I'm so nervous about sending my first coin in :|

Well, after thinking about it for a while and reading some of things you guys have mentioned about my 1804 cent in the past, I have decided to send it to NCS for conservation and then off to NGC for grading, tomorrow. I am doing it through a local coin shop, who I do trust.
I just wanted to mention how nervous I am about this.
I have never had a coin slabbed. This coin has been in my family for over 200 years. The value is one thing, but the sentiment is another.

Anyone want to make me feel better by saying they have NEVER had a coin go missing when they sent it in for grading or to NCS? Please?

Here is the coin again: (feel free to guess what it will come back as from NGC after conservation)

 

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I have never heard of a coin going missing at NGC.

Don't worry (easier said than done, I know).

 

I have never had a problem when submitting to NGC or PCGS. All packages sent to and received from arrived safely.

 

Ditto - same for me.

 

The coin should be VERY VERY safe while in the hands of the grader. The only thing I would advise is to make sure the coin is being sent by Registered mail. If you do it will be VERY VERY safe there as well. If they send it by Priority mail or express mail then that will be the riskiest portion of the process not the grading service.

 

I would very much like to see a picture when it returns from NCS for conservation, you will be very happy.

DE

 

+1 Follow this advice. ALL WILL BE WELL.

Let us know how it comes back.

Consider ordering pics from the grader if you can. Easier than making photos of your coin in a slab.

 

Man I feel you ! I sent my 1988 D reverse 89 to ANACS amd the order was misplaced. Now I know they will replace the coin if they can. Buy with only 10 known, that might not be feasible. The guys all told me to not worry, but I was sick over it. I got the coin. You will too.

 

Make sure you send the coin via registered mail, with the understanding that it will take a week to get to Florida.

Also, I am 99% sure that NCS will automatically submit the coin to NGC after they complete their services.

 

Thanks everyone for the reassurance! It really does make me feel better. I will order pictures from NGC for sure and post them when it comes back. Not sure how long it will take, but I am excited to see how it looks. Heading over to the coin shop at lunch!

 

I NEVER had a coin go missing when I sent it in for grading or to NCS? I've only sent in 5 coins to NGC and 5 to ANACS. I was happy with both companies.

Don't worry too much. Send it USPS Registered mail where they have to sign for it every time it's transfered to someone else. Or wait for a coin show and hand submit it there on the spot, get your receipt and it's done.

Bruce

 

In the 6 years I have been submitting coins to them, I have never had a coin get lost at either NCS or NGC..............................................yet!

Chris

 

Never a problem with Registered Mail and PCGS. Always smooth. Your coin looks like EF Details to me but might grade problem-free after conservation. Maybe even EF45.

 

An EF45 would be awesome! I am not getting my hopes up though!

 

Hey gbroke... what did it grade?

 

It graded nothing. I chickened out and did not send it in.
Back to square one.

 

You should have sent it to me before I went to FUN. I could have submitted it for you.

Chris

 

That's even scarier then sending it directly to NCS.

 

VERY GOOD DECISSION!!! MY ADVISED TO YOU NOW GET a GOOD PHOTOGRAPHER TO TAKE A PICTURE OF THAT COIN and also WEIGH IT. Then you have to wait the right time that your coin will be certified in real time that you are watching them that no Coin Switching will going to happen. '

 

Common Efforts!!

I'm glad to hear that I have company in my actions, as I thought the majority of posts would be as I've seen, and the coin would surely be submitted for grading.

I've been the owner of a 1909-D $20 Gold Double Eagle for years, which my associates and I all unanimously, when sight-seen, agree should grade MS64-MS65. The original intent after purchasing this premium coin was to submit for "top tier" TPG grading.

Prior to submitting the 1909-D, a 1908-S $20 Gold Double Eagle which originally was graded MS-63 by PCI, being agreed by all viewing that the grading was correct, was removed from its' slab, and sent via USPS Registered Mail for "top tier" TPG grading. It never arrived. After a lengthy hostile process, a token payment was received.

A change in delivery procedures assured as most have posted, future trouble free submission of less valuable coins.

I currently have, as you, a photo of my original coin:

I now have better appreciation for the variables of submission and return, retroactively appreciating something, which like you had/has more than just financial value.

I wish that the original coin, as acquired, was still in my possession. I know that unless I have an opportunity for direct submission and return, like you, I will continue to enjoy the beauty of a raw coin. :thumb: