My first Submission any Any advice?

calvet · May 3, 2003 11:08PM

Hi Everyone! I've been reading your post for a while and learned alot.
Thanks
Before I submit to pcgs I thought I would tap into your vast Knowledge to make the ride a little less bumpy.
Thanks Dave
attached is my submission.

itsnotjustme · May 3, 2003 11:14PM

Dave,
I you provide larger files (board allows up to 50K size) that will show more details, people will surely give you feedback.

CarlWohlforth · May 3, 2003 11:14PM

Welcome calvet.

I can't see much detail on those scans. I can tell you have a neat gold type set. While I can't say anything about grade I do agree that coins like that can and should be slabbed.

jonesy · May 3, 2003 11:17PM

Ditto!

Glenn

jonesy · May 3, 2003 11:18PM

By the way, Welcome to the Forums!!

Glenn

cosmicdebris · May 3, 2003 11:20PM

Welcome aboard.

<< <i>My first Submission any Any advice? >>

Pray to the grading and postal gods!

ksteelheader · May 3, 2003 11:20PM

Velcomin! Prayer helps on submissions.

...Ken

ursabear · May 3, 2003 11:29PM

Calvet,

Welcome to the boards! (The pod grows some more

).

I can't advise you on these coins, but wanted to greet you.

Larger size images would definitely help those who are knowledgeable about non-bullion gold coins.

I hope you enjoy your stay here!

calvet · May 3, 2003 11:41PM

Sorry about the scans but while I upgaded my computers, my scanner lags behind.
Is there any recommended preps to the coins prior to submitting, ie. rinse in distilled water or acetone prior to mailing out the coins??
thanks Dave

FC57Coins · May 3, 2003 11:46PM

Welcome to the boards Calvet:

Make sure you follow all the listing and packaging directions provided in the submission paperwork.
Make sure you package your items well so they don't get damaged in transit.
Make sure you have proper insurance for your coins.
Pray to the great father of coin collecting that you get good grades!

Frank

darktone · May 4, 2003 12:22AM

Hi Dave, welcome to the forum! We really need some bigger pictures to help with some feedback on these coins. Do you have access to a digital camera? I would not soak the coins in anything. If this is your first submission maybe it will be a learning experience either way good or bad- I hope it's good! Please let us know how it turns out.

mike

theboz11 · May 4, 2003 12:29AM

Dave, did you pick you symbol out because it looks sharp or were you on Submarines. Dan, 20 years in Subs.

tgilliams · May 4, 2003 1:35AM

hard to tell from pics but they do look like some fine examples of gold.

coinlieutenant · May 4, 2003 1:42AM

Welcome to the boards!!

I would agree with the dog. Follow all instructions thoroughly. Dont mess with them at all unless you are confident in your abilities.

My only advice is, dont worry. If you love the coins now raw, then no matter what they come back, you should still love then.

To work on your grading however it is always good to make a sheet of your own grades beforehand and see how they come back from PCGS. If you hit 90% or above then we will start asking you to grade for us!!!

Lick em, stick em, mail em and let the crap shoot begin!!!!!!!!

Be good,
John

Bear · May 4, 2003 1:49AM

Calvert, welcome to our family. Nice to have you on board. The grading process is somewhat

subjective. We as collectors have a tendency to overgrade our coins and are sometimes

disappointed with the grading results. In time, you learn to presort your coins and the grading

starts to reflect your anticipation. Bear

JOHNandBEA · May 4, 2003 5:06AM

Welcome!.................

Bea

relayer · May 4, 2003 5:44AM

Only coinguy1 can grade from scans

so it's hard to tell from those.

But because they're gold, be prepared to receive some "Cleaned/Whizzed" or the dreaded "Not Genuine" body bags.

Good Luck!

calvet · May 4, 2003 7:46AM

Hey everyone Thanks for your advice! looking at buying a digcam and Dan 8yrs Plunger-fish and commisioned Louisville. Don't worry I'm prepared for the worst, but I'm Praying real hard to the grading God.

fcloud · May 4, 2003 7:53AM

Although I am unable to give you advice on the coins, I will say that you should put padding between the coin filps to make the trip through the mail or however you ship. I cut up old jiffy mailers and put a 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 pad between each flip to keep the coins from knocking together through the holders. You may even want to call customer service to see if they can offer any packaging tips. I know I would hate to have coins get damaged through shipping and padding is cheap.

Flash · May 4, 2003 9:41AM

My advise is to have a LOT of patience. My submission has been at PCGS for nearly 45 days now without being processed.

topstuf · May 5, 2003 6:44AM

Wrap each coin in a carefully folded C-note.

My first Submission any Any advice?

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