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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Gregg, post: 3151214, member: 90419&quot;]I&#039;ll get blowback for this; however, I like to submit coins as part of learning how to grade them.&nbsp; While I realize we&#039;ve several pro-graders here at CoinTalk I&#039;m very new to the process. </p><p><br /></p><p>Having a set of polished/cleaned coins, or coins spread over a range of grades, means I&#039;ve a little library to study in order to get my feet wet.</p><p><br /></p><p>It can be a good exercise to put together a collection of 10 coins, grade them the best you know how, and send them into ANACS for about $100.00.&nbsp;&nbsp; While the coins may not be worth the money you spent I think the education is very worthwhile.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve a polished Peace Dollar that cost me $30.00 plus $10.00 to grade.</p><p>The Peace Dollar is worth about 1/3 what I&#039;ve got into it; however, I can now spot a polished coin from across the room.&nbsp; In short, the upfront investment will save me money in the long run.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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