OK,my Registry set is for all intents and purposes finished, should I

Boom

1- Should I submit the entire set as a unit so that the coins can be compared to one another and have them ALL re graded

in one shot, at one time?

2- Should I not only have them all re-graded but also"Pedigreed"- custom labeled with the Name of the Set on the label?

3- What, if anything, is the next step? Anything I'm not aware of that is supposed to transpire at this point?


Just as 2 out of 4 sent in for regrade DID upgrade, I am convinced, after MANY days of scrutinizing and comparing to many
other examples in other sets, that there are even more truly worthy of upgrade. So, would someone that actually knows what
comes next please share with me their knowledge, experience and wisdom?

I have looked at so many of the coins I collect in all grades, that I feel confident in what I have learned and can spot the
"properties" (PCGS' standards) that make each coin grade as it does. BTW, we happen to be speaking of almost 90 coins!

If you respond, I thank you all in advance as I will be in and out all afternoon.

dbldie55

There are some that have gone unchanged for years. Others (like the Walser sets) are sent for an entire regrade-pedigree. Others just sell the set and go on.

I consider a pedigree a negative when I am buying unless it is a famous set, but may be something you want if you feel good about your set.

It is your set, you should do what you feel is best for you.

badger

Personally, I would send in for pedigree. However, I want to see if you can hypenate the name if the coin was part of a previous collection. i.e. Elite - Woolforth.

I like pedigrees to remind where I got the coins. A lot of these transactions had a lot of personal involvement.

I would also consider getting each coin photographed while out of the holder. I'm not sure if that is possible.

Finally, I would use the shields to protect the slab from scratches once reholdered.
Dave

haletj

<< <i>...that I feel confident in what I have learned and can spot the "properties" (PCGS' standards) that make each coin grade as it does. >>


Well, there's the answer to your question. Just send in those coins that have the properties needed to be upgraded. Save you a lot of money. I'd only do this if you were about to sell anyway. For coins you'd keep long term, it wouldn't matter what holder they're in, they're still the same coins!

Oh, and think of this... I had an Icg ms65rd 15-d Lincoln I didn't like so much..., sent it to pcgs, same exact coin but now it is in a 64rd holder, and then looking at it I loved it! For a 65 it seemed a bit lousy, but now, for a 64 it is great! I just sold it to Jonesy but almost regret selling it!

Boom

Thanks to each and every one of you for taking the time to give me your opinions!

Boom

Thanks Craig, Check your emails and PMs.

tradedollarnut

No! Send in the whole set for review and pedigree. The graders like to see the full set in front of them and will reward the quality coins. JMHO.

oreville

Hmmm, I like the OLD (as in me) slabs!

I pay more for the older slabs if I like the coins within.

I do NOT pay more for the newer slabs even if I like the coins within since I am more concerned about the stability of the coin in its new slab.

Now, Boom, if you plan on keeping the coin set a LONG time having them sent in for review and pedigree makes sense. The coins will then have time in their new slabs to acquire the sense of "stability" after another 10 years.

If not, then it is a much more difficult decision. I would then just opt for the review only and no pedigree. This way older slabbed coins will not be lost unless the coin is upgraded by PCGS.

puff

<< <i>No! Send in the whole set for review and pedigree. The graders like to see the full set in front of them and will reward the quality coins. JMHO. >>



TDN..... Absolutely!

Boom

I appreciate everyone taking but a moment or two to reply and thank all of you for your perspectives.

I have nothing but utmost respect for each and everyone of you!

Bellportman

Hi Boom,

Here's the scoop about the Pedigree possibility...




<< <i>If you participate in the PCGS Online Set Registry program and your set ranks in the top five, your set may qualify for the free pedigree service. (Note: the free pedigree service does not apply to modern sets, proof sets, mint sets, and a few other issues.) >>



Keep going man!

Don't forget ablot the free grading at 90% You can have four free gradings/crossovers...



<< <i>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: >>

Boom

Thanks Craig.

scher

what type set is it?..i have had pretty good luck and then not so pretty good luck when submitting a full set..but that is my recomend..send em all in for review and pedigree.
bruce scher

Boom

Hi Bruce,
Washington Quarter circulation strikes 1932-1964