New to Numismatics. When you have a coin that you want graded do you need to send it into NGC, PCGS etc. to get it graded or can you take it into a dealer and have them grade it?
Most people who are new to numismatics nowadays seem to be very focused and interested in sending coins off to be graded. In my opinion, for someone who is new to numismatics, this is LITERALLY the last thing you should be concerned with learning about. Learn anything else you can first.
Welcome to CT. Many reputable grading companies require a membership to submit directly. Dealers, in general, have memberships and will submit for you for a fee that isn't as much as the cost of membership. Additionally people here (on average) are pretty knowledgeable as to whether you should submit or not. Post some pictures (upload a file) but be ready for some smarmy remarks (maybe).
Well, if you are new to numismatics then I would encourage you to Post some full size photos of the coin or coins in question here so that you don't waste money on the grading costs.
Yup, and don't get upset if members advise you not to grade them. Take the average of all the "opinions" and average them.
Thanks for the reply Kentucky. Not sure I can handle those smarty remarks.. Yeah, I’m guessing the cost of the dealer submitting the coin can be more than the value of the coin itself. What do they usually charge for submitting?
well here is a link to PCGS grading prices https://www.pcgs.com/servicesandfees NGC grading fees https://www.ngccoin.com/submit/services-fees/ngc/
Unless you are talking about high end coins, I think you would be better served to get some reference material and begin grading your own coins. Assign the grade you like and then post the coin and let the members here give opinions. This way you will learn more.
Whether or not it is worth it to do so is a different question, but yes you would need to send it in to have it graded. No one else would care what the dealer said
I would say no. The only reason why I would even consider it is it’s an 8 feather first year issue Morgan with a low 749,500 mintage. I would give it an VF20. At that grading I believe the cost of grading it would outweigh the value. Saying all that I don’t know what I’m talking about so figured I would reach out Thanks for any feedback..
I believe the coin you are asking about, has already been dealt with in your other post. https://www.cointalk.com/threads/worth-grading.395537/ If you just want to know the approximate grade of a coin, post good photos here and you'll get a fair, and free, appraisal. Because you are new here, let me post this for you: For the best results, you should post "in focus," FULL IMAGE photos (after you upload your photo, two buttons appear: Thumbnail and Full Image, click Full Image and your photo appears full size on your post and are easily enlarged by clicking on it). Photograph coins on neutral backgrounds like black, grey, or white. Crop out superfluous background so just the coin shows (you can use https://www.remove.bg for free), and post photos with correct orientation so members don't have to turn their computer in some awkward fashion to view it properly. While it isn’t always necessary, it is nice to show both the obverse and reverse, even if your question is just about one side. Members can often give more valuable information having both sides to evaluate. Add close ups of areas you have questions about and make your questions as definitive as possible so we know what you are asking for. And try to have the best lighting possible to show the most favorable photo of the coin. Hope this helps in the future. Good luck.
Most people who are new to numismatics nowadays seem to be very focused and interested in sending coins off to be graded. In my opinion, for someone who is new to numismatics, this is LITERALLY the last thing you should be concerned with learning about. Learn anything else you can first.
Exactly. I have been a serious collector since 1948. I have a considerable collection and have never sent a coin out to be slabbed and graded. TPG's are for investment grade coins and generating status symbols.
The man with the plan is YOU! The final frontier is your own choice! We are here to assist and enhance your knowledge so you can decide for yourself. If I buy it graded and slabbed that's fine. If at a dealer, coin shop, or show I'm the grader of choice! Thanks for the post, welcome to CT, good luck.
I have many coins that I can recall exactly how and when I got them. I'm not talking about buying but in change or in a search.
My dad had just jars etc of assorted coins that I have been going through. Any special finds I will pass to my son. I have fun some coins in change especially when I go out of town for some reason.
