Submitting Complete Mint/Proof Sets For Grading?

LeeG

I have some nice Mint and Proof Sets that I am considering sending in to PCGS for Grading. I want to send the complete set. Can I submit them complete to PCGS still in the Packaging from the Mint? It seems like this would be acceptable. Less chance of any fingerprints, etc. on the coins? Thanks for your thoughts, Lee

kieferscoins

They must be submitted in their own individual flips. Yes it would seem less chance of fingerprints but that would mean PCGS would still have to crack open the proof set for you and take them out causing more risk of damage to the coins.

Cameron Kiefer

Yousri

<< <i>Can I submit them complete to PCGS still in the Packaging from the Mint? >>


Yes you can, but the entire set has to be graded.
HTH

GoYankees

Cracking open proof sets is easy. I work the paper-thin blade of a box cutter into the seam of the corner of the holder and gently pry it open. Works every time. Before you crack open a set, examine each and every coins for nicks, haze, spots, ticks, and other imperfections. Before I knew what I was doing, I was unaware of a noticeable "tick" on a NY silver state quarter. It came back PR65DCAM. A waste of $12. Live and learn.

Russ

<< <i>They must be submitted in their own individual flips. >>



Wrong answer. See Yousri's post for the correct response.

Russ, NCNE

GTOster

I send them in all the time in the mint Plastic Don't have to be Flip's but whole set has to be graded
The only drawback is it will take a week for them to post coins
Someone has to open them at PCGS
Paul

relayer

<< <i>Cracking open proof sets is easy. >>




For recent ones it is, just twist it and insert a screwdriver along the seam and lift.

Ones from the 1970's are the hardest, because each coin is in a grooved slot that doesn't always peel apart.

PCGS uses a saw to cut them open. And yes, it you have the complete set graded PCGS will remove them from the set.

rodeo514

I find a good reason to send off the set is so that a beautifully toned coin wont come back as "questionable color"

braddick

@rodeo514 said:
I find a good reason to send off the set is so that a beautifully toned coin wont come back as "questionable color"

Stand-by for responses letting you know how terribly flawed your logic is...

JBK

Resurrecting a 20 year old thread for this?

There are members younger than this thread. 🤔

There must be ways to artificially tone coins inside sets.

DocBenjamin

I miss old Russ. Gone for 8 years.

privatecoin

I've never had one rejected for QC from mint sets as long as it's in the cello.

JBK

@privatecoin said:
I've never had one rejected for QC from mint sets as long as it's in the cello.

Have you ever had one that you cut out of the cello come back as QC? 🤔

yspsales

I had one come back ED.

Gorgeous coin.

Guess I was a few years to late, much like this thread.

privatecoin

@JBK said:

@privatecoin said:
I've never had one rejected for QC from mint sets as long as it's in the cello.

Have you ever had one that you cut out of the cello come back as QC? 🤔

I've chosen not to try that route. If I have any intent to submit it i leave it in the cello.

DocBenjamin

@yspsales said:
I had one come back ED.

Gorgeous coin.

Guess I was a few years to late, much like this thread.

One score and 7 weeks ago.

BStrauss3

@GoYankees said:
Cracking open proof sets is easy. I work the paper-thin blade of a box cutter into the seam of the corner of the holder and gently pry it open. Works every time. Before you crack open a set, examine each and every coins for nicks, haze, spots, ticks, and other imperfections. Before I knew what I was doing, I was unaware of a noticeable "tick" on a NY silver state quarter. It came back PR65DCAM. A waste of $12. Live and learn.

If you don't like the risk of a knife, buy an electronics spudger... https://www.ifixit.com/Tools/Prying_and_Opening

rodeo514

@JBK said:
Resurrecting a 20 year old thread for this?

There are members younger than this thread. 🤔

There must be ways to artificially tone coins inside sets.

Better late than never

Cougar1978

Interesting - I would think the grading costs would bankrupt the operation (value of individual coins in proof set). At show today saw guy with lots PF Sets OGP at his table / people want OGP. Now early sets w really nice Franklx that may be different play call. Is it cameo? I have junk box of cents / 25c cut out of the PF set where the half was sent in and slabbed rest raw and to collector coin bargain dept.