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Quite a Few Free Gradings For 90% Complete Sets

itsnotjustmeitsnotjustme Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭
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Almost a year ago, PCGS implemented the new policy on free gradings. For 90% complete sets, you get a number of free gradings based on how large the set is. At the time, PCGS sent me my authorization codes from my 6 sets that were complete enough--15 grading. I just looked and I have additional 90% sets that will earn me another 12 gradings. Also I could register a couple more sets to earn another 6 or so. So 27, and possibly up to 33 free gradings!

Of course the coins graded need to fit the set that earned them, so I can't do any 1800's coins, but still a nice deal. At $12 to $15 a pop, that is worth over $300 in grading fees!
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  • tompkinstompkins Posts: 413
    How does that work. For example, if I have a complete 19XX proof set in the registry and a raw 19XX (same XX) proof set, can I have one coin from the proof set graded? How far back can I go in terms of requesting this? That is, will PCGS give a free grading for any 90%+ set registered since they instituted the policy? I assume it does not apply to sets that pre-date the policy?

    Pete
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  • itsnotjustmeitsnotjustme Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭
    The text below is from the benefits page under the registry link. I think you can go as far back as you want, but you can only get credit once per set.

    Free Grading. We recognize that not every coin in every important collection has been graded by PCGS. In order to encourage participation in the PCGS Set Registry program we are offering the following free grading benefits for sets that reach 90% completion:
    If the set composition is 1-9 coins you are entitled to 1 free grading.
    If the set composition is 10-24 coins you are entitled to 2 free gradings.
    If the set composition is 25-49 coins you are entitled to 3 free gradings.
    If the set composition is 50-99 coins you are entitled to 4 free gradings.
    If the set composition is 100+ coins you are entitled to 5 free gradings.
    Free gradings are for coins within the set that has reached 90% completion. All coins must be submitted at one time. If your set has reached 90% complete and you have not previously received free grading for this set, please contact setregistry@collectors.com for an authorization code. No free gradings will be permitted without this authorization code, so be sure to write the number down on the top of your submission form. 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."
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  • itsnotjustmeitsnotjustme Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭
    I went through the additional sets I registered and mailed PCGS. Same day I had back all my authorization codes for 15 additional free gradings....that's 30 total!!

    Time to prepare a submission. I'll need to see if I have coins in the right categories.
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