Hi there so I've already had some initial help confirming these are real and some mention of F to EF grades. But I'm now wondering what's best to do with them. Are these worth professional grading? I see people saying $200 and above is the general mark and a few of these are around that in official red book value. Also possibly professional cleaning before slabbing or not? I see a rough fee of $30 for the slabbing part . And finally with a view to selling... So which is the best eBay, auction, shop etc.... With doing all or none of the above in mind. This is mostly to do with me learning about the coin world so even hypothetically or roughly it just any advice... it will be very useful as I am new. Thanks!
You need to show us a picture of all the Obverse sides showing the dates. Dates are also important in making decisions to slab or not to (maybe you posted the incorrect picture?)
I did indeed thanks! Should be correct now :s! It's only the D mint mark ones that I'm considering and even then possibly only the 1920 D one. Thx
Welcome to CT. Love the heard you have for going for yourself. That said because of their grades and dates i would just put them in a 2x2 flip and grade them yourself. If they were of key days or in a mint state grade i would recommend the slabbing. Especially if your plans are to recoup money you are better off selling raw.
Welcome to CT. Nice heard you have going there. That said i would hold off on the slabbing. They are nice but common circulated and as far as i can see without errors. If they were mint states or key dates or even an error variety i would say go for it but since you are planning on recouping money, better off grading yourself and selling raw. You will never get your money back. Or if common... look for these to slab.
There are three with the D mint mark and the 1920 D was called EF by someone which makes it $275 according to the official red book 2018 but that is I guess book price as such... Thx
The red book is a great reference but that is more the guide sellers are hoping you are willing to spend. I tend to take 10 - 20% off full redbook retail to give me a realistic price i am willing to pay. And i don't believe you will make that xf40 but it may depending on the obverse. Are you willing to pay that much to find out? I would take better photos and ask other buffalo herders to give a grade. I would post in the same thread but under the title"GTG 1920d nickel" if they are consistently replying back with xf or better then consider slabbing that one
Ok thanks so I'm guessing a small possibly of slabbing 1920 d . If you click photos they get bigger by the way but yes no mega detail . How about pro cleaning and selling for this kind of dirty coin any advice? Thx!
As far as cleaning goes, leave them be. The only time i'd consider conserving a coin is if it had contamination such as pvc "green slime" or a foreign substance such as tape residue or glue stuck on it.
I agree with atcarroll... You always stand a chance of showing subdued blemishes hidden by toning or worse, damaging the coin to maybe get a plain buffalo. Keep its natural look and if it's not your kind of coin just sell that one and get the one you like.
Yes well that is lots of useful info thanks! And yes no cleaning. I'm more of a dirty lover :s . I've got quiet a few proofs so far but some have finger prints and tiny scratches on the case... So easy to mess up... Not sure I like them that perfect even though they look nice. I would be interested to hear about what people think is best for selling I'm wondering if different ways for different types of coins... Thx
If I was allowed I'd tell you to send them all to a well respected and trusted dealer who would pay you promptly.
