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    Submission Status - Week ending 12/11

    in CGC Trading Cards General Discussion

    Posted

    On 3/4/2021 at 8:14 PM, egardina.pp said:
    On 2/12/2021 at 4:00 PM, egardina.pp said:
    On 1/14/2021 at 5:43 PM, egardina.pp said:

    17-card, Economy submission, no subs

    • Delivered (to CGC's PO Box): 11/24/2020
    • Receipt by CGC: 12/03/2020
    • Current: Received
    • Business day count: 27 (excl. 12/3; 12/24-25; 1/1). 

    No change

    • Current Status: Received
    • Calendar Days: 72
    • Business Days: 47 (excluding date of receipt at CGC; 12/24-25; 1/1; 1/18)
    • Current Est. Turnaround (per CGC at time of post): 50 business days.

    Scheduled for grading!

    • Current Status: Scheduled for grading
    • Calendar Days: 92
    • Business Days: 60 (excluding date of receipt at CGC; 12/24-25; 1/1; 1/18; 2/15)
    • Initial Est. Turnaround: 30 business days
    • Current Est. Turnaround (per CGC at time of post): 65 business days.

     

    • Current Status: Finalized / Imaged / Shipped
    • Calendar Days: 98
    • Business Days: 65 (excluding date of receipt at CGC; 12/24-25; 1/1; 1/18; 2/15)
    • Initial Est. Turnaround: 30 business days
    • Current Est. Turnaround (per CGC at time of post): 65 business days.

    Submission Status - Week ending 12/11

    in CGC Trading Cards General Discussion

    Posted

    On 2/12/2021 at 4:00 PM, egardina.pp said:
    On 1/14/2021 at 5:43 PM, egardina.pp said:

    17-card, Economy submission, no subs

    • Delivered (to CGC's PO Box): 11/24/2020
    • Receipt by CGC: 12/03/2020
    • Current: Received
    • Business day count: 27 (excl. 12/3; 12/24-25; 1/1). 

    No change

    • Current Status: Received
    • Calendar Days: 72
    • Business Days: 47 (excluding date of receipt at CGC; 12/24-25; 1/1; 1/18)
    • Current Est. Turnaround (per CGC at time of post): 50 business days.

    Scheduled for grading!

    • Current Status: Scheduled for grading
    • Calendar Days: 92
    • Business Days: 60 (excluding date of receipt at CGC; 12/24-25; 1/1; 1/18; 2/15)
    • Initial Est. Turnaround: 30 business days
    • Current Est. Turnaround (per CGC at time of post): 65 business days.

    Submission Status - Week ending 12/11

    in CGC Trading Cards General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by egardina.pp

    On 1/14/2021 at 5:43 PM, egardina.pp said:

    17-card, Economy submission, no subs

    • Delivered (to CGC's PO Box): 11/24/2020
    • Receipt by CGC: 12/03/2020
    • Current: Received
    • Business day count: 27 (excl. 12/3; 12/24-25; 1/1). 

    No change

    • Current Status: Received
    • Calendar Days: 72
    • Business Days: 47 (excluding date of receipt at CGC; 12/24-25; 1/1; 1/18)
    • Current Est. Turnaround (per CGC at time of post): 50 business days.

    Submission Status - Week ending 12/11

    in CGC Trading Cards General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by egardina.pp

    On 1/28/2021 at 12:04 PM, KRod518 said:

    Anyone have an economy order received around 12/3?  Just trying to gauge how far my order is from getting scheduled.

    On 1/26/2021 at 2:07 PM, egardina.pp said:

    17-card, Economy submission, no subs

    • Delivered (to CGC's PO Box): 11/24/2020
    • Receipt by CGC: 12/03/2020
    • Current: Received
    • Business day count: 27 (excl. 12/3; 12/24-25; 1/1). 

    @KRod518

    Update (no change): 

    • Current: Received
    • Business day count: 38 (excluding date of receipt at CGC; 12/24-25; 1/1; 1/18)

    Submission Status - Week ending 12/11

    in CGC Trading Cards General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by egardina.pp

    On 1/14/2021 at 5:43 PM, egardina.pp said:

    17-card, Economy submission, no subs

    • Delivered (to CGC's PO Box): 11/24/2020
    • Receipt by CGC: 12/03/2020
    • Current: Received
    • Business day count: 27 (excl. 12/3; 12/24-25; 1/1). 

    Update: No change

    • Current: Received
    • Business day count: 34 (excluding date of receipt at CGC; 12/24-25; 1/1; 1/18)

    Grading Value and Shipping Questions

    in CGC Trading Cards General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi LTN, 

    FWIW, I'm no expert (so folks, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong). 

    Question 1: You just printed the packing slip which should be included in the box and only serves to list what you've included/what CGC is expecting. I'd also include additional copies of the packing slip if you're submitting multiple bundles in the same outer box (e.g., a group of cards you'd like graded via economy; a separate group that you'd like graded express, etc.). What you'll need to ship the cards is a separate shipping label, purchased directly through your shipping carrier of choice (FedEx, USPS, UPS, etc.). CGC only takes care of shipping the cards back to you (based on the option you chose during your submission form/checkout. 

    Question 2: I was confused about this as well -- I didn't know what the "Max. Value per Item" was on their pricing page, and how it compared to the declared value field on the submission form. After speaking with support, I was told that they are one in the same, and that if a card were to be graded above my declared value, the price would be adjusted for me. It's a bit tough for someone like me, who doesn't know what my grades will be upon completion. I doubt they'd charge the remainder of your bulk submission as individual cards, but it'd be worth checking out. I'd suggest giving them a call (I've always had someone on the line in <5 mins). 

    CGC Status Explanations: An Explanation

    in CGC Trading Cards General Discussion

    Posted

    I just recently submitted my first CGC order and found myself in the same boat as some others, wondering about turnaround; if they'll charge upon receipt or at the conclusion of service (as stated), etc. My order was formally received today, allowing me to finally see their list of status definitions: 

    Status Explanations

    Received / CCS

    The submission has arrived at CGC. The enclosed collectibles have been counted and entered in CGC’s computer system along with the submitter information, submission date and requested service. If there are multiple tiers of service, the collectibles have been separated by tier of service.

    In the next step, a detailed description of each collectible will be entered in CGC’s computer system (a process commonly called “verification”). The collectibles will be separated from any paperwork that would identify the submitter and the submission will be prepared for grading.

    If CCS services were requested, the submission will be routed to CCS and the CCS services will be completed first.

    Scheduled for Grading

    Each collectible has now been described in detail in CGC’s computer system and checked against the submitter’s descriptions. A unique identification number has been assigned to each collectible based on the submission form number and line item number. These identification numbers are printed on temporary holders and will be used to track each collectible throughout CGC’s grading process.

    Submissions are then arranged by service and received date so that they can be graded on a "first in-first out" basis by service type.

    Grading / Quality Control

    Collectibles are authenticated, graded and encapsulated. Once encapsulated, they are re-examined to verify that the grade and accompanying description is correct. The holder is also checked for defects such as scuffs or nicks.

    Finalized / Imaged / Shipped

    Collectibles have been inspected and approved in Quality Control, photographed (if applicable), carefully packaged and returned to the submitter. Grades are now available for viewing online.

    Returned to Submission Location

    Collectibles have been inspected and approved in Quality Control, photographed, carefully packaged and are returned to the submission location. Grades are now available for viewing online.

    At Submission Location

    Collectibles have arrived at the Submission Location and are available for pick up.

    Submissions Update 2

    in CGC Trading Cards General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by egardina.pp

    Their recent email said that they were looking to "immediately hire dozens of employees across all of its categories," and there are open reqs for the trading cards group. I think the spike in the Pokemon TCG market, coupled with the migration from PSA/BGS due to turnaround times and the holidays is creating a bit of a perfect storm. Here's to hoping that folks aren't in the dark too long. :)