Sending 3 Proof Silvers to PCGS Pics Included

JWMGT90

I'm thinking of sending these 3 coins to PCGS.

2001 Silver Buffalo





1996 Silver Eagle Proof





1994 Silver Eagle Proof

fc

i predict 69s for all!

mach19

Hard to tell from the pictures, however the 94 has a ding Between the "B" & "E" & a spot on the sun.

JWMGT90

is it a waste to send it in then?

Woodwind

<< <i>is it a waste to send it in then? >>



Personally I think it would be a waste and not worth the grading fees, especially if you don't plan on selling anytime soon. You would probably get PR-69 on all of them, and from what I know about all the coins you posted, I don't see any of these worth much more as a slabbed 69 than if they were sold raw.

You may want to check ebay or other sites to see if there really is a difference. If you do plan on selling, and if there is a significant difference between raw and slabbed, it may be a good move to do so.

I have my share of proof modern bullion and commem coins and I like them just fine in their original holders.

Griv

<< <i>is it a waste to send it in then? >>



No. The 94 and 96 proofs have a good resale value as does the Buffalo. You're absolutely looking at PR69 for all. IMO The 94 has micro nicks as does the 96 but that and the Buffalo are difficult to see the top of the coin but it looks like rim nicks as well. Buuuuut, you can always get lucky if the Slab God smiles on your submission. I feel PCGS is getting tougher as I have had perfect coins grade 69 only to resubmit them later for a 70. I honestly think they need to tighten up as I do see a ton of 06-08 70s that I would not expect to grade that high.