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I have never used ANACS before and am considering using them for authentication of a coin I am pretty sure is a business strike but need to make sure it is.
The seller has a 14 day money back guarantee, so if I send the coin to ANACS using their 2 day service, will they post/email the result before they send the coin or after?
Thanks!
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I've never tried the two day service, so I really can't say... I'd assume the grades would be posted before you got it back... The regular wasn't bad any time I've submitte and the grades were posted before I got them back, but again, that's regular with a long mailing time... the killer is sending it registered mail, if you do it's an automatic 10-14 days each way..
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01/14/2015 08:28 am
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Gotta be quite the coin for you to be willing to do 2-Day and Fedex (obviously you need Overnight shipping). You don't normally get that excited.  Call them first to make sure. They've undoubtedly been down this road before, certifying ebay sales before the return period, and should know what to tell you. |
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yeah, I would say to call also. If your registered with ANACS I know at least they will post the grade when it hits the shipping area prior to Fed-ex picking it up. hmmmmm.....Coins Kelly, is it a 3 cent piece by any chance?  |
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IMHO, there's no need to sink big money into a fast TPG turnaround. Ebays return policy will override the sellers if the coin isn't authentic. If it were my coin, I'd just do the normal submission. |
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I sent 2 of my coins in to ANACS for their Insider Special which they stated would be their standard 14 day turnaround. I will have to check the exact day it was delivered to them but I think it was January 2nd. My CC was charged on 1/8 and I got return shipment confirmation tonight.
I would venture to guess that they (and any other business that offers express service levels for more money) hold the standard service coins for the 14 days even if they graded them after only 8 days otherwise no one would pay extra for rush service or maybe it is to offer themselves a cushion in case there is a mass influx of rush service coins and the standard service coins get pushed to the bottom of the list.
As others said just give them a call and explain your situation and the need for urgency and see what they say.
On a side note one time while waiting for my coins to come back from them which they shipped Fed Ex 3 day I was following along and it looked like they might get delivered in 2 days. NOPE. Fed Ex held the package without even making a delivery attempt and then on the 3rd day they made up a lie that no one was there when they tried to deliver it to me at work. Since we ship with Fed Ex at work and get 2 deliveries (Express and Ground) and 3rd pickup at the end of the day I reamed our sales rep a new one. What did he do for me? Nothing. He said it was Fed Ex policy that only the shipper can dispute delivery and get credit. Well a few months later whatever "How is my driving" company that handles their customer service follow up for when shippers call in with a problem asked me some questions about the shipment I called about a problem with and one of his questions was "Are you likely to recommend Fed Ex to others" and I told him what I really thought regarding how I got jacked by them on my coin shipment.
End rant about Fed Ex.
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01/15/2015 5:51 pm
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SSDD, you are correct, it is quite the coin and almost too good to be true...if a business strike. The almost too good to be true is why I have not pulled the trigger yet. RK, yup a 3 cent nickel! edweather, for the hard to find key dates, business strikes are significantly more expensive than proofs so the authentication would actually be to determine if it is a proof or business strike. I am certain it is authentic so the real question is do I want to gamble on a great deal if a business strike or being underwater if it is a proof. Even with shipping and fees, it would be a great deal if it were a business strike. If it I do get it and it is a business strike, it would not stay in the plastic for long. I would put that puppy in my album next to her sisters. |
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Of course it's a 3CN. This is CoinsKelly we're talking about. Toughie. I don't know how ANACS is perceived regarding 3CN's, and there's a deal of subjectivity in the 3CN Business Strike/Proof differential with a ton of value riding on it. I'd sure like to be in your shoes, though. No feeling in numismatics like this one. |
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Talked to hubby and pulled the trigger. When I expressed concern about being underwater, he asked me what difference does it make since I never sell anything. If I like this coin in hand as much as I like the pictures, I am going to keep it |
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I'd think a lot has to do with the submission time, we are just out of FUN show time frame, the TPGs are always busiest right after a large coin show, or after a promotion (ANACS ran their 2 free submissions at the January first time frame) so they are probably pretty overloaded with coins right now.
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edweather, for the hard to find key dates, business strikes are significantly more expensive than proofs so the authentication would actually be to determine if it is a proof or business strike. I am certain it is authentic so the real question is do I want to gamble on a great deal if a business strike or being underwater if it is a proof. Even with shipping and fees, it would be a great deal if it were a business strike. OK, thanks, got it! Since you own it now, can we see pictures? |
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Since you own it now, can we see pictures?
She has no choice now. She said something.  |
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Ok, here it is. The reason I think it is a business strike is the grease filled areas on the obverse hair and reverse leaves. I have seen grease filled areas on proofs but not to this extent. Additionally, the denticals on the obverse noon'ish are not completely clear and I have seen a lot of those on business strikes. I would feel better if there were a crack or clash but with that low mintage, I have not seen those issues in 1883. 14 day money back guarantee if I do not like it in hand. I forgot about FUN so when I receive it, I will make the call then.   |
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"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2˘ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Thanks for sharing....very nice color. Me likee.
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Posted 01/14/2015 10:08 am
Proof or business strike it certainly is pretty 
