Buffalo Nickels Question
Overwatch
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I have 150 total Nickels. 134 of them I cannot makeout the year. The others range from 1927-1937.
I can’t find the guide for this to send them to PCGS for grading. How much does it cost to send all of these to PCGS for appraisal? There’s a local coin shop here, but I feel as if that’s going to be a lowball offer due to him wanting to re-sell them.
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You DO NOT want to send them in for grading. No date buffalos are worth pocket change and grading, even in bulk is going to cost you around $15-30 EACH. Obviously, not a smart economic decision.
BTW, even your dated buffs are likely only worth a buck or 2. Your local dealer probably has loads of them and doesn't need any more dead inventory so I don't think he wants to cheat you to get these common coins. Ask him if he can show you some nicer ones in XF-AU grade. I bet you can buy something nice looking dated in the late 30s for less than a fast food lunch. Best of luck
@Overwatch Welcome. Might I suggest you buy a Buffalo Nickel guide book. The Red Book guide version is good. Lots to learn and know about Buffs, especially if you are attracted to collecting them. Good luck. Peace Roy
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If you want to get the date on the dateless ones you could use nic-a-date, hydrogen peroxide bath, or a use a diluted acid.
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Nicadate is nitric acid. It shall reveal a date but also damages the coin. Good luck. Peace Roy
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