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mizerwoodmizerwood Posts: 4
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I hope that I have the right forum for this question , if not let me know. I just signed yp a few minutes ago . The advice that I need is about selling a 1918/17 S.L. quarter in ef to au. I foound this quarter in 1963 when I was actively collecting. Guess I haven't needed the money until now. Getting ready to retire this year and am disposing of all the"stuff". The quarter was graded by a prominent dealer in St. Paul, mn at that time and is the only reason that I use it noe. I do know that I will have to have it graded by an agency--who? I would like an idea of who, how(auction or ?), when (market seems to be fairly strong now), I would rather not deal with e bay. e- mail me if you want. Just need some good solid advise. I greatly appreciate your help. This not meant to be an offer to sell anything, just a question---Thanks

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  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    Fresh Meat ™

    Welcome aboard.

    Thats a better date coin and i would highly recommend having it graded by PCGS to maximize the value
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  • RKKayRKKay Posts: 3,015 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Fresh Meat ™

    Welcome aboard.

    Thats a better date coin and i would highly recommend having it graded by PCGS to maximize the value >>



    Agree.
    Rick Kay
    Specializing in 1854 and 1855 large FE patterns

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  • Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭
    First you need to have it professionally graded. If you only have one coin then ANACS is probably the way to go LINK. Then I would look into one of the bigger auction houses, Heritage for example LINK.
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  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,502 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you want maximum value (and who doesn't?), get it evaluated by PCGS. Once you have that done, determine which auction house will bring you the best return. Heritage often is a good choice for such items.
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  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Fresh Meat ™

    Welcome aboard.

    Thats a better date coin and i would highly recommend having it graded by PCGS to maximize the value >>


    I agree.
  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    If its truly an 18/17 S you could be looking at 8-10 grand,get it in a PCGS holder and send it to one of the better auction houses
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  • RKKayRKKay Posts: 3,015 ✭✭✭
    If you want to be treated right by an auction house, contact ANR.
    Rick Kay
    Specializing in 1854 and 1855 large FE patterns

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  • pharmerpharmer Posts: 8,355 ✭
    HiimageI agree with the recommendations for you to get it slabbed by PCGS. I submit lots of varieties, and whereas PCGS will not label a lesser known variety except through the mint error category, the coin you have does have it's own PCGS number, 5726, and will get labeled correctly as 8/7, and if you ask, probably with the FS number if you want. I believe it will sell for more, possibly much more, than the same grade in another company's slab. It may sell for more even if PCGS gives it a lower grade than another company, so credible is the PCGS brand. Good luck!
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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    image If there is any way you can show us a picture it would be great!! We love pics!!image
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  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the forums. May your participation be pleasant, enlightening, and fulfilling.

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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,439 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Welcome to the forums. May your participation be pleasant, enlightening, and fulfilling.

    Russ, NCNE >>



    Welcome as well.....maybe find a trusted dealer in the area you live to assist in getting it to PCGS (get it in writing that they are sending for you, etc).


    Russ......I can't believe you would type that all the time.....do you have a bot do it for you when there is a newbie post? image

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • mizerwoodmizerwood Posts: 4
    I will try to find some 5 year old kid to show me how to put in a photo. ha ha Thanks for all the advice so far and I will be sending into the pcgs. Thanks my e mail is now in my profile ---sorry 'bout that.
  • TOMCATTOMTOMCATTOM Posts: 240


    << <i>

    << <i>Welcome to the forums. May your participation be pleasant, enlightening, and fulfilling.

    Russ, NCNE >>



    Welcome as well.....maybe find a trusted dealer in the area you live to assist in getting it to PCGS (get it in writing that they are sending for you, etc).


    Russ......I can't believe you would type that all the time.....do you have a bot do it for you when there is a newbie post? image >>



    I think he does it when he was not the 1st one to say FRESH MEAT!!!!!!!! p.s. image to the forum
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  • carlcarl Posts: 2,054 ✭
    Guess I haven't needed the money until now. Getting ready to retire this year and am disposing of all the"stuff".
    Sounds like welcome is to premature. If you are indeed getting rid of ALL the stuff, you will no longer be a coin collector and probably will not be coming back here after it's all gone. There is a buy/sell forum here and maybe you should try that. What else is the ALL?
    Carl
  • coinnut86coinnut86 Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Welcome to the forums. May your participation be pleasant, enlightening, and fulfilling.

    Russ, NCNE >>



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  • mizerwoodmizerwood Posts: 4
    hi Carl, No I wont be running away anytime soon--the good Lord willing. Amsetting up a small coin shop along with my metal detector business and wood shop making treasure chests. Thank yoiu for suggesting the use of thew buy, swap and sell, I'll probably be using it often. Thanks, Mizer

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