PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) coin grading costs depend on several factors, primarily the declared value of the coin and the desired turnaround time.
Here’s a breakdown of PCGS grading costs:
To submit coins for grading directly to PCGS, you need to be a member of the Collectors Club. Membership tiers are as follows:
- Silver: $69 (no grading vouchers included).
- Gold: $149 (includes 4 grading vouchers).
- Platinum: $249 (includes 8 grading vouchers).
In addition to the membership fee, you’ll pay a fee per coin, based on the declared value and service level chosen.
- Economy: For coins valued $300 or less, this costs $22 with an approximate 70 business day turnaround.
- Regular: For coins valued $2,500 or less, it’s $38 with an approximate 50 business day turnaround.
- Express: For coins valued $10,000 or less, the cost is $65, and the turnaround time is roughly 15 business days.
- Walkthrough: For coins valued $100,000 or less, this level costs $150.
- Rarities: For coins valued $100,001 or more, the cost is $300 plus a 1% Guarantee Premium.
- Handling fee: PCGS charges a $10 handling fee per submission.
- Shipping and insurance: These costs are extra and depend on the value and quantity of the coins being shipped.
- Optional Services: Additional services like Variety Attribution or TrueView Imaging have separate costs.
Note: The lowest possible cost for grading a coin with PCGS would be around $91, which includes the Silver membership ($69) and the Economy grading service ($22). However, this doesn’t account for shipping and insurance fees, and is only applicable to coins valued under $300.
It’s important to carefully consider the value of your coins and the grading fees before submitting them, as professional grading is an investment that may not be worthwhile for all coins. You might also consider submitting through a [PCGS Authorized Dealer] to potentially receive better rates or faster turnaround times.
Can I get my coins graded for free?
You can submit photos of your coins to us for free coin authentication and grading ! Here’s how it works: Take photographs of the coins you want graded. Make sure the coins are centered in the photo and hold the camera steady to avoid blurry pictures.
Which is cheaper, NGC or PCGS?
NGC typically offers lower base pricing, while PCGS pricing reflects their market premium position.