Professional grading services. Who would you use?

[oldplacesnofinds]

I have never had a coin over graded by PCI. They have always been right in with what I believed them to be. Check out PCG and NCI, now we are talking over grading. I have never sent a coint to PCI and got back anything higher than a MS65. And those were few and far between for newer coins. PCGS and NGC are protecting the amount of Gem coins by not giving out a MS65 or higher. They will but they better be prestine. I am not against this but this is a fact. This indian was certified by PCI, its a bad pic but what do you think it should grade?

 

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[GPURS]

Oldplace, just a stab but AU-58 or MS-60??

 

[WheatbackDigger]

#1 PCGS
#2 NGC (a close second)
#3 ANACS (will slab problem coins which can be a plus)
#4 ICG
#5 SEGS (not as well known, but I have seen some nice coins crossover from these guys)
#6 PCI (Old Green Holder was on the money, the new Gold holder is mostly overgraded)

I wouldn't consider any other grading services.

Remember, if buying, buy the coin, not the plastic

If submitting coins, submit to #1 or #2, if its a problem coin submit to #3.

 

[oldplacesnofinds]

Oldplace, just a stab but AU-58 or MS-60??

MS60 90%Red graded by PCI. Right on the money.

 

[Emperor Findus Cladius]

I collect FH Standing Liberty Quarters. If it is a slabbed coin, I only consider NGC or PCGS, I strictly avoid any of the others.

 

[gallienus267]

I have always used PCI and think they are right on the money. The grade seems correct and they are very easy to submit coins to. I tend to think that the big three get the best ratings because somewhere money passes hands to say they are the best. PCI gets my vote.

 

[cwdigger]

I collect FH Standing Liberty Quarters. If it is a slabbed coin, I only consider NGC or PCGS, I strictly avoid any of the others.

agreed NGC would be my 1st choice PCGS 2nd and stay away from others as said above!!