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Quirk in new free submission for smaller registry set

RGLRGL Posts: 3,784 ✭
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As we know, PCGS now offers free grading -- based on the number of coins in the set -- to sets that reach 90 percent completion. So, how do we handle this scenario? One freebie is offered for sets consisting of 1-9 coins. The new policy states: "These free submissions are for coins within your set that are either "raw" or graded by another grading service that you would like to "crossover."

The new early proof sets category consists of only five coins. I registered my 1940 Proof Set and it is 100 percent complete, so I am entitled to one free submission. The only problem is, as much as I might wish otherwise, I do not have any spare 1940 proof Walkers or Mercs sitting around to take advantage of the freebie. On a five-coin set, it would seem to be common sense -- and a nice gesture as well -- to allow the freebie to be used to submit any coin of the registrant's choice. Whey should PCGS care what coin is submitted?

BJ, Charlie, what do you think? Can you clarify? Thanks



The Ludlow Collection (DCAM/CAM)
The Ludlow Brilliant Collection (1938-64)

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  • Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭
    Since your set is 100 percent complete, I don't think you qualify for the free grading. What does PCGS say?
    "It's far easier to fight for principles, than to live up to them." Adlai Stevenson
  • mrpaseomrpaseo Posts: 4,753 ✭✭✭
    Quick solution, go out and find another "Raw" example of one of the 5 coins in your set, first one you find that you like, remove that coin from your registy, hey look now you have an opeining in the set with a coin that you have to get graded and the set is over 90%

    There is always a way to beat the system, sometimes it just takes a little more planning.

    Ray (Cat left the room)
  • howie08howie08 Posts: 128
    I believe even if the set is complete , you can qualify for the free coin grading , as long as you send in a coin that is required to complete the set. But yes , it does have to be one of those coins. Also , you have to get prior approval and a special number from PCGS prior to submitting the coin for free grading.
    Howie
    Howie--Always looking to upgrade SBA , MS Eagles & Ikes
  • WingsruleWingsrule Posts: 3,020 ✭✭✭✭
    I asked that very same question a few days ago. My set is 100% complete, but I want to send some in for regrade. The answer from PCGS is:

    "Yes, you may use the free gradings for a regrade."

    So there it is....
  • RGLRGL Posts: 3,784 ✭
    Verrrry interesting ... thank you. I always thought the Merc or Walker deserved a one-point bump, now I may have to flip a coin to decide which to send! image
    The Ludlow Collection (DCAM/CAM)
    The Ludlow Brilliant Collection (1938-64)

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  • izzy452izzy452 Posts: 929 ✭
    I just got rejected for a free submission. My Proof Mercury Dime set consists of 7 coins, I have 6 =86% I was told I have to get to 100% to get a free regrade or raw submission. I dont see many RAW Proofs around .Oh Well !

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