Submitting Complete Mint/Proof Sets For Grading?

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LeeG
LeeG Posts: 12,162 ✭
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I have some nice Mint and Proof Sets that I am considering sending in to PCGS for Grading. I want to send the complete set. Can I submit them complete to PCGS still in the Packaging from the Mint? It seems like this would be acceptable. Less chance of any fingerprints, etc. on the coins? Thanks for your thoughts, Lee

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  • kieferscoins
    kieferscoins Posts: 10,017 ✭
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    They must be submitted in their own individual flips. Yes it would seem less chance of fingerprints but that would mean PCGS would still have to crack open the proof set for you and take them out causing more risk of damage to the coins.

    Cameron Kiefer
  • Yousri
    Yousri Posts: 477
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    << <i>Can I submit them complete to PCGS still in the Packaging from the Mint? >>


    Yes you can, but the entire set has to be graded.
    HTH
  • GoYankees
    GoYankees Posts: 1,025 ✭
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    Cracking open proof sets is easy. I work the paper-thin blade of a box cutter into the seam of the corner of the holder and gently pry it open. Works every time. Before you crack open a set, examine each and every coins for nicks, haze, spots, ticks, and other imperfections. Before I knew what I was doing, I was unaware of a noticeable "tick" on a NY silver state quarter. It came back PR65DCAM. A waste of $12. Live and learn.
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  • Russ
    Russ Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>They must be submitted in their own individual flips. >>



    Wrong answer. See Yousri's post for the correct response.

    Russ, NCNE
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  • GTOster
    GTOster Posts: 872 ✭✭✭
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    I send them in all the time in the mint Plastic Don't have to be Flip's but whole set has to be graded
    The only drawback is it will take a week for them to post coins
    Someone has to open them at PCGSimage
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  • relayer
    relayer Posts: 10,570 ✭
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    << <i>Cracking open proof sets is easy. >>




    For recent ones it is, just twist it and insert a screwdriver along the seam and lift.

    Ones from the 1970's are the hardest, because each coin is in a grooved slot that doesn't always peel apart.

    PCGS uses a saw to cut them open. And yes, it you have the complete set graded PCGS will remove them from the set.
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  • rodeo514
    rodeo514 Posts: 217 ✭✭✭
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    I find a good reason to send off the set is so that a beautifully toned coin wont come back as "questionable color"

  • braddick
    braddick Posts: 25,183 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @rodeo514 said:
    I find a good reason to send off the set is so that a beautifully toned coin wont come back as "questionable color"

    Stand-by for responses letting you know how terribly flawed your logic is...

  • JBK
    JBK Posts: 17,860 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Resurrecting a 20 year old thread for this? :D

    There are members younger than this thread. 🤔

    There must be ways to artificially tone coins inside sets. :|

  • DocBenjamin
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    I miss old Russ. Gone for 8 years.

    :/

  • privatecoin
    privatecoin Posts: 3,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I've never had one rejected for QC from mint sets as long as it's in the cello.

    Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc

  • JBK
    JBK Posts: 17,860 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @privatecoin said:
    I've never had one rejected for QC from mint sets as long as it's in the cello.

    Have you ever had one that you cut out of the cello come back as QC? 🤔

  • yspsales
    yspsales Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I had one come back ED.

    Gorgeous coin.

    Guess I was a few years to late, much like this thread.

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  • privatecoin
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    @JBK said:

    @privatecoin said:
    I've never had one rejected for QC from mint sets as long as it's in the cello.

    Have you ever had one that you cut out of the cello come back as QC? 🤔

    I've chosen not to try that route. If I have any intent to submit it i leave it in the cello.

    Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc

  • DocBenjamin
    DocBenjamin Posts: 1,492 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @yspsales said:
    I had one come back ED.

    Gorgeous coin.

    Guess I was a few years to late, much like this thread.

    One score and 7 weeks ago.

  • BStrauss3
    BStrauss3 Posts: 3,905 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @GoYankees said:
    Cracking open proof sets is easy. I work the paper-thin blade of a box cutter into the seam of the corner of the holder and gently pry it open. Works every time. Before you crack open a set, examine each and every coins for nicks, haze, spots, ticks, and other imperfections. Before I knew what I was doing, I was unaware of a noticeable "tick" on a NY silver state quarter. It came back PR65DCAM. A waste of $12. Live and learn.

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  • rodeo514
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    @JBK said:
    Resurrecting a 20 year old thread for this? :D

    There are members younger than this thread. 🤔

    There must be ways to artificially tone coins inside sets. :|

    Better late than never

  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 22, 2024 5:40PM
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    Interesting - I would think the grading costs would bankrupt the operation (value of individual coins in proof set). At show today saw guy with lots PF Sets OGP at his table / people want OGP. Now early sets w really nice Franklx that may be different play call. Is it cameo? I have junk box of cents / 25c cut out of the PF set where the half was sent in and slabbed rest raw and to collector coin bargain dept.

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