I'm wondering what the typical turnaround time is for PCGS's economy submissions. The website says that the time varies, as I'm sure other submissions get priority. But, I'd think there's a cap, since they wouldn't leave an economy note for, say, a year, even if PCGS had the busiest year ever. How many business days should I expect for them to ship an economy submission? 30-40 business days so about 2 calendar months?
iPen, the link, should help. http://www.pcgscurrency.com/pricing.html You can call them or email; they are VERY helpful. Have your Submission number handy when you call it makes their search quicker.
Yeah, I tried that link. It says that times vary by demand. I'll probably end up calling them but the usual answer I get is that it really depends. And, given the holidays, I think it will be on the slower side now.
I bought a pcgs membership at the last ana show, back in august, in early september I submitted 6 notes under the comp for new club members, I recieved the notes back last week, so it took about three months.
Wow - I didn't think it would take 3 months. Although with shipping time both ways, they may process the entire order in 2.5 months or so. It may not be worth it to go economy unless you want to forget about them and get a late but welcome surprise in the mail.
Time is money. All of the legitimate TPG's price their services in time needed to grade and the value and size of the notes. In a dealers case, they need the notes back sooner to get them to auction or for sale on their website. If you are a collector, than I am unable to understand why time is a factor compared to saving money on grading. If you like holding the note in hand, and feeling the embossing and being able to closely inspect and enjoy the note, then kiss that goodbye after sending the notes in for grading. Help me understand the need for expediency.
The only notes I would send in to be graded would be for flipping purposes. I want to send it in and then flip the note, and buy a non-error version of what I have to keep in my collection - these can be graded but I wouldn't be paying and waiting to send it in. And, I'd use the remaining funds to rinse and repeat. It makes me feel better when I make purchases not out of pocket.
