Guidance on submitting coins for grading
Bustquarterhound
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Never having tried to get coins graded or authenticated. I would like to know if it would be more cost effective to join and receive the free vouchers or go through a dealer. I have a couple of pieces that are considered errors so l don't think a voucher can be used for them and I only have 3 or 4 others that I would like graded. Thanks in advance Dave
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It really depends.
Generally, it is cheaper to combine submissions with other submitters since you can share the cost of postage. However, it depends on whether you have a dealer that you trust. Some people prefer to have control of the process themselves.
I actually submit directly ATS but submit through a dealer to PCGS.
My preference has always been to submit direct...If you will be submitting coins frequently or continuously, best to get the membership IMO. Cheers, RickO
Agree with the aforementioned, but something else to keep in mind is your time. Regular PCGS submissions have been taking 3+ months, give or take, since covid.
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Before you submit anything, if possible, have someone who knows more about the coins than you look at them, first.
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