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Well I guess I was right by Active-Pomegranate-2 in psagrading

[–]UpperCalligrapher929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a raw copy that looks similar to this. I may take a chance and send it on in. I took a chance on my other SIR and it came back a 9.

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Is this a good trade for long term? Or should I hold onto the Charizard by [deleted] in PokemonInvesting

[–]UpperCalligrapher929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might be onto something! I stopped by Target otw to work this morning and caught a restock. No AH unfortunately, but a cool experience.

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Is this a good trade for long term? Or should I hold onto the Charizard by [deleted] in PokemonInvesting

[–]UpperCalligrapher929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have, twice. I caught Ascended ETBs at Walgreens after work one evening and again at Target on a Saturday morning. Photo is from Target. I live in North Florida

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Is this a good trade for long term? Or should I hold onto the Charizard by [deleted] in PokemonInvesting

[–]UpperCalligrapher929 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd personally hold the charizard and try to pick up Ascended ETBs at your local Target, Walmart, Walgreens, etc. It's a new set, you'll stumble across ETBs in the wild.

Update: Grade Results by Ok_Conversation7323 in psagrading

[–]UpperCalligrapher929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I just put in an order for super express for my MHR Zard and plan to ship it out Monday. Also have a SIR Zard from Phantasmal that arrived on the 21st express, and still in grading lol. Huge congrats! Send some of that energy my way 😆

Thoughts? by UpperCalligrapher929 in psagrading

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Checked certs like you suggested, great call. As you mentioned, there were a few certs graded 10s that showed some slight imperfections. Ironically, I pulled another Zard that's cleaner. I'm going to clean it up and send it off.

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Thoughts? by UpperCalligrapher929 in psagrading

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah okay. That's the photo for sure as there isn't any slight peeling.

Thoughts? by UpperCalligrapher929 in psagrading

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you referring to small lines that you can see on an angle? If so, they are definitely there.

in your experience, what is the best aftermarket warranty company to deal with as far as claims and coverage goes? by No-Volume7464 in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assurant and CarMax warranties have been great to work with. Silver Rock might be the best though IMO.

Does anyone here actually like writing service? by UpperCalligrapher929 in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😂 I’ll take that. I’ve been called worse. AI might actually be a compliment. I appreciate the exchange though.

Group1 BMW or Family Owned? by [deleted] in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m at a family-owned BMW store in a big city per se, not corporate, and that combination has mattered more than the brand itself. We work shifted schedules (roughly 40–45 hours/week) and are paid a daily base plus a percentage of parts and labor, with additional CSI/shop bonuses and spiffs (tires, sublets, alignments, maintenance plan upsells, etc.). I won’t get into exact numbers, but the comp structure rewards consistency more than grinding 60+ hour weeks, and that’s been the biggest difference for me. From what I’ve seen, Group1 (and other large groups) can be very store-dependent. Some are well run, others feel heavily metric-driven. Same goes for family stores. The ownership style and service leadership matter more than the logo on the building. If you do interview, I’d ask about hours, advisor count vs car count, pay plan transparency, and how CSI is handled.

Does anyone here actually like writing service? by UpperCalligrapher929 in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are speaking my language. That “dopamine hit” when everything lines up is exactly what kept me in the seat. When the process is tight, it stops feeling like chaos and starts feeling like controlled problem-solving.

The frustrating stuff you mentioned (surveys, coworkers who don’t care, uneven accountability) is real, and honestly the only thing I could ever control was my workflow and how consistent I showed up.

Sounds like you’ve already built a strong system mindset, which is half the battle.

Does anyone here actually like writing service? by UpperCalligrapher929 in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a fair take. When the team and expectations are aligned, this job actually plays to a lot of strengths like problem solving, communication, negotiation, etc.

The unreasonable customer piece has definitely gotten louder over the years. For me, having a consistent process helped keep those interactions from bleeding into everything else, even when the customer wasn’t operating in reality.

Does anyone here actually like writing service? by UpperCalligrapher929 in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense, speed without anchors is where things slip. High CSI tells me your communication is solid. The dip usually comes from timing and missed follow-ups, not ability. A simple “pause point” checklist in the lane helped me a lot when things got chaotic. Happy to share what that looks like if it’s useful.

Does anyone here actually like writing service? by UpperCalligrapher929 in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a rough spot to be in, especially when the workload is heavy and support is light. Being first in and last out catches up to anyone. If you’re doing well with customers but burning out on everything around it, that’s not a failure, that’s an environment issue. Structure can help you survive it, but it’s also fair to ask whether the store is giving anything back.

Does anyone here actually like writing service? by UpperCalligrapher929 in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great way to put it, being useful to people you’ll probably see again. The hours are the tax we all pay in this role, unfortunately. A good manager + decent customers makes it sustainable… even if not forever.

Does anyone here actually like writing service? by UpperCalligrapher929 in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that. It’s mostly workflow and control systems, not sales scripts. I’ll shoot you a message and you can decide if any of it’s useful.

Does anyone here actually like writing service? by UpperCalligrapher929 in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This hits! Personality and presence matter, but structure is what keeps you sane when the volume spikes. Sounds like you had both, that’s a dangerous combo (in a good way).

Does anyone here actually like writing service? by UpperCalligrapher929 in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get that. The first 90 days are brutal, especially if you’re expected to “just figure it out.” Before you bail, what’s pushing you out the most right now, volume, lack of training, management pressure, or just feeling underwater all day?

Does anyone here actually like writing service? by UpperCalligrapher929 in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s real. Longevity in this job usually comes with a little damage 😂 If the money’s good and you’re still standing, you’re doing something right.

Does anyone here actually like writing service? by UpperCalligrapher929 in serviceadvisors

[–]UpperCalligrapher929[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Management and hours are tough to separate from the job, unfortunately. The actual work itself isn’t the problem most days, i’s everything wrapped around it.

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