Garage sale finds

Hello Cointalkers.
It's been a long time since I posted. I still have "My Father's Collection" in tact! (see old posts for an outstanding collection)

I have not added any coins or bullion since 2022.
But I found a few coins at a garage sale and could not resist.
The middle-aged man had 20 abandoned storage units he was liquidating. So, since it was his business, I figured he should know the worth of the items he purchased.

I got three Pandas (one PCGS and two NGC)slabs, one Chinese round and a 1918 Buffalo nickel all for $100. I quickly verified the slabs on PCGS/NGC and they were in the database. The round, I couldn't verify, could be counterfeit. The man had been to Asia.

My question is: since the slabs are in the database does that guarantee 100% authentic? Or is there still some question?
PCGS has a "value" of $40 on the Pandas, but it's an ounce of silver?!? Ebay, etc. has sold items for $99ish. What is the value of the Pandas, please?

Thanks for your time.

Rosethe

 

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Remember that a year or 2 ago silver was $30-35/oz. Just depends when they were priced

 

Yes... If the slabs are in the database and you don't get a message to contact PCGS when you look it up, then yes it is authentic.

 

Didn't know that they would contact me. THANKS!

 

It isn't like that. If you search an authentication on PCGS and they know there is some funny business with that certification, you will get a message to contact PCGS.

 

Congrats on the nice finds.

 

Great pick up. Would be a good start to a silver Panda collection

 

Ok, thanks. I guess they are clean.

 

Right? I don't have any Pandas. I always admired them but the premiums...