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Forum: GRADING 09-17-2025, 06:12 PM
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Posted By izlo
It's practically pointless to even bother...

It's practically pointless to even bother tracking when they skip through most of the checkpoints in a single day.

TCG Bulk
# of cards: 22 (10/12 Total between 2 people) (all "vintage" except...
Forum: GRADING 09-03-2025, 10:48 AM
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Posted By izlo
Update

TCG Bulk
# of cards: 22 (10/12 Total between 2 people) (all "vintage" except for 2)
Delivered & "Order Arrived" per USPS & PSA: 23 July 2025
Order Prep: 12 Aug 2025 per 2200 PST email. About 3...
Forum: GRADING 08-13-2025, 02:02 PM
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Posted By izlo
Update

TCG Bulk
# of cards: 22 (10/12 Total between 2 people) (all "vintage" except for 2)
Delivered & "Order Arrived" per USPS & PSA: 23 July 2025
Order Prep: 12 Aug 2025 per 2200 PST email. About 3...
Forum: GRADING 08-07-2025, 11:34 AM
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Posted By izlo
The only rationale for such being true would be...

The only rationale for such being true would be the social dynamic where the service provider communicates pre-grading advice or services to the customer.

I see this from a a local card shop. They...
Forum: GRADING 07-25-2025, 01:28 PM
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Posted By izlo
But there are tradeoffs to GameStop subs too....

But there are tradeoffs to GameStop subs too. More hands on your cards with GameStop
Forum: GRADING 07-25-2025, 01:27 PM
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Posted By izlo
My TCG bulk sub 50-ish cards took about 3 months...

My TCG bulk sub 50-ish cards took about 3 months and this looks pretty standard timeframe for TCG and Sports bulk from what I've read in this thread this year. A few outliers like a month or two but...
Forum: GRADING 07-23-2025, 02:08 PM
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Posted By izlo
TCG Bulk # of cards: 22 (10/12 Total between 2...

TCG Bulk
# of cards: 22 (10/12 Total between 2 people) (all "vintage" except for 2)
Delivered & "Order Arrived" per USPS & PSA: 23 July 2025
Order Prep:
Research & ID:
Grading:
Assembly:...
Forum: GRADING 07-01-2025, 02:18 PM
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Posted By izlo
TCG bulk order? And, since 4/18/25 it has...

TCG bulk order?

And, since 4/18/25 it has been roughly 52 business days. 65 days is their service level agreement so they are something like 13 business days ahead of schedule.

But it's still...
Forum: GRADING 05-19-2025, 12:39 PM
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Posted By izlo
It was a pretty crazy Friday, 16 May, lol. Got...

It was a pretty crazy Friday, 16 May, lol. Got lucky on the SPC drop and got my grades finally! Just 3 months lol

TCG Bulk
# of cards: 38+18 (56 Total between 2 people) (all modern)
Delivered...
Forum: GRADING 05-15-2025, 12:29 PM
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Posted By izlo
I mean, the name checks out! :)! Bro be...

I mean, the name checks out! :)!

Bro be "swift" no doubt lol
Forum: GRADING 05-12-2025, 10:26 AM
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Posted By izlo
I checked on Sunday and my order changed from...

I checked on Sunday and my order changed from Grading to Assembly. Not sure if I checked on Saturday and I definitely checked pretty late on Friday... I was tracking updates past normal office hours...
Forum: GRADING 05-07-2025, 05:10 PM
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Posted By izlo
Finally made it to grading yesterday! TCG...

Finally made it to grading yesterday!

TCG Bulk
# of cards: 38+18 (56 Total between 2 people) (all modern)
Delivered per USPS: 18 Feb 2025
"Arrived" per website. "Order Prep" per mobile app....
Forum: GRADING 05-05-2025, 10:43 AM
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Posted By izlo
Madness! Now entering week 8 of R&ID. TCG...

Madness! Now entering week 8 of R&ID.

TCG Bulk
# of cards: 38+18 (56 Total between 2 people) (all modern)
Delivered per USPS: 18 Feb 2025
"Arrived" per website. "Order Prep" per mobile app....
Forum: GRADING 04-28-2025, 10:21 AM
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Posted By izlo
Not very long in my experience. A day or two. But...

Not very long in my experience. A day or two. But with everything being backed up maybe it's taking longer.
Forum: GRADING 04-17-2025, 10:32 AM
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Posted By izlo
Excellent. You're welcome. I hope they update as...

Excellent. You're welcome. I hope they update as you've requested. Please let us know how it goes.
Forum: GRADING 04-16-2025, 05:02 PM
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Posted By izlo
Grok said: To address an issue with the...

Grok said:

To address an issue with the Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) Population Report showing an incorrect population count for a graded card and to request the removal of an extra...
Forum: GRADING 04-15-2025, 10:01 AM
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Posted By izlo
While PSA doesn't explicitly state that it will...

While PSA doesn't explicitly state that it will pay compensation for damaged cards, it does offer a Financial Guarantee for cards damaged during their submission process. This guarantee covers the...
Forum: GRADING 04-14-2025, 10:32 AM
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Posted By izlo
Entering the 5th week in R&ID for my 56 card TCG...

Entering the 5th week in R&ID for my 56 card TCG order. Hoping to see proof of life pictures this week
Forum: GRADING 04-10-2025, 05:49 PM
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Posted By izlo
glassdoor is interesting...

glassdoor is interesting https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Collectors-Reviews-E9803.htm
Forum: GRADING 04-10-2025, 10:19 AM
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Posted By izlo
Even if PSA sources domestically through "NEO"...

Even if PSA sources domestically through "NEO" they might still be downstream from some China source.

Either way, it's cheap plastic. 200% or even 300% of not much still isn't much. If...
Forum: GRADING 04-10-2025, 10:18 AM
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Posted By izlo
NEO is an acronym for something? What? Trying to...

NEO is an acronym for something? What? Trying to learn more about them.
Forum: GRADING 04-09-2025, 05:17 PM
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Posted By izlo
Sure. Great time to NOT change things that result...

Sure. Great time to NOT change things that result in extra import costs.
Forum: GRADING 04-09-2025, 04:29 PM
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Posted By izlo
In other news.... 90-day pause on tariffs...

In other news....

90-day pause on tariffs was just announced except for China.

PSA could resume orders from countries other than China but future tariffs are too uncertain for now. What...
Forum: GRADING 04-09-2025, 04:29 PM
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Posted By izlo
I don't imagine plastic is expensive or exclusive...

I don't imagine plastic is expensive or exclusive to China.

Worse case scenario, 300% of a ten-cent piece of plastic is 30 cents or 40 cents if additive.
Forum: GRADING 04-09-2025, 02:50 PM
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Posted By izlo
I've received email status updates late into the...

I've received email status updates late into the evening back in August during the Nationals rush. Makes me think they have extended hours lately. Still looks like they respect weekends off though.
Forum: GRADING 04-09-2025, 02:45 PM
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Posted By izlo
Sure, it sucks to have our cards sit in an...

Sure, it sucks to have our cards sit in an arrival queue for a month. At least they are sitting securely as we packaged them in the boxes we sent to PSA rather than getting handled as soon as they...
Forum: GRADING 04-08-2025, 05:38 PM
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Posted By izlo
CA or NJ graders? Seems like NJ grades vintage...

CA or NJ graders? Seems like NJ grades vintage pokemon easier than CA in my limited experience.
Forum: GRADING 04-03-2025, 06:27 PM
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Posted By izlo
Did the item denote "Authenticity Guarantee"? I...

Did the item denote "Authenticity Guarantee"? I think it's part of that program.

I just looked up some raw Umbreons from Evolving Skies which go for aover $1500 raw and they had "Authenticity...
Forum: GRADING 04-03-2025, 06:07 PM
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Posted By izlo
$250 is the value threshold. Does the item cost...

$250 is the value threshold. Does the item cost more than $250?
Forum: GRADING 04-03-2025, 06:06 PM
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Posted By izlo
It's legit. There are a few articles about it....

It's legit. There are a few articles about it. Thankfully before April Fools day heh.

I think somebody shared a link earlier in the thread.

search up "PSA eBay raw card grading $250"

$250...
Forum: GRADING 04-02-2025, 01:29 PM
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Posted By izlo
CA has a reputation for being tough on vintage...

CA has a reputation for being tough on vintage and easy on modern.

Opposite for NJ. Tough on modern.

TCG experience here.

I've seen many folks say the same that NJ is tough.
Forum: GRADING 04-02-2025, 10:22 AM
Replies: 24,427
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Posted By izlo
Will see how this order goes but if it's anything...

Will see how this order goes but if it's anything like what I'm reading from others here I'll cancel PSA membership next year and see how things are looking in 2027.
Forum: GRADING 04-01-2025, 11:03 AM
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Posted By izlo
'The beatings will continue until morale improves'

'The beatings will continue until morale improves'
Forum: GRADING 03-26-2025, 11:32 AM
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Posted By izlo
CGC has a reduced cost service level for comics...

CGC has a reduced cost service level for comics where they won't slab unless it's a specified grade or higher.

Would be great if PSA implemented something like that.
Forum: GRADING 03-25-2025, 05:19 PM
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Posted By izlo
Agreed

Agreed
Forum: GRADING 03-25-2025, 11:26 AM
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Posted By izlo
250 cards is a big order but 5 weeks in R&ID...

250 cards is a big order but 5 weeks in R&ID seems a lot.. Maybe they ran into an issue.

Have you called them?
Forum: GRADING 03-25-2025, 11:24 AM
Replies: 24,427
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Posted By izlo
Pokemon printers go BRRRRRrrRRRR

Pokemon printers go BRRRRRrrRRRR
Forum: GRADING 03-25-2025, 09:53 AM
Replies: 24,427
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Posted By izlo
It has been taking about a month from what I've...

It has been taking about a month from what I've seen just to get from 'arrived' to R&ID.

'arrived on 2/6" and still stuck in RID sounds pretty normal for now. My guess is this week or next week...
Forum: GRADING 03-24-2025, 06:26 PM
Replies: 24,427
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Posted By izlo
This might be the week the kidnappers (PSA)...

This might be the week the kidnappers (PSA) finally show proof of life pictures prior to grading my order.
Forum: GRADING 03-24-2025, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24,427
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Posted By izlo
Pocket TCG doesn't directly impact physical...

Pocket TCG doesn't directly impact physical cards. It's an indirect impact by making people more aware of Pokemon by playiing the mobile game. Pokemon TCG Live uses code cards from actual physical...
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