We really need to hurry up the approval process. My last card approved (not counting fast track) was 2 weeks ago. I have one Halloween card that is going to miss the day. Is it possible to hire a few more people to approve cards? Thanks-Gail

Hi Gillean
 
I am from the uk, the way I get arround getting my cards early, is to place them inside your personal  
store bit, that way you can waiver the review and order them for yourself asap.
 
Hope that is some small help
 
Hugs
Moonie

Thanks Guys I didn't know about that.
 
Gillean

Doreen,
I try to do the same thing, design and submit well in advance, 3-6 months.  This has been working out well for me and is excellent advice...cuts back on the "I want my cards approved stress syndrome".  Which is a very real symptom of designing.  I know all about it, lol, having been 'spoiled' by "back in the day" when cards were approved faster!
L

I have a feeling it has something to do with the increase in artists. GCU seems to be growing exponentially. I joined end of July this year and there were around 2750 artists, so in 3 months this has increased to 3970.  I can only imagine what volume another 1000 artists upload.  
 
I hadn't really thought about it myself but I guess when put this way 2 weeks is sounding good. Perhaps we all need to take the tips from Doreen and Linda and be more organised when designing.  

Donna, here here, I agree...
The more artists joining (and that is good), the more need for more reviewers...I think this is a 'no brainer'.  Just why this hasn't happened I, don't know.  To me it makes sense for GCU to put this at the front of the "back burner" as it has repeatedly been an addressed issue in the forum as far back (Dec 2007) as I have been here.  I do know that gcu hears input and I trust that this will be addressed soon.  
 
I will also say that I understand a tad about marketing and getting cards/designs out there at least 3-6 months in advance, that is the design standard...so be it, that is something we all need to be cognizant of, and for the most part we are.  However I firmly support having more reviewers to compensate for the influx of fine designs by more artists.  
 
Again, more artists, more cards, MORE need for reviewers.
L

Why cant' they hire artists who have been here a long time to help out with the review process? They have a pretty good idea where things go and if they get stumped on a card they could ask a real reviewer to help out? This would give artists more money in their pockets and lots of motivation to hang around and do a good job at learning what goes where. I think if you have been here say two years, you should be able to apply for a reviewer job as well as being an artist. Of course, you wouldn't be able to review your own cards, but you could help with the overload which could in the long run create more sales for all of us. Just an idea.  
 
Who here would actually apply for a reviewer job if they had been here for two years (even if you haven't yet)? I know I would. More money motivates me.  

Rebecca,,,,,,,,,,
 Congrats on becoming a "junior member"...LOL I recall when I became one.   As you know  it has no bearing on your status/input here, we are all equal (as you and others know).  Just wanted to say "welcome to the universe" and I know that your input and questions will be greatly appreciated.  Speaking for myself I know I only learned but asking, and this is a great place to ask questions  Keep the faith, keep asking questions and enriching this community of creatives(sp!)!
L