Comments on: New Column to Focus on Third-Party Coin Grading

By: Robert T Jenkins

Robert T Jenkins — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:40:17 +0000

Sorry, people you are missing the point all large companies due one thing well; THEY GENERATE FEES. Banks, credit card companies, NGC, PCGS THE GOVERNMENT(taxes) are all the same fees, fees,fees! I’m sure if I pay enough in fees I’ll get a farsighted grader as well ; um lets see every 10th sliver eagle is a 69 35th a 70 or was that 40th? Hey chuck, “what fee schedule are these guys currently rated at”? Wow! I didn’t think anyone else used MNS’ fee plan, better make that last one a 70. Seated Halfs, WB #’s what, Barbers,THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO what? DAVID who? Please don’t even get me started on the S.S. SUNK! The word for the times is FEES!!!
THANK YOU Robert T Jenkins : That will be $24.50 ,credit card or paychum?

By: William O'Day

William O'Day — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:55:14 +0000

The larger dealers that send in several hundred coins at a time seem to get higher graded coins back than the small collector that sends in just a few. No doubt they get a much better deal on prices for grading too.

By: Michael Bugeja

Michael Bugeja — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:47:22 +0000

Terry, I agree with you on all counts. On the one hand, I’m usually surprised with grading from the major companies–sometimes pleasantly. But usually there is that mixed feeling you describe. However, your sight-unseen comment is true. I buy a lot of “raw” coins, and consignors usually inflate grade or hide flaws.

By: Terry M Hoepner

Terry M Hoepner — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:28:47 +0000

I enjoyed as well as agreed with your Third Party Coin Grading article. I have sent several coins to PCGS and NGC in the past and have had mixed feelings with the graded results. Sometimes I’m surprised when receiving a coin graded MS70 and/or PR70DCAM. Other times a coin will be returned and slabbed a grade lower than expected! However, my feeling is that buying and selling graded coins (from PCGS and/or NGC) “unseen” is much safer when compared with buying and selling in the past… before third party grading.

By: Coin Docere

Coin Docere — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:55:14 +0000

Looking forward to reading you article…
Neal