I Used This FREE Tool Before Grading My Coins - They All Came Back MS65 or Higher

If you're learning how to grade coins as a beginner, this free tool can really help before sending coins in for grading. I used PCGS Photograde before submitting my coins for coin grading. Every coin came back graded MS65 or higher. TIMESTAMP: 0:00 - Introduction to PCGS Photograde Resource 0:22 - Using PCGS to Decide if Coins Are Worth Grading 0:33 - Reviewing Coins Successfully Graded MS65 or Higher 1:07 - Navigating the PCGS Collecting Resources Section 1:35 - Looking Up PCGS Certification Numbers and Values 1:54 - Introduction to the Photograde Tool 2:22 - Choosing Coin Types and Lincoln Cents for Examples 3:02 - How Photograde Helps Visual Learners Understand Grading 3:24 - Comparing Poor Condition Coins to Higher Grades 4:18 - Explaining How PCGS Uses Multiple Graders 5:07 - Using Photograde to Estimate Coin Values Before Submission 6:06 - Why Some Coins Are Worth Grading at Lower Grades 6:38 - Rare Dates, Coin Flips, and Storage Tips 7:36 - Magnification Tools and Coin Examination Advice 8:15 - Understanding Subjective Coin Grading 8:46 - Learning About Mint State Grades and Surface Marks 9:36 - Strike Quality, Color, and Grade Comparisons 10:01 - Comparing a Kennedy Half Dollar to Photograde Examples 10:45 - Conservatively Estimating Coin Grades Before Submission 11:15 - Using Photograde and Price Guides Together 11:56 - Understanding Population Reports and Grading Statistics 12:47 - Checking Jefferson Nickels and Full Steps Designation 13:07 - Importance of Both Obverse and Reverse Coin Condition 13:39 - Final Thoughts on PCGS Photograde for New Collectors This is a beginner-friendly channel geared towards other beginners who enjoy the hobby of coin collecting and want to learn more about coin roll hunting, buying and selling coins on EBay, and how to improve at grading their coins using free resources. Check out this video to see the results of using PCGS Photograde on my very first-ever submission to PCGS. https://youtu.be/CUzMhEeEBPQ?si=63_jP6hDILnah-9k ============================= Recommended products I like to use: 25-Pack Double Pocket 2.5"x2.5" Unplasticized Vinyl Coin Flips https://amzn.to/4tWF26O VisionAid Hands-Free Magnifying Glass with Light & Stand https://amzn.to/4dfhOSw Elikliv Autofocus 4K Digital Microscope https://amzn.to/49CBpeb Product Disclaimer: Please note that as an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying Amazon purchases made by you after clicking any Amazon links for products mentioned here.