For additional information and policies on submitting coins, please see the back of your submission form or reference the PCGS Collectors Club Agreement. It should come with the gold shield on the holder. For shipping costs associated with the carriers mentioned above, please contact them directly. Turnaround times may fluctuate based on many factors. If you do this, be sure each individual order has its own submission form and method of payment. Gold Panda 1kg. please visit our Variety Attribution page. While gloves offer additional protection, they reduce the tactile sensations necessary to properly manipulate coins during the grading process and could increase the chance of dropping a coin. Log in to your account utilizing the e-mail address and password PCGS has on file. Example - I had some without a gold shield or TV and did a re-holder with gold shield. Submission Guidelines are located within the PCGS Submission Center. That's nothing! We do our best to provide precise spot prices; however, during times of market volatility, prices may not be to-the-minute accurate. Secure Plus? 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. @Tetromibi said: Write the submission number and the corresponding line number for that item on the sticker and place it on the flip. How do I submit to PCGS for grading and authentication? Collectors Club Members are required to provide payment for shipping and handling for each complimentary submission. One of which is a walkthrough, but some moderns and regulars. As the order proceeds through the various stages of grading, all the coins in the submission are continuously kept together in the bar coded box. Rubber band the coins (while in the Mylar flips) together for each submission per the order listed on the submission form. I dont care how long it takes as long as they all get straight grades-fingers crossed! 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. As each coin is removed from the package a bar coded label is prepared which is immediately attached to the flip containing the coin. Show Service is not available. Yes! Posted on 5/1/2005. If the coin meets or exceeds the minimum grade listed on the submission form, it will be cracked out and placed in a PCGS holder without the First Strike designation. As for the others it will depend on what submission level and then if you are about average or long or short of average. You will not be able to update the billing information online. This is good news. Strangely, the 15-Day coins sent at the same time have not yet been graded. Number of coins? Current economy submission was logged 2/17. It's just standard and economy that are very backed up. A Representative will review your inquiry and let you know the best way to move forward. FedEx and other third-party shipping services have now introduced GPS tracker tags as an option to send with your packages for more thorough tracking. Just looked, most of the NGC comparable services have turnaround times of about 1/2-ish of this. etc.? Times listed are in business days. Backed by the PCGS guarantee and tracked through the PCGS cert verification database PCGS coins are the most secure, most liquid and highest valued coins in the market. As a result, PCGS will only charge 50% of the original Variety Attribution fee. In the event this occurs, please contact PCGS Customer Service at [emailprotected] to resolve any discrepancies. Gold Shield service is included with Collectors Club Gold and Platinum complimentary submissions as long as Gold Shield is requested on the submission form at the time of submission. The opening of each package is recorded with full audio and video. Since PCGS is unable to verify the designation per PCGS First Strike policies and procedures, a Crossover coin submitted with a First Strike designation from another third-party grading service will not be recognized. Can I retain the CAC sticker on my PCGS holdered coin upon resubmission? What carrier should I utilize to mail my submissions to PCGS? Within your welcome email, there will be useful links to assist you with processing your first PCGS submission. After each coin has been graded by the graders it is reviewed and the grade is verified by one of our most senior experts. If shipping via FedEx, ship to: PCGS, 1610 E. St. Andrew Place Ste. I had 6 submissions received by our hosts on 12/8/22. As this service is limited, ensure you read the "comments" section under each show for additional details. I didn't see much about turn-around times. As long as you indicate "voucher XXXXXX" on the "other" line in the Service Level section of the submission form, we will be able to access your voucher number without the physical voucher being sent to PCGS. I may or may not be guilty of checking multiple times a day to see if grades have posted. In the event the coin does not qualify for a variety or is not a variety PCGS currently recognizes, PCGS will still charge a fee of $9 per coin. Learn how to properly package and mail your coins to PCGS. As the receiver opens the package all the contents are verbally described and recorded. What other communication may I expect from PCGS while my order is being processed? Send the coins in the acrylic holder only. How do I know the coin I send to PCGS is the same coin I will receive when returned? In addition to being covered by our liability insurance while on our premises, your coins are further protected by our highly-trained security personnel and state-of-the-art security systems. No UPS or DHL shipments will be accepted. The actual market value of the coin(s) may differ from what is indicated on the PCGS website. Only one type of submission is allowed per form. What has been your experience in the turnaround times? Credit card orders may be processed online through the PCGS store, Check or money order memberships can be mailed to: PCGS, P.O. 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. While completing the submission form, this information will assist in determining the appropriate service level and return shipping cost. A Crossover is a coin submitted for grading that has been previously graded by another third-party grading company and is currently encapsulated in their holder. A digital welcome email will be sent to the email address on-file for your account upon the purchase or renewal of a PCGS Collectors Club Membership. The original estimate for my economy submission was 20 days, now it's 28. I did a quarterly special of 20 moderns that they received 12/28/22 and has tracking info for return now. Listing PCGS coin numbers on the PCGS submission or Restoration forms are optional when submitting to PCGS. for Standard or Regular. How can this be? I don't understand what all the fuss is about, I have been submitting coins since 1986-7 when the turnaround time was a bit over 3 months for the $30.00 regular service, and they didin't even have an economy or modern service at that time because it hadn't yet occured to people that pocket change and bullion coins could be valuable. Well I am on day 3 of a walkthrough which is a problem since I am leaving on Saturday for 10 days. I think these most recent submissions will come back to you a bit faster than the last time you submitted a few years ago. I Like to TV everything I send in. Each of these measures reinforces our commitment to protecting your coins throughout the grading process. To add a variety to an already graded PCGS coin, the cost is $18 plus the corresponding reholder fee if the customer is not requesting a grading service level. PCGS experts may encounter coins which, for one reason or another, cannot be assigned a numerical grade. If PCGS determines additional information is required upon receipt of your order, we will contact you via e-mail or phone. Upon receipt of the e-mail stating submission has been entered into the PCGS system. 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. PVC (or Poly-Vinyl Chloride) is a chemical used to soften plastic so it can be formed into a variety of vinyl coin holders. Certain tokens and medals may require additional research, and turnaround times can fluctuate based on the amount of research required. Once packages are picked up from the various shipping agencies, they are brought to our secure facility to await processing. But their Ancients service, where they are the leading TPG for this, is apparently even slower (80 days!) Can I retain the CAC sticker on my Crossover coin upon submission? Notification: You will be notified via email by PCGS Asia when your order is completed and ready for pick up/shipment. I've had one modern order and it was done in half that time and the express orders I've submitted have also been fairly timely. Since 1986, PCGS has been the industry standard for the authentication and grading of rare coins. 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! Only VAMs-16, 18 and 20 listed in the Hot 50 book will be attributed. If you do not respond to the PCGS representative within 24 hours after they contact you about your tracker, then it will be discarded. The PCGS3000 reflects the opinions of PCGSs coin price experts with respect to indexes developed by PCGS for specific coin categories. Should you have any questions, our Customer Service Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 5:00PM PST at info@PCGS.com or 1-800-447-8848. Can Genuine coins be used in the Set Registry? Collectors Corner | May I request the First Strike designation listed on my Crossover submission also be designated on the PCGS holder? CU | If you would like to join the PCGS Collectors Club, simply select the option on the submission form. PCGS offers two ways to submit for grading and authentication. This $5 Gold Shield fee is in addition to the service level grading fee. Coins should be sumbitted in groups of twenty so you get a blue box (if they're still available. If I remove a coin from a PCGS holder, will it still be considered a Regrade? May I request multiple orders mail together upon completion? What will I receive in my Collectors Club membership kit? How do I become a PCGS Authorized Dealer? Mark the outside of the package with the fastest service level (EXPRESS, REGULAR, MODERN, etc.) I sent in a group of coins to PCGS using the economy level . No signs of improvement in times from my accounts. Thus the service is still provided. Just got an economy back today from christmas, @jdimmick said: They should update times more often. If you no longer wish to have your membership automatically renew each year, click this button. If you dont want to pay for return shipping for the tracker, then it will be discarded. NGC certification consists of authentication, grading, attribution, and encapsulation in clear plastic holders. For further direction on how to submit a Crossover, review our Submission Guidelines. By clicking the "share order" link, you are allowing PCGS to share order information with other collectors. In all there are over 3,000 different VAM numbers. PCGS pioneered the tamper-evident, sonically sealed, high security method of coin encapsulation to allow for safe storage and peace of mind. Coins in genuine holders will have a set value of one (1). What happens if I forgot to send my Collector Club voucher with my submission? Any coin submitted under the Gold Shield-included service levels (Express and higher service levels). @lermish and @lilolme typed faster than I did. If you choose to have your submissions returned via FedEx or USPS Express Mail Services, you must have your own account with FedEx or USPS and you are responsible for your own insurance. I called at 7 AM PST to tell them to just hold shipment until next week. Particular coins being offered for sale may not have been included within particular indexes, and if included, may not have experienced the same market movements as the index as a whole. Not a clue. Anything over 4 coins gets a blue box. Why is the status of my order stating "receive hold?" The "Pop Report" (as it is known in the industry) shows the number of coins graded in all condition levels and is useful in interpreting rarity. I am still waiting on results for a 1-coin world order that was logged in at PCGS on August 28. Regular tier submissions usually take a month to a month and a half. Quick Links: The email address that PCGS has on file at the time the membership is purchased or renewed will receive a welcome email from PCGS providing the voucher number for the included complimentary submissions. Coins should be sumbitted in groups of twenty so you get a blue box (if they're still available. Vote. I thought 20 business days sounded too good to be true.. Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Each grader records the results of their grading in our computer system which utilizes time-tested rules based logic to determine and track each coin's grade. You cannot submit U.S. and World coins together and you cannot mix raw coins, Crossovers, Reconsiderations or Regrades on the same submission form. Can my coin change appearance after being placed in a PCGS holder? If you opt to submit through a PCGS Authorized Dealer, please contact the dealer directly to determine your submission cost. PCGS is working with vendors and operations staff to provide the fastest turnaround times possible. And does Gold shield mix with that? You have the option of having your GSA Carson City Morgan Dollar holdered in the standard sized PCGS holder or a larger PCGS holder that will encapsulate the oversized GSA issued holder. Large Cents (1793-1814) by Sheldon numbers, Large Cents (1816-1857) by Newcomb numbers, Half Dimes (1794-1837) by Logan/McCloskey numbers, Dimes (1796-1837) by John Reich Society numbers, Quarter Dollars (1796-1838) by Browning numbers, Half Dollars (1794-1836) by Overton numbers, Capped Bust Reeded Edge Half Dollars (1836 1839) by the Dick Graham (GR) numbers, Liberty Seated Half Dollars by Wiley-Bugert (WB) number, Dollars (1794-1804) by Bolender and Bowers/Borckardt numbers. Should you have a good deal on one from from 1916 through 1940 please let me know. PCGS recommends sending your submissions via USPS Registered Mail to PCGS, P.O. [4] [5] The firm has divisions in Europe and Asia, and is owned by . Collectors.com | Each month has approximately 22 working days not including holidays plus the show dates to which you have to add travel days. PCGS The Standard for the Rare Coin Industry. Coins submitted for Regrade will be removed from their PCGS holder, the grade will either stay the same or go up. CAC Turnaround Times. A gold shield re-holder submission was received back on 1/9/23. . I am not complaining I am just trying to set my expectations. As PCGS has our own grading standards, not all varieties acknowledged by another third-party grading service may be recognized by PCGS. I got that covered. Must have been some Sweet coins to use that service! Not sure if there is an official cutoff for getting a blue box or if it's somewhat random. It is what it is. I hope it moves to encapsulation sometime this month. 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. Great care is taken to maintain the integrity of each order. Where may I check the validity of my PCGS certification number? If you would like to have your GSA Dollar holdered in its original case inside of the oversized PCGS holder, you will need to indicate this on your submission form and will need to include the $20 per coin oversized holder fee. PCGS built its grading standards upon the Sheldon Scale when it introduced the concept of encapsulated, third-party grading in 1986. Review the details behind the PCGS grading standards through the link below. It doesn't appear to me to be "First In, First Out" system with submission orders -- which makes the posted estimated turnaround times somewhat useless to use as a guide. No. May I request the Variety Attribution listed on my Crossover submission also be designated on the PCGS holder? 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. Coin grading and authentication emerged as a solution to rampant counterfeiting and coin doctoring in the collectible coin industry. Times listed are in business days. Any . 60 days can approach 4 months. Can I send a GPS tracker with my submission? This is just a 1 coin submission! Just my opinion for what it is worth. "Everything is on its way to somewhere. How should I package my coins for safest transport during shipping? What carrier will PCGS utilize to return my orders upon completion? Not holding my breath, Im assuming April timeframe. Would you like further assistance with your submissions? time they had over 12 million cards to grade. What if I don't select a Genuine Service? If your GSA Morgan Dollar is placed into a standard PCGS holder, the PCGS label will state GSA.. Certain varieties may require consultation with outside experts, in which case turnaround times may be longer. (Start from the latest Hong Kong Express cut-off date) *Please contact the PCGS Hong Kong office for bulk submission information and turnaround time. If questions still remain after reviewing the details listed online, please contact Set Registry at [emailprotected]. This will ensure each order is received as itemized on the submission form and is kept separate from other orders sent in the same package. 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. Shipping instructions are located within the PCGS Submission Guidelines section of PCGS.com. Collectors Corner | If you would like to specify a lower grade than listed on the holder, write your acceptable numerical grade (include suffix if applicable). Must I select one of the Genuine service levels? If mailed to you, the documents sent in the Collectors Club membership kits will be tailored to our current services and offerings at the time you join. How do I determine the declared value of my coins? I believe only ICG is meeting their wait times and doing it within a much shorter time frame. Beckett Grading. The grades post the second that charge hits, never before. Only one option is allowed per submission form. Package your coins with bubble wrap or Styrofoam to cushion your coins during shipping to PCGS. PCGS | Note: Estimated turnaround times are delayed for orders with missing and/or incorrect information. Each grader operates independently and without knowledge of any other grader's opinions. To submit coins, verify particular coin is recognized under this program by referring to the list below. Indicate one of the following in the Minimum Grade column: You will be charged the full grading fee even if your coin does not meet the minimum grade specified and is not encapsulated (since the coin completed the grading process and our graders rendered an opinion). That's optional. PCGS Gold Shield, which includes TrueView at no extra cost. PSE | Click on the Update Billing Info button, enter your updated credit card information including the card type and expiration date then click the Save Edited Address button. Thanks for the quick turn-around, PCGS! Shipping rates may be located on the back of PCGS submission forms or on the PCGS website. What are the rules and regulations to use a Collectors Club voucher? You may send us more than one submission at a time in the same box. PCGS Turnaround Times. PCGS graders must examine the coin and research to determine whether or not a variety is appropriate. The submission will remain on hold until an e-mail reply with authorization is received. 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. I have called them in the past with my new address. Bradford said additional personnel have also joined the new entity, to assist in reducing turnaround times for certification. Only if the coin does not meet the minimum grade. PCGS currently offers the three options under the Genuine service. My latest World walkthrough took forever by walkthrough standards. @1630Boston said:@dmwest If the coin upgrades, the coin will be placed into a new PCGS holder, the CAC sticker and old PCGS holder will not be returned to you. "turn around time" is just turn around time. PCGS CoinFacts is the largest online encyclopedia for U.S. coins available today, and is 100% free to access. World coins abit longer than 1/2 - looks like they are swamped in World coins, not surprising. If they state 60 days that is 60 working days plus days missed for coin show attendance. The prior grade is no longer valid. Note: All sales prices reported to PCGS were for a specific PCGS graded coin. You may contact PCGS Customer Service at [emailprotected] for hard copies. The Crossover service is for coins previously graded by another third-party grading service. I have never not gotten a box. My PCGS order turnaround time seemed fast, from what I was expecting. Where can I find more information about coins? PCGS statement. Once proper authorization is obtained and the submission is corrected, your order will continue forward. We encourage you to read more about the PCGS Grading Standards to educate yourself about the PCGS grade your coin received. Hi all. Turnaround times now start from the day your package is delivered to our facility, NOT when your submission is entered into our system. I have an economy submission that was receieved on 10-3-2022 still in "grading". Coins submitted for Reconsideration will only be removed from their PCGS holder if they upgrade. Collectors.com | oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_akaDr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's. How much does it cost to get coins graded by PCGS? I guess Gold gets special treatment. My 2 coin regular submission, with imaging, was received on 3/30 and shipped 4/26. The PCGS3000 reflects the opinions of PCGSs coin price experts with respect to indexes developed by PCGS for specific coin categories. I received the coin this morning, January 13. To assist with turnaround times, clearly notate the fastest service level on the outside of your package. Examples Rest assured packages are secure at all times. Just from the membership alone not even counting submissions PCGS has over 20k collector memberships. For a list of varieties PCGS currently recognizes, please visit our Variety Attribution page. Yes. If you notice the hold prior to receiving an e-mail, please contact PCGS Customer Service for further details. Please don't leave us in the dark and share youre grades.