I have a 1969-S double die obverse penny

how do i go about selling this?

 

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Have it authenticated, if it passes consign it to Heritage or Stacks. Simple:smile

 

lol i know zach...just looking for other ideas!

 

I'm persistent?

 

Let's see the coin...
And then we can take it from there.

 

There are pics in this thread.....



http://www.cointalk.com/t189312/


These are pics the OP showed me and a few others earlier today.

 

Pammiecaykz, first you have to let people see it.

 

What zach said..... Heritage or some other auction house. If you sell it to a dealer, you just get a percentage. Through a major auction house, you have a better chance at top dollar.


And Welcome!:hail:

 

thank you!

 

If you are concerned about sending it to NGC or PCGS, check and see if there are any major shows in your area that either will be attending, and pay for the walk up service. It would be more expensive than sending it in but the time would be cut from a few weeks to a day. Unfortunately sometimes it costs money to make money.
Or you can try Teletrade auctions. I think they have a deal where if your coin is worth over a certain amount they will pay the certification fees as long as you consign.
Whatever anyone will offer you before it is certified would probably be peanuts compared to your possible earnings in a certified coin auction. I know times may be tough, but a little extra work and preparation now will be worth it. JMO

 

thank you for the advice big! i am just sick at the idea of sending it anywhere!

 

Nice coin btw! How did you come across it?

 

thanks! my grandpa gave me a box of coins a couple years ago...finally got around to going through them!

 

I don't blame you, but many, many coins that are much more valuable than yours travel across the country daily. Insurance is a must. Best bet call PCGS or NGC , Teletrade or Heritage. I'm sure any of them would be happy to help you.

 

i know, i am just nervous lol. i know nothing about coins or anything and i am fraid someone will take advantage of that.

 

Pam, I will begin to call dealers for you in about 30 minutes, will you be around?

 

.....and to keep with the educational side of Coin Talk.... it's a doubled die.

 

@zach ill be on and off throughout the day. @ikandiggit...that is what i thought but then i saw the "double" as well so i was unsure! thanks for the tip!

 

Pam, You wouldn't happen to be in Wadsworth, IL by chance?.

 

1. Grading Services make their living off of peoples trust and if you cannot deal with or understand that, then put the coin back into your keepsake box and let your heirs deal with it.

2. Its an absolute MUST that the coin gets authenticated as there are counterfeits out there. Once authenticated, it would be a very valuable peice but with out that authentication, its simply a questionable piece.

3. The best security available is always the obvious. In leiu of simply having some stranger look at the coin, thereby revealing its presence and your possession of the coin, the possibilities become endless BUT its the first step toward authentication. If it passes muster then call PCGS and speak with a customer service rep on how to proceed or better yet, have them put you in contact with Don Willis and he can give you some good guidance. Don is the President of PCGS and he will return your call for details on such a significant find.

There are many very trustworthy individuals in the coin business and at some point in time, you'll have to trust them. Remember, they do not make their livings and keep their reputations by ripping folks off. Its their jobs and their pretty good at them.

Good Luck.