Is NGC grading worth it?
In nearly all situations, key date coins in uncirculated condition are worth having professionally graded; especially if you have multiple coins to submit. This will help to reduce the price that you pay per coin, when factoring in shipping and insurance expenses.
How much does it cost to get your coins graded?
Coin Grading Costs Grading prices vary according to the maximum value per coin. For instance, modern coins that are worth a maximum of $300 will cost from $17 to $22, depending on the company of your choosing. Coins with a maximum value of $10,000 can be graded for $65 to $80 dollars.
What does NGC charge to grade a coin?
NGC Announces New Submission Forms, Revised Services and Fees
| Grading Tier | Fee (per coin) | Turnaround (Est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $35 | 20 working days |
| Express | $75 | 5 working days |
| Rarities | $150 | 5 working days |
| Ultra Rarities | 1% of value | 5 working days |
How much does it cost to join NGC?
Free, which allows access to online resources. Premium, which costs $149 a year and has all the Associate benefits plus a $150 grading credit with NGC. Elite, which costs $299 a year and has all the Premium-level benefits plus bulk submission rates and a 10% discount on NGC and PMG grading and NCS conservation fees.
What are the most reputable coin grading companies?
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), Independent Coin Graders (ICG), and ANACS are the most popular and credible services. Together they have certified over 80 million coins. All four firms guarantee the grades and authenticity of their certified coins.
What is the difference between NGC and PCGS grading?
PCGS grading is somewhat more conservative that NGC. That perception is enhanced by the fact that many properly graded NGC coins are crossed to PCGS. Many of the coins that are left in NGC holders are over graded, some of them way over graded, which gives the brand name a negative image in the opinion of many collectors and some dealers.
Why are PCGS coins more expensive than NGC coins?
Recently NGC has announced that they will not longer allow PCGS coins in their registry sets in 2017. I have seen posts ATS that the reason that PCGS coins have a premium over NGC is the exclusive PCGS registry, and with the recent announcement the NGC coins will increase in value being that the NGC registry will also be exclusive.
How much should my grading bill to PCGS be?
My grading bill to PCGS this month should come in around $30,000,00. My grading bill to NGC this year has been $0 to date (same as the year before and the year before that). No complaints. PCGS grading is somewhat more conservative that NGC. That perception is enhanced by the fact that many properly graded NGC coins are crossed to PCGS.
What is NGC coin grading?
In addition to their reputation among collectors and dealers around the world, NGC is the official grading service of both the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild. Compared to some other major services, NGC coin grading offers a much wider range of special options, such as unique labels.