Getting a coin graded

So i have some coins that i would like to get graded and put into that airtight plastic rectangle case. Could someone give me some details on how to do it

 

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What coin is it? Where do you want to send it to? PCGS? NGC? ANACS? What is the purpose of you wanting to slab it? Preservation? (In which case there are other cheaper, better options than slabbing.) Resale? (You need to think if the cost of slabbing would be worth it.)
We need a little more info than "I have a coin and I want it slabbed".

 

first you have to pay a yearly fee, silver 50 dollars, gold 100 dollars, but comes with 3 free coins, and last platinum, I think thats 150 dollars, but that come with 7 free coins, free coins can be worth up to 3, 000.00 dollars a piece ! this is what pcgs will charge to join, as far as what it cost to grade, thats up to you starts at 14 dollars, and up

 

Right, but you also have NGC which can do submissions through the ANA if you have a membership, and ANACS, which does not require a membership to submit.

 

1. Join PCGS or NGC (annual dues).
2. Fill in online submission form and print it out.
3. Follow instructions on packing and shipping your coins.
4. Wait.

 

I only put what pcgs does, the best in the coin world for grading coins

 

Well, to each their own. For instance, if I wanted to send in a non-cherrypicker's variety to get slabbed, I wouldn't go for PCGS as they don't attribute them. But ANACS does, so I would probably say ANACS is the best TPG for sending in die varieties.
NGC is also a very good TPG, I consider them and PCGS to be pretty equal.

 

I assume that you wear sunglasses when it is pitch black outside.

Chris

 

5. Continue to wait.
6. Wait some more.
7. *Weekend*
8. Hmm... maybe today? Psych! Wait again.
9. *Holiday Weekend*
10. Tuesday after holiday weekend = no grading done. (Hangovers in Newport Beach?)

By the way, Simon... still no word on our coins...

 

so far i've only used ANACS, no membership required, can download submission form online, $10 per coin is their lowest plus $7 for varieties, 15 day turnaround plus 15 for varieties, so i can expect my coins in 15 to 30 days. as for reasoning, i collect for personal enjoyment and when i find or maybe buy a coin i like, i feel that its much more appealing looking at my coin in a nice slabbed holder with nice graphics than in a cardboard flip with my sloppy writing on it. even if the coin is only worth $5-$10, spending $10-$17 on it to increase the eye appeal is worth it to me, plus i can also go online and search my coin at ANACS and see it listed their too, and one day (hopefully not too soon) my son or maybe one day a grandson can also search these very same coins when they are handed down to them.........

 

Please let us know more about the coins you want slabbed & post some photos of the coins so we can discuss your options.

 

don't you need a machine to seal them?

 

But not the best for grading world coins.

 

these are some of the coins I was considering getting graded. I chose morgans because they are worth at least 37 dollars in G-4 condition (according to redbook 2014) Gold plated 67 half because I love the brilliant shine to it. Walking liberty because... well I needed a 5th option and that was one of the rarer coins I have. The franklin because I would says its at least MS 65. Tell me what you think I should get slabbed

 

Wow those pictures don't give those coins justice... they are all in better condition than it seems in the picture

 

If you are thinking about sending the coins pictured to a TPG, don't bother.
The 1967 half dollar was plated outside the mint. I doubt it would slab.
The morgans are not in a high enough grade that would make it worth it.
Same with the 1917 half dollar.
IMO, the coins pictured are not worth the money of sending to a third party grader just to get them in a "plastic rectangle".

If I were you, I would buy some 2x2s or airtites and stick your favorite coins in there. Much cheaper and it will protect your coins.

Also as a note, the redbook tends to give a much higher value for your coins than you would get if you were selling them. Just something to keep in mind.

 

I was thinking about that... save the really high graded, valuable coins to get slabbed. Thanks though... got more coins coming from my uncle soon... so keep an eye out.. see what I get!