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<p>[QUOTE="EdThelorax, post: 3372400, member: 99854"]I never send the coins I plan on keeping to TPG, I do not care what someone else thinks a coin I like grades at.</p><p><br /></p><p>Coins I want to sell, I don't think it is worthwhile sending anything I believe to be valued under $200. Lower grade key dates sell well graded or not, so they have to be over $400 to be worthwhile. Even then it is questionable.</p><p><br /></p><p>I did just send in 2 1909VDB DDO#2 in because I paid about $10 and the grading cost $45. I now have $55 in each. They are for sale at $90 and $130. Profit will be $130. I couldn't get $50 each without the slabs. </p><p><br /></p><p>That being said, TPG's are not as good as they claim to be. I have seen MS/PR 70 coins with small hits. A 70 should have absolutely no marks. I recently sent in a 1918-S Lincoln that my wife, 2 of my dealers, at least 3 very respected and knowledgeable collectors I know online all agree is an MS64 came back a MS63. Along with that was a 1943-S DDO cent that had a tiny bit of environmental damage on the rims that can be seen in between the rim and a wheat stalk that came back as MS66, tied for 10th finest known. There is no way it is a 66. I'm glad it's behind the part of the holding device and can't be seen now. </p><p><br /></p><p>I spent a LOT of time studying trueviews of early Lincolns in high grade, I see the same exact coin graded at MS64,65 and 65+ If coins in OGH are more desirable because they are graded tougher, what is the point if there isn't consistency? </p><p><br /></p><p>I will continue to send stuff in because so many people put their money into what the TPGs say.</p><p><br /></p><p>I use a certified dealer to submit my coins because they have 3rd party insurance and can share the shipping costs with others by bulk submitting. They also provide a very valuable opinion on grade, and worthiness. </p><p><br /></p><p>Just my observations[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="EdThelorax, post: 3372400, member: 99854"]I never send the coins I plan on keeping to TPG, I do not care what someone else thinks a coin I like grades at. Coins I want to sell, I don't think it is worthwhile sending anything I believe to be valued under $200. Lower grade key dates sell well graded or not, so they have to be over $400 to be worthwhile. Even then it is questionable. I did just send in 2 1909VDB DDO#2 in because I paid about $10 and the grading cost $45. I now have $55 in each. They are for sale at $90 and $130. Profit will be $130. I couldn't get $50 each without the slabs. That being said, TPG's are not as good as they claim to be. I have seen MS/PR 70 coins with small hits. A 70 should have absolutely no marks. I recently sent in a 1918-S Lincoln that my wife, 2 of my dealers, at least 3 very respected and knowledgeable collectors I know online all agree is an MS64 came back a MS63. Along with that was a 1943-S DDO cent that had a tiny bit of environmental damage on the rims that can be seen in between the rim and a wheat stalk that came back as MS66, tied for 10th finest known. There is no way it is a 66. I'm glad it's behind the part of the holding device and can't be seen now. I spent a LOT of time studying trueviews of early Lincolns in high grade, I see the same exact coin graded at MS64,65 and 65+ If coins in OGH are more desirable because they are graded tougher, what is the point if there isn't consistency? I will continue to send stuff in because so many people put their money into what the TPGs say. I use a certified dealer to submit my coins because they have 3rd party insurance and can share the shipping costs with others by bulk submitting. They also provide a very valuable opinion on grade, and worthiness. Just my observations[/QUOTE]
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