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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Paul M., post: 2601684, member: 73165&quot;]IMO there are a few valid reasons for getting a coin certified.&nbsp; (I vastly prefer the term &quot;certified&quot; to &quot;graded,&quot; because every coin is graded, every time anyone who wants to buy it looks at it).</p><p><br /></p><p>The most obvious one is to increase the resale value of the coin over what you&#039;ve put into it.&nbsp;&nbsp; Not only do certified coins tend to sell for more than raw coins, they tend to be easier to sell (more liquid).</p><p><br /></p><p>Professional authentication is another reason, also previously mentioned.</p><p><br /></p><p>But, there&#039;s also educational value in seeing a professional&#039;s opinion of the grade.&nbsp; Not to mention you also get a spiffy, protective holder that comes with a serial number (makes your coins potentially easier to identify in the unfortunate event they get stolen), and, if you go PCGS, you can get a nice picture done of the coin.&nbsp; It also obviates the need to get an appraisal of your collection done for insurance purposes, since every coin is individually &quot;appraised,&quot; with a grade that can be cross referenced against auction prices and price guides.</p><p><br /></p><p>Take all these things into consideration before you decide whether spending the money is worthwhile to you.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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