[Gold Sovereign Collections]

21 hours ago, Foster said:

Another collection that would be good and one I’ve considered is a 1957 - 1968 Gillick sovereign collection.

I've nearly finished a 2010 - 2019 run and have already started on the Gillick's with a '58, '63 & '65.

I've recently fallen off the wagon after a glut of 2022s - well, what I could afford 😆 but aim to continue once I've saved up some pennies again.

[PCGS and NGC Grading]

Many thanks, again @Shaun

Fortunately (depending on how you look at it) it was a trade, I'm only out on postage on this occasion... actually, from initial outlay it was a plus!

It's something to take into consideration in the decision process if you have numbers you want to switch over.

Signing up now to delve a little deeper down the rabbit hole...

[Crossing, PCGS to NGC and vice versa]

1 hour ago, Mike said:

Does anyone know if these two TPG's work together and notify the other when a coin is crossed to keep the respective registry's accurate? 

Just been reading the process on both sites, nothing's mentioned about informing the registry's if a crossover is successful.

edit: I'd assume not as it's not mentioned but suspect they would return the label(s) with the coin(s) so you have to do the honor's at your cost.

[PCGS and NGC Grading]

3 hours ago, Shaun said:

Well done it's a great coin 🙂

I know NGC is easier to grade with in the UK due to a few passthrough companies, but I would seriously consider PCGS's options. Sign up (I think for free), and take a look at their "Set Registry", it's honestly far suprior.

I can submit a few coins here and there to PCGS for people on the forum, not in bulk and not all of the time, mainly for a few new collectors looking to get started!

Cheers Shaun, FYI I purchased the 2017 pre-slabbed.

Just started adding coins into the NGC yesterday evening, just finding the registry was a b***ache, let alone working out how to add anything...

After your comments I had a browse of the PCGS site and it appears SO much slicker however I have two concerns with PCGS;

• PCGS currently appear to have a much smaller market in the UK vs. NGC, would/does this have an impact if selling/trading? to add - it appears less so with experienced numismatic members such as yourself.
• As others have mentioned, location.  If PCGS opened in the UK I'd be so much more inclined to submit my coins with them, I'm just concerned (as a novice) in additional risks/costs in sending items overseas.

I'm in no rush to decide but thinking of grading a couple of 2022s and at some point a coupe of George IV Sovereigns - they're not MS state but I'm considering conserving/restoring & grading to protect them.

I know you've mentioned the possibility of PCGS opening an office here, has there been any traction on this?

Regards,
Lee

[Gold Sovereign Collections]

I've only been collecting for less than a year so for me budget has been key.

I started with a modern date run to build up the numbers from zero, one per month and if I had some spare change I've added an extra one here and there...

I suspect as many of us do, I've then traded some for more historic/numismatic pieces.

For me it will be a matter of rinse and repeat as it's the only way financially I can obtain some truly wonderful and historic coins.

[New Royal Mint Coin Collection Cases]

May have to bookmark that @Mike for future reference, thank-you... like the idea of one fitting in a safe or deposit box!

The RM cases are £49.99 inc VAT plus shipping (£5.00);

* The Sovereign 19 Coin Collection Case
* The Sovereign 10 Coin Collection Case
* 1oz Gold Bullion 10 Coin Collection Case

[New Royal Mint Coin Collection Cases]

Anyone else seen these from the RM?

Tempted to buy a 19 slot case or three, my only concern is storing them safely.

[Happy new year]

A bit late but HNY all!