Having a coin certified by PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) involves several costs, primarily determined by the coin’s value and the desired service level (turnaround time).
Here’s a breakdown of the typical costs:
- Membership: You’ll first need a PCGS Collectors Club membership to submit coins directly.
– Silver Level (Basic): $69 annually (no grading vouchers).
– Gold Level : $149 annually (includes 4 grading vouchers).
– Platinum Level : $249 annually (includes 8 grading vouchers).
- Grading Fees: These vary based on the coin’s declared value and the desired turnaround time.
– Economy: For coins valued $300 or less, costs $22 with a ~70 business day turnaround.
– Regular: For coins valued $2,500 or less, costs $38 with a ~50 business day turnaround.
– Express: For coins valued $10,000 or less, costs $65 with a ~15 business day turnaround.
– Walkthrough: For coins valued $100,000 or less, costs $150.
– Rarities: For coins valued $100,001 or more, costs $300 + 1%.
- Handling Fee: A $10 handling fee is applied to each submission.
- Shipping and Insurance: You are responsible for shipping your coins to PCGS and covering the return shipping and insurance costs, which depend on the value of your coins and the shipping method you choose. Return shipping and insurance costs can range from $22 to $150 or more.
- Additional Services (Optional): PCGS offers services like variety attribution or TrueView photography, which may incur extra charges.
In summary, the total cost for getting a coin PCGS certified can range from around $91 for a lower-value coin (including the basic membership and economy grading) to several hundred dollars for high-value coins or faster turnaround times.
