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How to get a single 1909 S-VDB graded? MINT MARK SCAN ADDED
judgebuck
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I'm into baseball cards, not coins. But, I do have a 1909 S-VDB that I acquired probably 40+ years ago in a condition that was described to me at that time as VF. Although it is in my bank lockbox and I can't see it now, Ibelieve it is pretty nice with all wheat lines on the back showing. I am considering selling it, and I was wondering if I should have it graded first, in order to maximize the sales price. If so, how does one go about getting a single coin like this graded? I know about baseball cards/PSA, but not about coins. Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
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There are plenty of PCGS authorized dealers who should be willing to help you out. If none are near you, you might know a collectors club member with submission privileges. Or you could join yourself at the lowest level (about fifty bucks a year). Lots of options, but yeah, get it graded/authenticated.
peacockcoins
1. if you are good at taking images, large ones, you can probably post here and we can give you an idea about it.
2. You can go ahead and submit it to PCGS or another company as the process is pretty much the same OR you can find a dealer to submit it for you. read here
3. the process for submitting
4. pcgs associated fees
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$49 Silver Mempership
$18 Economy Grading Fee
$ 8 Submission Fee
$17 Return Postage
I don't know what a dealer would charge for the service.
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
greatcollections
they will arrange the grading as long as you sell through them
will be a lot less costly IMO
Many members on this forum that now it cannot fit in my signature. Please ask for entire list.
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Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
Such coins are extremely common, and were created by adding the "S" to normal 1909-VDB coins.
If its any consolation, better to have bought it in a trade 50+ years ago vs. paying up for a bad example nowadays. This unfortunately, along with coins like the 16-D Mercury dime, is why collectors of most key dates need to protect themselves by only buying certified genuine pieces.
The link below from cointalk can be helpful -- check the four known mintmark positions. Unfortunately, your example's mintmark is wormy, too thick on the bottom edge, which is the immediate giveaway.
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/how-to-tell-if-your-1909-s-v-d-b-is-real.78043/
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
While I believe I am correct regarding your coin, please do get some other assessments here. There are many knowledgeable collectors and dealers who will give you the straight truth as they see it.
If possible, can you share much larger/closely cropped scans of the mintmark area, and the vdb initials on the reverse? A scan is fine if large enough. That would give 100% clarity to what I am 99% sure is a fake.
Take care! Your instincts regarding graded key cards are exactly right -- same pretty well applies to key date coins like this. Not sure when it first became worthwhile to fake 1909-S VDBs, but likely the fakers were pretty well underway by the early 50's. Some are extremely crude, others can fool experts. Yours is a pretty decent fake, that probably has fooled many since it was made. It's easy to spot once you know what to look for, but not so easy if you have no experience with the coin.
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
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Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
P.S. Now if I found that my 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 5 graded baseball card was counterfeit, I would be truly upset.
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
<< <i>Hey, I'm not worried about it. If this is the worst thing that ever happens to me, then I am truly blessed. Thanks so much to all of you for your comments and opinions. I may start checking out this coin forum just for fun and education.
P.S. Now if I found that my 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 5 graded baseball card was counterfeit, I would be truly upset. >>
Good attitude, and I would be too! Which # Ruth do you have? Bet it's beautiful.
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.