Just got some coins back from NGC!!

[Ryland]

Just got 3 silver coins back from ngc but 2 of them are gold plated.  The Saint Kitts independence coin was recommended for conservation so I did that, I think it had a finger print on it.  What is disappointing is that they supposedly regrade after conservation but the grade didn’t change, looking at it to my eye it looks better than the grade but you guys tell me.  All of these coin system are the first of their variety graded by ngc.

[airmac]

I do not know enough about coin grading to express an opinion.

[999magnum]

Those coins are looking mighty fine now all in their nice cozy cases. How much does it cost to get them graded?

[Ryland]

I’d have to look but off the top of my head a little more than $150 plus shipping.  The larger coins cost more, you cant tell from the pictures but two of the cases are very large.  Also I always pay $5 extra per coin for a scratch proof case, I don’t know how much better it is but nothing makes me more angry than buying a graded coin off eBay and the case has deep scratches in it.  Grading is expensive but I really enjoy the presentation and the security of the cases, adding potential value if I ever resold is just a bonus.  I never think of coins like this for resale, I just buy them because I like them.  I don’t know if that’s a good thing or if my kids will wonder why I have coins in holders but at least while I’m on this earth I’ll enjoy them.