Should I Try To Upgrade This Buffalo Nickel?

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bobh New Member Switzerland 46 Posts	Posted 04/10/2025 3:06 pm I have this Buffalo nickel (1937, in an old PCGS green rattler holder graded MS66): It is said that often, coins graded in these slabs would grade one point higher if removed and put in a more current PCGS holder. Considering today's PCGS pricing: I am tempted! But I don't think it would grade any higher than MS66. And if it graded MS68, PCGS is going to charge me a percentage of the estimated value... Besides, I would need to find a buyer willing to pay the PCGS price... Of course, it is also possible that it would get downgraded. I think I'll leave it alone. What do you think? Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 164408 Posts	Posted 04/10/2025 4:18 pm Quote: I think I'll leave it alone. Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 59748 Posts	Posted 04/10/2025 5:22 pm I would leave it as is. There's no guarantee that you'll get the same grade again. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Marve65 Pillar of the Community United States 5797 Posts	Posted 04/10/2025 5:31 pm You probably won't even be able to tell the difference between your 66 vs a 67. Plus I like the old holder better than I do a 1937 Buffalo nickel. EDIT: Remember PCGS price guidelines are not what people are actually buying for. Edited by Marve65 04/10/2025 5:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 17526 Posts	Posted 04/10/2025 6:55 pm Agree with all above. Yes, a very nice coin! Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 6126 Posts	Posted 04/11/2025 12:16 am Leave it be.....nice old holder is the plus. Chance of getting a 68 out of it....slim to none Submit for upgrade to a 67 not that cost effective IMO Report this Post to the Staff
Freespeech57 Valued Member United States 359 Posts	Posted 04/11/2025 10:39 am If you are planning on keeping it for your collection, I would leave it as is. If you would like to sell it, I would suggest sending it in to CAC stickering. If it stickers (green) you have increased the likely price you will receive on the sale (possibly 30-40%). If it gold stickers, you have a winner for sure. If it doesn't sticker, it is good information to have. Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2207 Posts	Posted 04/12/2025 04:04 am Send it to cac You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Bedrock of the Community United States 13696 Posts	Posted 04/12/2025 06:38 am Leave it as-is. Perhaps try to get a CAC sticker on it. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Too many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. Report this Post to the Staff
bobh New Member Switzerland 46 Posts	Posted 04/12/2025 07:00 am Thanks to everyone for their replies! The difference in price between MS66 and MS66+ doesn't seem to justify the submission price, so I think it will just stay like it is. Having it in the old green rattler holder is enough of a plus, I think. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 164408 Posts	Posted 04/14/2025 09:07 am Quote: Having it in the old green rattler holder is enough of a plus, I think. Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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