Self Grading - NGC, Flips/capsules

[NewCoins]

I have graded a few coins before, and I am reasonably comfortable with the process, although the forms are a pain.

I am thinking about sending some for grading, then I am thinking I may as well send more than I planned, and perhaps some more I have due.

My question is related to packaging the coins to send. I normally leave them in the capsules (and the Rm box , even though they never return them) and I know NGC prefer you to put them in flips.

I do have some NGC flips, but I just can't bring myself to remove proof coins from the capsules and put them in flips. More so for larger coins.

So, my question is, do people generally send proof coins in their original capsules ? If I didn't want to send the original boxes for coin protection, any tips on packing coins in capsules ? Bubble wrap ? Taped to cardboard ?

 

Thanks !

 

Edited January 20, 2022 by NewCoins

[harrygill111]

I've sent mine packaged in flips, then stacked and rubber banded together with the coins offset in the flips so they fit nicely together and limit movement. Then some bubble wrap in a trudy envelope. 

I do hate moving the coins into flips as they slip around in transit, but offsetting them feels a bit sturdier. I definitely wouldn't send coins in some of the newer capsules - the 2022 proof Sovereign capsules were terrible IMO! 

 

 

[NewCoins]

So you would take a 5oz proof coin or a 10oz proof coin and put it into one of those flips ? That terrifies me!

[harrygill111]

That is a scary prospect - potentially drop them off in person if you're closeby.