Observations regarding PSA grading 'stage system'

Hey kpod, just curious. How much was the quarterly special rate and what type of cards did you send? Do you mind telling us a few details.
Thanks

Quarterly special was $8. There was a combination of gold stars, 1st edition base, and other holos.

I just submitted for the 45 day turn around and it was pretty much to the T. I’ll post screenshots.

I find the stage system slightly more annoying. Reminds me of Windows 95 ‘Loading’ bar which would jump to 20% in a couple of seconds, and make you wait 10 minutes to process the remaining 80%.

Anyway, regarding PSA processing times, I think they are a good thing for the economic health of the hobby.

For one, they deter flippers as there is no such thing as a quick buck when grading. Secondly, as graded cards drip into the market they get organically absorbed, which prevents dramatic price drops due to oversupply.

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My bulk sub has been stuck in stage 4 for to business days. It’s a gimmick

So my bulk order was registered “arrived” on 12/9/19 i received noticed on the 15th that my labels are being printed “stage 5”
:frowning_with_open_mouth:

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Stage 7 for 2 weeks… makes me think they’re reslabbing some of the cards or something.