I took the 50/50 route...

I submitted 2 invoices at the Long Beach Comic Con and knowing fully the delayed turnaround times on grading, I decided that I would scale my modern invoice down and fast track the two modern books, while the other invoice, the 6 signature series sketches and autos, I could wait on. So, both the invoices showed as received on 11/02/11 and today, the status on my two fast tracked modern books changed to "shipped/safe" while the other signature series invoice is still in a "verified" status. The two fast tracked modern books were an Action Comics #1 1:200 sketch cover (9.8) and an Justice League #1 RRP sketch cover (9.4). In and out within 7 business days.

The extra money was worth it and it definetly was worth the piece of mind to put these two in my hands quicker (so I can filp 'em quicker). This wasn't the first time that I have fast tracked an invoice and from my experience, it seems to work well for me when the invoice is 5 or less books with solid market value. I don't think I would fast track an invoice of say 20-30 books because at that level and cost, I would rather wait and get the extra books graded as opposed to getting fewer books quicker. I symphatize with those who are waiting on books, esp for months on end, and I too would probably be impatient and frustrated with the process. But I measure things in terms of opportunity cost so if the extra $8 on a few books means faster service, then it might be worth the while.

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