They are now down to 3.6 million. Should I be using Modern instead of regular (20 days vs. 50)? Here you can learn more about the various coin services we offer our PCGS Collectors Club members. @SanctionII said: I sent in 1 gold and got a blue box @dmwest Mailed it out 2-28 registered and received it today 3-21. Once logged in, scroll to the You have active recurring orders section of your account, you will see all active and recurring memberships in this section. The turnaround times stated above are the previous week's average for each service level indicated. Gold and Platinum membership kits will also include a voucher for complimentary coin grading submissions. Collectors Universe, Inc. disclaims any warranties whatsoever with respect to the accuracy of the PCGS3000 or any specific coin index. Lance. So..sumbitting 19 coins won't get you a Blue Box? Just my opinion for what it is worth PCGS recommends you submit utilizing either the online PCGS Submission Center or print a PDF submission form. * While we believe that units graded can be one of a number of useful measures of our performance, increases or decreases in the number of units graded may not correlate proportionately to increases or decreases in revenues. I received the coin this morning, January 13. "turn around time" is just turn around time. Numismatic Guaranty Company ( NGC) is an international third-party coin grading and certification service based in Sarasota, Florida. The PCGS holder was designed specifically for the long-term storage and protection of your coins. @lermish and @lilolme typed faster than I did. PCGS is working with vendors and operations staff to provide the fastest turnaround times possible. Quick Links: If you see Deactivated in red above your recurring membership, please contact PCGS Customer Service at 1-800-447-8848 to update your account, at one point your credit card may have been declined or has expired. I dont care how long it takes as long as they all get straight grades-fingers crossed! Yes. Genuine coins will continue to be eligible for Registry sets. Submission Guidelines are located within the PCGS Submission Center. Therefore, the PCGS3000 should only be used as one guide to rare coin prices and historical price movements, and not as the sole source for determining the value or market history of a particular coin. Listing PCGS coin numbers on the PCGS submission or Restoration forms are optional when submitting to PCGS. No. If they state 60 days that is 60 working days plus days missed for coin show attendance. These times are estimated, as turnaround times always vary. . Box 9458, Newport Beach, CA 92658, Contacting PCGS Customer Service at (800) 447-8848, PCGS Standard World coins (Modern Only - 1965 to date), Crossover (coins currently graded and in another third-party grading companys holder), Regrade (coins currently in a PCGS holder), Reconsideration (coins currently in a PCGS holder that are not removed from their original holder unless they upgrade), Guarantee Resubmission (coins currently in a PCGS holder that you feel may be counterfeit or over-graded. Should you have a good deal on one from from 1916 through 1940 please let me know. Scott Schechter, NGC Chief Numismatist, also spoke about the increased demand for the company's services. Thank you for the info. Variety Attribution: PCGS will attribute select varieties. I did some NCS -> NGC submissions and they were completed rather quickly - under 30 days - and they did a stunning job on the coins. I always send 5 or more. Just from the membership alone not even counting submissions PCGS has over 20k collector memberships. No UPS or DHL shipments will be accepted. You have to be careful to understand what PCGS means by turnaround time. What is the "shared" column I see while checking the status of my order online? I might get my submission that was just received by our host in April. From the moment your coins arrive in our facilities until they are returned to you, PCGS takes great care to ensure the safety of your valuables. Sent another "Modern Issues" submission with 12 coins logged in by PCGS on 3-21, a week later, which I received back over a week ago. No. Your coin will then get holdered with either the same grade or with a higher grade in a new PCGS holder. Credit card orders may be processed online through the PCGS store, Check or money order memberships can be mailed to: PCGS, P.O. Now, if that price is higher than $38 I'll just run Regular w/gold.. Fast running out of time to get stuff submitted for the June 30 registry deadline. 20 days shouldn't turn into 3 months as @jdimmick experienced.I know its "just an estimate" but estimates shouldn't be off by months.. @abcde12345 said: Fee per Note (USD) Included in Tier. Standard: 25th Anniversary Silver Eagle The fastest and easiest way is to use the PCGS Online Price Guide or PCGS Auction Prices Realized. Crossover coins that meet or exceed the minimum grade listed on the submission form will be cracked out and placed in a PCGS holder. Your recurring membership charge was not able to be processed. At one. The five options include: PCGS requires you to separate your submissions based on service level. TurtleCat Posts: 4,449 . I (. Only if the coin does not meet the minimum grade. As I recall, at the time, Economy Raw Turnaround was estimated by PCGS to be 29 biz days. The fees associated with submitting to PCGS for authentication and grading will vary based on the type of coins, declared value per coin, and the estimated turnaround time. The OP turn around times by comparison are caviar. Bradford said additional personnel have also joined the new entity, to assist in reducing turnaround times for certification. Include in your e-mail a brief description of how you feel the coin is labeled incorrectly and attach legible pictures (front and back) of the coin in its PCGS holder. PVC can leach out of the holder and onto the surface of your coin, leaving a greenish film or residue that will eventually etch the surface of your coin, thus reducing or destroying its value. Voltairehttps://collectivecoin.com/coinbowlllc. oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_akaDr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's. PCGS has very specific rules and regulations for First Strike submissions. The standards are based on the 1-70 Sheldon Scale and are the reference we use for every coin we grade. How can I sign up for the PCGS Collectors Club? PCGS currently offers three different holders: standard, oversized, and jumbo-sized. Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM. If utilizing the PCGS online submission center, the step-by-step process will automatically locate the PCGS coin number for most U.S. coins. Applicant must have a minimum of three credit references. PCGS Turnaround Times. Regular tier submissions usually take a month to a month and a half. PCGS recommends housing your coins individually in 2 " x 2 " Mylar flips (we do not accept acrylic snap cases or cardboard and stapled coin holders). I think these most recent submissions will come back to you a bit faster than the last time you submitted a few years ago. Tracking details show my package was picked up by PCGS. I have received a blue box on an order that had as few as 5 coins. Shipping rates may be located on the back of PCGS submission forms or on the PCGS website. PCGS | Are Genuine coins eligible for Variety Attribution? The grades post the second that charge hits, never before. They came back in a gold shield holder with a TV. But it is what it is.when you want the best, like most of us do, it's going to take awhile. Close. Genuine services are available under Gold Shield. For additional information on U.S. and World tokens and medals that PCGS currently authenticates and grades, please visit the Tokens & Medals page. Avoid humidity and excessive temperature swings by keeping your coins in a dry environment, preferably at a constant room temperature. I have called them in the past with my new address. By clicking the "share order" link, you are allowing PCGS to share order information with other collectors. I will not waste this opportunity. you are sending. All World (Non-U.S.) coins submitted under any service level other than Modern. A valid membership is required to submit to PCGS. The PCGS3000 reflects the opinions of PCGSs coin price experts with respect to indexes developed by PCGS for specific coin categories. Yes. Reholders valued above $3,000. I didn't see much about turn-around times. The odd thing was I saw people post on the CU Forum their Ecomomy Raw subs at the time were taking 20-25 days (some less than 20) -- so some subs seem to finish faster and some much slower than advertised times. @Tetromibi said: The CAC sticker and old PCGS holder will not be returned to you. What made it all the better, was that I went 5/5 crossing them at-grade, even though on 2 of them, I had lowered the acceptable grade by 1 and 2 points (still getting my feet wet with gold, and didn't want them coming back in the original plastic), as the 1-2 point drop wouldn't have affected pricing hardly at all, not to mention the obvious.I wanted them all in our hosts plastic. 2287xxx 2689xx 9/26/2022 N/A Grading 9 Economy At anyrate, I have a bunch of blue boxes which we used to be able to sell but given the postage costs (medium flat rate) these are more of a pain in the but to sell. This is an option you may control as PCGS has found often times submitters opt to share with others to know current trends and/or coins being submitted to PCGS. . I did a quarterly special of 20 moderns that they received 12/28/22 and has tracking info for return now. I always hope for the best, but if you publish the estimated turn around times, you should be close. But what really grinds my gears is the 3 days it spends in limbo, you get 1 before it goes into "pending" and then it hangs out there for 2 days before the clock even starts. Doesn't help, but always makes me smileCheers, RickO. Turnaround times reflect the estimated number of working days to complete a submission delivered to our facility today. Things change over time. Log in to your account utilizing the e-mail address and password PCGS has on file. I sent in a group of coins to PCGS using the economy level . Physical welcome kits will only be mailed to you if an email address is not on-file with PCGS. Just waitingsure they will get to it soon! Just got an economy back today from christmas, @jdimmick said: PCGS counts business days starting the day after the order is entered into the PCGS system . Can my coin change appearance after being placed in a PCGS holder? Sent one submission logged in at PCGS on 3-14, Modern Issues tier, still waiting on that one with only 4 coins in the submission. Yes. If you opt to submit through a PCGS Authorized Dealer, please contact the dealer directly to determine your submission cost. The submission will remain on hold until an e-mail reply with authorization is received. On the submission form under the variety column, indicate the specific coin variety being requested for each coin and check off the variety box provided. Only one option is allowed per submission form. Only my form will change. VAM is an acronym for the authors of the Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of Morganand Peace Dollars, Leroy Van Allen and A. George Mallis. Yes, a mandatory $5 per coin fee applies to all Gold Shield submissions. While completing the submission form, this information will assist in determining the appropriate service level and return shipping cost. I never use the form I just do it from the website but youre telling me that all this time I couldve had my coins back in half the time? The only thing I think you can say is your sub will most likely be done within 4 calendar months (that appears to be the outside limit) but might be much faster 1 calendar month or less. Posted on 5/1/2005. Preparing my next submission, I usually don't have any issues with turnaround times. . Now, if that price is higher than $38 I'll just run Regular w/gold.. Service Group = "Gold Shield", which includes TV at no extra cost, Modern Service Level = $30 Grading Fee + $5 "Gold Shield" Upcharge = $35 per coin. In all there are over 3,000 different VAM numbers. Including a couple of week-ends, that is just about right on for listed turnaround time. . . They will be photographed and some of them are GSA. PCGS CoinFacts is the largest online encyclopedia for U.S. coins available today, and is 100% free to access. If an email address is not currently on-file with PCGS, a physical membership kit will be mailed to you and, if applicable, include a paper voucher. Declared value of contents? At least you have the patience to wait for the charge to show before you look. Professional Coin Grading Services is a division of Collectors Universe, Inc. Get free numismatic news from leading coin experts, in-depth articles, market summary videos, surveys & more! In their book, they identified and assigned a VAM number for each of the different die pairs used to strike Morgan and Peace dollars. PSA | Not holding my breath, Im assuming April timeframe. How do I submit GSA Carson City Morgan dollars for grading to receive the GSA designation? . What should I do if my coin is labeled incorrectly? Gold Panda 1kg. I had 6 submissions received by our hosts on 12/8/22. The intent of its seven founding dealers, including the firm's former president David Hall, was to standardize grading. Please keep in mind that it is not uncommon for different grading services to reach different conclusions about the grade of a particular coin. My second modern submission arrived 3/27 and is still in the works. Revenues also are affected by the mix of units processed, the mix of services (in terms of 'turn-around times') and average service fees per unit, between coins and sports cards. Once logged in, scroll to the You have active recurring orders section of your account, you will see all active and recurring memberships in this section. The cost is $18 added to the level of service utilized. I'll post some pics and GTG once I get the coins.. @10000lakes said: Must have been some Sweet coins to use that service! Write the submission number and the corresponding line number for that item on the sticker and place it on the flip. What size holder will my coin need to be encapsulated in? Individuals can also purchase off-the-shelf tracker tags to include in their shipments. This cash-back warranty policy ensures the accuracy of the grade assigned to any PCGS-graded coin, as long as it remains in its tamper-evident PCGS holder. Also choose a grading tier according to note value and desired turnaround time. Please visit PCGS Grading Standards for further details. Coinflation. You may contact PCGS Customer Service at [emailprotected] for hard copies. All coins are evaluated before being removed from . Learn about Professional Coin Grading Services such as PCGS, NGC, CAC, and when to get a certified coin or uncertified coin. April 22, 2020 8:49AM. etc.? Only one type of submission is allowed per form. No. Hopefully things improve!! Yes. Learn more about the PCGS Collectors Club at www.pcgs.com/join. Yes. Onsite show submissions will be accepted through Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM. Thus the service is still provided. PSE | The original estimate for my economy submission was 20 days, now it's 28. The process from start to finish is conducted on-site with clients picking up their order by the end of the show. If an email address is not currently on-file with PCGS, a physical membership kit will be mailed to you. No. 60 days can approach 4 months. Show Service is not available. Has anyone from PCGS ever provided any kind of information whether or not there is an actual queue and what factors might influence it? A gold shield re-holder submission was received back on 1/9/23. Submit your Crossover coins in their original holders and be sure to fill in the minimum grade and certification number on the submission form. 24 hour . They must not have enough graders for this part of the grading market. Just got a Modern tier back in a little under a month, which is about right, maybe a few days quicker than expected. For example, if you chose a Regular service level ($32/coin) plus variety attribution, your grading fees would come to $50. 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