Grade or not?

Munkey

I have a question. If I want to sell some coins I have, should I send them in to be graded or should I just list them in BST/Ebay and assume that either way, you will see the condition and pay accordingly?

WaterSport

It really depends. The cost of say grading a coin worth $25, just to sell it PCGS plastic will have a break even or net loss affect vs selling the raw coin for just $15. On the other hand, coins in the $100 and up range, will fetch a little more because they are in Plastic, SOMETIMES. Best to ask a collector of what you have to help make a determination. Others will have a different opinion.

WS

keets

encapsulation makes sight unseen selling easier and maximizes price. the final decision should be your own, though.

2bits

To be able to answer the question maybe it would be good to know what coins are being talked about .

there are some that for the novice I recommend be purchased in plastic, 14-D ,09-S VDB and other key dates that have been widely counterfeited/ altered .

Just about any other common date coin in grades 65 and below I don't really see the benefit .

pb2y

<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c0c0c0">Most coin shop owners deal with grading companies.
They will check your coins and answer two questions.
#1---Will the coins be accepted for grading?
#2---Are the coins worth grading?
A no answer to either question means get a good
photo and sell them raw.
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