Quick Q: Do You Send Directly to PCGS or Go Thru Dealer?

ChuckC

see topic.

also, what are you experiences with either?

UncleWiggly

I went through a dealer only once, American Gold Exchange, and I thought it was great. I didn't have to mess with any of the paperwork. I still have to send in my 8 free submissions for joining the Collector's Club and that will be my first experience submitting directly. After I use my 8, then I'll decide which is easier.


Jerry

itsnotjustme

Direct.

I inquired about going with a local dealer once, but he only did full price (no economy) submissions. Also I would be tied to his submission schedule.

DennisH

I've dropped off and picked up in person for about eight years. The 40-mile drive is more than made up for by the savings in postage, security peace of mind, and the all-important "gimme gimme gimme" instant gratification we want after our grades have been posted.

bearcave

Direct, never have went through dealer.

FatMan

Direct.

dollardude

Direct. The policy used to be that you had to go through an authorized dealer (same as NGC). The reason was because an authorized dealer could screen the coins for problems. Now the collector must screen his/her own coins prior to direct submission.

Stuart

Direct, as a Collector's Club Member.

ms70

Direct. This would have been a good poll!

beartracks42

I submit Direct. It helps motivate you to learn and know how to grade!!

clw54

I submit them directly. One time I submitted at Long Beach and got it back a couple days later, but that was only because it was a coin that is important to me.

nankraut

I've done both in the past; now I do direct.

mgoodm3

Direct.

ChuckC

another Q (related): when sending a coin in thru either channel, do you have to estimate a grade? why do so if yes?

Dog97

Direct.

ElectricEye

Direct.

BigD5

You don't have to estimate grade, but you do have to put a value on the coin for insurance purposes with shipping.

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coincollector1989

Direct I have never went through a dealer.

earlwbollinger

Direct

RBinTex

Usually direct but at times thru certain dealers depending on what's being submitted.

fivecents

Direct.
A dealer could submit your coin with some real dogs or bodybag canidates and that could affect the grade of your coin. jmo

BAJJERFAN

So far direct.

Bunker

I do both. There is a dealer in the area that submits a fair amount of high quality coins. If I have a nicer piece he will send mine in with his.

I doubt that it makes a difference but it makes me feel better about anyway.

dorkkarl

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no.

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