What is meant by 'walkthrough'? 1 1

[MattGinAZ]

new to this site and wondering what is meant by walkthrough. Has pricing differences.

[Coinbuf]

That is the tier for the mega rare uber expensive coins, very expensive but also very quick.   When you have a very expensive coin that has a value over 10K this is the tier it must be submitted under, also this tier can also be used if you are incredibly impatient and must have your coin graded as quickly as possible and are willing to pay the high fee.   Of course paying $200 to grade a $1 coin pretty much defines the phrase money to burn in my book.  

[RWB]

It refers to attending a coin show ('bourse') where the authentication company has a booth set up. You take you coin to the booth in person, complete paperwork and pay. The company will then examine and process your coin for return to you at the same show. That is: you will walk the coin through the authentication and grading process. (All you really do is turn in the coin, pay them, and return when they tell you to.)

[GBrad]

On 8/17/2021 at 11:08 PM, RWB said:

It refers to attending a coin show ('bourse') where the authentication company has a booth set up. You take you coin to the booth in person, complete paperwork and pay. The company will then examine and process your coin for return to you at the same show. That is: you will walk the coin through the authentication and grading process. (All you really do is turn in the coin, pay them, and return when they tell you to.)

Just curious RWB and thanks for your comment, and not that I have money to burn like that, but if you do a 'walkthrough' at a coin show with a TPG do they slab it on the spot just like they would with a regular submission?  

Edited August 18, 2021 by GBrad

[James Zyskowski]

Good question GBrad I’ve wondered about that too.  RWB?🤓

[Woods020]

@DWLange would be the best person to answer these questions

[James Zyskowski]

On 8/18/2021 at 8:53 AM, Woods020 said:

@DWLange would be the best person to answer these questions

Thanks. DWLange? Would you like to weigh in please!  Thanks 🤓

[DWLange]

Walkthrough is the name of the grading tier for coins valued by the submitter over $10,000. This service applies whether a coin is submitted for in-office service or turnaround at a coin show. The fee for having it done at a show is higher. For coins valued over $25,000 there is Unlimited Walkthrough, which costs twice as much or more, as the fee is determined by the base price of $350 plus 1% of fair market value.

https://www.ngccoin.com/submit/services-fees/ngc/

[James Zyskowski]

And if I could please just one more question. When you do a walk through at a show do they slab em there? or as I suspect they mail them but just don’t know 🤓. Thanks again 

Edited August 18, 2021 by James Zyskowski

[VKurtB]

On 8/18/2021 at 12:05 PM, James Zyskowski said:

And if I could please just one more question. When you do a walk through at a show do they slab em there? or as I suspect they mail them but just don’t know 🤓. Thanks again 

USUALLY they do them there. But so far not since COVID. My 2014 clad high relief Kennedy halves were submitted at the show and picked up at the show. Mine were the first two submitted. They did a much cheaper walkthrough for those coins in particular. It was the only way to get the show label. 
 

I was at a meeting once next door from a slabbing room at a show. VERY odd sounding thing - the making of the seal. 

Edited August 18, 2021 by VKurtB

[DWLange]

Typically, show walkthrough grading is offered for submissions received no later than Thursday. The coins are slabbed and delivered onsite, usually in two days time, though the ones taken in on Thursday have to be completed by Friday. Onsite grading is offered by NGC at the Winter and Summer FUN shows and at the Spring and Summer ANA conventions. The recent ANA in Rosemont was an exception, as there was too much uncertainty due to Covid restrictions to allow for it in time.