GSA Box or PCGS Slab??????????????
Bigern
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What is the feeling about the pedigree's that are on EBAY of the Carson City Silver dollars? Is it better to buy the slabbed PCGS CC $ where you know what you are getting or taking a chance on buying an ungraded GSA Box? I guess the third option would be, should I wait until the NGC graded GSA boxes come out? I am not experienced enough to look at a coin and say "Ah yes this is a MS65" so that option is out. Any advice on this?
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Most unc CC dollars were at one time GSA dollars, so if you like the history, but one in a box. If you just want a useless pedigree, then buy a PCGS "GSA" dollar. If you just want a coin, but anyone.
Personally, I wouldn't pay 1¢ more for a PCGS "GSA" CC dollar.
I agree with Mr. Evil there...a GSA pedigree on a PCGS or NGC slab means nothing to me.
If condition is more important to you, then go for the "cracked out" dollar in a graded slab.
have not seen all that many ultra hi end gov. cc,s. want a gov cc ta have around the house, just cuz (history & all). If you want hi end grab a slab.
GSAGUY
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For the long term, I honestly believe that the high grade GSA's will hold their value better than the same coins in PCGS holders. In fact, I believe that they often bring MORE money than the same coins in PCGS holders. And besides, you can send them to PCGS anytime you wish. But once removed from the GSA holder, they're forever removed.
Just MHO.
GSAGUY
<< <i>For the long term, I honestly believe that the high grade GSA's will hold their value better than the same coins in PCGS holders. >>
GSAGUY,
From your experience and you are the expert on this topic, what would you price a GSA MS65, 1885 CC vs the same coin slabbed by PCGS?
Do you find other collectors like myself who are willing to pay a higher premium for the slabbed GSA's. I don't like the GSA Holders, never have, never will. Sorry
I realize the counter to this is "would you take a "Redfield" or a "Binion" out of it's original holder? The answer is, no I would not. Nor would I pay the premium these coins bring.
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<< <i>what would you price a GSA MS65, 1885 CC vs the same coin slabbed by PCGS? >>
Maddox...let me give you a more vivid example. Take an 1891-CC in, say, MS-62. Probably $375-380 retail in your average PCGS holder. That same MS62 dollar in original GSA box with serialized insert card...I know a couple dealers who will pay you over $1000 for it. The key is having it in the original box and with the right card. I don't think a GSA pedigreed slab would ever get you that.
MrFred........I believe it's NGC's intent that any attempt to remove their grading tag will destroy it, rendering it useless on another holder. While I realize that there's a profit motive for the devious, I suspect NGC has tested this theory extensively and is comfortable that their new product is tamper-proof.
As for grip's question about grading the coin in the holder, it's done every day in the marketplace. An experienced collector or dealer doesn't need a grading service to tell them the grade of a particular coin. The downside of attempting to grade the coin in the holder is that the rims can't be examined fully. However, a buyer and a seller simply need to agree upon the grade/price in order to consumate a deal.
Maddox.......good question and one that can't be answered here. All I know is that I've heard it repeatedly that many collectors prefer to own the coins in the original GSA holder. I consider myself among that group.
GSAGUY
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<< <i>I've got two 80's and a single 81 CC GSA >>
While I would NEVER advocate cracking a GSA slab...if one of your 80's is a real gem, you can go ahead and send it in. I think the average buy price on GSA 80-CCs is around $300. Are either of the 80's with the 78 reverse ??? DON'T send them in....