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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;orifdoc, post: 2658436, member: 82261&quot;]For generic gold in non-numismatic grades (most of the value is in bullion content), authentication is probably more important than grading.&nbsp; Either of the two big TPGs is fine.&nbsp; The TPGs will require you to list a value and will insure the package on its way back to you based on that value, irrespective of what grades they determine.&nbsp; The method of return shipment also varies depending on value, but is of little consequence as it is fully insured.&nbsp; What you are required to pay for return shipping is based on the designated value too - so really you&#039;re paying for insurance both ways.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for shipping to the TPGs, you have several options.&nbsp; The cheapest is to drop it off directly to NGC or PCGS at a large show.&nbsp; If you don&#039;t live near one of these (Long Beach, Central States, FUN, Baltimore, Las Vegas, New Orleans, etc), you&#039;ll need to mail it.&nbsp; As others have said, Registered is virtually bullet-proof.&nbsp; Registered parcels are signed for and there is a chain of custody from drop-off to delivery.&nbsp; It&#039;s also crazy slow and can take a couple of weeks cross-country.&nbsp; I don&#039;t recall ever hearing of a Registered parcel containing coins going missing.</p><p><br /></p><p>Next best is USPS Express with a well-sealed small box inside a well-sealed large Express box.&nbsp; Many numismatic insurance companies require shipment in this manner.&nbsp; Large boxes are hard to conceal and people don&#039;t nab them very often.&nbsp; Using a box-in-a-box also makes it difficult to make a small opening and empty out the goodies inside.&nbsp; The parcel is also only in the system for a day or two - less opportunity for mischief.&nbsp; You&#039;ll pay around $40-50 for this, but it&#039;s very close to bullet-proof.&nbsp; The actual parcels are often handled by other carriers (think FedEx).&nbsp; Finally, regular USPS Priority is OK, but these parcels sometimes go on crazy adventures and it isn&#039;t unheard of for them to disappear, especially if they&#039;re labeled as insured and they display $50 dollars of postage for a little teeny box.&nbsp; It&#039;s like a big &quot;steal me&quot; sign.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for potential future value, my crystal ball is cloudy.....[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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