PCGS Grading Tier Values/Franklin FBL Designation

Dollar2007

I am going to be submitting my first order to PCGS in the coming weeks, and this submission will consist of Franklin Halves. My question is when deciding how to submit them, should I submit some of the rare ones that I feel may have a chance at FBL under the regular category since their value could be over the economy rate once getting FBL? What would happen if a coin was found to be over the value of the tier I submitted it under since I wouldn't necessarily know the grade, would they bill me the extra cost or not grade them?

Also do I have to submit under the FBL number, or do I just put it under regular Franklin Half and they will assign it the FBL designation if they agree?

Thanks!

bushmaster8

If it's your first time, bets are on that you'd be safe choosing economy tier. You can even use modern tier, if they are post 1955.

Use the non-fbl pcgs #.

Good luck! Post your grades here when you get 'em!

ModCrewman

I asked a very similar question to PCGS Customer support and received this very helpful reply via e-mail a couple weeks ago:

"Thank you for contacting PCGS Customer Service. When you are listing a declared value it does not need to be an exact value, PCGS is asking for you best estimated realist value. There are many resources on line that you can research to get an idea as to what you are going to insure your coins for. PCGS will not change the service level or “upgrade” the service level from whatever service level you have selected. The declared value is strictly an insurance value and has no bearing on the grade of your coin. If you have any further questions you can contact PCGS at 800-447-8848 or by emailing PCGS at 800-447-8848."

Dollar2007

Thank you both!

I'm going to try to submit them in the coming weeks and will post my results.