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<p>[QUOTE="silvereagle82, post: 330185, member: 1700"]Hey .... FWIW ..... I would send it to NGC only if :</p><p> </p><p>1) From the photos ... IMO your coin is of a lesser grade than the ebay coin ... probably VF ? . Only you can really judge this with the coin in hand. </p><p>For a low grade coin you need to analyze the reason for getting your coin graded ... For resell or for TPG authenticiation for personal satisfaction. If strictly for resell you need to run $$ numbers to see if it is worth the risk of it being no graded.</p><p> </p><p>2) Really analyze your coin for signs of cleaning/problems and if in doubt as to any problems you find .... you may want to reconsider sending it in unless spending the $62 without getting a grade is not a concern.</p><p> </p><p>3) You can overcome the problem in minimizing the cost by submittal of a single coin. ($32 + $30 S&H - for both ways = $62 ). It would be cheaper if you had a 5 coin minimum per coin and combined multiple coin S&H)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Only you can really make the final decision on what to do. I have been in your position several times and have good and bad successes. Be very open to yourself regarding #2 above, don't let personal attachment cloud your vision, really look for flaws .... because NGC will !!!!</p><p> </p><p>Whatever you do ...... enjoy the coin !!!!!!!</p><p> </p><p><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie11" alt=":rolleyes:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie11" alt=":rolleyes:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><b><span style="color: purple"><u>Idea !!!! ... You could always send it to Bonedigger Numismatic Trust</u> </span></b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="silvereagle82, post: 330185, member: 1700"]Hey .... FWIW ..... I would send it to NGC only if : 1) From the photos ... IMO your coin is of a lesser grade than the ebay coin ... probably VF ? . Only you can really judge this with the coin in hand. For a low grade coin you need to analyze the reason for getting your coin graded ... For resell or for TPG authenticiation for personal satisfaction. If strictly for resell you need to run $$ numbers to see if it is worth the risk of it being no graded. 2) Really analyze your coin for signs of cleaning/problems and if in doubt as to any problems you find .... you may want to reconsider sending it in unless spending the $62 without getting a grade is not a concern. 3) You can overcome the problem in minimizing the cost by submittal of a single coin. ($32 + $30 S&H - for both ways = $62 ). It would be cheaper if you had a 5 coin minimum per coin and combined multiple coin S&H) Only you can really make the final decision on what to do. I have been in your position several times and have good and bad successes. Be very open to yourself regarding #2 above, don't let personal attachment cloud your vision, really look for flaws .... because NGC will !!!! Whatever you do ...... enjoy the coin !!!!!!! :rolleyes::rolleyes:[B][COLOR=purple][U]Idea !!!! ... You could always send it to Bonedigger Numismatic Trust[/U] [/COLOR][/B][/QUOTE]
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