Having Coins graded

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I have never had a coin slabbed and would like to know, a few things.
First, Do you make the decision to have a coin slabbed because of the grade you think it is, or the value?
Second, At what grade does it become a good investment to be slabbed? I realize the date of the coin will cause the grade to be more assessible for slabbing.
Third, What would you recommend as far as sending a coin to be slabbed.

Thanks,
Dwayne

fcloud

I have only had a few coins graded to this point. I have selected coins based on condition (in some cases). Also, I have sent coins in for authentification where the grade was not important. It is a personal thing. I don't think a person should send coins just because, but send in coins of high grade with potential for value, or key coins in which need to make sure they are not counterfit. Becareful not to send in stuff of low value, you'll never get your moneys worth. Hope this helped.

Tony

Blade

I don't pay to slab anything unless it is worth at least $100 in my estimated grade. That way I don't end up selling PR68CAM pre-64 Roosies on E-Bay for $3.75 as discussed in a thread yesterday. I don't see why you would slab an MS65 state quarter worth $2.00, or any other low value coin. (No intention to pick on SQ collectors).

Tom