<< <i>Do we then add $18 pe rcoin for "First Strike"? >>
Yeah, it's an "additional service."
My question is....oversized holders are an "additional service." Typically vouchers don't cover additional services. It isn't explained anywhere if vouchers will cover oversized holders...my assumption is no. Therefore, if I'm holding 8 vouchers would I add $160 to my fees if my ATBs arrive after May 1st?
Does PCGS accept phonecalls on Saturday? I need to figure this out and get my stuff in before May 1st if needbe. >>
Grading Vouchers are good for, and treated like, "Regular" 15 day $30 submissions.
If you submit (with a valid postmark) your coins along with the vouchers "before" May 1st, you do not have to pay the $20 per coin oversized slab fee regardless of when they actually grade the coins. If the postmark on your package is May 1st or later, then you do. >>
In other words, they just devalued the 8-coin voucher I just received for my new collector club membership and was going to use for my ATBs once they arrive.
I don't know how this works but when ordering these oversized holders, is there a minimum number they must order to get a discount and are there enough submitters to justify the costs? 10,000 holders X $10 each is $100,000. So they need to certify at least 5000 coins to break even on the material. This doesn't include the shipping and handling costs for both postage and receiving. Perhaps they need only 4000 coins to make it work.
Just how many of these pucks have been certified and are all the holders the same size?
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
I recently got the collectors club membership, just so that I could submit my pucks. Had I know this one month ago, I would have never joined... SO essentially, apples to apples is that if we want the same level of services, it will cost you 50 bucks per coin as opposed to 30. Personally I thought that the fact they made you pay 30 was too much. There is nothing positive about this change, for us anyway.
<< <i>This thread just proves to me a numismatic truth...
Never underestimate coin collectors' frugal nature. >>
I just spent $1,095 on CC memberships and $800 on TruViews (plus postage both ways times 5 and $40 in handling fees)... to regrade 40 coins to SecurePlus. I must not be a coin collector!
<< <i>I recently got the collectors club membership, just so that I could submit my pucks. Had I know this one month ago, I would have never joined... SO essentially, apples to apples is that if we want the same level of services, it will cost you 50 bucks per coin as opposed to 30. Personally I thought that the fact they made you pay 30 was too much. There is nothing positive about this change, for us anyway. >>
Just ask them for a refund. I believe there is a "satisfaction guaranteed" type of thing on the club membership, so if you haven't used it, see about getting the refund and just politely let them know why.
I think PCGS does a great job of trying to keep the costs reasonable.
The only reason to slab an ATB is to try and make a killing off the newbies on ebay. If you're slabbing them to flip for a quick profit, $4 is trivial. I'm keeping mine raw.
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<< <i>I recently got the collectors club membership, just so that I could submit my pucks. Had I know this one month ago, I would have never joined... SO essentially, apples to apples is that if we want the same level of services, it will cost you 50 bucks per coin as opposed to 30. Personally I thought that the fact they made you pay 30 was too much. There is nothing positive about this change, for us anyway. >>
Just ask them for a refund. I believe there is a "satisfaction guaranteed" type of thing on the club membership, so if you haven't used it, see about getting the refund and just politely let them know why. >>
Unfortunately I just sent 8 coins with the freebies "If you want to call them that" lol
<< <i>Testing, testing.....yep, still here.
I think PCGS does a great job of trying to keep the costs reasonable.
The only reason to slab an ATB is to try and make a killing off the newbies on ebay. If you're slabbing them to flip for a quick profit, $4 is trivial. I'm keeping mine raw. >>
Well it is not $4.00 difference, apples to apples is a $20.00 difference for the same level of service. If you want to wait 30 days for the coins to be graded then it is a $4.00 difference.
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<< <i>Do we then add $18 pe rcoin for "First Strike"? >>
Yeah, it's an "additional service."
My question is....oversized holders are an "additional service." Typically vouchers don't cover additional services. It isn't explained anywhere if vouchers will cover oversized holders...my assumption is no. Therefore, if I'm holding 8 vouchers would I add $160 to my fees if my ATBs arrive after May 1st?
Does PCGS accept phonecalls on Saturday? I need to figure this out and get my stuff in before May 1st if needbe. >>
Grading Vouchers are good for, and treated like, "Regular" 15 day $30 submissions.
If you submit (with a valid postmark) your coins along with the vouchers "before" May 1st, you do not have to pay the $20 per coin oversized slab fee regardless of when they actually grade the coins. If the postmark on your package is May 1st or later, then you do. >>
In other words, they just devalued the 8-coin voucher I just received for my new collector club membership and was going to use for my ATBs once they arrive.
Grading Costs Now: $199 club membership + ($18x8) FS fee = $343
After May 1st: $199 club membership + ($18x8) FS fee + ($20x8) Oversize Slab fee = $503
That's a $160 screwing over for the same level of service!
You can still use the voucher for Regular service ($30 x 8) or SecurePlus service ($45 x 8)...
Just how many of these pucks have been certified and are all the holders the same size?
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Never underestimate coin collectors' frugal nature.
<< <i>This thread just proves to me a numismatic truth...
Never underestimate coin collectors' frugal nature. >>
I just spent $1,095 on CC memberships and $800 on TruViews (plus postage both ways times 5 and $40 in handling fees)... to regrade 40 coins to SecurePlus. I must not be a coin collector!
<< <i>I recently got the collectors club membership, just so that I could submit my pucks. Had I know this one month ago, I would have never joined... SO essentially, apples to apples is that if we want the same level of services, it will cost you 50 bucks per coin as opposed to 30. Personally I thought that the fact they made you pay 30 was too much. There is nothing positive about this change, for us anyway. >>
Just ask them for a refund. I believe there is a "satisfaction guaranteed" type of thing on the club membership, so if you haven't used it, see about getting the refund and just politely let them know why.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
I think PCGS does a great job of trying to keep the costs reasonable.
The only reason to slab an ATB is to try and make a killing off the newbies on ebay. If you're slabbing them to flip for a quick profit, $4 is trivial. I'm keeping mine raw.
<< <i>Testing, testing.....yep, still here.
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<< <i>I recently got the collectors club membership, just so that I could submit my pucks. Had I know this one month ago, I would have never joined... SO essentially, apples to apples is that if we want the same level of services, it will cost you 50 bucks per coin as opposed to 30. Personally I thought that the fact they made you pay 30 was too much. There is nothing positive about this change, for us anyway. >>
Just ask them for a refund. I believe there is a "satisfaction guaranteed" type of thing on the club membership, so if you haven't used it, see about getting the refund and just politely let them know why. >>
Unfortunately I just sent 8 coins with the freebies "If you want to call them that" lol
<< <i>Testing, testing.....yep, still here.
I think PCGS does a great job of trying to keep the costs reasonable.
The only reason to slab an ATB is to try and make a killing off the newbies on ebay. If you're slabbing them to flip for a quick profit, $4 is trivial. I'm keeping mine raw.
Well it is not $4.00 difference, apples to apples is a $20.00 difference for the same level of service. If you want to wait 30 days for the coins to be graded then it is a $4.00 difference.