What should I do with coins that haven't been graded....should I....

I have a few coins that are laying around and just really bugging me. They are nothing special, a 1987 Constitution Comm., 82 G. Wash MS & PF Comm., 4 ASE, and a few others. None of which are graded.

What should I do with these coins? I really don't want to invest the money to have them graded but I really would like the protection of a slab and all of the coins are in very nice shape, especially the ASE. I would say 3 would grade MS69 and one MS70 and that is very conservative.

My question, I guess, is what should I do with these coins??? Is there any suggestions or idea's out there? Thanks!

**This is my thinking, wouldn't it be smart toget them graded now, long before any type of exposure etc.. could damage them and establish their value??? If I wait 15 years and their is tonning etc... won't I be wishing I had them graded while they were still in prestine condition??

 

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I see no need to slab these coins, and an Airtite would provide as much protection...Mike

 

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i agree, mike. in addition, if you want it graded but aren't sure how to grade, why not take the coins to a coin club and get their opinions? it will be cheaper than sending to a tpg.

 

The commemorative coins should already be in plastic holders. Having them graded will be a waste of money. Using airtites for the ASEs is a good idea.

 

I hate to just "fall in line", but I agree with prior posts. Air-tites are a great way to protect your coins. No need to slab these.

However, neither slabs nor Air-tites are actually air-tight ! If you really want to protect 'em, refer to the many threads on that topic. In short - low humidity, moderate constant temperature. In addition, I use Intercept Shields.

 

This is the first time I've seen MS70 referred to as "conservative" grading !

(Sorry... I just couldn't stop myself...)

 

I agree , except I like Intercept Shields 2X2s better , but Airtites are fine just remember to use dessacants , and check your coins often , every 2 or 3 months .
rzage

 

get them protected in some plastic, but don't waste the money doing slabs. I like my coinworld holders very nicely and they look just like a slab, only they have a grade on them set by me, so I know they make the grade.

 

Sometimes I get the urge to just hold and fondle coins. Too bad these are unc, you can't really appreciate them. Nothing like holding a coin out of any holder.

 

"What should I do with coins that haven't been graded...."

If you are not going to submit them to a TPG, you might as well melt them. These coins have no collector value if left raw.

If you don't have a smelter handy, I would use them to purchase a soda and a pack of chewing gum.

 

I agree with using airtites, or similar products. Why waste $30 or more per coin to slab what is essentially $14 in silver bullion and not much more? Just my opinion.
Guy~

 

Sorry, but that is one of the silliest things that has been said.
They DO have collector value---as they aren't face value....and they are worth a heck of alot more than gum and a coke.

Speedy

 

Not unless they are in plastic or on Ebay.

 

Again....I would disagree. I could take these to any of the dealers in town, or even some collectors and get around $15-$19 per ASE, around $5 for the George Washington Comm, and depending on if the 87Comm was a Half Dollar or Dollar, anywhere from $4-$10.

Thanks

Speedy

 

coin101 - I sense that you have some dissatisfaction with these particular coins in your collection. Why not sell them and take the money and invest in something you will value more (slabbed or unslabbed)?

 

Now THATS a good idea. Mocking someone's collection isn't.

 

Airtites do not come with the insurance protection should the coin degrade in condition. Slabs do.

Not that there is a lot of monetary downside on these particular coins...

 

i just noticed you sell coins gmarguli

 

Slabs are no protection either. You must mean TPG graded coins in holders. And that is what ge doesnt want to do.