Graded...

[Lee K]

But still not available.

 

So I posted when my books were graded - but what I didn't disclose is the day that my books were scheduled for grading my nephew had me drop his four coupon books at the post-office and sent them to Sarasota via priority mail.

 

Now my books are graded - but my grades are still unknown - and his books are shipped safe and on their way back to the left coast.

 

Granted, his grades were mostly half a grade lower than I expected - which isn't terrible - but based on the condition of the books he selected, I'm concerned about my grades.

 

The only questions that remain are: Will my nephew's books arrive via UPS ground before my grades are known? and: Will I scream bloody murder when I see my grades, like someone did when he discovered his?

 

Happy Hunting

Lee

 

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[GamingEtc-migration]

My current modern order has been stuck at graded for over 3 weeks. How long does it take to throw them in a box? : /

[Lee K]

I will admit that they pack them well. And moderns require a level of knowledge about variant covers - but your basic SA/BA book doesn't really have a lot of variants and those that exist (Mark Jewelers, for instance) aren't determinable by viewing an encapsulated book, so I am unsure of the level of quality checking required between GRADED & SHIPPED SAFE.

 

It just doesn't seem like it should take long to link the grades that the graders already have in the system - check the labels & the coffin for accuracy - bubble wrap and choose the correct shipping box & shipping service - and finally to attach the customer provided customs paperwork, if any.

 

Maybe I am wrong, but I am too far away to take a tour of the facility in Sarasota to know better.

 

 

[the420kid]

You folks are proving true the rumor that the encapsulation process is the bottleneck.

 

I had economy books sit "Graded" for a month before they shipped but they were pretty close to the estimated 120 business days.

[mzhammer]

I submitted 5 moderns on 8/31/2012 - They finally graded over 3 weeks ago and today they shipped! The grades appeared today as well and 3x9.8 + 2x9.6.... So, I say... Keep the faith!!!!!

[Ronnylama]

I think they should build a building in the NW......It would be beneficial to all...walk in's would be nice

[DRenoK]

OMG.....all this talk is making me sick. How about magazines? I have a submission of magazines that were "graded" a little over a week ago. I have been checking about five times a day! I am obsessed over finding out the grades.

 

How long do you guys think it will take for them to ship? I thought about a week? However, after hearing other peoples experiences, I think I may be dreaming? Does anyone have a guess?

 

DK

[Lee K]

I think they should build a building in the NW......It would be beneficial to all...walk in's would be nice

 

 

 

I'm with you buddy - even if we had to drive to Portland or Medford even, it'd be better than shipping to the left coast.

 

Lee

[mzhammer]

There actually is a building in the NW, it's called PGX!

Note: 3 weeks from graded to shipped (& seeing those grades) - it was tough!

[Lee K]

Yeah, and I have a couple PGX books - but although I find their slab to be stronger, I wonder about their grading.

 

How do you miss a small piece of tape on the interior of the cover?

 

 

[oakman29]

Yeah, and I have a couple PGX books - but although I find their slab to be stronger, I wonder about their grading.

 

How do you miss a small piece of tape on the interior of the cover?

 

That's a big can of worms my friend.