Take Note
New Shipping and Handling Fees Effective May 12, 2008
Please note the new shipping and handling fees as listed below. You will find the updated fees printed on our submission forms and also on our online submission center. Please pay special attention to the new bulk rate system below as different pricing tiers have been established. If you have any questions regarding the new rates, please contact customer service at 800-447-8848 for more information. We appreciate your continued support and thank you for making PCGS the number one choice for authentication and grading.| U.S. Postage and Insurance Rates | ||||||||
| Total Declared Value | ||||||||
| $0 - $100 | $101 - $1,000 | $1,001 - $5,000 | $5,001 - $10,000 | $10,001 - $25,000 | $25,001 - $50,000 | $50,001 - $100,000 | $100,001 - $150,000 | |
| 1-5 Coins | $16.00 | $18.50 | $24.30 | $30.30 | $48.30 | $73.85 | $102.70 | $155.15 |
| 6-20 Coins | $19.00 | $22.50 | $28.30 | $34.30 | $52.30 | $77.85 | $105.15 | $157.65 |
| 21-50 Coins | $23.00 | $26.50 | $32.30 | $38.30 | $56.30 | $81.85 | $111.45 | $163.95 |
| 51-99 Coins | $34.00 | $36.50 | $41.30 | $47.30 | $65.30 | $90.85 | $121.95 | $174.45 |
| 100+ | $10.80 + 23¢ per coin |
$13.30 + 23¢ per coin |
$18.10 + 23¢ per coin |
$24.10 + 23¢ per coin |
$42.10 + 23¢ per coin |
$67.65 + 23¢ per coin |
$121.45 + 23¢ per coin |
$176.45 + 23¢ per coin |
| $25,001+ =$42.10 + $1.20 per $1000 Over | ||||||||
| International Postage & Insurance Rates | |||||||
| Canada | Europe | Pacific Rim (Mexico Included) | |||||
| Up to 10 coins | $38.75 | Up to 10 coins | $44.00 | Up to 10 coins | $42.00 | ||
| 11 to 20 coins | $42.00 | 11 to 20 coins | $48.25 | 11 to 20 coins | $46.25 | ||
| 21 to 30 coins | $45.25 | 21 to 30 coins | $52.50 | 21 to 30 coins | $50.50 | ||
| 31 to 40 coins | $48.40 | 31 to 40 coins | $56.35 | 31 to 40 coins | $55.50 | ||
| 41 to 60 coins | $54.70 | 41 to 60 coins | $64.05 | 41 to 60 coins | $65.50 | ||
| Over 60 - 83¢ per item | Over 60 - 98¢ per item | Over 60 - $1.01 per item | |||||
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First Strike 2008 Cut-Off Dates: First Strike designation is available for an additional $10/coin on the coins listed below that are sent in before the cut-off, or are sent in sealed mint boxes dated before the cut-off. Please submit First Strike coins on separate submissions from other coins. |
| Coin | Cut-Off |
| MS Gold Eagle | Jan 31st |
| MS Silver Eagle | Jan 31st |
| MS Platinum Eagle | Jan 31st |
| MS Gold Buffalo | Jan 31st |
| PR Silver Eagle | Feb 6th |
| PR Presidential $1 Sets | Mar 13th |
| PR Gold Eagle | Apr 12th |
| PR Gold Buffalo | TBD |
| MS/PR First Spouse Gold Coins (Monroe) | Apr 5th |
| MS-W Silver Eagle | Apr 23rd |
| MS-W Gold Eagle | May 2nd |
| PR Platinum Eagle | June 6th |
2008 First Day of Issue
Special First Day of Issue inserts are available through the PCGS Bulk Submissions program for Presidential Dollar coins postmarked on their release date. Coins will also qualify after the release date if they are housed in original, mint-sealed boxes with a white seal bearing the name of the President and the official release date. Such boxes must also contain the date stamp of the Mint inspector. The same rules will apply to future Presidential Dollars unless the Mint makes changes in their packaging and sealing. Each order must contain a minimum of 100 coins.
First Day of Issue Covers sold by the U.S. Mint, each containing two coins, can also receive First Day of Issue inserts. Coins will be removed from the holder and graded separately. The original shipping boxes need not be sealed, but the covers must be submitted intact and unopened. A minimum of 50 covers may be submitted through the Bulk Submissions program.
If you have any questions about submitting bulk coins, please contact the Bulk Department at (949) 567-1216.
2008 Presidential Dollar coin release dates are as follows:
| Monroe | February 14 |
| Quincy Adams | May 15 |
| Jackson | TBD |
| Van Buren | TBD |
First Strike 2007 Cut-Off Dates:
| Coin | Cut-Off |
| MS Gold Eagle | Jan 31st |
| MS Silver Eagle | Jan 31st |
| MS Platinum Eagle | Jan 31st |
| MS-W Gold Eagle | May 26th |
| MS-W Silver Eagle | Jul 13th |
| MS-W Platinum Eagle | Aug 17th |
| PR Gold Eagle | Mar 9th |
| PR Silver Eagle | April 26th |
| PR Platinum Eagle | Aug 17th |
| MS Gold Buffalo | Mar 28th |
| PR Gold Buffalo | Jun 27th |
| MS/PR First Spouse Gold Coins (Washington/Adams) | Jul 20th |
| MS/PR First Spouse Gold (Jefferson's Liberty) | Oct 19th |
| MS/PR First Spouse Gold (Madison) | Dec 28th |
| PR Presidential $1 Sets | Jul 21st |
| PR-W/Reverse PR-W Platinum Eagles | Jan 20th 2008 |
20th Anniversary Sets:
First Strike designation for 3pc Gold 20th Anniversary and 2pc Mint State Silver & Gold 20th Anniversary sets:
- To get the 20th Anniversary First Strike designation, the sets must come to PCGS sealed in the original government boxes they were shipped in.
- The box must be unopened.
- The shipment date on the shipping label must be October 24th or earlier.
- Any opened boxes or sets shipped loose out of the government boxes DO NOT qualify for First Strike.
20th Anniversary designation after October 24th:
- To get all coins in the set designated 20th Anniversary, the sets must come to PCGS sealed in the original government boxes they were shipped in.
- The box must be unopened.
- If the sets or loose coins arrive in open boxes, the only coin to receive the 20th Anniversary would be the Reverse Proof as this coin is currently only offered in the 3pc set. The other 2 coins are available in other sets or individually. (This is subject to change if the government decides to offer the Reverse Proof individually at a later date.)
First Strike designation for 3pc Silver 20th Anniversary sets:
- To get the 20th Anniversary First Strike designation, the sets must come to PCGS sealed in the original government boxes they were shipped in.
- The box must be unopened.
- The shipment date on the shipping label must be October 24th or earlier to get all 3 coins 20th Anniversary First Strike, or November 11th or earlier to get the Proof and Reverse Proof 20th Anniversary First Strike.
- Any opened boxes or sets shipped loose out of the government boxes DO NOT qualify for First Strike except for the Reverse Proof Silver Eagle which qualifies until November 11th, 2006.
20th Anniversary designation after November 11th:
- To get all coins in the set designated 20th Anniversary, the sets must come to PCGS sealed in the original government boxes they were shipped in.
- The box must be unopened.
- If the sets or loose coins arrive in open boxes, the only coin to receive the 20th Anniversary would be the Reverse Proof as this coin is currently only offered in the 3pc set. The other 2 coins are available in other sets or individually. (This is subject to change if the government decides to offer the Reverse Proof individually at a later date.)
First Strike inserts have a $10/coin insert fee in addition to the regular grading fee. There is no additional fee for the 20th Anniversary insert.
All customers who request the return of original packaging are required to pay an additional $2/box return shipping charge.
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Importance of Declared Values
Please keep in mind that the declared value section is crucial in filling out the submission forms properly. The values you declare for each coin affect the service type
and shipping fees. Each coin submitted must have an individual value on the submission form. Please follow the declared value rules stated on the submission form.
Failure to comply with the stated rules can delay your order. PCGS appreciates your attention to this matter.
Coin Numbers
Submissions received without coin numbers will cause delays in order processing.
Signatures Required On All Submission Forms
Failure to sign your submission form will cause significant delays in processing your order.
Packages
When mailing packages to PCGS, please be sure to tape the entire package. By taping the package well, you'll reduce the chances of tampering during shipping and prevent coins slipping through openings in the box.
