Help a Newbie understand PCGS

JamieB

Hi,

I was thinking about joining the PCGS for grading coins.

I have read their service levels, but am still a bit foggy on the process to have a coin graded, the costs for it, and what the different benefit levels are, etc. A simple sum up would be appriciated.

Thanks
JAMIE

Russ

In a nutshell:

Moderns, 1965 to date, $10, no value limit.
Economy, 1964 and earlier, $15, $300 value limit.
Regular, 1964 and earlier, $30, no value limit.

There are also some other services, but they're not ones I've used.

BTW, welcome aboard! Got proof JFKs?

Russ, NCNE

prooflike

Welcome, you must also consider shipping charges to and what PCGS charges from. So either a lot of coins submitted or a few that are worth ($) submitting.

presleyh

If you call 1 800 447 8848 i have found the customer service people to be very helpful in answering questions. If you join at the gold level you get 4 "free" submissions which is equal to the cost of the service (if you get classic coins graded) and they throw in an ms 68 american eagle.

Russ

<< <i>and they throw in an ms 68 american eagle. >>



All I got was a crappy, overgraded state quarter.

Russ, NCNE

presleyh

i guess you joined at the wrong time russ. but except for the weight of the silver my sae isnt worth much more than your quarter. but ITS FREE!!!

indianabyron

Hey you cant have the crappy over graded state quarter I got that. Mine is or they say MS65.. If I use that as a guide to how the grading goes you should be able to run over all your coins with a bulldozer and they will grade at least MS65 everytime.



Oops I dont want PCGS to be kicking me out of here ... Ummmm they are the best grading service out there, really trust me . Is that enought butt kissing to keep me here???



Byron