Open or keep PVC packaging on 1983, 1984, 1985 Silver Pandas?
cmob
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I recently inherited a small coin collection, including three Chinese Silver Panda Coins in original PVC packaging—1983, 1984, 1985. I’ve gone by my local coin shop in Little Rock, Ark. (great guys, BTW) where they tested them and confirmed that these Pandas are authentic and quite valuable. Yipee!
Unfortunately, the 1983 has some haze that is almost certainly due to the PVC capsule; the other two look unblemished. The 1983 also has a small black “hair” in the package; however, I think this is actually from the sealant on one of the sides of the packaging, which you can see as fine dark lines running along the edges of the plastic cover.
After much research online, it is unclear if these coins are more valuable in their original packaging or sent off to be opened, cleaned, and graded professionally—I can understand arguments on each side. So my question is: _What should I do? _I’d like to auction these online and maximize the value so I can split the money with my siblings.
Also, is eBay the best place online to auction valuable coins like these? Of course, minimizing fees—and possibly taxes—would be ideal. I’m not in a great hurry so I would even consider waiting for a coin show to come through town and try to sell in person. Very new to this and any advice is greatly appreciated.
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I thought this was answered on the other site you posted this question.
The answer is still the same. Yes, send them in for certification, they are worth way
more than the cost of grading plus they will be easier to sell. eBay will give the best
exposure. If you try to sell them at a coin show to a dealer, you would get 55-60% of value.
Thank you! (My other post was flagged and someone suggested posting here instead.)