Just got back my first ever submittal to a coin grading service

I wouldn't buy it, most likely.
I stay away from problem coins.
If you have to say "it's a nice coin BUT...", then it isn't a coin I would want in my collection.
YMMV

 

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Search heritage or ebay archives for the general price trend on similar coins.

 

Take a look at eBay, both BIN and auction format; pay attention to the coins that have bids, as many of the BIN's are overpriced. No matter where you sell, be sure to mention the rim ding, but emphasize the positives.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...313&_nkw=1909-s-vdb&_sacat=See-All-Categories

 

I didn't ask you if you would buy it. I asked what would be a fair price for it.

 

I am not sure you could get a fair price for it right now with the scratch so bright. I might crack out the coin and save the label and let the coin age a little so the raw copper scratch can turn a little brown naturally. It would still be there and could be pointed out since the label would say that, but it would be more pleasing to the eye. IMO.

 

Well the coin is authenticated in a slab so even though its damaged its still a good coin. As far as selling you should check ebay, Heritage and Teletrade for prices realized.

 

If you could read between the lines, you'd realize I am saying the fair price of the coin to me is ZERO, NADA, ZIPPO, NOTHING.
Many other collectors may differ but most advanced collectors avoid problem coins like the plague.

 

Or just retone it inside the slab.

 

Again, I'm not asking you what is worth to you, nor am I asking you if you want to buy it from me. It's a simple, general question that was not tailored for an "Advanced" collector to act like a jerk and to basically tell me my coin is garbage.

 

That's where the term "A coin is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay." (That is entirely true with problem coins) The geezer made a point that many advanced people will stay far away from problem coins and will gladly shell out more money for a problem free coin in lesser condition than a problem higher grade coin. As for value, I cannot tell you. If I were you, I'd put it on ebay for the problem free price and start entertaining offers.

~Cannyn

 

You asked for opinions. You got one. Then you make an ad hominem attack. Interesting...

 

I'm in the wrong. I appologize.

 

Wait for it. A few years ago the line from PCGS was that they would NEVER put problem coins in their slabs. Then we got genuine slabs, now we have detail grading. It would not surprise me to eventually see net grading.

And as for it being one of the bedrock rules going to back before grading, I've seen an awfully lot of graded damaged coins both by collectors, dealers, and even TPG's. ANACS net graded for years before changing to detail grading.

 

I still believe net grading should be used, with a notation for the damage causing the netted down grade. Seems fairer to me than the alternative. Of course I am a rebel who believes there should be no differentiation between circulation wear and any other damage, and don't think a coin struck from worn dies should be given the grades they are, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

 

Looks like someone used a belt sander and then whipped it down to make it look like a woody. Caz...(what, he mentioned that in the rock tumbler thread)

 

polish out the scratch send it to NGC they will grade it

 

lol....

 

Now this is HARSH cleaning.