The cost of grading a coin with NGC depends on several factors, including:
- NGC Membership: You need to be a paid member of the NGC Collectors Society to submit coins for grading.
- Tier Selection: NGC offers various grading tiers with different fees and turnaround times based on the coin’s value and type.
- Additional Services: Optional services like Early/First Releases, Specialty Labels, VarietyPlus, Mint Error designations, thicker holders, pedigree attribution, and imaging services can increase the overall cost.
- Conservation Services: If your coin requires conservation, NGC’s affiliate company, NCS (Numismatic Conservation Services), can provide this service at an additional cost, [according to NGC].
- Return Shipping and Handling Fees: You are also responsible for the cost of shipping the coins to NGC and the return shipping fees, plus a $10 handling fee per submission.
Based on the information available, the base grading fees alone can range from $23 for economy grading (non-gold, pre-1990 coins) to $65 for Express grading (for coins up to $3,000 value), with higher fees for more valuable coins and faster service levels.
For example, grading a pre-1990, non-gold coin might cost you $23 (Economy tier) + $10 (handling fee) + a variable return shipping fee (depending on declared value and number of coins).
It’s important to:
- Review NGC’s full services and fees list to determine the appropriate grading tier and calculate the total cost, including any add-on services you desire.
- Evaluate the potential increase in value that grading will bring to your coin to ensure it justifies the expenses involved.
