... And what if you get 68?
68 is extremely unlikely.
Some useful information for those planning on grading:
PCGS has a stricter definition of 70 vs NGC
Prior Population reports can be seen here (
https://www.pcgs.com/pop/detail/silver-eagles-1986-date/939) (
Factor in that minimum grading can be specified, thus skewing the numbers)
PCGS has a higher membership fee than NGC.
NGC has a quicker turnaround (PCGS/NGC both use a 2 step process for turnaround 1. Processing your coin 2. Grading. When you pay for a certain turnaround time, it's only step 2. Step 1 (with PCGS IN PARTICULAR) can add a lot of time to the process. Essentially their turnaround time promise is highly disingenuous.
PR69 sells at a slight discount to Raw typically - also factor in shipping to and from the grading company in addition to fees.
Factor in that the market may move down in the 2-4 weeks it takes to get coin back.
With this coin both grading companies are offering encapsulation of the COA for a fee as well. Worth it IMO.