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How to Use the Price Guide
P R O F E S S I O N A L C O I N G R A D I N G S E R V I C E PR IC E GU I DE
he PCGS Rare Coin Market Report is published bi-monthly by the Professional
TCoin Grading Service (PCGS.) The prices listed in the PCGS Rare Coin Market Report Price Guide are meant to serve as a guide to assist the rare coin buying public in determining values for all signifi cant United States coins. Before you use t thehe PCGS Rare Coin Market Report Price Guide, you should read the following information ververy y cacar refefu ul lly.ly. asking prices for PCGS-graded United States coins. The prices are compiled from various sources, including dealer ads in trade papers, dealer fixed price lists and websites, major auctions, and activity at major coin shows. The prices are what you should expect to pay, on average, for PCGS-graded coins. Note that been graded by PCGS, coins that have been graded by other grading services, or non-third party graded coins where the grade is represented by the seller, may not have been graded by the same standards as PCGS-graded coins and their market value may be different. move weekly and even daily. The and is subject to lead times for printing and mailing. Prices listed in the the more comprehensive PCGS Online Price Guide (
What do the RCMR Prices Mean?
The prices listed in the PCGS Rare Coin Market Report Price Guide are average dealer asking prices for PCGS-graded United States coins. The prices are compiled from various sources, including dealer ads in trade papers, dealer fixed price lists and websites, major auctions, and activity at major coin shows. The prices are what you should expect to pay, on average, for PCGS-graded coins. Note that RCMR prices do not apply to coins which have not been graded by PCGS, coins that have been graded by other grading services, or non-third party graded coins where the grade is represented by the seller, may not have been graded by the same standards as PCGS-graded coins and their market value may be different.
Time Sensitivity of Prices
Prices for U.S. rare coins can and do change frequently. Prices for more generic issues can move weekly and even daily. The PCGS Rare Coin Market Report is a bi-monthly publication and is subject to lead times for printing and mailing. Prices listed in the RCMR are derived from the more comprehensive PCGS Online Price Guide (www.PCGS.com). RCMR prices are the prices listed in the PCGS Online Price Guide the day the RCMR is sent to the printer. For up-to-date prices, check the PCGS Online Price Guide on www. PCGS.com /prices.