Jim_Spencer/1854366)


http://i.imgur.com/ElGFy7X.png

[SpastikMooss]

this was funny.
might be topps traded ?
1976 Topps [???] #N/A - Jim Spencer - COMC (http://www.comc.com/Cards/Baseball/1976/Topps_/NA/Jim_Spencer/1854366)


http://i.imgur.com/ElGFy7X.png

Isn't this just how things will be for a while til the data is done?

[cardsrus1]

It would make a lot of sense if they have been holding cards back to be part of the new data base. I would not be surprised if they have thousands of cards ready to go, just waiting on the "new" site to go live tomorrow.

[XL5]

Now that we're over the 8 weeks, officially they have done 479 of an estimated 490, with the total closer to around 520 I think, due 4/2/2014. The reason I'm not 100% sure on the total is that I have a list of the 490 but I had some throw-ins at the last minute. I have a submission list of the 490 but have to look up the throw-ins. Was hoping I wouldn't have to but now I guess I have to reconcile the whole sub.

Not that it matters much with the site such as it is, but when I submitted over 2 months ago there wasn't any indication that this is where we'd be today.





2/5/2014 (0th Wednesday): Cards arrived at COMC for basic processing
2/28/2014 (4th Friday): 254 cards processed, 254/~490
3/5/2014 (4th Wednesday): 1 card processed, 255/~490
3/7/2014 (5th Friday): 103 cards processed, 358/~490
3/7/2014 (5th Friday): 11 cards processed, 369/~490
3/13/2014 (6th Thursday): 13 cards processed, 382/~490
3/14/2014 (6th Friday): 23 cards processsed, 405/~490
3/20/2014 (7th Thursday): 48 cards processed, 453/~490
3/28/2014 (8th Friday): 26 cards processed, 479/~490

Today: 4/6/2014 (9th Sunday, AKA 8 weeks, 4 days)

[SpastikMooss]

Now that we're over the 8 weeks, officially they have done 479 of an estimated 490, with the total closer to around 520 I think, due 4/2/2014. The reason is I'm not 100% sure on the total is that I have a list of the 490 but I had some throw-ins at the last minute. I have a submission list of the 490 but have to look up the throw-ins. Was hoping I wouldn't have to but now I guess I have to reconcile the whole sub.

Not that it matters much with the site such as it is, but when I submitted over 2 months ago there wasn't any indication that this is where we'd be today.

2/5/2014 (0th Wednesday): Cards arrived at COMC for basic processing
2/28/2014 (4th Friday): 254 cards processed, 254/~490
3/5/2014 (4th Wednesday): 1 card processed, 255/~490
3/7/2014 (5th Friday): 103 cards processed, 358/~490
3/7/2014 (5th Friday): 11 cards processed, 369/~490
3/13/2014 (6th Thursday): 13 cards processed, 382/~490
3/14/2014 (6th Friday): 23 cards processsed, 405/~490
3/20/2014 (7th Thursday): 48 cards processed, 453/~490
3/28/2014 (8th Friday): 26 cards processed, 479/~490

Today: 4/6/2014 (9th Sunday, AKA 8 weeks, 4 days)

Samesies, I sent in 100 mid February with a 4/2 due date, currently still waiting on 41 to post. No rush on my side since I've gotten decent at flipping low end stuff...but man it'd be nice if those other 41 posted!

[snajuice]

I'm waiting on 140 of a 400 card batch that were due 4/3. I did send a polite message but haven't heard anything back yet.

[Swipe79]

They missed the last 19 cards I had in a submission due Friday. You probably won't hear back until Monday as customer service usually doesn't work on the weekend.

The good news is you won't be paying .25 per card on those last forty.

I'm waiting on 140 of a 400 card batch that were due 4/3. I did send a polite message but haven't heard anything back yet.

[snajuice]

They missed the last 19 cards I had in a submission due Friday. You probably won't hear back until Monday as customer service usually doesn't work on the weekend.

The good news is you won't be paying .25 per card on those last forty.

I know just sucks most of those 140 cards I had left to process were wrestling and Game of Thrones autos. I kinda planned for them to go live this weekend.

[SunDevil2422]

I have about 60 cards left from an 8 week submission and 15 from a premium submission due today, let's see if they can get them done.

On a side note, I understand why the catalog data is coming along slowly, that is a huge undertaking and can't be expected to happen overnight. The submissions should be processed more quickly though I would think. Is it just a matter of being understaffed?

[panther252]

I have a handful of mailbox submissions arrive that are past due that I have yet to see processed or in my inventory yet. Hopefully it's just a delay, but I'm starting to get a little nervous...

Premium Mailbox 885846 0 % 1 4/9/2014 N/A $0.00
Premium Mailbox 885888 0 % 1 4/9/2014 N/A $0.00
Premium Mailbox 885108 0 % 1 4/9/2014 N/A $0.00
Premium Mailbox 884568 0 % 1 4/8/2014 N/A $0.00
Premium Mailbox 884648 0 % 2 4/8/2014 N/A $0.00
Premium Mailbox 884372 0 % 1 4/7/2014 N/A $0.00
Premium Mailbox 883860 0 % 1 4/4/2014 N/A $0.00
Premium Mailbox 883605 0 % 1 4/3/2014 N/A $0.00
Premium Mailbox 880936 0 % 2 4/1/2014 N/A $2.0

[TheHeel]

I have around 250 cards due today.

[cross4444]

I think the new processing that was introduced in January has made things tougher on COMC, or at least the drop off in service quality says it has. In the past they had hard deadlines that were always met, but now that they have up to 10 weeks they're all procrastinating and getting it done at the last minute, if then.

I'm sorry that COMC put themselves in a hole by not foreseeing the end of the Beckett relationship, but it infuriates me that they're making us suffer for it. We're not the ones who messed up, that's on COMC, so quit punishing us.

If COMC wants to call and explain things to me, that's fine, but I'm not calling them. They owe it to us to keep us informed on why there are issues and when they'll be fixed, I shouldn't have to call and ask. What has me most worried is that there haven't been any updates recently, so COMC either has bad news or they're simply neglecting us. /rant

[SpastikMooss]

but now that they have up to 10 weeks they're all procrastinating and getting it done at the last minute, if then.

Is this based on any evidence? I was under the impression that before they had x cards and did that lot by the due date, whereas now they resort the cards into batches with other cards based on card type/set/etc. to supposedly make the processing process easier.

So procrastinating seems a bit of a loaded term...I'd say more their "easier" system seems not to be as easy as they thought. Still not great, but less of a character flaw and more of a system flaw.

[Ajax1723]

I think the new processing that was introduced in January has made things tougher on COMC, or at least the drop off in service quality says it has. In the past they had hard deadlines that were always met, but now that they have up to 10 weeks they're all procrastinating and getting it done at the last minute, if then.

I'm sorry that COMC put themselves in a hole by not foreseeing the end of the Beckett relationship, but it infuriates me that they're making us suffer for it. We're not the ones who messed up, that's on COMC, so quit punishing us.

If COMC wants to call and explain things to me, that's fine, but I'm not calling them. They owe it to us to keep us informed on why there are issues and when they'll be fixed, I shouldn't have to call and ask. What has me most worried is that there haven't been any updates recently, so COMC either has bad news or they're simply neglecting us. /rant

Lots of harsh statements in here.

They hadn't missed a deadline that I am aware of until after the transition on April 1st. Tells me that the staff is more concentrated on cards getting correct in the catalog rather than add new cards to the already backlogged process.

I also have a feeling that you would be upset if the cards went in on time with missing info. Really a can't win situation if you look at it on a base level. However, as has been said countless times, the process will take time. Pretty sure everyone that keeps repeating that isn't saying it anymore because no one is listening, just expecting everything to get done immediately.

You are also now accusing COMC of not correctly looking into the future and predicting exactly when COMC would have to do this whole thing. Seems like a contradiction, since you didn't predict correctly that it would take more than a week to get an 8 million card catalog 100% correct.

They're not "making" you suffer. They are trying to make the site better, and even moreso, trying to do it in your unrealistic time frame. I'm sorry that they aren't taking the time to call just you and explain what's going on. You refusing to call them just seems silly if you actually want more information.

COMC just gave another update today, talking about the new challenge. I would assume that the information you need on the catalog update is the %done of the challenges. The more done, the more information that is complete and ready to go into the catalog.

Had to rant a little here. They said countless times that it would be a couple weeks after the transition for the site to be fully functional. It says it right on their website front page, they said it twice in a blog, and give updates on facebook at the very least. It's up to people at this point to help out, but apparently no one seems to want to do anything unless they get something back for it, god forbid people don't help out for a catalog that they themselves will use when you submit cards.

If you don't want to do the challenges, fine, but don't complain about the site then when there is something that you could do to help.

[cross4444]

I have plugged hundreds, maybe upwards of thousands, of dollars into COMC and done my part to support the site. I'm not accusing them of not being psychic, but unless Beckett terminated a binding contract, they should have seen this coming 3 months out. I support COMC and want them to succeed, but after earning nearly 70,000 challenge points, I'm tired of being asked to do more. The way I see it, I have more than done my part.

I'm not seriously asking them to call me. I just keep hearing about people who call into complain that walk away convinced that everything is fine. What special info are they getting that we aren't?

I think we have all had good experiences with COMC. They built up a lot of goodwill with us over the years, but the swerves over the last few months, going back to when they asked us to get a beckett subscription, have ate that goodwill up. I'm sure they'll earn it back in time, but for now I'm exhausted by all of this.

[SunDevil2422]

I have around 250 cards due today.

These show up for you? Mine due today haven't.

[TheHeel]

I have around 250 cards due today.

After 8 weeks, the majority of my cards are still not processed.

[zpk35]

After 8 weeks, the majority of my cards are still not processed.

I had 121 cards that were also due yesterday, and they are now overdue. I also have 580 cards due 4/24. So far, 39 cards have posted, and 541 are not processed. Also have a batch due 5/26, which 0 cards have processed out of 876.

I'm not compaining, but curious for an update as to how they are currently processing cards. Of the 39 cards that posted on my 4/24 batch, 3, 6, and 30 cards were posted at different times (usually on a friday). Why not process 100 cards at a time to make it worth while. None of the 39 were the top cards or hot cards- simply random. I'd just like to understand the current state of processing. Again, no complaints, but never expected deadlines to be missed.

[chelseafc11]

I had 121 cards that were also due yesterday, and they are now overdue. I also have 580 cards due 4/24. So far, 39 cards have posted, and 541 are not processed. Also have a batch due 5/26, which 0 cards have processed out of 876.

I'm not compaining, but curious for an update as to how they are currently processing cards. Of the 39 cards that posted on my 4/24 batch, 3, 6, and 30 cards were posted at different times (usually on a friday). Why not process 100 cards at a time to make it worth while. None of the 39 were the top cards or hot cards- simply random. I'd just like to understand the current state of processing. Again, no complaints, but never expected deadlines to be missed.

Same here. Just had 15 Premium service cards go past the deadline. I don't really mind though. They are taking a huge hit as a result of the transition, but I know we/they will be better for it once all is said and done!

You really need to have a "get well soon" attitude instead of condemning them and their predicament. The sooner people realize that, the less "OMG, COMC" threads there will be, haha

[ohiomike]

I had a batch of 200 oversized cards that was due 4/3, and nothing has been added to my account from it yet.

I don't particularly mind as I understand they are behind and I probably wouldn't price them immediately anyway. But I wonder what I'll be charged. I got this submission in under the old bulk oversize tiered pricing, so 50 cents each. So had they been uploaded on the 3rd, it would be a $100 batch. There was never any cheaper tier for oversized so I'm not sure what they'll try to charge.

Honestly, I don't care if it takes them another couple weeks to get the cards up, I've been waiting since January, so I can wait longer. But the cost had better be less than $100 when they do get added.

[XL5]

With the last cards in my February submission about to hit a week overdue, I'm reluctantly going to start eBaying all the high-mid end cards I was holding to send in to COMC. Hearing that premium subs are late too is rather troubling.

It's a shame too, because my mid-ends were starting to sell pretty well before the 4/1 armageddon.

[amazingpacks]

Blessing in disguise . Thanks for what happened. saved alot and made alot in with the extra time.

I guess it was meant to be.

:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!:)!

Take the extra time to look at your other investments!

[XL5]

Take the extra time to look at your other investments!
Cards shouldn't be investments, they're a hobby. Maybe a business for some. But never investments. Investments get my attention during the day, cards get it when the market is closed.


I don't look it as a blessing really, COMC was so much less of a hassle time-wise than eBay.

[SunDevil2422]

You really need to have a "get well soon" attitude instead of condemning them and their predicament. The sooner people realize that, the less "OMG, COMC" threads there will be, haha

I love COMC and don't think the sky is falling. It's a great service and I know they'll get this figured out. I do think, however, that the submissions not being processed on time is an issue that needs to be addressed. At the very least they need to provide an update on why this is happening and when we should expect our cards to be uploaded.

[amazingpacks]

Cards shouldn't be investments, they're a hobby. Maybe a business for some. But never investments. Investments get my attention during the day, cards get it when the market is closed.


I don't look it as a blessing really, COMC was so much less of a hassle time-wise than eBay.

everthing is a investment. time,kids,car,money,stocks,cards, lifestyle,friends and family.

Hope all is doing go for you. got out and 50% back in. Saved thousands and made some good chunk the last few days. :)!

COMC events was great timing, thanks. no complaining for now.


Cards is a great investment, for me atleast. who said cards are for kids?:flex:

[OLDPAPER]

at this point...I would not want my cards processed on time...let the dust settle and hope for everything that is new to be processed correctly...if it is late AND wrong...yeah, that is a problem...

[Dragonman]

I called COMC today , i needed to talk to someone about something unrelated to the changes. Anyway I talked to Steve at great length . First off he told me they are at 60% with the catalog and by the end of the month should be around 85% complete which is obviously great news and quite amazing. I personally will not use the suggested price as i did not use beckett book values when i price cards at my store on any internet sites including COMC. If i have a card that has a Comc suggested price of say $4 and I want to price it(due to scarcity on Comc, competitior prices , what i have in it or just because i want to) at $15 I will...I rarely use beckett or ebay completed listings either(and i sell plenty). As for the catalog Steve told me it will be amazing. One example if you like 4 color patch you will be able to search say football 4 color patches numbered 25 or less. Another: can search every single card of a player including if he is on someone else's card maybe just tackling a guy. Alma Mater categories and many many more. Most everything including that fancy stuff will be ready by the end of year.
Me personally i will use that catalog and probably Becketts as well if need be. I have no ill will to beckett as Beckett was good to me at one time and I am a little more mature to type in a forum F U Beckett.
Bottom line Steve said other than the chaos with everything going on things couldn't be better at COMC and for the future. And nobody has asked for their cards sent back to them due to the inconveniences, but then again they know that people never do anyway.
My personal opinion things at COMC are going to be even better and they will grow tremendously.

[sjscout]

I called COMC today , i needed to talk to someone about something unrelated to the changes. Anyway I talked to Steve at great length . First off he told me they are at 60% with the catalog and by the end of the month should be around 85% complete which is obviously great news and quite amazing. I personally will not use the suggested price as i did not use beckett book values when i price cards at my store on any internet sites including COMC. If i have a card that has a Comc suggested price of say $4 and I want to price it(due to scarcity on Comc, competitior prices , what i have in it or just because i want to) at $15 I will...I rarely use beckett or ebay completed listings either(and i sell plenty). As for the catalog Steve told me it will be amazing. One example if you like 4 color patch you will be able to search say football 4 color patches numbered 25 or less. Another: can search every single card of a player including if he is on someone else's card maybe just tackling a guy. Alma Mater categories and many many more. Most everything including that fancy stuff will be ready by the end of year.
Me personally i will use that catalog and probably Becketts as well if need be. I have no ill will to beckett as Beckett was good to me at one time and I am a little more mature to type in a forum F U Beckett.
Bottom line Steve said other than the chaos with everything going on things couldn't be better at COMC and for the future. And nobody has asked for their cards sent back to them due to the inconveniences, but then again they know that people never do anyway.
My personal opinion things at COMC are going to be even better and they will grow tremendously.

I agree. the suggested price should be put on the backburner.

Getting the info correct on the site is a must.

On my first page of 100 cards, 66 of them are missing the name or have an incorrect name. ( I checked and you have only about 37 missing the name-----not that this means anything)

I know you mentioned you have not had a dip in sales. I have drastically.
In 2013 I sold an average of 14 cards a day for 65 dollars a day. From Jan 1 to March 31st, I sold 17 cards a day for 68 dollars a day. From when the site came back up to now, I am averaging 6 cards a day for 20 dollars. That sucks

[mredsox89]

I'm fairly confident that everything will be good (if not great) on their end eventually. Biggest question is if people leave the site now (buyer in particular) because it's a nightmare, and they don't come back

[Dragonman]

I agree. the suggested price should be put on the backburner.

Getting the info correct on the site is a must.

On my first page of 100 cards, 66 of them are missing the name or have an incorrect name. ( I checked and you have only about 37 missing the name-----not that this means anything)

I know you mentioned you have not had a dip in sales. I have drastically.
In 2013 I sold an average of 14 cards a day for 65 dollars a day. From Jan 1 to March 31st, I sold 17 cards a day for 68 dollars a day. From when the site came back up to now, I am averaging 6 cards a day for 20 dollars. That sucks
I dont really mean the backburner as much as i meant that I will wont use the suggested price. I wish they didn't even put them on mine as they will be as relevant to me as a Beckett bv or an ebay ended listing.

[Dragonman]

I'm fairly confident that everything will be good (if not great) on their end eventually. Biggest question is if people leave the site now (buyer in particular) because it's a nightmare, and they don't come back

And actually my sales have dropped alot last couple days ...sold 13 cards yesterday and like 7 or 8 today. Thats fine however long it takes them, I'm not going anywhere

[sjscout]

And actually my sales have dropped alot last couple days ...sold 13 cards yesterday and like 7 or 8 today. Thats fine however long it takes them, I'm not going anywhere

I think that's a pretty good indictor than as it
looks like you have double what I have in cards on site, so the ratio seems about right.

[mredsox89]

And actually my sales have dropped alot last couple days ...sold 13 cards yesterday and like 7 or 8 today. Thats fine however long it takes them, I'm not going anywhere

Mine are fairly in line with my non promotion day sales, which are relatively small, so I don't make much (if anything) of it. I'm stunned that I've sold anything given how few of my items aren't listed correctly.

It's aggravating, but I don't really mind. I moved a ton during the first 80% of the spring cleaning promotions. The only real thing this has done is delay my next major shipment. I haven't been able to see what stuff is listed for, so I can't figure out what I want to send priority vs. regular but oh well. As long as the site can be at 75% or so capacity by the end of April I won't be too aggravated. If it's still a nightmare by the end of the month, then I can certainly see people being beyond done with the site

[cardsrus1]

I called COMC today , i needed to talk to someone about something unrelated to the changes. Anyway I talked to Steve at great length . First off he told me they are at 60% with the catalog and by the end of the month should be around 85% complete which is obviously great news and quite amazing. I personally will not use the suggested price as i did not use beckett book values when i price cards at my store on any internet sites including COMC. If i have a card that has a Comc suggested price of say $4 and I want to price it(due to scarcity on Comc, competitior prices , what i have in it or just because i want to) at $15 I will...I rarely use beckett or ebay completed listings either(and i sell plenty). As for the catalog Steve told me it will be amazing. One example if you like 4 color patch you will be able to search say football 4 color patches numbered 25 or less. Another: can search every single card of a player including if he is on someone else's card maybe just tackling a guy. Alma Mater categories and many many more. Most everything including that fancy stuff will be ready by the end of year.
Me personally i will use that catalog and probably Becketts as well if need be. I have no ill will to beckett as Beckett was good to me at one time and I am a little more mature to type in a forum F U Beckett.
Bottom line Steve said other than the chaos with everything going on things couldn't be better at COMC and for the future. And nobody has asked for their cards sent back to them due to the inconveniences, but then again they know that people never do anyway.
My personal opinion things at COMC are going to be even better and they will grow tremendously.


My browser must not be refreshing the site then. They are no where near 60% complete. On my first page out of 100 items only 3 had the correct names in the description field, none in the name field. There were 10 or so with the wrong names and the remaining cards have no names and very few even had card numbers. Most of the set names are generic names for only the product it came from. It seems that the only sport they are working on is basketball.

[Bob Loblaw]

My browser must not be refreshing the site then. They are no where near 60% complete. On my first page out of 100 items only 3 had the correct names in the description field, none in the name field. There were 10 or so with the wrong names and the remaining cards have no names and very few even had card numbers. Most of the set names are generic names for only the product it came from. It seems that the only sport they are working on is basketball.

A lot of the player names are hilarious.

How they're getting them, I don't know, but if there's a player with the same initials, then those get transposed. For example, I saw a Cameron Rupp card called "Carlos Ruiz". I saw a Jesse Biddle card called another pitcher who's initials are "JB".

It's an ugly world out there on COMC, and what's sad is there's some stuff I really wanted to buy but can't find.

[OLDPAPER]

A lot of the player names are hilarious.



It's an ugly world out there on COMC, and what's sad is there's some stuff I really wanted to buy but can't find.



Yeah...it is bad for sellers and buyers, that is for sure....I have a great card of legendary Steelers running back Robert Blanton...oooops, I mean Rocky Bleier....I truly believe it will get better, but yeah, for now it sucks for everyone involved.

[sjscout]

Just had 9 cards pop that were overdue. The email Says they took the full amount for each card. this happening to anyone else?

[airball]

Just had 9 cards pop that were overdue. The email Says they took the full amount for each card. this happening to anyone else?

First batch fees was reduced. The next batch has no fees.

[Swipe79]

I would replyto the e-mail and ask about that. Should be at least reduced.

Just had 9 cards pop that were overdue. The email Says they took the full amount for each card. this happening to anyone else?

[MoeCOMC]

Just had 9 cards pop that were overdue. The email Says they took the full amount for each card. this happening to anyone else?

Hi, that shouldn't be happening, and if it does, I'm sorry.

Like was mentioned already, please reply to the email - we'll get it and we'll fix it for you.

[OLDPAPER]

GOOD NEWS! I received notification that a total of 192 items were available for pricing...some of the listings are fine...most are screwed up....95% Hockey and Basketball...got some of them priced already....a lot of them I looked at and said...what the hell was I thinking sending that in...lol

[MoeCOMC]

In regards to the full processing fees that we've accidentally been charging on cards deposited after their due date, I'll share what I've been telling people via email:

Tim says that the software we use has just been updated to catch any missed due dates and it will give the proper discount for those deposited cards. And, for those discounts that we did miss - those will be corrected on your next partial deposit, or when the transaction is closed, if there are no more cards to be deposited into your account.

As Tim says "We're just not used to missing due dates, so we had to tell the software that this is an actual possibility and to behave accordingly."

So, the issue has been fixed (I hope) and any applicable discounts should be seen in your totals. If there's still an issue, please let me know!!

[Swipe79]

What was the original due date on these?

GOOD NEWS! I received notification that a total of 192 items were available for pricing...some of the listings are fine...most are screwed up....95% Hockey and Basketball...got some of them priced already....a lot of them I looked at and said...what the hell was I thinking sending that in...lol

[OLDPAPER]

What was the original due date on these?



4/28 I think...still about 450 to go

[SunDevil2422]

4/28 I think...still about 450 to go

Interesting. You would the think all the batches that were overdue would get done before these.

[panther252]

Interesting. You would the think all the batches that were overdue would get done before these.

Nah. The ones that are overdue have already failed to meet the deadline and are already late. There's nothing they can do about the discount now. If they hurry and get the ones that aren't overdue yet, they can still charge full price. I just had a submission that was due today get processed. It jumped ahead of the 9 others that were long overdue that are still yet to be processed.

[vikingfan101]

So whats the deal if they are posted late? I had 100 cards posted late today but it appears I was still charged the full .25 each.

[SunDevil2422]

So whats the deal if they are posted late? I had 100 cards posted late today but it appears I was still charged the full .25 each.

Reply to the confirmation email to let them know and they'll take care of it.

[SpastikMooss]

Sweet I came to ask the same question about overdue postings, just had 12 of my last 41 cards post...emailed a reply to let em know!

[XL5]

In regards to the full processing fees that we've accidentally been charging on cards deposited after their due date, I'll share what I've been telling people via email:

Tim says that the software we use has just been updated to catch any missed due dates and it will give the proper discount for those deposited cards. And, for those discounts that we did miss - those will be corrected on your next partial deposit, or when the transaction is closed, if there are no more cards to be deposited into your account.

As Tim says "We're just not used to missing due dates, so we had to tell the software that this is an actual possibility and to behave accordingly."

So, the issue has been fixed (I hope) and any applicable discounts should be seen in your totals. If there's still an issue, please let me know!!

Should we send an email or will these get taken care of automatically?

Just had 72 process today (about 4 hours ago) from a batch due 4/2/2014 and was charged.

[Swipe79]

The latest blog post/video said to let them know. I sent an e-mail on mine.

Should we send an email or will these get taken care of automatically?

Just had 72 process today (about 4 hours ago) from a batch due 4/2/2014 and was charged.

[snajuice]

I had 197 go live today...I did get charged full price but I'm sure a friendly message and it will be fixed.

[mcgahee21nfl]

So, I don't know if this has been addressed yet. But is it because of the catalog shutting down that this "New Processing" took place?

Example: We're running out of time to process cards, and we're going to be overloaded trying to do other things, what can we do!?

-Well, we can change it so that we prioritize items we can get to, and then push everything back to 2 months. This will give us extra time!

-Great idea!

Anyone think this is actually what happened?

[Ajax1723]

So, I don't know if this has been addressed yet. But is it because of the catalog shutting down that this "New Processing" took place?

Example: We're running out of time to process cards, and we're going to be overloaded trying to do other things, what can we do!?

-Well, we can change it so that we prioritize items we can get to, and then push everything back to 2 months. This will give us extra time!

-Great idea!

Anyone think this is actually what happened?

No, I think they got overwhelmed with the challenge and simple didn't have enough time to get everything done, so rather than list items that had little to no info, they got as much of the catalog done as they could first before catching up.

The new processing was implemented in January, way before the challenges started. Safe to safe they are just overwhelmed.

[mcgahee21nfl]

No, I think they got overwhelmed with the challenge and simple didn't have enough time to get everything done, so rather than list items that had little to no info, they got as much of the catalog done as they could first before catching up.

The new processing was implemented in January, way before the challenges started. Safe to safe they are just overwhelmed.

It seems like you misread what I wrote via your response. I was in no way trying to rationalize a cause for slow processing at the current time. That reason had already been well addressed in that they are strapped for time at the current. The question is did they forsee being strapped for time, or not, and if the new processing was a strategic move to prepare for such. Yes I know the new processing was implemented a few months ago, which was at the time that they got rid of pricing, and knew they had to start getting a new catalog together. They knew way before the challenges happened, that this would be something that was on the horizon. No?

I'm not sure I have that all correct, but the scenario is not plausible?

[RS1313]

How quick has requesting shipment been? Is it worth it to get rapid or is standard shipment still the same timeframe it was a month ago?

[mcgahee21nfl]

How quick has requesting shipment been? Is it worth it to get rapid or is standard shipment still the same timeframe it was a month ago?

Good question. I have only had 1 card shipped to me within the last month, and it took longer than usual. I'm thinking it took about 10 days to arrive. Could've been a little longer. Would certainly be interested in hearing how its been the last two weeks.

[checkoutmydeals]

If it's practical to do so, I think it's well worth it to ship 100 items at a time and to do rapid.

The 100 items triggers a $5 credit on the first of the next month.

I put in for a rapid order on a Thursday, (April 3) and got it on Monday (April 7). The rapid shipments have been consistently fast, even through the recent chaos.

[Swipe79]

The standard shipping can take up to a week. I always use rapid and it ships very quickly to me - helps that I am close to them as well.

[RS1313]

Also, is anyone having a problem with the actions button? like when you click on an item in your own port to edit price. im clicking on the actions button and trying to add card to shipment but it wont add. all it does is say updating... and then nothing.

[ernieren]

It seems like you misread what I wrote via your response. I was in no way trying to rationalize a cause for slow processing at the current time. That reason had already been well addressed in that they are strapped for time at the current. The question is did they forsee being strapped for time, or not, and if the new processing was a strategic move to prepare for such. Yes I know the new processing was implemented a few months ago, which was at the time that they got rid of pricing, and knew they had to start getting a new catalog together. They knew way before the challenges happened, that this would be something that was on the horizon. No?

I'm not sure I have that all correct, but the scenario is not plausible?

I don't see how COMC had a clue how hard the transition was going to be. I don't see them pulling something like this but of course some people like to think like this.

[Gmrson]

I don't see how COMC had a clue how hard the transition was going to be. I don't see them pulling something like this but of course some people like to think like this.

I wonder how many employees working this have a card background? It's going to make the transition that much longer when they can't just look at a card and know what set, etc it is from. My Port is oddball heavy with a majority of items that are the only ones on the site.

[ernieren]

pretty sure most if not all of who they have hired have a very good knowledge of cards. The main issue right now is they have so much to rebuild since taking out the old system. I do see lots of errors on the site still with players names or card years. But it's only week 2 into doing this.

[thebrett]

New question since today is the 15th and my BGS stuff is due thru COMC

What happens if these process late?

[Ajax1723]

New question since today is the 15th and my BGS stuff is due thru COMC

What happens if these process late?

Beckett will probably sue you.

[MoeCOMC]

New question since today is the 15th and my BGS stuff is due thru COMC

What happens if these process late?

Hi! I actually checked with Tim on this, and since we're reliant on other companies (that are out of our control) to get these services completed, we don't offer any discounts or anything else if they happen to miss their due dates.

Thanks!

[OLDPAPER]

Moe...what is the normal turnaround time from when you get graded submissions back from the company that will not be named and then back into our ports?

[thebrett]

Hi! I actually checked with Tim on this, and since we're reliant on other companies (that are out of our control) to get these services completed, we don't offer any discounts or anything else if they happen to miss their due dates.

Thanks!

Thanks for checking. Unfortunately this other company and you aren't getting along so I won't be submitting thru COMC anymore

All good, now I just buy ports with that money instead

[MoeCOMC]

Moe...what is the normal turnaround time from when you get graded submissions back from the company that will not be named and then back into our ports?

It's a bi-monthly service we offer; so it takes about 2 months from when you submit the card to when it gets deposited back to your portfolio.

[mredsox89]

Moe, if we have subs that don't get processed by the due date, is it a 50% off processing rates? And should we just respond to the emails when stuff gets processed each time if the discount hasn't already been provided?

[MoeCOMC]

Moe, if we have subs that don't get processed by the due date, is it a 50% off processing rates? And should we just respond to the emails when stuff gets processed each time if the discount hasn't already been provided?

Last Friday, Tim modified the software that calculates the processing fees, so you should be seeing any applicable discounts on late batches.

If you had a batch that was late and still got charged the full processing fee, we'll make up the difference on your next partial deposit - or when the batch is closed/completed. The software will take care of that, too.

If you're still having issues, then please let us know! But, it may just be a case of having to wait until a batch is completed before you see a refund/reimbursement of your processing fees. Thanks!

[mredsox89]

Last Friday, Tim modified the software that calculates the processing fees, so you should be seeing any applicable discounts on late batches.

If you had a batch that was late and still got charged the full processing fee, we'll make up the difference on your next partial deposit - or when the batch is closed/completed. The software will take care of that, too.

If you're still having issues, then please let us know! But, it may just be a case of having to wait until a batch is completed before you see a refund/reimbursement of your processing fees. Thanks!


Great, thanks! Have about 60 left on a 190 card submission with today as the due date. Sending another 125 at rapid processing by the end of the week

[GoBeavs]

Are there cards going live? I thought processing was all shut down during the database building project. I have a premium batch that's now 2 weeks past due, and a basic one past due 2.5 weeks (though it might be done?).

[OLDPAPER]

Are there cards going live? I thought processing was all shut down during the database building project. I have a premium batch that's now 2 weeks past due, and a basic one past due 2.5 weeks (though it might be done?).


I have had about 200 regular submissions go live about a week ago...also had 9 premium submissions go live on their due date about 4/5

[SpastikMooss]

They're still going live, I had 41 of 100 still due on 4/2 that didn't hit...12 of the 41 hit last week...still waiting on the other 29.

[SunDevil2422]

Are there cards going live? I thought processing was all shut down during the database building project. I have a premium batch that's now 2 weeks past due, and a basic one past due 2.5 weeks (though it might be done?).

I also have a premium batch that is pushing two weeks past due, and a normal submission that is pushing two weeks past due that still has about 60 cards left.

They said premium submissions should start catching up this week but they don't seem to want to give dates as to when regular submissions will start catching up. It's frustrating but the catalog is showing progress so I imagine that will make processing easier. I hope so, at least. I now have about 6,000 cards in limbo.

[GoBeavs]

I have had about 200 regular submissions go live about a week ago...also had 9 premium submissions go live on their due date about 4/5

They're still going live, I had 41 of 100 still due on 4/2 that didn't hit...12 of the 41 hit last week...still waiting on the other 29.

Hmm, I haven't had anything go live since 3/29. I also have 2 newer batches in their 3rd & 6th weeks. No cards have been processed from those. However there are a lot of Heritage in those batches, and it doesn't look like anything from that set has gone live this month.

[Swipe79]

I had my oldest batch finish last week. I have a few cards due today, a premium submission that is eight days over due as well. Over 1,200 cards sitting there right now.

[jmarshstl5]

6 cards popped last night for me

Submission arrived 2/28 - 10/762 processed (1.3%)

Just an update.

497 cards were processed on 4/12
3 cards were processed on 4/17

Submission arrived 2/28 - 510/762 processed (66.9%)

Pretty shocked that I had so many last week considering I keep reading how people's subs are 2+ weeks behind. Rest are due by 4/24, so we will see.

[GoBeavs]

Well, how bout that? Most of my Premium submission just went live. Had one more oversized boxtopper card I was expecting to be counted as Premium, but perhaps they put it with my Basic batch.

[OLDPAPER]

just had about 150 cards go live that are due 4/28

[yazevans]

Just had 25 comics go live that were due tomorrow. I have a few cards (maybe 20) from another submission that were due 4/7 that haven't posted yet, but I honestly don't even remember what's left in there.

Next sub is due 5/12 and nothing has posted yet, would like to see some of that...pretty sure I have a McKinnon Titanium RC in there...

[panther252]

Just had a poo ton of submissions get processed! Very impressed with the progress today!

[Swipe79]

I had a group of 116 and 1 go live today. Some decent stuff in there, but lots of really nice stuff still hiding in the unprocessed numbers.

I was expecting my past due submission to pop first, but the 116 is actually from a batch due 4/30. Only 17 cards are unprocessed in the 4/30 shipment - the other is now 122/170. Have 869 cards left in my processing que.

[SunDevil2422]

Just had a poo ton of submissions get processed! Very impressed with the progress today!

Sounds like they are finally moving along. What were the due dates from this poo ton?

[panther252]

Sounds like they are finally moving along. What were the due dates from this poo ton?

Some ranged from as early as April 3rd to the 9th. There's still a few more that they haven't got to, but they seem to be catching up now!

[basezloaded]

Agreed. They seem to be catching up pretty quickly. The batch below is due today 4/19/14 and a week ago, it wasn't close.

(email from 4/18/14)
Dan,
71 items have been added to your 'basezloaded' account. We have now processed 720 of the estimated 750 items from Batch #841489.

[SpastikMooss]

Sweet! Maybe my last 21 will show up soon then!

[thebrett]

They loaded 1,288 that were due 5/2 last night

I have one more batch of about the same size outstanding and some renewed confidence in the team

I've been trying to do as much of the Challenge as I can (over 40,000... God is it boring) because they have told me it's the best way to help

I now have some overdue graded stuff, a big ole pile not due for awhile and 3 550-ct boxes on a shelf I am more ready to send them than yesterday

I have definitely shoved all in with COMC and expect to have $50,000 or so worth of inventory out there by the end of 2014

Here's to a bright future

[sabrgeek]

Just had a ton hit last night, pricing now -- some already sold.

[panther252]

They loaded 1,288 that were due 5/2 last night

I have one more batch of about the same size outstanding and some renewed confidence in the team

I've been trying to do as much of the Challenge as I can (over 40,000... God is it boring) because they have told me it's the best way to help

I now have some overdue graded stuff, a big ole pile not due for awhile and 3 550-ct boxes on a shelf I am more ready to send them than yesterday

I have definitely shoved all in with COMC and expect to have $50,000 or so worth of inventory out there by the end of 2014

Here's to a bright future

When did you submit your stuff to be graded? I submitted back on February 21st and still haven't been notified. I think they said estimated arrival April 11th? You were probably in the same batch as mine, so I was wondering if you got notified yet? It's my first grading submission through COMC, so I'm not really sure what the process is. I wish I did this sooner though, as I'm worried Beckett's hate for COMC may have affected our grades Lol. I checked the pop report and they were being total sticklers on mine. I'm probably just being paranoid.

[thebrett]

When did you submit your stuff to be graded? I submitted back on February 21st and still haven't been notified. I think they said estimated arrival April 11th? You were probably in the same batch as mine, so I was wondering if you got notified yet? It's my first grading submission through COMC, so I'm not really sure what the process is. I wish I did this sooner though, as I'm worried Beckett's hate for COMC may have affected our grades Lol. I checked the pop report and they were being total sticklers on mine. I'm probably just being paranoid.

Submitted 2/13/14

The wait is long enough normally, but when it gets dragged out it's even worse

I now send everything straight to BGS which blows because using COMC credit for it was nice

[SunDevil2422]

This has been discussed before, but has anyone recently had any basic submissions uploaded on a day other than Friday? I know the premium submissions can be processed anytime, but the basic seem to be Friday and Friday only for me. Just wondering...

[OLDPAPER]

This has been discussed before, but has anyone recently had any basic submissions uploaded on a day other than Friday? I know the premium submissions can be processed anytime, but the basic seem to be Friday and Friday only for me. Just wondering...




My past 2 uploads have also been on Friday

[XL5]

This has been discussed before, but has anyone recently had any basic submissions uploaded on a day other than Friday? I know the premium submissions can be processed anytime, but the basic seem to be Friday and Friday only for me. Just wondering...

Yes, I've had basic on Wednesdays and Thursdays as well. Most of Fridays though.

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/ebay-comc-online-selling-shows-paypal-shipping/673767-new-comc-processing-experiences-4.html#post7023547

[Ajax1723]

I had some on a Wednesday, but otherwise Fridays.

I finally had one go overdue. A little worried about my big ones coming up, thought they would be starting to catch up.

Basic 881755 0 % 625 5/23/2014 N/A $0.00 (0 done)
Basic 861657 10 % 680 5/2/2014 5/2/2014 $0.00 (0 done)
Basic 834902 88 % 575 4/16/2014 4/16/2014 $133.50 (534 done)

[Ajax1723]

Funny enough, 125 cards were just dropped into my account from my 680 card submission. So I guess they are done on other days now so they can catch up.

[thebrett]

Some of my grading submission went live Sunday so they must be working 7-days a week

I wonder if they are a bit behind on redemptions as well, I have a bunch of Meadows out there in Washington waiting to get added so I can get em back and send to BGS now that Mommy and Daddy are fighting

[SunDevil2422]

Some of my grading submission went live Sunday so they must be working 7-days a week

I wonder if they are a bit behind on redemptions as well, I have a bunch of Meadows out there in Washington waiting to get added so I can get em back and send to BGS now that Mommy and Daddy are fighting

7 days a week, I like it! I have 8 submissions pending and I find myself checking my email a few times a day hoping to see the "Items Added to Your Account" email that we all love. I need to learn to just be patient!!!

[Swipe79]

I had 75 new cards go live today.

[TheHeel]

My lone grading submission went live today.

[cowboyfaninlr]

Thats great!! While I won't sell on COMC ever again I do still buy there and new inventory is a good thing

[SunDevil2422]

I had 75 new cards go live today.

This is awesome, I'm glad to see things go live on all days of the week. Gives me hope!

[Swipe79]

Just had five premium cards go live - due date was 4/22. So, it looks like the Premium stuff is back up to speed.

[SunDevil2422]

Just had five premium cards go live - due date was 4/22. So, it looks like the Premium stuff is back up to speed.

I just had 4 of 10 premium go live, also due 4/22.

[jmarshstl5]

Just an update.

5 cards were processed today

Submission arrived 2/28 - 515/762 processed (67.6%)

[k13]

I see playbook is on so new stuff must be processing decently.

[NeilCO]

I sent two regular submissions in March, due May 3rd or so and May 5th. I just had 620 cards go "ready for pricing", which is around the size of the first submission and may be all of it. Mostly 2014 Topps with some other random stuff, fwiw.

[SunDevil2422]

Just went through my small port. It looks WAY better than it did even a few days ago. About 20 % of my cards has [???] or [Missing]. Most of the data that isn't complete seems to be insert set names or names of lesser players. The search function is much better and I am able to find a lot more cards that I am looking for. Progress!!!

[mredsox89]

Of my top 100 highest listing priced cards, 52 were completely missing player names Fri/Sat. It's down to 33 now. It's slow, but it is progress

[SunDevil2422]

I just had 6 go live from a premium submission due today.

[sthoemke]

Looks like COMC is focusing getting names on the team sports first.

Appears wrestling, boxing, and Olympic cards might be awhile.

[Swipe79]

This has been the plan from the beginning - the major sports come first (largest part of the market) and the rest gets filled in later.

Looks like COMC is focusing getting names on the team sports first.

Appears wrestling, boxing, and Olympic cards might be awhile.

[mredsox89]

Just about 1/3 of my port (850 or so) are missing names

They all have at least some part of the set name & other info, so I'm not sure why they won't show up in the challenge in "fast track" mode.

I'm willing and have time to do it, so it just sucks that they won't come up

[sthoemke]

Just about 1/3 of my port (850 or so) are missing names

They all have at least some part of the set name & other info, so I'm not sure why they won't show up in the challenge in "fast track" mode.

I'm willing and have time to do it, so it just sucks that they won't come up

If the challange is for card #'s, then the cards only missing card #'s will come up. It doesn't matter if names, etc. are missing.

[sthoemke]

This has been the plan from the beginning - the major sports come first (largest part of the market) and the rest gets filled in later.

That's what I figured, but I don't recall COMC stating that major sports would come first.

[mredsox89]

If the challange is for card #'s, then the cards only missing card #'s will come up. It doesn't matter if names, etc. are missing.

I was using the challenge for player names, which I used for a while yesterday and had a good portion of each set of 50 being cards in my port.

[SpastikMooss]

That's what I figured, but I don't recall COMC stating that major sports would come first.

They didn't explicitly say it, but the challenges are for the major sports so of course they're coming first. They just added racing names recently so that seems to be next. There's been a lot of progress on stuff since they readded $1/1000 points so hopefully those more random sports will come soon.

[jmarshstl5]

42 cards were processed today

Submission arrived 2/28 - 557/762 processed (73.1%)

On the plus side, 27 have already sold, which is a pleasant surprise considering the state of the site during April. Very addicting!

[NeilCO]

I sent two regular submissions in March, due May 3rd or so and May 5th. I just had 620 cards go "ready for pricing", which is around the size of the first submission and may be all of it. Mostly 2014 Topps with some other random stuff, fwiw.

I had another 700 cards go "ready for pricing" on the 22nd, and 1 more today. I think I am getting to the end of these batches. I probably would have preferred waiting a couple weeks so I could get free submissions on all these, but in the end... I got what I was promised and I'm satisfied.

[Geir]

They didn't explicitly say it, but the challenges are for the major sports so of course they're coming first. They just added racing names recently so that seems to be next. There's been a lot of progress on stuff since they readded $1/1000 points so hopefully those more random sports will come soon.

Well, I hope they will put up a few soccer card challenges, as those cards basically have no information right now except for a very few recently added cards.

Since this is my main area of interest, I would be happy to put in significant challenge time to get those cards sorted...

[Swipe79]

I had a few go live this week with all information and have a bunch sitting in process right now. I'm hoping to see continued progress across the board.

Well, I hope they will put up a few soccer card challenges, as those cards basically have no information right now except for a very few recently added cards.

Since this is my main area of interest, I would be happy to put in significant challenge time to get those cards sorted...

[thebrett]

700+ items went live from an order due like May 14th today. Funny thing is that now that BGS and COMC got divorced I am going to get 200 cards shipped back to me for grading and none of my autos have populated yet which is what I really want

[kelleys1]

8 premium cards added.....2 with no/wrong information.

That was C when I was in school.....

[Swipe79]

I had 39 cards populate late last night, most of them had their information. All priced and ready to sell.

[zpk35]

700+ items went live from an order due like May 14th today. Funny thing is that now that BGS and COMC got divorced I am going to get 200 cards shipped back to me for grading and none of my autos have populated yet which is what I really want

FYI - I spoke to COMC the other day regarding the Beckett grading option as far as they know, they still plan to offer the BGS option since it is a seperate entity from the Beckett card catalog. I was worried b/c I had 7 cards I had submitted when the change went down but I received them back on Tuesday as scheduled.

[mredsox89]

Just about 1/3 of my port (850 or so) are missing names

They all have at least some part of the set name & other info, so I'm not sure why they won't show up in the challenge in "fast track" mode.

I'm willing and have time to do it, so it just sucks that they won't come up

Down to about 175/850 missing names, down from 300/850 from a few days ago. Progress at least

[OLDPAPER]

adding new items almost each day...sometimes groups of 30-50...sometimes just 1, 2 or 3 cards...odd...but that is allright

[SunDevil2422]

adding new items almost each day...sometimes groups of 30-50...sometimes just 1, 2 or 3 cards...odd...but that is allright

I had 138 items go live today from a 1,000 card submission due 5/19.

[SpastikMooss]

4 more today for -$1 processing lol. 25 cards left from my 4/2 submission, the only real downside is to replace those cards I've been buying attempted flips like crazy lol. And I'm not that good at flipping yet!

[TheHeel]

Still have around 275 out of 350 that I submitted on Feb 7

Not happy

[Geir]

I had a few go live this week with all information and have a bunch sitting in process right now. I'm hoping to see continued progress across the board.


I saw those... You have some very nice cards there. :)

[OLDPAPER]

4 more today for -$1 processing lol. 25 cards left from my 4/2 submission, the only real downside is to replace those cards I've been buying attempted flips like crazy lol. And I'm not that good at flipping yet!


Practice makes perfect Spas...keep trying...I suggest with my port first...lol

[mredsox89]

I sent off 130 or so today for rapid processing. Hoping that since they're just about done with the data entry (minus our edits etc.) that it gets processed on time

[SpastikMooss]

Practice makes perfect Spas...keep trying...I suggest with my port first...lol

Lolol I'm sure I'll be back!

[jmarshstl5]

60 cards were processed today

Submission arrived 2/28 - 617/762 processed (81%)

[chelseafc11]

13 premium processed in less than 24 of being received. That is what I am talking about :flex:

[sabrgeek]

It's nice to come home every day to new cards posted

[Ajax1723]

14 more cards posted today. Still behind on basic submissions, but man they are catching up pretty fast.

Going to send in 600 more cards tomorrow I think.

[Swipe79]

I need people to start mailing me the cards I purchased - waiting on a couple lots to send in my next batch.

14 more cards posted today. Still behind on basic submissions, but man they are catching up pretty fast.

Going to send in 600 more cards tomorrow I think.

[XL5]

One more popped tonight from batch due 4/2. Credit from the last overdue processing was applied with this one.

[Swipe79]

Interesting - I am still waiting for them to give credit on a late batch that popped a couple weeks ago. Have had three or four since then with no credit applied. I've sent a couple of e-mails about it - was told it should be applied soon.

One more popped tonight from batch due 4/2. Credit from the last overdue processing was applied with this one.

[XL5]

Interesting - I am still waiting for them to give credit on a late batch that popped a couple weeks ago. Have had three or four since then with no credit applied. I've sent a couple of e-mails about it - was told it should be applied soon.

I think it will automatically process when your next card pops or when they close it out (mark the batch complete). Now how soon that happens is a different matter.

[Boo]

I had about half of my cards (350) due on May23 posted this morning.

[basezloaded]

4/24/14:
45 items have been added to your 'basezloaded' account. We have now processed 45 of the estimated 400 items from Batch #880944. (due 5/22/14)

4/17/14:
71 items have been added to your 'basezloaded' account. We have now processed 720 of the estimated 750 items from Batch #841489. (due 4/19/14 so there will be a small credit)

[SunDevil2422]

I had batches of 84, 138, and 11 cards go processed yesterday. Most of them had all of the info included.

[SunDevil2422]

I had 3 more hit today!

[brandonlec]

I've had 300+ cards posted in the last 2 days! Such a good feeling being able to price out and add to my port once again :)

-Brandon

[metalman1107]

i had my lone batch due 4/15, have been at only 20 cards left to go live since about 4/11 but haven't had any pop since then, hopefully they will show soon i'm anxious to have everything up there so i can sell the port.

[mredsox89]

Still have 50 or so from a regular order "due" 4/16 (all low end, so not a huge deal if they're a little late.

150 order at rapid processing scheduled to be dlvd tmr

[SunDevil2422]

Anybody else have the percentages of pending submissions change a bunch today all of a sudden?

[Swipe79]

Mine did - looks like it is all getting cleaned up and fixed. I also had three cards go live from a batch due 5/24 - kind of a weird group (1 2014 Topps Puig base, 1 2014 Opening Day Puig Base, 1 Opening Day Ventura Base). I'm hoping some of the awesome stuff I've sent in gets processed...would love to see the autographs, numbered, and relic stuff get done before base cards.

Anybody else have the percentages of pending submissions change a bunch today all of a sudden?

[cross4444]

Glad to see the COMC "economy" start to come back to life! I'd say the COMCDAQ has risen at least 20% since Monday.

I hope they continue popping cards throughout the week. As a buyer, I've only been browsing on Fridays & Saturdays instead of every day and the cards are added in such a rush that I don't see most of them.

[TheHeel]

Finally....my cards have been processed....thank you COMC

[SunDevil2422]

Finally....my cards have been processed....thank you COMC

How overdue were they?

[SpastikMooss]

I'm still waiting on my last 25 from 4/2. In the meantime been spending all my Challenge money on flippable stuff lol...glad they offered a new sale for us!

[Addison]

I'm still waiting on my last 25 from 4/2. In the meantime been spending all my Challenge money on flippable stuff lol...glad they offered a new sale for us!

Yeah, I'm thinking with the bonus credit of the challenge coupled with the free sale, a ton of cards are going to change hands.

[SpastikMooss]

The last of my 4/2 stuff posted today! Final 25 cards for a sweet $3.13 after the discount. Pretty excited as it's some of my better stuff with pretty much everything unique to the site!

[SunDevil2422]

12 more items added to my account just now, bringing the total to 153/1000 due 5/19. They definitely are doing like items together, still wondering how they prioritize them though.

[mcgahee21nfl]

The last of my 4/2 stuff posted today! Final 25 cards for a sweet $3.13 after the discount. Pretty excited as it's some of my better stuff with pretty much everything unique to the site!

not remotely impressed. unsubscribing to this thread now.

gl to everyone.

[SpastikMooss]

not remotely impressed. unsubscribing to this thread now.

gl to everyone.

Lolol thanks!

[ManInTheMirror]

Yeah, I'm thinking with the bonus credit of the challenge coupled with the free sale, a ton of cards are going to change hands.
You are spot on. What with the free shipping on 20+ items that will have more low/mid-end moving IMO, genius.

[Swipe79]

I had 1 card go live today. 2008 Upper Deck YSL of Lou Piniella. Was really hoping some of the "hot stuff" I sent in would start hitting. Stuff like Jose Abreu RCs, Autos, etc.

[chelseafc11]

I got the 'items added to your account' e-mail again, but none were actually added, just an email equivalent of saying my batch was in fact finished. Sigh...

[SunDevil2422]

I had 1 card go live today. 2008 Upper Deck YSL of Lou Piniella. Was really hoping some of the "hot stuff" I sent in would start hitting. Stuff like Jose Abreu RCs, Autos, etc.

That is the worst. You're excited when you see that email and then it's 1 lousy card.

I'm sure they will have to change the submission choices at some point. 8 weeks is too long to wait for "hot" cards like the Abreu RC's and I'm not sure how they can accurately prioritize that kind of stuff. I think they'll go back to offering more options like 4 week, 2 week, etc. at different price points.

[SunDevil2422]

5 more tonight!

[mredsox89]

They received my 135 card rapid order today, due date at 5/1.

Figure that will get done before the final 50 of my regular submission that was due 4/16

[Swipe79]

I had 19 more populate from the same batch as the single card above tonight. Here is a rundown of my submissions:

154/166 - Due April 17th
122/170 - Due April 30th
75/141 - Due May 3rd
59/115 - Due May 19th
3/200 - Due May 24th
0/118 - Due May 31st
0/230 - Due June 12th

I also have around 400 cards I am sending in tomorrow (already packed and postage paid). Hopefully submission stuff straightens out as most of what I've sent in is really good stuff.

[SunDevil2422]

They received my 135 card rapid order today, due date at 5/1.

Figure that will get done before the final 50 of my regular submission that was due 4/16

It almost certainly will. I have about 50 left from an order that is more than 3 weeks overdue now. The premium submissions are being processed on time though.

[SunDevil2422]

I had 19 more populate from the same batch as the single card above tonight. Here is a rundown of my submissions:

154/166 - Due April 17th
122/170 - Due April 30th
75/141 - Due May 3rd
59/115 - Due May 19th
3/200 - Due May 24th
0/118 - Due May 31st
0/230 - Due June 12th

I also have around 400 cards I am sending in tomorrow (already packed and postage paid). Hopefully submission stuff straightens out as most of what I've sent in is really good stuff.

I'm curious to see if they get the April 30th and May 3rd submissions done on time, hopefully they will.

[SunDevil2422]

I thought I'd do an update on my current submissions:

Due April 7th: 451/500
Due May 19th: 182/1,000
Due May 26th: 84/1,000
Due May 28th: 0/1,000
Due June 4th: 0/1,000
Due June 12th: 0/1,200
Due June 23rd: 0/800

[OLDPAPER]

Not sure how accurate this is, but here is my story....

Basic 878227 30 % 350 5/17/2014 5/17/2014
Basic 878228 40 % 200 5/17/2014 5/17/2014
Basic 878229 33 % 200 5/17/2014 5/17/2014
Basic 859704 79 % 200 4/28/2014 4/28/2014
Basic 859706 47 % 250 4/28/2014 4/28/2014
Basic 859709 75 % 200 4/28/2014 4/28/2014

[chezball]

The % they give you don't mean squat.

[SunDevil2422]

It's been two days since my last update. They have definitely picked up the pace of submissions, averaging probably 120 or so cards processed per day.

823492 Due April 7th: 451/500
879244 Due May 19th: 213/1,000
883633 Due May 26th: 271/1,000
884101 Due May 28th: 79/1,000
888339 Due June 4th: 116/1,000
893855 Due June 12th: 0/1,200
903555 Due June 23rd: 0/800

[XL5]

My order due 4/2 was completed on 4/28. That's a batch that arrived at COMC on
February 5th. Going by the discount amount, it looks like around 80 cards of 560 were processed after the 4/2 deadline.

[SunDevil2422]

My order due 4/2 was completed on 4/28. That's a batch that arrived at COMC on
February 5th. Going by the discount amount, it looks like around 80 cards of 560 were processed after the 4/2 deadline.

That's good to hear. Hopefully they get around to my overdue batch pretty soon.

[basezloaded]

(received last night)

Dan,
11 items have been added to your 'basezloaded' account. We have now processed 77 of the estimated 400 items from Batch #880944 (due 5/22/14).

That makes 5 processing updates in one week:

4/24 - 45 items
4/25 - 09 items
4/28 - 02 items
4/29 - 12 items
4/30 - 11 items

Nice to see daily updating, even if it's only a couple of items.

[XL5]

That's good to hear. Hopefully they get around to my overdue batch pretty soon.

The funny thing is that the last 6 cards processed on the 25th but they didn't close it out until the 28th.

[mredsox89]

Had my entire 135 rapid order processed a day early. Still about 25% of my regular processing that was due 4/16 yet to pop

[sjscout]

I have seen a nice steady influx of the processing of my items. However, unfortunately a lot of the cards, which I considered the best, remain unprocessed. Lots of Natl treasures football etc.....Hope these arrive soon.

[OLDPAPER]

I have seen a nice steady influx of the processing of my items. However, unfortunately a lot of the cards, which I considered the best, remain unprocessed. Lots of Natl treasures football etc.....Hope these arrive soon.


Same here...most of the jersey relic or auto cards seem to be taking the longest

[sjscout]

87/115 processed. due date 4/25. 28 unprocessed
147/265 processed. due date 5/1. 118 unprocessed
392/710 processed. due date 5/7 318 unprocessed

[SunDevil2422]

87/115 processed. due date 4/25. 28 unprocessed
147/265 processed. due date 5/1. 118 unprocessed
392/710 processed. due date 5/7 318 unprocessed

This is disappointing, I thought they would be able to process on time. Hopefully it's just a few days and then you'll get them half-off.

[chezball]

87/115 processed. due date 4/25. 28 unprocessed
147/265 processed. due date 5/1. 118 unprocessed
392/710 processed. due date 5/7 318 unprocessed

Not good,thought they were catching up.

[SunDevil2422]

They were on a roll earlier in the week, yesterday they didn't process much for me. Hopefully they get a bunch of stuff up today.

[Swipe79]

I've been getting small hits all week. Still missing cards from a batch due 4/17, had a batch go past due 4/30, and another due tomorrow 5/3. Around 130 cards or so - none of these batches has had anything process this week. I'm guessing the majority of these are autos, relics, and low numbered inserts.

Would be awesome to get some of these live before the sale ends tomorrow.

[thebrett]

My order due 5/2 is all done except for my high end stuff I forgot to mark as premium which is kind of funny and annoying

[cross4444]

The COMC processing is certainly improving. One thing popped up this evening that I don't really know how to interpret. A brand new seller had some 2014 Bowman cards go live here: dawngregs's All Items - COMC (http://www.comc.com/Users/dawngregs,sr,i100)

The guy would have had to ship them Priority or overnight or dropped them off, then the staff would have had to push them through immediately since Bowman was released just over 48 hours ago.

It kind of frustrates me that it took almost two months for 2014 Topps S1 to show up on the site, there's hardly any new Heritage, and several members have had shipments take over 10 weeks to fill, but a new guy comes in and gets same day service?

I just hope that COMC goes back to the old definite time-period listing options sooner than later. I liked knowing there wasn't preferential treatment unless you paid for it and could count on having your shipments processed in 30 days if you didn't.

[XL5]

The COMC processing is certainly improving. One thing popped up this evening that I don't really know how to interpret. A brand new seller had some 2014 Bowman cards go live here: dawngregs's All Items - COMC (http://www.comc.com/Users/dawngregs,sr,i100)

The guy would have had to ship them Priority or overnight or dropped them off, then the staff would have had to push them through immediately since Bowman was released just over 48 hours ago.

It kind of frustrates me that it took almost two months for 2014 Topps S1 to show up on the site, there's hardly any new Heritage, and several members have had shipments take over 10 weeks to fill, but a new guy comes in and gets same day service?

I just hope that COMC goes back to the old definite time-period listing options sooner than later. I liked knowing there wasn't preferential treatment unless you paid for it and could count on having your shipments processed in 30 days if you didn't.
Well, that guy probably paid for premium processing judging by the cards listed. Get the cards on Wednesday (or Tuesday), get them to COMC same-day, pay for premium, and they should be up Friday.

[SunDevil2422]

The COMC processing is certainly improving. One thing popped up this evening that I don't really know how to interpret. A brand new seller had some 2014 Bowman cards go live here: dawngregs's All Items - COMC (http://www.comc.com/Users/dawngregs,sr,i100)

The guy would have had to ship them Priority or overnight or dropped them off, then the staff would have had to push them through immediately since Bowman was released just over 48 hours ago.

It kind of frustrates me that it took almost two months for 2014 Topps S1 to show up on the site, there's hardly any new Heritage, and several members have had shipments take over 10 weeks to fill, but a new guy comes in and gets same day service?

I just hope that COMC goes back to the old definite time-period listing options sooner than later. I liked knowing there wasn't preferential treatment unless you paid for it and could count on having your shipments processed in 30 days if you didn't.

This might explain why I haven't had anything get processed since early Thursday after having a steady influx all week up to that point. I too am hoping they go to definite time-period options.

[chezball]

Well, that guy probably paid for premium processing judging by the cards listed. Get the cards on Wednesday (or Tuesday), get them to COMC same-day, pay for premium, and they should be up Friday.

I'd have to say this is what happened.He's way over priced.

[SunDevil2422]

I've been getting small hits all week. Still missing cards from a batch due 4/17, had a batch go past due 4/30, and another due tomorrow 5/3. Around 130 cards or so - none of these batches has had anything process this week. I'm guessing the majority of these are autos, relics, and low numbered inserts.

Would be awesome to get some of these live before the sale ends tomorrow.

Did you have anything go live yesterday? I had a steady flow of submissions hit all week and then nothing since 4:00 pm PST on Thursday.

[Swipe79]

Nothing - hopefully they are working today.

Did you have anything go live yesterday? I had a steady flow of submissions hit all week and then nothing since 4:00 pm PST on Thursday.

[SunDevil2422]

It would be great to get more stuff listed before the sale ends, I haven't had anything load on a Saturday in a long time though.

[jerryw]

last Friday I had 334 cards go live
Monday I had 33 cards
Tuesday I had 8 cards
Wednesday I had 1 card
nothing since which is ok the order isn't due until 5/19

[jmarshstl5]

60 cards were processed today

Submission arrived 2/28 - 617/762 processed (81%)

I haven't had anything processed since 4/24.

Batch was due 4/24 and I am still waiting on 145 cards. Starting to get annoyed.

[RS1313]

Had a batch of 100 cards to be processed 4/8. Had most added 3/7 but still waiting on a few more. I mean its almost a month past due.....

[Swipe79]

I just had 5 cards go live for a batch due on 5/31 - so it looks like they are still working on stuff today.

EDIT - A few minutes later and I have another 40 cards ready to price. One from a premium submission and 39 from a batch due June 12th.

[thebrett]

Yeah I've had some random stuff process today and a refund of some previously charged fees? When they miss a deadline do they refund half of the entire batch fees?

[SpastikMooss]

Yeah I've had some random stuff process today and a refund of some previously charged fees? When they miss a deadline do they refund half of the entire batch fees?

Naw not the entire batch, just the stuff that was overdue. I had 100 cards due 4/2 and they finished like 6 days ago. On my second to last batch I paid -$1 to make up for fees they have charged before. And then on my last batch it was half the price.

But the stuff that was on time (i.e. before 4/2) was just the regular price, no refunds.

[SunDevil2422]

I just had 5 cards go live for a batch due on 5/31 - so it looks like they are still working on stuff today.

Yes, they are definitely working today. I've had 4 different partial batches come through, total of about 450 cards. Thanks COMC!!!

[Swipe79]

Going through stuff and pricing, it seems like everything being processed is or has been on site already. None of the stuff that is new or unlisted seems to be posting. I did have a small group of my autographs go live, but none of my biggies. Would really like to get them focused on my over due stuff right now.

[Ajax1723]

Had 3 partial deposits of 36 cards today. Sent in another 710 cards today too to try and increase sales, have a feeling that is part of the reason my sales didn't come back to strongly, I didn't really have anything dropping.

[SunDevil2422]

Had 3 partial deposits of 36 cards today. Sent in another 710 cards today too to try and increase sales, have a feeling that is part of the reason my sales didn't come back to strongly, I didn't really have anything dropping.

COMC was working late last night, I had 4 partial deposits of about 55 cards at 11 pm last night.

[OLDPAPER]

COMC was working late last night, I had 4 partial deposits of about 55 cards at 11 pm last night.

yes they were....i had 4 cards pop up at 205am est

[Dacubs]

trying top hold off on shipping until the national...i assume they will have some sort of processing special going on

[mredsox89]

Still waiting for 50ish from a sub due 4/16

[SunDevil2422]

I'm in the same boat, have about 50 still waiting from a submission due 4/7. They are definitely putting the cards that are already past due on the backburner. I'm sure they'll catch up here shortly.

Still waiting for 50ish from a sub due 4/16

[sabrgeek]

with the extra money which came in from my sale, I bought some more cards. I was surprised to get the auto email today that my order had moved along on a Sunday :)

I have some cards which have not yet gone in from my last shipment but since none of them are in any rush, I'm fine with them going in when they go into the system.

[benshobbies]

Still holding off on shipping new stuff to COMC until this process sorts itself out and becomes more smooth in transactions.

Been holding back on a lot of stuff because I just don't feel comfortable with the new processing system.

[Swipe79]

How much are you making on them while they are sitting in a cardboard box?

Considering that they don't charge you anything until the cards are processed, wouldn't it make more sense to send them in and have them there getting worked on?

What part of the new processing makes you uncomfortable? I've taken it in stride - I prefer the old processing of course (I used 1-Month for lower end stuff and the 2-Week Bulk for anything I'd list over $2.00). It is what is being offered right now, so might as well make use of it.

Still holding off on shipping new stuff to COMC until this process sorts itself out and becomes more smooth in transactions.

Been holding back on a lot of stuff because I just don't feel comfortable with the new processing system.

[SunDevil2422]

The processing is definitely a work in progress, but they are making a lot of strides. I had about 200 cards go live this morning about 6 am.

How much are you making on them while they are sitting in a cardboard box?

Considering that they don't charge you anything until the cards are processed, wouldn't it make more sense to send them in and have them there getting worked on?

What part of the new processing makes you uncomfortable? I've taken it in stride - I prefer the old processing of course (I used 1-Month for lower end stuff and the 2-Week Bulk for anything I'd list over $2.00). It is what is being offered right now, so might as well make use of it.

[sjscout]

How much are you making on them while they are sitting in a cardboard box?

Considering that they don't charge you anything until the cards are processed, wouldn't it make more sense to send them in and have them there getting worked on?

What part of the new processing makes you uncomfortable? I've taken it in stride - I prefer the old processing of course (I used 1-Month for lower end stuff and the 2-Week Bulk for anything I'd list over $2.00). It is what is being offered right now, so might as well make use of it.

I get the reservarions. It totally hurts me as I purchase collections/lots and them send them in. Its tough putting out money and waiting 2 plus months waiting for them to go live.

About 9 weeks ago I sent in a batch of 700 plus cards. Half of the cards were from National treasures etc. At that time, we were under the impression that "better" cards would get processed quicker. THe due date is 5/7 and the best cards appear to be the last getting done.

Its frustrating. I wonder if they are not getting done because they do not have them in the database and it requires more data entry etc?

I held off sending in for awhile. Things then started to seem like they were on point and cards were getting processed. I Started sending in again, but even now, i have batches overdue. Also, Its very hard to track as to what is and is not processed. I just hope it gets better.

Today i am sending in 2014 bowman baseball, Five star football, and some other goodies. I hope the new product gets on quick.

[Swipe79]

I sort of understand why people might hold back, but it makes no sense to me to do it. If I have a box of cards in my hand that I want to send in to COMC, but I do not, I make nothing. If I go ahead and send it in, the cards will be in process and eventually go live. The longer you wait to send in, the longer the cards will take to go live.

Honestly, I don't like the new processing with the wishy-washy 2-8 week processing. I really hope they bring back the solid 2-week and 1-month services.

I get the reservarions. It totally hurts me as I purchase collections/lots and them send them in. Its tough putting out money and waiting 2 plus months waiting for them to go live.

About 9 weeks ago I sent in a batch of 700 plus cards. Half of the cards were from National treasures etc. At that time, we were under the impression that "better" cards would get processed quicker. THe due date is 5/7 and the best cards appear to be the last getting done.

Its frustrating. I wonder if they are not getting done because they do not have them in the database and it requires more data entry etc?

I held off sending in for awhile. Things then started to seem like they were on point and cards were getting processed. I Started sending in again, but even now, i have batches overdue. Also, Its very hard to track as to what is and is not processed. I just hope it gets better.

Today i am sending in 2014 bowman baseball, Five star football, and some other goodies. I hope the new product gets on quick.

[SunDevil2422]

I sort of understand why people might hold back, but it makes no sense to me to do it. If I have a box of cards in my hand that I want to send in to COMC, but I do not, I make nothing. If I go ahead and send it in, the cards will be in process and eventually go live. The longer you wait to send in, the longer the cards will take to go live.

Honestly, I don't like the new processing with the wishy-washy 2-8 week processing. I really hope they bring back the solid 2-week and 1-month services.

If it is a hot product that is time sensitive, I think people may prefer to sell it on ebay as soon as possible. Also, I know some of the higher end stuff that I've sent in that is pushing the two month mark and still not processed, I sorta wish I had listed that on ebay as well. Otherwise I completely agree with you.

[Swipe79]

I have been selling some things on eBay that I would normally just send in - definitely. I hope they start getting the "nice" items listed soon, as I have a bunch waiting to be processed as well.

If it is a hot product that is time sensitive, I think people may prefer to sell it on ebay as soon as possible. Also, I know some of the higher end stuff that I've sent in that is pushing the two month mark and still not processed, I sorta wish I had listed that on ebay as well. Otherwise I completely agree with you.

[sjscout]

I sort of understand why people might hold back, but it makes no sense to me to do it. If I have a box of cards in my hand that I want to send in to COMC, but I do not, I make nothing. If I go ahead and send it in, the cards will be in process and eventually go live. The longer you wait to send in, the longer the cards will take to go live.

Honestly, I don't like the new processing with the wishy-washy 2-8 week processing. I really hope they bring back the solid 2-week and 1-month services.

Well, like i said. I bought a collection/lot for a few hundred bucks. We were informed "better" cards would get processed quicker. That did not happen. I am now two days away from the 8 week due date and have not been able to make a dime off of them.

I did not like the way things were going. So i did not send in anything new and I curbed my buying habits. About two weeks ago, it looked like stuff started processing at a better rate, so i started sending in/buying again. But that processing spike seems to be only for cards already on site. Jerseys and autos seem to be sitting.

I hope that when the cards i sent in 8 weeks ago do process, that they have all the proper data. There is no real excuse for them not to be given the processing time.

Also Stupid me, just sent in five star and bowman baseball. By the time they get processed, the value will probably be 25 percent of what it would be.

I hope they change the processing times back, but i do not even think thats being considered currently.

[brynstl]

Tried 2 different Email contacts and received same response...

It's just difficult to just sit around and wait for indeterminable amount of time... And form letters just piss customers off... I know, I used to work for evil empire att support! :devil:


Hi,

Thanks for the email, and we apologize for the inconvenience. Due to the processing methodology, I can't give an accurate time frame on when a specific batch or transaction will be completed. Since the transition on April 1st, we've been experiencing a slowdown in processing, but we are working through the backlog and hope to get caught up in the very near future.

yours,

Moe Smith

COMC Social Media/Customer Service
staff@comc.com
Office Hours 9am-5pm (PDT) Mon-Fri

[MoeCOMC]

Tried 2 different Email contacts and received same response...

It's just difficult to just sit around and wait for indeterminable amount of time... And form letters just piss customers off... I know, I used to work for evil empire att support! :devil:


Hi,

Thanks for the email, and we apologize for the inconvenience. Due to the processing methodology, I can't give an accurate time frame on when a specific batch or transaction will be completed. Since the transition on April 1st, we've been experiencing a slowdown in processing, but we are working through the backlog and hope to get caught up in the very near future.

yours,

Moe Smith

COMC Social Media/Customer Service
staff@comc.com
Office Hours 9am-5pm (PDT) Mon-Fri

Well, how do you think I feel having to send out these generic responses? I'd love to be able to give you a day/date as to when your cards will be processed and deposited. Are you kidding, it would be awesome.

But, with the way we process cards, I can't predict when your cards will get identified and processed. Tim explains how things work on the blog:

Premium & Basic Processing Services | COMC Blog (http://blog.comc.com/2014/02/05/premium-basic-processing-services/)

As he says, we take all the cards we receive and separate them, based on sport and year, then we work on those larger "pools"; it's a lot easier to work on a large set of hockey cards, then to be jumping back and forth between sports in a batch.

These pools are assigned and processed, based on the due dates of the cards within them...so, cards from one submission might be divided between several pools, based on the sport, year, etc, of the submission.

That's why we started doing the partial deposits; since we were processing more cards more efficiently, we were able to offer the partial deposit for everyone.

Anyways, I hope this helps explain the situation a little...I don't mean to go off or anything like that...it's been a Monday, ya know? Now, who wants a hug? :-)

[amazingpacks]

Maybe start with the "newer" years first? I think that is what is bothering alot of people. Also, if a batch is overdue can they get finished by a certain date? Like 3 months(no, i am not trying to be funny)?

[wphill02]

I just sent in a 12-card premium submission of 2014 bowman and about a 185-card basic submission of all 2014 bowman that were received today by COMC. I'll try to keep you guys updated to see how they are doing with the newest stuff.

[SunDevil2422]

I had 5 different small batches post this morning about 6:30 a.m., nothing since then. Here is an overall update...

823492 Due April 7th: 451/500
879244 Due May 19th: 291/1,000
883633 Due May 26th: 424/1,000
884101 Due May 28th: 372/1,000
888339 Due June 4th: 334/1,000
893855 Due June 12th: 87/1,200
903555 Due June 23rd: 0/800

[Ajax1723]

Just had 710 cards get there today, due date of June 30th. Got a lot of cards behind though, may have to call on the one lot, you'll notice when you see it...

834902 Due April 16th - 555/575
861657 Due May 2nd - 145/680
881755 Due May 23rd - 124/625
931317 Due June 30th - 0/710

[MoeCOMC]

Maybe start with the "newer" years first? I think that is what is bothering alot of people. Also, if a batch is overdue can they get finished by a certain date? Like 3 months(no, i am not trying to be funny)?

The downside of trying to do "newer" cards first, is that if it's a brand new set, we have to get the generate the card data before we can identify it. Since we no longer get card info from "outside sources", we have to create it all that information ourselves.

We're trying to get cards done before their due date, as has always been the way things work here; the system is supposed to alert us when cards are approaching their due dates, so we can finish processing them and get them deposited. Obviously, since the transition, it's not working the way it's supposed to and we're trying to get it fixed so it does...

[chezball]

So if I'm reading this right,this problem will arise with every new product.

[MoeCOMC]

So if I'm reading this right,this problem will arise with every new product.

Once we get the protocols in place to handle it, such as knowing the new product release schedule, accessing the resources to have the information as soon as possible, streamlining the data entry systems - this won't be a problem at all.

Getting those systems in place is the issue, and with so much going on, it's been a little difficult. Once the catalog is complete, when we only have new releases to work on, that will be a little easier to manage.

[GoBeavs]

I have no idea how the COMC database works, but I would think new sets would be a little bit easier. It would seem that you could just upload the checklist as it's issued by the card companies.

Do they not work in the formats issued? or do the card companies state that you cannot use their checklist? There must be an easier way than rebuilding the list for every release.

[Swipe79]

My most recent numbers are:

Due 4/17 - 154/166
Due 4/30 - 122/170
Due 5/3 - 75/141
Due 5/19 - 73/115
Due 5/24 - 16/200
Due 5/31 - 23/118
Due 6/12 - 40/230
Due 6/26 - 0/386

As you can see - three batches that are past due at the moment. The stuff I am seeing go live is all stuff that is already on site or has been on site before.

It seems like anything new is getting set aside, which is frustrating as the "orphans" are the cards I sell quickest and for the most money - for example the two Jose Abreu cards I paid premium for, listed this morning, and sold within a couple hours.

[sjscout]

My most recent numbers are:

Due 4/17 - 154/166
Due 4/30 - 122/170
Due 5/3 - 75/141
Due 5/19 - 73/115
Due 5/24 - 16/200
Due 5/31 - 23/118
Due 6/12 - 40/230
Due 6/26 - 0/386

As you can see - three batches that are past due at the moment. The stuff I am seeing go live is all stuff that is already on site or has been on site before.

It seems like anything new is getting set aside, which is frustrating as the "orphans" are the cards I sell quickest and for the most money - for example the two Jose Abreu cards I paid premium for, listed this morning, and sold within a couple hours.

I think besides the new stuff, they also tend to be slow on lots of game used jerseys and autos where there may not be a lot on the site. I have a bunch waiting, past due, and about to go past due.

[GoBeavs]

It seems like anything new is getting set aside, which is frustrating as the "orphans" are the cards I sell quickest and for the most money - for example the two Jose Abreu cards I paid premium for, listed this morning, and sold within a couple hours.

This is my concern as well. I did very well last year by sending in products right after the release, and using the (one week) hot list. Now there appears to be no incentive to submit new cards quickly.

I tested this theory by sending in my Heritage submission a few weeks after it released. The few cards I've had go live did so at the same time as everyone else's copy did. This is not good for a couple reasons.

1. Those that sent in earlier aren't given any advantage, as they should.

2. Multiple listings on the same day creates an instant glut of supply. This drives the prices (and values) way down. This is easily witnessed by looking at the Heritage New Age cards. 2014 Topps Heritage New Age Performers Baseball Cards - COMC (http://www.comc.com/Cards/Baseball/2014/Topps_Heritage_New_Age_Performers) These cards easily sell around $1.50 (or more) each all year long. However, when a bunch of sellers get their cards available at the same time, the race to the bottom is quickly sped up. All of a sudden these are no longer the valuable inserts they usually are.

3. At the same time the sellers are racing to the bottom, there are now fewer "orphans" (I prefer "only children") which help to create the demand. This causes sales to slow down even more.

I understand how this new format could make processing easier for COMC (in theory). However, I'm not so sure it is good for the site.

[wphill02]

I had my 12-card 2014 Bowman premium submission processed today that COMC just received yesterday. Pretty happy with the one day turnaround time.

[kelleys1]

I had my 12-card 2014 Bowman premium submission processed today that COMC just received yesterday. Pretty happy with the one day turnaround time.

How many have correct info? Doesn't appear that they are all correct.

[SpastikMooss]

3. At the same time the sellers are racing to the bottom, there are now fewer "orphans" (I prefer "only children") which help to create the demand. This causes sales to slow down even more.

Good points all, but this one really hits home for me. Like half my port are only children...less only children is certainly good for buyers because it drives prices down, but not for sellers.

[wphill02]

How many have correct info? Doesn't appear that they are all correct.

Everything is correct. I did notice earlier that my Binford green auto didn't have a name but it's there now. I already sold half of the cards too so I can't beat that. :)!

[illadelf]

So are people still getting charged the .25 per card if the due date isn't met?