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Sherry_205423

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How long does it take to get approval?
Nov 10^th, 2012, 8:48am

Hi everyone - I was wondering how long, on average, it takes for a card to get approved? I'm anxious to see my others in my store.

Is it the same for all cards or do some get approved faster than others?

Does it take longer if you submit alot at one time (within an hour or so) or make a difference if they are submitted over a longer period of time like several days?

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Kimberly_205113 GCU Newbies Posts: 19	Re: How long does it take to get approval? Reply #1 - Nov 10^th, 2012, 8:57am I'm curious too, as I've submitted several cards and it's been 10 days now. This is my first time submitting cards and I'd really like to see mine approved... I'm also wondering what the criteria are... how are cards judged, etc.
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Tracie_152843 Gold Member artist Posts: 573	Re: How long does it take to get approval? Reply #2 - Nov 10^th, 2012, 9:04am It takes anywhere from 1-4 weeks. The holiday season is on the slower end because there are so many more cards for the reviewers to go through. It may take a while, but is so worth it because they catch mistakes you might not even see and you end up selling more cards that way
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Re: How long does it take to get approval?
Reply #3 - Nov 10^th, 2012, 9:09am

Quote from Sherry_205423 on Nov 10^th, 2012, 8:48am:

Hi everyone - I was wondering how long, on average, it takes for a card to get approved? I'm anxious to see my others in my store.

Is it the same for all cards or do some get approved faster than others?

Does it take longer if you submit alot at one time (within an hour or so) or make a difference if they are submitted over a longer period of time like several days?

Tracie answered the length of time question ... No to the other inquiries, there is not difference in how long it takes regardless of how many at a time you create. If you can create everyday, then soon, you will have cards being added to your store every day

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Sherry_205423 Gold Member Posts: 743	Re: How long does it take to get approval? Reply #4 - Nov 10^th, 2012, 9:12am What is Fast Track? Should I be checking that on all my cards to get them approved quicker? Is that reserved for certain cards? I can't find anything that explains Fast Track.
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Doreen_137017

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Re: How long does it take to get approval?
Reply #5 - Nov 10^th, 2012, 9:24am

Quote from Sherry_205423 on Nov 10^th, 2012, 9:12am:

What is Fast Track? Should I be checking that on all my cards to get them approved quicker? Is that reserved for certain cards? I can't find anything that explains Fast Track.

No ... Fast Track is ONLY for cards requested by a customer. So, if you were to create a card for one of the recent Wanted Cards thread, you can Fast Track that card (based on Mindy's instructions for that request). Always put a link to the Wanted Card thread you are creating the card for when using Fast Track.

Or, if you have a customer that requested custom work, you can FT that card and put the Custom Request # on the reviewer's notes so they know why you are using Fast Track.

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Sherry_205423 Gold Member Posts: 743	Re: How long does it take to get approval? Reply #6 - Nov 10^th, 2012, 9:45am Thank you Tracie and Doreen for your great explanations. I appreciate your taking your time to answer my questions. Guess I'll just keep hoping it won't take too much longer for my cards to be approved.
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Angela_151919 Gold Member artist Posts: 552	Re: How long does it take to get approval? Reply #7 - Nov 11^th, 2012, 5:28am Hi Sherry, I try and submit cards regularly, not loads at once or big time gaps in between. That way, I get a steady approval rate and my store front is changing and being updated regularly. It also gives me a buzz to see my new cards being added at a steady rate! Good luck with your store.
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Sherry_205423 Gold Member Posts: 743	Re: How long does it take to get approval? Reply #8 - Nov 11^th, 2012, 8:47am Thanks, Angela. That's what I've been doing. I just want to see more than one card in my store.
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cheryl_133782 Gold Member artist Posts: 1350	Re: How long does it take to get approval? Reply #9 - Nov 11^th, 2012, 7:27pm How long is a piece of string? Cheryl
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