NGC Grading Returns

[HR_COINS 10]

Hi Guys

 

After finally sending some coins for grading 2.5 months ago I finally got my parcel back 2 days ago. Some decent(PF70) grades on proteas and ms 63 on mandela birthdays.

 

However my parcel was opened by customs(sars) and sealed by sars(as per the sticker over it).

 

I had to pay vat and customs clearence on it.Is this normal practice?

None of my coins were missing. Thank goodness NGC marked the parcel correctly!

[4kids 10]

If the procudure you followed to "export for re-import" your coins was NOT done properly you will end up paying VAT and Customs clearance. However the customs official was probably in a good mood as they would under such circumstances also hold your parcell and charge you import duties as well.

[rvswartz 10]

As per my experience, they only charge you VAT on the cost of the grading...

 

Regards