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I don't currently own any slabbed coins, since most of my coins were purchased either to fill holes in my U.S. Type album or for their PM value. I have picked up a few raw coins here and there, however, that are probably worth around $200 each and that I got just because I thought they were neat. I'm planning on attending the Bay State Coin show here in Massachusetts next month and just discovered that ANACS will have a booth the accepting submissions. I've never been crazy about sending my coins out to be graded, but might consider submitting them in person. I'm assuming the fees would be less (at least I'd only have to pay for shipping one way, right?). Anyway, two questions: 1. Has anybody ever submitted coins for grading at a coin show and, if so, what was your experience like? 2. Does anybody think it would be worth submitting the following coins? I'm not concerned with authenticity, but I think it may be easier for me (or my son) to resell them if the day ever comes that it becomes necessary. And, since they are not going into albums, I'm thinking that slabbing them may preserve them better than having them rattling around in flips. 1878 CC Morgan Dollar:   1921 Peace Dollar:   1972 Eisenhower dollar [Type 2]:   |
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I would say so...YES! These three are towards the top in desirability of each series. I submitted a bakers dozen at the last coin show I attended, and they (ANACS) had the last three slabbed for free! By submitting at a coin show you save on postage as well since they take possession of them on-site. All around it was a great experience, except that half of the coins we submitted were "details". I won't be doing that anytime soon, my raw skills are not very good and it showed! I just noticed that the 1878-CC in the OP is your avatar as well!  Edited by oih82w8
10/02/2012 3:07 pm
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I'm assuming the fees would be less (at least I'd only have to pay for shipping one way, right?) Its cheaper as long as you dont select the option to have them graded on site. The immediate turn around is nice but last time I checked it was around 100 dollars for that option |
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I would say so...YES! These three are towards the top in desirability of each series. Glad you like them! I got them all from APMEX, so I didn't exactly get them at bargain prices, but I trust them to be genuine. Each one was advertised as BU (MS60-63), but I'm curious if they would really grade that high. Quote:
I submitted a bakers dozen at the last coin show I attended, and they (ANACS) had the last three slabbed for free! By submitting at a coin show you save on postage as well since they take possession of them on-site. All around it was a great experience, except that half of the coins we submitted were "details". I won't be doing that anytime soon, my raw skills are not very good and it showed! Yeah, I don't think I would bother with any of the raw coins I picked up from ebay since they would probably all be rejected having been cleaned, polished, etc. Quote:
I just noticed that the 1878-CC in the OP is your avatar as well! Yep! Quote:
Its cheaper as long as you dont select the option to have them graded on site. The immediate turn around is nice but last time I checked it was around 100 dollars for that option Good to know, thanks. To be honest, I'd rather they take their time and do a good job rather than trying to rush it. |
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The wait time for them returning is somewhat long if you can stand the wait. I think 15 business days is the standard turnaround, longer for varieties and error.
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That doesn't sound so bad. I'm only impatient about getting something in the first place...
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Oh -- so what are the costs to submit coins to ANACS at a show?
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Good to know, thanks. To be honest, I'd rather they take their time and do a good job rather than trying to rush it. Ive always wondered what the grading quality is on those rush jobs, but I guess the price of it probably keeps the volume low enough to get it done. Quote:
Oh -- so what are the costs to submit coins to ANACS at a show? Id assume its the same price as normal submissions minus the initial shipping http://www.anacs.com/contentPages/Services.aspx |
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When is your show? Never mind. Bay State Coin Show ~ Best Western Royal Plaza, Marlborough, MA
November 08 - 10 How far are these from you? The Greater Worcester Coin Show ~ The Elks Lodge, Auburn, MA
October 14 - 14 Westford Coin Show ~ Westford Regency, Westford, MA
October 28 - 28 Here is their present (October) special; 10 Coins for $119, Includes return shipping
Limit 30 coins per Customer
$500 Max Value per coin
Expires 10/31/2012
Variety/Error Attribution extra. US coins only
Cannot be combined with any other special or offer http://www.anacs.com/contentPages/S..._Autumn.aspxI did not think that Mass was that big, more than likely densely populated. Edited by oih82w8
10/02/2012 4:17 pm
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The show is at the beginning of November. I don't have 10 coins I would want to have slabbed, but $19 per coin ain't too bad.
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10/02/2012 4:14 pm
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"Will I need a passport to visit New England?"
I had a troop actually ask me that once. Once.
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10/02/2012 4:20 pm
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Barry, might want to check your math on that one...it would come out to $11.90/each. Not too shabby at all!
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$19 isn't to bad. Slightly higher than PCGS and NGC for moderns but you dont have the yearly fee. PCGS is 49 a year and NGC is 39 a year. Both charge 14 for moderns. Not sure how their shipping prices all compare but ANACS should be cheaper if your just getting a couple coins graded a year. NGC does also have a way for ANA members to submit without paying their yearly fee I've heard |
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I preferred NGC or PCGS slabs honestly, the ANACS slabs are somewhat fragile IMO.
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Barry, might want to check your math on that one...it would come out to $11.90/each. Not too shabby at all! Well, that's if I submitted 10 for the special discount. The link that basebal21 provided to me shows the standard fee is $19 per coin. |
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I had a troop actually ask me that once. Once.
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I preferred NGC or PCGS slabs honestly, the ANACS slabs are somewhat fragile IMO.  |
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