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(1) Are older coins (early to mid 18th century) graded in the same way as modern coins? It seems like many of the NGC/PCGS certified coins online are graded at least a full grade higher than I would grade them. (2) regarding pricing, I have read that the grey sheet represents current dealer to dealer prices. Is that true? (3) Which site(s) do collectors use as the better guides for pricing? I would like to post photos of a few coins and get some advice as to how my grading is, if that is possible
Welcome back to CCF 
I'm a banknote collector myself (over 40 years) but thought I'd take a stab at answering/addressing some of your questions b/c I've seen collectors from both hobbies ask them so often.
First thing you want to do is learn to
navigate these sites so that your question gets exposure to the right # of experts (who can chime in here)
1) Grading is a HUGE (& often controversial) subject, as "Pertinax" eluded to, because it is subjective (coins/notes assessed by people who use standards which may or many not be completely objective). I'm sure your observations have merit as I've heard similar complaints about over grading (& I've seen many banknotes over graded)
Try posting your WORLD coin questions re: grading here:
http://goccf.com/f/135 Your USA coin grading queries:
http://goccf.com/f/252) if you go to a dealer expect dealer pricing (which isn't what you would get if you were to sell directly). Any shop (pawn, or gold buyers too) must pay the rent & they will factor in the cost of reselling your items. If you're unsatisfied with the price you got, then maybe try
ebay?(but realize they'll charge you to sell your item too)
3) Once you've given this site a try, you can list your items here (once you've been a member for a while). There are a number of sites Although not comprehensive, I have listed a number of collector sites:
https://sites.google.com/view/notap...sites-forums 
Posted 05/09/2020 8:13 pm
