Sell Graded Coins in Dallas
A coin in a PCGS or NGC slab already has its grade printed on the label, so the real work is pricing it against what dealers pay for that exact grade today. Chris reads each holder, studies the coin inside and gives you a written offer built on current bids, not on melt.
By appointment with Chris, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
How certified coins are priced
A slabbed coin trades on its grade, not its weight. Chris looks up current dealer bids for the coin, the date and the grade on the label, then looks at the coin itself for eye appeal. A strong coin for its grade can earn more than a dull one carrying the same number.
What matters on a slabbed coin
- The grade on the 1 to 70 scale, where a single point can mean a big jump in price on some coins.
- The prefix: MS marks a Mint State coin and PR marks a proof (NGC prints PF).
- Eye appeal inside the holder, including luster, toning and any spots that formed after grading.
- Label details such as the certification number, the variety and designations like cameo on proofs.
- The holder itself; a cracked or scuffed slab should be noted as it is, never opened.
What happens at your appointment
- 1
Gather the slabs
Bring every holder, plus any old receipts or grading invoices, in the boxes they came in.
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Read each label
Chris notes the coin, grade and certification number, then tilts each holder under the light.
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Price off current bids
Each coin is matched to dealer bids for its grade, and you see the figure for every slab.
- 4
Decide on the spot
Take the written offer and get paid that visit, or keep every slab and the list.
Certified coins in Dallas
Graded coins reach Chris in two ways. Some come from a hobby collector who sent coins to PCGS or NGC over the years and kept the slabs in a closet in a Plano townhome. Others come from a parent who bought certified coins from a TV offer or a coin show and never looked at them again. The plastic looks the same either way, but the coins inside can be very different.
Grading runs on the Sheldon scale from 1 to 70. A coin marked MS is a Mint State coin that never saw circulation. A coin marked PR, or PF on an NGC label, is a proof, struck twice on polished dies for collectors. An MS 63 and an MS 65 Morgan dollar can sit far apart in price, even though most people across the table could not tell them apart.
That gap is why Chris prices slabs off current dealer bids for the grade. Melt has nothing to do with a certified Peace dollar in MS 64 or an old gold eagle in AU 58. He finds the bid for the coin and grade, looks at the coin for eye appeal, and walks you through the figure for each holder.
Collectors sometimes ask about a crossover, which means sending a coin from one service to the other, or about a regrade in hope of a higher number. Either can make sense for a few coins. Both cost money, take weeks, and come with no promise the grade will go up. Chris will tell you honestly if a coin looks like a candidate and if it does not.
Never crack a slab. Once the plastic is broken the grade is gone, and the coin would have to be graded again from scratch. A scratched or cracked holder should come to the appointment just as it is, and Chris can explain your options from there.
Many Dallas collectors who live near SMU, along Hillcrest Road or in the newer homes off Frankford Road bring a whole box of slabs in one trip. Book a weekday time between 9am and 5pm, bring your driver's license, and expect a one-on-one review with no rush and no pressure to sell.
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Common questions
Do you pay melt value for graded coins?
No. Certified coins are priced off current dealer bids for the coin and grade. Metal only comes into play when a common coin carries a low grade and its silver or gold is worth more than the slab.
What do MS and PR mean on the label?
MS stands for Mint State, a coin made for circulation that shows no wear. PR stands for proof, a coin struck for collectors on polished dies. NGC uses PF for its proofs.
Should I crack a coin out of its slab?
No. Breaking the holder erases the grade, and you risk scratching the coin. Bring it to the appointment exactly as it is.
Is PCGS or NGC better?
Dealers accept both. Bids for the same coin and grade can differ a little between them, and Chris will show you the bid he is using for each holder.
Can you tell me if a coin should be regraded?
Chris can give you an honest opinion on whether a coin looks undergraded. He will also remind you that regrading costs money and the grade can stay the same or drop.
I bought these slabs from a TV offer. Are they worth what I paid?
Often not. Coins sold through TV and mail offers tend to carry a large markup, so dealer bids can come in below the purchase price. Chris will give you a straight answer for each holder.
Get a free coin appraisal
Leave your name and number and tell us what you’re selling. Chris calls you back the same business day.
(469) 599-3283By appointment, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Serving Dallas, the Park Cities and nearby suburbs