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Message:: [QUOTE="lkeigwin, post: 1192112, member: 30400"]I have submitted coins at shows for grading but never was interested in paying the extra fee for turnaround grading at a show. I can tell you a few things, though. Generally, if PCGS is attending the show they offer turnaround grading. But ask first. Because they often leave early, can't do it at the last day they're there, cut off all new submissions once they have all they can handle, etc. The grading is usually overnight. There may be special exceptions to this. Ask. I don't think there's a problem with PCGS cracking slabs, as needed. Regardless, there are always dealers with the right hardware (e.g., Charmy). Crossovers are handled in the usual way. You state the minimum acceptable grade. If a through-the-slab eying achieves at least your minimum, they'll crack and reslab it. Otherwise it is returned, unopened. You cannot specify a higher minimum grade than the one the coin already has. MS/PR70 coins must have a minimum of 69 or lower (you can't specify 70 for a 70 coin), or must be cracked first by the owner and submitted raw. Yes, once you submit your coins to the PCGS rep, they disappear. You do not see what happens, there is no exchange of information, no questions and answers, etc. They reappear the next day. Again, play it safe and ask all your questions in advance. Don't assume anything, don't crack anything until your questions are answered.Lance.[/QUOTE]