Anyone deal with 401k to Gold IRA transfer timelines recently? Feeling a bit anxious!

• •Okay, so I finally pulled the trigger and started the direct rollover process for a chunk of my old 401k into a Gold IRA.
• •Especially since I've never done anything like this before.
• •My new Gold IRA account is set up, all the paperwork is submitted, and my chosen dealer has the metals earmarked.

Okay, so I finally pulled the trigger and started the direct rollover process for a chunk of my old 401k into a Gold IRA. I’ve been researching this for months, especially with all the economic uncertainty, and after seeing my investments flail last year, I figured it was time to diversify. I'm moving about $75k from an old employer's 401k, and the custodian said it would be pretty straightforward since it’s a direct transfer and not a distribution, but I’m still a little antsy about the timeline. Especially since I've never done anything like this before.

My new Gold IRA account is set up, all the paperwork is submitted, and my chosen dealer has the metals earmarked. Now it's just a waiting game for the funds to actually move from the old 401k administrator to the new Gold IRA custodian. They initially quoted me 2-3 weeks, but we're already halfway through week two, and I haven't heard much. Is that typical? I'm picturing my gold just sitting there, waiting for the money like a song that's ready to drop but the mastering isn't done yet, you know?

For those of you who have gone through this – what was your actual experience with the timeline? Did it really take the full amount of time, or did funds sometimes hit sooner? I'm trying to be patient, but every day I check my emails and banking apps. I even used that Gold IRA Calculator to guesstimate some future returns, and it just makes me want to get this done even faster. Any recent experiences, especially with a direct rollover, would be super helpful. Just trying to manage my expectations here in Nashville!