I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience using PSA’s custom encapsulation service.
I just sent off two Expedition FPO cards to be encapsulated (since PSA no longer grades them) but I can’t find any information about turnaround times. PSA doesn’t give a range on their form. 
Any input would be greatly appreciated! 
Someone else can correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think PSA will do custom encapsulation for FPO cards (anymore), sorry.
If they do end up doing it, I’d imagine it wouldn’t take too long to be be completed.
I previously got the entire 8 card set custom encap’d + 5 spare cards as well. From last check though, I believe they no longer will encase these, even with the green label.
Turn around time wasn’t super long [unsure of exact time-frame]
Don’t worry, PSA turnaround times aren’t accurate anyway.
Wow, thanks for the quick answers! I knew they stopped grading them - but I didn’t know they stopped encapsulating them period. Bummer, since they’re in such great condition. Oh well.
@crystalho-oh let us know if they do encapsulate it or not. From what many people say from their personal experience, psa doesn’t encapsulate these cards. But who knows, u might be the lucky one!
Yeah let us know what happens. I don’t think anyone has tried in awhile. But with all the new stuff PSA is doing they might slab it. ( If they do I’m sending mine in A S A P )
I’ll definitely let you guys know.
I really hope they encapsulate them, not only because I spent an obscene amount on shipping and insurance, but mainly for the purpose of keeping them safe in the years to come.
Why wouldn’t PSA custom encapsulate the FPO cards? And how did someone who believes that PSA stopped doing it learn so?
Thank you!
First off, thanks to everyone who commented and offered their knowledge on this matter. Sadly, the cards were neither graded nor encapsulated. Upon arriving to PSA, the order was placed ‘on hold’, so I gave them a call and the very nice customer service rep told me exactly what you guys did - that these cards were no longer eligible for custom encapsulation. They then asked me if I wanted to upgrade to a grading service. I figured I’d give it a shot. Who knows, right? Based on their value I was upgraded to the Express Service, so the turnaround time was pretty quick, 8 business days. I held out hope, but the result was what I expected…
so PSA suggested a grading service knowing they wouldn’t grade them… thats pretty f*ed up. I’d want my money back.
Thankfully I wasn’t charged for the service. 
The rep recommended an upgrade because ‘custom encapsulation’ was not available for these particular cards - I don’t think they knew PSA wouldn’t grade them.
They don’t charge you when they don’t grade them.
Ah yes my mistake that’s good to hear
I agree. If they’ll custom encapsulate your daughters toddler soccer league card, why not an ungradeable pokemon card?
Probably because someones daughters soccer card won’t earn hundreds-thousands afterwards.
These cards, as any others in this scenario are a liability as there isn’t official documentation.
So you think custom encapsulation would add substantially to an ungradeable cards value? Not to me but I can see how that perception could exist in other people’s minds.
Sounds like another Prerelease Raichu issue in a way.
It already has. The encapsulated FPOs are listed at premiums and have sold for significantly more than non-encapsulated copies.
Well that’s silly…