Grading Costs/ is it worth it?

[aztecstargazer]

How much does it cost to grade newer coins from NGC or PCGS? I want to get some of these coins graded at some point. But only if it is worth the investment. 

I'm interested in grading the New Zealand Star Wars Coins, Vaders and Storm Troopers.

[Guest]

NGC charge $17 per coin. By the time you factor postage etc it’s about $24 all in and the more coins you send the cheaper per coin.

 

 

[SilverStar]

Are your Star Wars coins in presentation boxes or loose coins? I would leave them alone if they are in a box with coa etc, far more appealing to collectors if you wanted to sell them. If they are loose coins, it might be worth grading them but they really need to get a 70 grade to make it worth the outlay.

I love Star Wars and think the New Zealand ?? Coins are great. Have you seen the pre slabbed versions by NGC with the special labels? Not sure if the public can ask for a Star Wars label when grading coins? Probably exclusive to APMEX etc?

Remember these coins have a high premium for their silver content. You need to store them well. Somewhere fairly warm, dry and stable. Silver coins can spot and tarnish. Spotting is hard to avoid as it’s due to the minting process. Check out Shadowstack on YouTube, he shows how to store silver properly. He uses air tight barrels, silica gel packs and anti tarnish strips for maximum protection. I personally think coins sweating in lofts or garages isn’t good either. Metal conducts heat really well and condensation can appear on coins to add to their list of problems.

Have fun collecting, but remember, most high mintage collectors coins may not be the best investment?