Would ANY of these slab?

These are all pics from current eBay auctions. I will give a number, and say if that number will slab.

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My guesses: 1 and 5 problem-free slab, 2-scratched, 3,4-cleaned

 

What is your reason for asking? Are these coins that you are interested in buying to submit, or is this more of a learning experiment? Honest question.

Going only on a cursory scan over... 2, 3, and 4 are definitely no, but to be honest, I do consider any to be submission worthy.

 

I'm interested in buying to submit. If I can get a coin for $50, submit it for $50 total, for the same coin that would cost $130+ on eBay, I would like to do so.

 

Here's another one, the surfaces look fine, but IDK if the gouge would hold it back.

 

Suspect that last one might come back as details/genuine because of the number of obverse scratches.

 

So another form of gambling? Without seeing a coin in hand, I wouldn't take the odds that the coin will get slabbed based on pictures alone.

 

Understandable, but I do not believe any of these would work out well for you. If interested in seated material, you may want to consider trying to snag tougher and/or undervalued dates that can give decent returns raw or slabbed. There are a number of issues that are laughably undervalued in most all the price guides, and while it is not easy to locate them, the challenge can be fun and many are worth sitting on IMO. Variety picking is also something to consider, but of course it will take time, practice, and knowledge.

Keep in mind that problem seated material is everywhere, so if your goal is submission, be very discriminating with what you buy. There is no reason to try with a coin unless it is a pretty solid bet and/or will yield a nice return. Buying raw and submitting for profit sounds easy enough, but until you develop a better understanding of what will and will not grade out, it is probably best to avoid this until you can do so.

 

I would say 3 and 4 cleaned 2 details damage/scratches but I think 1 and 5 would slab np the last maybe or it might end up with #2 details/genuine damage

 

Not really doing it for profit, but trying to be a little more frugal.

 

I'm starting to wonder about #1. I spotted some hairlines on it.

 

This one seems okay.

 

I have not heard good things about Great Southern here on CT....

edit: I think that was mostly concerning proofs though... that coin has some weird wear pattern on the reverse too

 

...and on the obverse, probably a grease filled die.

 

Here is another one.

 

Which is perfectly fine, but the point still stands. There is no reason to pay for plastic for a coin with little to no change of grading out... you might as well buy a $1 CW holder, or if you just have to have it authenticated, send to ANACS on a special instead. For profit or a personal collection, there is nothing wise about burying yourself over submission fees.

When deciding if a coin such as the above will grade, do not always hold to the same standards as you would a Morgan, Franklin, etc. Minor dings, scratches, etc that would result in an automatic genny on other issues will and/or can be overlooked, especially if old and/or on a scarce or rare coin. New damage is another story. Again, I think it would be a wise move for you to get more submission experience before taking risks, but it is your call.

 

I have the bid on this. I can say without doubt it's slab-positive.

 

Too bad! That is a beatiful coin without that rim damage.

 

^ I meant the large cent, what are you think when it comes to the grade of the quarter

 

By the pics I wouldn't bother trying to get them slabbed . The mere fact you're asking shows you're not sure either . The only way to make money on this is to see the coins in hand and to have the expertise to know which ones will grade high enough to make a profit . From these pics it's just a gamble and nothing else .