Graded Coin or Raw? The Pros to Grading and Pitfalls

I had a saint godin. Didn't know it was gold😢

Nice video, not a fan of how pcgs doesn't have pics of their graded coins unless you purchase the upgrade shield thing. If you send in a coin, they should all have the coin pic in the database. I like "authenticating" so to say comparing mine to the picture and matching up all the imperfections but rather annoying buying a graded coin that doesn't have a pic on the grading site. Also completely agree grading should be done by machine as biased paid grading most certainly occurs by high spending customers.

Theres a few instances where graded coins make sense, but theres nothing like handling coins 150 years old and wondering who else has had them in their pocket. Just a cool thought. I do have graded cc morgans tho.

Absolutely right. AI needs to grade coins. AI is unbiased and will grade every coin on the same scale.

As for me, a new stacker /collector, I thoroughly appreciated this video. EXCELLENT!
Another thing to think about when buying modern coins: I bought a graded CAC 70 2024 Flowing Hair and one from the mint in OGP. You can always buy both if you can afford it.

Should I grade loose coins I receive in sealed containers, plastic bags, pawn shops ect.

You should do a video on ALL of the grades, including definitions of each grade.

Where’s the videos ?

Graded coins are good for insurance purposes

slabs look so tacky

No one ever mentions cleaning the coin is a substance that you just dip the coin and dab dry, if you did this could you tell? Would it lower the value like polishing the coin where scratches are present?

Your LIKE button lights up colorful when you said "Like" my video. Was new i see

All coins and bars need to check for authenticity. Counterfeit coins and bars, beautifully packaged in plastic boxes, are churned out by the ton.

Great explanation! Very well thought out. I appreciate the effort that goes into a video like this.

I like raw coins for stacking. Never bought any graded gold. I like to find key date Morgan's in a higher grade that I can still afford. I only buy from people I trust. I like to stick with pcgs.

Not a cracker. Do not recommend cracking out coins.

Great vid.
I love your passion for pre 1933 coins.

I do prefer raw coins unless the price is basically the same as a bu graded coin

Outstanding video! ⭐Great explanation! ⭐ ❤ Love that CC $5 gold

Why did you critique fear mongerers who say "the end is near" and "gold will replace fiat currency in the next 5 years!" In one video but praise Mike Maloney in another, when he is one of those people? Not hating just asking

Thanks!

The best advice I take from Mr.Campbell is to buy my coins from a very reputable local coin dealers

I can't afford graded coins. I mostly focus on Un - Graded Pre - 1933 gold coins. I do have my coins in air tight holders to keep them safe. and I don't ever plan on selling my gold. The history of the coins are more valuable to me then what I could get for the coins should I ever sell them.

My most prized coin is my first and only Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle from 1915.

I think graded coins are when you approach coins as a collectable numismatic piece, versus something that has its value primarily in the metal its made of (like most modern rounds or coins, though that isn't to say that some coins or rounds might become historic collectibles after some time).
So in that, I'd say if someone is a stacker, they'll have most of their value in sleeves of ungraded coins or rounds, and not in slabs. But they might still own a few slabs for the collectible and numismatic worth they have. Though that is beside the fact that a graded bullion round is beyond ridiculous, because neither the plastic assay nor some piece of cardboard is going to do a better job of verifying its real than a gamma machine.

I’m just not into the premiums of graded coins. If it was a rare date coin then sure get it graded. But my 1909-d $5 Indians can breath the fresh air

Great video. Very informative. 👍

Keep slabs out of hot cars.

You are 100% correct about big spenders who grade tons of coins in bulk getting “special treatment.” That being said, I love my slabs. Despite the premium I’ve paid to have them graded. I like to think of it as, “locking in the value.”

Thanks 😊

Love that 1863 Indian Head! I buy both raw as well as encapsulated coins.

Another great video. This channel always has the most thought provoking and practical topics. Thanks for everything you do.

But Gold is Gold
Silver is Silver

Solid info on an important topic!

Beautiful ❤

1. PCGS and NGC have certified fake coins. It’s a niche collector’s group because it’s rare.
2. There is no guarantee the grade is correct. CAC proves that. And now, if you have a PCGS slab without a bean the safest course is to presume it was submitted and CAC thought it was graded too high.
3. I have purchased slabbed bullion for less than unslabbed and cracked it out. I use a hand miter saw to cut off the 4 edges and lift off the top.
4. I would never buy California fractional, or U.S. gold denominated $3 or less, if it wasn’t slabbed. Same for US pre-1800 or colonial or foreign trade dollars unless slabbed.

Great advice! My wife just purchased 2 California gold pieces,I didn’t even know it was a thing. I was thinking of sending both in for grading just to show that they are real. With just a little research, I’ve found that there is a lot of fakes. I was telling her no, don’t buy it and she did it anyway 😅

You have to hope you are getting the right coin back and it's real.

Raw doggin-it. 😎

Another great video. I think that one of the merits of slabbed certified and graded coins (primarily pre-33), is that they present a reasonable argument that they are part of a collection and so may be that much more likely to avoid confiscation. I think this is something like the strategy that IMT follows.

The elites really believe that ALL property is already theirs by right. Anything that I can do to get better odds of retention, I will at least consider.

I stay with raw mostly. Graded is just too pricey for my liking. But graded coins do have there purposes. But as for me, grading mass produced bullion coins like the maple leaf, kugerand, ASEs, ect is pretty silly in my opinion

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So much relevant infos & great content as usual!! 🔥

IMO the graded coin holds more value. Graded by a professional coin company there’s no guess work, you know exactly what the value is.