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I have tried to google tbis to find the answer but have had no luck at all. If I send a proof set into PCGS in its original packaging will they break out each coin and grade them individually or do I need to break them out to have them graded individually? It seems dumb to ask but I cang find am answer. Also is it even worth sending in a modern proof set?
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Or mint set
They will do it.
Usually not worth it (clarifying) to send in modern sets.
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At one time, I believe PCGS would charge a per-coin fee for taking coins out of sets, but this may have been two decades ago. Currently, they state "we do not accept acrylic snap cases or cardboard and stapled coin holders" so I take this to mean that they will no longer break coins out of a proof set for you.
As for if it is worth it to get a modern proof set certified; in general, no way no how.
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I would be asking the same questions if I were in the same boat as you.
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Just a few years ago, they had said they would do proof sets. I believe the acrylic snap cases they talk about are the aftermarket.
I forgot who did the post (I think it was either a quote from a call or one of the PCGS CS reps posting) but they said on coins in mint/proof sets, they are fine being the ones to open them up (and, you are right, at one point they did charge $1/coin..that may have changed in these instances, I don't know) as they know people may be antsy about damaging them on the way to PCGS.
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I do not believe getting a proof set certified is in any way worth the investment (agree with TomB). However, there may be a specific coin with superb quality or other attraction that could warrant the investment for that coin only. Cheers, RickO
It will cost $100 to grade a modern proof set that might be worth $5. What year is it and why do you want them all graded?
"Also is it even worth sending in a modern proof set?"
Nope. You will be charged a per-coin fee + postage both ways. You can buy some really nice 1930s-40s proof coins for that kind of money.
The cost to grade a modern proof or mint set will greatly outweigh the value of the proof set. Modern submission is $14 per coin and really is not worth it. You have to consider also the handling fee, and the shipping to and from. Best thing to do is just enjoy the set how it is. Without any more info no one here really knows what your intentions are. If you are looking for the perfect grade of "70" then good luck sending in because the chances are heavily stacked against you. If you are not looking for that coveted grade then why not just buy them already graded?
PCGS has always accepted coins in original Mint packaging. Regardless, few modern proof sets would be good candidates for the money spent.
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I was looking a possibly trying to get pf70 on a few but the mark up doesnt seem to be worth the effort, thanks for the responses.