Running PSA Order Tracker

[BRob1]

Originally Posted by Kuch86

3 2019-20 Prizm True Gem - 2 crossed
2 2019-20 Prizm True Gem+ (10 corners) 1 crossed
1 2018-19 Prizm Silver True Gem+ (10 edges)

If I would have done more research beforehand I would probably have just cracked and subbed.

So actually true gem crossed at a higher rate than gem plus! It’s tough to crack a 9.5 or 9.5 plus and take the chance it comes back a PSA 9 (or raw if you set a min grade). I’d settle for 50% cross rate assuming it was the right 50% that crossed.

[THammers]

Originally Posted by messier2

Movement!

Order Type: Ultra Modern
# of cards: 100
Order received per USPS: 5/11
Order received per PSA: 6/5
Research & ID: 6/5
Grading: 8/17
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Shipped:

I'm closing in on four weeks in Research & ID myself. Was there any guess why yours was stuck in R&I for so long? Just bad luck? I had two cards that I couldn't find in the database so had to type them out. Did you have something similar?

[theplane]

Originally Posted by THammers

I'm closing in on four weeks in Research & ID myself. Was there any guess why yours was stuck in R&I for so long? Just bad luck? I had two cards that I couldn't find in the database so had to type them out. Did you have something similar?

I'm sitting at 2 weeks in R&ID myself. My guess is either bad luck (seems to be a lot of that going around at PSA these days) or you had one or more cards that didn't automatically populate when you filled out the submission form (and so they had to research it and get it in the system). In my case, I had 2 out of 8 cards that weren't already in the system.

[Erikthredd]

My CC 2 card order delivered on 6/12 just had the grades pop,assuming it ships within the next 24-48 hours that order would have taken a few days short of 10 weeks total.

Order Type: Express Crossover
# of Cards: 1
Delivered to PSA: 6/12
Logged: 6/15
Research: 6/16
Grading: 6/16
Assembly: 6/18
QA1: 6/20
QA2: 6/22
Shipped: 6/23

Order Type: C.C. free gradings
# of Cards: 2
Delivered to PSA: 6/12
Logged: 7/1
Research: 7/1
Grading: 7/9
Assembly: 8/14
QA1: 8/17
QA2: 8/17
Shipped: (Grades popped on 8/18)

Order Type: C.C. free gradings
# of Cards: 14
Delivered to PSA: 6/12
Logged: 7/1
Research: 7/1
Grading: 7/9
Assembly:???
QA1:???
QA2:???
Shipped:???

[80sRockNut]

Originally Posted by splitrockgamer

So lets play who has the oldest order now a days? My bulk was logged 1/6 and stuck in grading with no signs of moving. Anyone older so I can stop feeling sorry for myself?

My 264-card BULK order was logged on 02/24/2020 and has been in Research & ID ever since. I contacted PSA and was told:

"Bulk is averaging at 100+ days. That means that some orders will take longer than 100 and some will take less."

I am already at business day 100, so considering that they will need to grade, assemble, QA and QA2 264 cards, I would be surprised if I see my order this calendar year. Hopefully, you have better luck.

[discodanman45]

Got my grades! Was a learning experience for sure. I wanted to wait until I got the cards, but I randomly checked online and the grades popped up. I saw them and I definitely made some mistakes and had one HUGE surprise!

Order Type: Economy (15 vouchers)
# of cards: 15
Order received per USPS: 6/30
Order received per PSA: 7/29
Moved to Research & ID: 7/29
Moved to Grading: 7/31
Moved to Assembly: 8/1
Moved to QA Check 1:8/13
Moved to QA Check 2:8/14
Order popped:8/18

1 1 48685649 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1988 Fleer 20 Scottie Pippen
2 1 48685650 MINT 9 1988 Fleer 115 John Stockton
3 1 48685651 NEAR MINT 7 1988 Fleer 57 Reggie Miller
4 1 48685652 EXCELLENT-MINT 6 1988 Fleer 43 Dennis Rodman
5 1 48685653 MINT 9 1988 Fleer 43 Dennis Rodman
6 1 48685654 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1988 Fleer 43 Dennis Rodman
7 1 48685655 MINT 9 1992 Ultra All-Rookies 7 Shaquille O'Neal
8 1 48685656 MINT 9 1992 Ultra Rejectors 4 Shaquille O'Neal
9 1 48685657 MINT 9 1992 Topps Gold 362 Shaquille O'Neal
10 1 48685658 EXCELLENT-MINT 6 1974 Topps 456 Dave Winfield
11 1 48685659 NEAR MINT 7 1980 Topps 482 Rickey Henderson
12 1 48685660 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1982 Topps Traded 98T Cal Ripken Jr.
13 1 48685661 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1984 Topps 8 Don Mattingly
14 1 48685662 GEM MINT 10 1984 Fleer Update U-93 Kirby Puckett
15 1 48685663 MINT 9 1991 Upper Deck SP1 Michael Jordan

First of all, I know some of the cards were a waste to get graded as economy. However, I wanted to see how cards were graded and learn from the experience. I bought the Kirby Puckett for $100 on ebay and I was scared that it was fake. It looked real to me and it had perfect centering. I mean perfect centering. I was disappointed in the Rodman's, I must have missed something on the PSA 6. There must be a surface issue on it. The Winfield and Henderson were disappointing as well. It is a learning experience and now I will be better prepared for my next submission.

BTW, did I mention that I got a PSA 10 Fleer Update Puckett rookie that I bought raw off of ebay

[towerymt]

Originally Posted by Meets1

I am a newb with a dumb question- how do you determine centering on cards like that where the border doesn't go all the way around the perimeter of the card? Thanks!

Assuming you have more than just one card to look at, I look for bottom and right side border being roughly the same. Then after looking at enough 2019 Topps, the thicker or thinner border cards stand out (I mean ones where both borders are the same thickness, and are both too thick, or both too thin). Then, the off-center-in-one-direction cards like this one really start to stand out.

I had not attempted to actually measure the centering on these, but graders reference the Topps logo at the upper left. I just measured these two...it's roughly 2.5mm from the topps logo to the top border. The white border at the bottom is also about 2.5mm. On the right, it's about 3.5mm at the top (topps logo to edge) and the bottom border is only about 1.5mm.

The left border is wider on the 10 than the left border on the 9. (see the space next to the 'G' in 'Guerrero'). They might both be 55/45 side to side...close enough for PSA-10 standards, but the one on the right is clearly off center top/bottom and it's too far OC for a 10.

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[SuperCoolBeas]

Order Type: Express
# Cards: 1
Order received per USPS: 08/08/20
Order received per PSA: 08/11/20
Research & ID: 08/11/20
Grading: 08/12/20
Assembly: 08/18/20
QA1:
QA2:
Grades Ready:
Order Shipped:

[messier2]

Originally Posted by THammers

I'm closing in on four weeks in Research & ID myself. Was there any guess why yours was stuck in R&I for so long? Just bad luck? I had two cards that I couldn't find in the database so had to type them out. Did you have something similar?

I only had a handful of cards without the proper "tags" in their system (maybe 5-6). The rest were cards they have graded a ton before.

I kinda expected the wait. This sub (along with 3 other bulks) will be my Christmas present to myself in December. So, I think we're moving along that way. Not really surprised it took this long to get to grading.

[SleeperCards]

Anyone have an order received earlier than 6/4 that has yet to be logged?

[49erRCCollector]

Originally Posted by 80sRockNut

My 264-card BULK order was logged on 02/24/2020 and has been in Research & ID ever since. I contacted PSA and was told:

"Bulk is averaging at 100+ days. That means that some orders will take longer than 100 and some will take less."

I am already at business day 100, so considering that they will need to grade, assemble, QA and QA2 264 cards, I would be surprised if I see my order this calendar year. Hopefully, you have better luck.

Good lord, that sucks. I know this isn't the "bitch about PSA" section - but my order "recieved" on January 6 (sent in Dec.) is in grading - and I don't believe it is actually IN grading, just out of research and ID. I've called 4 times with no return.

The appalling thing here is I don't mind the delay by itself. I don't mind the lack of customer service by itself. Together - it's really rough, especially as I see bulk orders from WAY later already back in submitter's hands.

Bulk orders SHOULD be graded as they were received. I think graders grab orders that feel easier first. Like 50 of the same card kind of thing. So mine sits.

And to know I'm going to get murdered on grades on top of that. It's a bit much.

Love graded cards, but I just....

[80sRockNut]

Originally Posted by 49erRCCollector

Bulk orders SHOULD be graded as they were received. I think graders grab orders that feel easier first. Like 50 of the same card kind of thing. So mine sits.

I brought up that same issue (orders received after mine are already in grading) and this was their reply:

"I will say that orders are not exactly processed as first in first out. We try our best to do that, and we are making some changes to better process orders that way. Basically, some orders are easier to research, grade etc. Sometimes those orders can process much faster than a normal order. Also, sometimes orders can just fly through the process."

It honestly sounds like they are aware of many improvement opportunities, but for now, it is what it is.

[sf49ers68]

Originally Posted by SleeperCards

Anyone have an order received earlier than 6/4 that has yet to be logged?

You should call them. Seems like it should have been logged in by now. I have two value orders that haven't been logged yet. USPS shows delivered on 6/24 and 7/9.

[jppicks]

Originally Posted by SleeperCards

Anyone have an order received earlier than 6/4 that has yet to be logged?

There is no rhyme or reason to anything they are doing. I sent in a package that was received on 6/22 with 4 separate orders, free cc, economy, economy crossover, and ultra modern value.

The free cc and economy were logged on 7/20, the value was logged on 8/14, and the economy crossover has not been logged yet. Mind you these orders were all in the same package so they deliberately sorted to log at different times. My guess on my order is crossovers are the last thing they are logging right now.

[Meets1]

Originally Posted by towerymt

Assuming you have more than just one card to look at, I look for bottom and right side border being roughly the same. Then after looking at enough 2019 Topps, the thicker or thinner border cards stand out (I mean ones where both borders are the same thickness, and are both too thick, or both too thin). Then, the off-center-in-one-direction cards like this one really start to stand out.

I had not attempted to actually measure the centering on these, but graders reference the Topps logo at the upper left. I just measured these two...it's roughly 2.5mm from the topps logo to the top border. The white border at the bottom is also about 2.5mm. On the right, it's about 3.5mm at the top (topps logo to edge) and the bottom border is only about 1.5mm.

The left border is wider on the 10 than the left border on the 9. (see the space next to the 'G' in 'Guerrero'). They might both be 55/45 side to side...close enough for PSA-10 standards, but the one on the right is clearly off center top/bottom and it's too far OC for a 10.

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Great breakdown- thanks!

[metsandweezer]

Originally Posted by metsandweezer

Hopefully it gets shipped out this week!

It has now moved to the shipping stage.

[discodanman45]

Originally Posted by metsandweezer

It has now moved to the shipping stage.

Congrats! Going to sneak a look at your grades or be surprised?

[metsandweezer]

Originally Posted by discodanman45

Congrats! Going to sneak a look at your grades or be surprised?

I love to be surprised! It worked for my bulk order that I got back last week!

[Freshmaker]

Originally Posted by messier2

Movement!

Order Type: Ultra Modern
# of cards: 100
Order received per USPS: 5/11
Order received per PSA: 6/5
Research & ID: 6/5
Grading: 8/17
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Shipped:

Woah awesome!! I have a 100 card order that was logged 6/8 - hopefully I’m not too far behind!


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[BlownOut]

Originally Posted by jetcollectibles

Updated with grades popping today. The silver Prizm crossed over to a 10! I was really hoping it would be the one if either crossed over. It was had three 9.5s and a 10 centering. The holo was true gem. Both pulled from packs myself. I might be more inclined to crack the holo now and resubmit.

Were you up-charged on the prizm silver zion?

[messier2]

More movement!

Order Type: Ultra Modern
# of cards: 100
Order received per USPS: 5/11
Order received per PSA: 6/5
Research & ID: 6/5
Grading: 8/17
Assembly: 8/18
QA1:
QA2:
Shipped:

**

Maybe...just maybe I get this back in September????

[messier2]

Originally Posted by Freshmaker

Woah awesome!! I have a 100 card order that was logged 6/8 - hopefully I’m not too far behind!


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I have another one logged 6/7...so, I'm right there with ya!

[zagfan]

Order Type: Ultra Modern
# of cards: 51
Order received per USPS: 5/21
Order received per PSA: 6/11
Research & ID: 6/11
Grading: 8/18
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Shipped:

Order Type: Vintage
# of cards: 100
Order received per USPS: 5/21
Order received per PSA: 6/11
Research & ID: 6/11
Grading:
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Shipped:

Order Type: Modern
# of cards: 223
Order received per USPS: 5/23
Order received per PSA: 6/15
Research & ID: 6/15
Grading:
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Shipped:

Order Type: Economy
# of cards: 30
Order received per USPS: 8/7
Order received per PSA:
Research & ID:
Grading:
Assembly:
QA1:
QA2:
Shipped:

[jetcollectibles]

Originally Posted by BlownOut

Were you up-charged on the prizm silver zion?

No, it stayed charged express.

[BlownOut]

Originally Posted by jetcollectibles

No, it stayed charged express.

Thanks and congratulations. I have a true gem there right now in QA1 and I'm hoping for the same results as you ...