My First ANACS Coin Grading Submission is Back

I submitted 15 US coins, mostly proof coins from US Mint proof sets, to ANACS using their $15 per coin deal, economy rate. The coins were submitted using a print-out submission form. (I estimated that most would grade MS65, but to my surprise they did better than that!) It should be noted that ANACS does not offer online submission. I mailed in my submission with the signed forms (making a copy for myself) using USPS Priority mail instead of registered mail to save some money. This is the completion of my first-ever coin grading experience. I chose ANACS because I trusted they would do a good job grading the coins, but also because it was less expensive to do so. Their slabs and return packaging reflect their consumer-friendly prices. These are the coins I sent in, their grades, and values based upon PCGS listed values. ANACS does not value your coins, they only grade them. These are my coin grading results and impressions of the coins I sent in and the process of coin grading with ANACS as a newbie coin collector. Would I do it again? Was it worth it? Did it turn out as I expected? Watch to find out! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction to Andrea’s First ANACS Coin Submission 0:22 - Overview of the 15 Graded Coins and Expectations 0:47 - Learning Coin Collecting Through PCGS, NGC, and the Red Book 1:20 - Discovering Morgan Dollars and Family Coin Collections 1:56 - Coin Roll Hunting and Buying Proof Sets on eBay 2:33 - Encouragement for New Coin Collectors 3:01 - Tools, Resources, and Enjoyment of the Hobby 3:53 - 1951 Lincoln Cent Proof PF64 Review 5:09 - 1970-S Large Date Lincoln Cent Proof Review 6:06 - 1973-S Jefferson Nickel Deep Cameo Proof Review 6:34 - Thoughts on Submission Costs and Waiting for Grading Results 7:21 - 1963 Franklin Half Dollar Proof PF67 Review 7:56 - Comparing Franklin Half Dollar Proof Grades 8:15 - Full Bell Lines Explanation for Franklin Halves 9:07 - 1962 Franklin Half Dollar Proof PF67 Review 9:49 - 1961 Franklin Half Dollar Proof PF67 Review 10:38 - More 1961 Franklin Proof Comparisons and Grading Thoughts 11:24 - 1961 Franklin Half Dollar Proof PF66 Review 12:20 - 1960 Franklin Half Dollar Proof PF66 Review 13:03 - Grading an 1857 Liberty Seated Half Dime From Family Collection 13:48 - 1852 Three Cent Silver Coin With Rim Damage 14:16 - Thoughts on Coin Cleaning and Acetone Use 15:04 - 1964 Accented Hair Kennedy Half Dollar Variety 16:22 - 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Proof PF67 Review 16:51 - Explaining Silver Kennedy Edges and NIFC Coins 17:41 - Final 1964 Kennedy Proof Review 18:16 - Reflections on the Submission Results and Family Coins 18:39 - Thoughts on Using ANACS for Future Variety Submissions 18:51 - Customer Service and Tracking Issues With ANACS Check out this video for my PCGS submissions and grades. https://youtu.be/CUzMhEeEBPQ?si=BP5ucIeTiGzzh2Bn ------------------------------------------- My FAVORITE coin collecting tools: https://amzn.to/3ORQtxp Elikliv Autofocus 4K Digital Microscope https://amzn.to/3OFDBdA VisionAid Handheld Lighted Magnifying Glass with Stand Books I find useful: https://amzn.to/4mnc4Km 2026 Red Book Guide Book for Coin Collectors https://amzn.to/4vrb2Bo Strike It Rich With Pocket Change 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.