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Valued Member
Canada
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Hello! Newbie here! The more I am learning, the more I see that if you really want to get the most value for your coins, you need to certify them. I am a total beginner and have looked up a few companies but I really don't know which is the best to start with for ease and simplicity. (I don't have the skills yet)
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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you just answered your own question in parentheses above, you don't have the skill yet. You are asking a wide variety of questions, which is good, but a lot of it is directed at grading coins, slight errors and getting coins graded..Might I suggest a few weeks of studying the coin grading section in Canada coins, you need to familiarize yourself with the basics of grading.. it is way to early for you to be thinking about sending in coins to be graded.. you can even go on ebay and check out the graded certified graded coins, check the sold prices, they will give you a small example of what particular coins are selling for..i would also suggest picking up a couple of coin books for reference. good luck in your journey, slow down and absorb some of the wealth of information available to you on this site,, you can literally learn here for the rest of your collecting years.. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I know it can seem overwhelming at first. Just go slow and do the research you need. Most answers can be found on this site. Determining the value of your coins raw vs certified would be my first suggestion. That way you can figure out if it's worth having them certified. Funny, the first coins I got certified, I just sent them in on a whim to have some holdered coins  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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While it's true that certified and graded coins fetch higher returns than identical raw coins, it's not a given that all coins in a collection should be shipped off for grading, at say $20 a pop.
Lower graded coins that are not rarities are not worth slabbing. UNC 68 coins that are common as dirt are not worth slabbing. Modern coins that are UNC 62 may not be worth slabbing. There are exceptions to what I just said, but in general, the rules are valid.
So just sit tight for a while, learn to grade yourself, and be careful what you buy, us Newbies all have a few, or even a lot, of lesser coins that we paid good money for, only to learn a bit later that we bought the wrong stuff.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Post photos of what you are thinking are your best raw coins. We can help you with honest knowledgeable opinions that will help with your decisions.
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Thank you! Good advice. I am going a little treasure crazy :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6384 Posts |
Regarding your topic question, I'd say ANACS is "easiest". There is no membership fee and the certification cost is low, even for error coins. You can talk to them easily by phone and email, as well.
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Posted 09/17/2017 10:15 am
