Went To Flea Market Today

MS70?

who is it graded by?

Like I said don't know much about the grading or coins but it is in a hard plastic case and on top United States Grading Service 1961 Roosevelt .10 MS70 Serial# 41323081 Since you brought to my attention I have never heard of United States Grading Service is this a scam. Even if it is the coin looks great it has a lot of luster to it.

Unfortunately USGS and dozens of others isn't a reputable grading company. Most are "basement slabbers" that take normal coins and over hype their grade.

Got pics?

Edit: Got me by 10 seconds!

No Worries

Some of our members "lesson learned" experiences have been in the hundreds and thousands sometimes.

Well, worst case is you lost $5 but I'm guessing the coin is decent shape?

1961 Silver dime in MS-60 is about $2.10, MS-65 is $6.50 Not a bad deal if you like it. (IMO)

1960 D small date: I have two values, but only for MS-65. The Red Book and a coin prices magazine, one says $10 and one says 30 cents.

1946 D, depending on condition a few cents to 30 cents.

1964 D, I assume it's a cent. Again, Red Book says 30 cents for MS-65, and magazine says $7 for same grade.

I'm not very experienced myself, but I know flea markets, antique shops, etc. can be dangerous. Sometimes you can find a great deal, but many times there's someone with some common date silver and some coins from the 1800s that get people who don't know any better to pay way too much. You may be surprised, or maybe not, how little the average non-collector knows about coins. I'm sure I passed up many, many great coins before I came here.

Even if you have an old book, take it with you, or write down the key dates and a "maximum price" for certain coins you're looking for. Or keep the book in your car. Now I'm giving myself ideas.

One last thing. I've learned from bad experiences, good experiences, and from several people here, a very important tip: Buy what you like, and have fun.

Welcome to the forum James. As far as grading services go, for future reference, stick with these 4 and you'll be fine: ANACS,NGC,PCGS and ICG. Those are the top 4 and their grades are considered the most accurate and respected.

There have been two different companies that went by the name United States Grading Service. The first didn't last very long. The second has lasted a little longer but neither one of them is to be taken seriously. They would both be considered to be "fly-by-night" grading services and the first one was definitely a self slabber.