Gold Buffaloes Advice

bidask · August 22, 2006 1:24AM

I have 2 unopened boxes from the Mint of 3 coins each dated July 19th and I kept my receipt. It was pure accident I had not opened the box as we left on vacation the day I received them and I threw them in the safe deposit box. Should I send them into PCGS for their so called First Strike thing or should I sell them as is in the sealed box? If I sell them in the sealed box ( with my receipt so someone else can submit), what is a fair price to ask?

HighRelief · August 22, 2006 1:32AM

You would of had to send them in to PCGS before July 28th to receive the "First Strike" designation. It looks like you missed the boat.

bidask · August 22, 2006 1:34AM

<< <i>You would of had to send them in to PCGS before July 28th to receive the "First Strike" designation. It looks like you missed the boat. >>

I did not know that. I thought the postmark on the sealed box and my receipt qualifies anytime, no?

swest · August 22, 2006 1:37AM

My understanding is that as long as they are completely unopened and you have an invoice, you can still get the FS designation.

The downside however is that I believe both PCGS and NGC will not return the original packaging. I send my 4 in prior to the deadline and was able to just send the coins with no packaging. I have sold two of them and people sure wanted the original packaging and COA as well.

So tough call. Speaking of call..just call PCGS to confirm. I know NGC will definately do it.

Swest

HighRelief · August 22, 2006 1:39AM

You might want to check that out with them 1-800-447-8848

Good luck

bidask · August 22, 2006 1:40AM

Thanks.

bidask · August 22, 2006 1:46AM

<< <i>My understanding is that as long as they are completely unopened and you have an invoice, you can still get the FS designation.

The downside however is that I believe both PCGS and NGC will not return the original packaging. I send my 4 in prior to the deadline and was able to just send the coins with no packaging. I have sold two of them and people sure wanted the original packaging and COA as well.

So tough call. Speaking of call..just call PCGS to confirm. I know NGC will definately do it.

Swest >>

I just called PCGS and they still will accept an unopened box with receipt.

HighRelief · August 22, 2006 1:51AM

Good deal bidask. Remember to add the $10.00 per coin for designation review to receive the "First Strike"

Steve27 · August 22, 2006 1:52AM

" I just called PCGS and they still will accept an unopened box with receipt. "

That doesn't surprise me (they do it for unopened boxes of SAEs from years ago). The real question is wether they will return the mint packaging and COAs.

ziggy29 · August 22, 2006 1:53AM

Cool, another thread about First Strike.

Conder101 · August 22, 2006 2:51AM

No they won't return the packaging and COA's.

Unless you have to have the money reight away I would wait a little while and keep an eye on the ending prices for first strikes and non-first strikes to see which is bringing more money. Then go with the appropriate option.

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