Will the TPG's be grading the sets at coin shows? I'm assuming all 5 sets (if you ordered limit) will be only accepted for grading in original shipping box housing all 5. Also, any idea on pricing? IS IT WORTH IT?
Personally, I think it would be very risky. You don't know what's in the boxes. You could get a bad set with spots or scratches. You could have 5 seemingly perfect sets and maybe get 69s mixed in. It will probably cost hundreds to get 5 sets graded. It's not worth it to me. They could have significant premiums in the original mint packaging anyway, without risking hundreds more. A full set in an over-sized slab all graded 70s would be nice but an expensive risk to take. I think there would probably be more disappointments than success stories. Could be wrong.
Credit SirCharlie http://www.cointalk.com/t190720-62/#post1290508 "I got an email about 3 weeks ago regarding a PCGS Club special where you can get 5 graded for the price of 4. I suppose you could use it on this 5 coin set. I will probably keep mine OGP, but it would be worth inquiring about. Here's the part with the guidelines: Modern Submission Special: Submit five (5) coins and pay for only four (4) Please follow the guidelines outlined below to ensure your submission is processed in a timely manner. · Quarterly Special must be submitted on its own submission form · Choose Modern service level · Notate “Quarterly Special” on the Other service level line · Include payment for grading fees (four coins), return shipping fee (five coins), and handling fee · Clearly mark the outside of your package CC Special · Submission must be postmarked by December 31, 2011 Additional guidelines: · This offer cannot be combined with any other offer, or submission · One Quarterly Special submission per member per quarter · Valid for Collector Club members in good standing · Turnaround time on submission is approximately 20-30 business days" Read more: http://www.cointalk.com/t190720-62/#ixzz1c6PfczmC
IMO, these are not worth grading. If they come back as 68's or 69's, they would probably be worth less money than an untampered set in original mint packaging. Every time I see ASE's graded it makes me cringe.
