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NGC Journals

NGC vs PCGS

Possibly correct in this case. I hate doing other peoples homework. This is in regards to the 1955 D red Lincoln Cent NGC price versus PCGS price.   <a href="http://coins.heritagegalleries.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=382&Lot_No=5346&src=pr">http://coins.heritagegalleries.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=382&Lot_No=5346&src=pr</a>   Sorry, but you will have to sign in for yourselves to see the huge difference this coin has between PCGS and NGC.

Rktekt 007

Rktekt 007

Re: NGC vs. PCGS

This shouldn't surprise anyone. This is just the same old game dealers have played with a coin for years. When they are selling it, it's a perfect coin that is a screaming gem worthy of a premium. But if they're buying the same coin, it has multiple problems that they have to discount the coin for in able to sell it. The ugly part of this hobby or business or whatever you percieve it as still exists.   As an example, I took a look at the website of the auction house listed in the journal ent

Johnny's Cartwheels

Johnny's Cartwheels

FITZGERALD COLLECTION

Another pedigree collection As of this date I now have sixteen different dates/mints in Morgan dollars! There are other dates available, but cost is a problem on some. I only have one Peace Dollar at this time! This is a long term collection.

Clay

Clay

re grading times

at least you can get them to grade your coins about month and half ago...I sent 200 memorial 1c's to be prescreened...now these were 200 coins i had already screened for bag marks and scuffs, good strikes etc. the grader sent them back...not enough to meet the 35% grading level...now true, I had sent them as min grade ms-66...but these were blaze reds w/out marks....ok...i got em back and rescreened to the best 100...lowered the min to ms-65...guess what....got em back today for not meeting 3

silver dollar

silver dollar

re: After 45 days...

When you say '45 days' do you mean calendar days or business days? Also bear in mind that the holidays throw everyone's schedules...   Oh, when I spoke to NGC last (about 2 weeks ago, I think), they did indeed confirm that Early Bird was running 11-12 business days late... I think I'll avoid that service for awhile...    

Allan C Ong

Allan C Ong

Say Cheese Please

Please, image your coins! The beauty of this registry is that we are able to show off our coins... to strut our stuff.. brag. To have some pride in our selected hobby. We are able to do this in a secure environment, knowing that our collection is safe, where we want it to be. And even though you may keep it under lock and key, or perhaps it is just sitting under your bed, you are able to show what you have accomplished.   Many of our fellow members have images of some of thier coins and

Admiral Mike-migration

Admiral Mike-migration

Day ??? Slowly but surely

The journey continues... I am now up to 5 coins purchased. I have 2 in my possession... and awaiting 3 recently purchased on Ebay. It is tough to fork out money on stuff for myself during the holidays... so my purchasing will probably somewhat reserved until spring. Hmmm...is there a hot time of year to purchase coins? Is there a seasonal effect on values? Interesting question.. I am not really sure. We will see.   DP

NumisGuard

NumisGuard

Re: NGC regrading for early holders

Yes there has been some grade inflation for PCGS graded coins. I have several Morgans that were in old rattler holders that now reside in a newer NGC or PCGS holder a grade higher. When PCGS first started, they were very conservative. They had quality as the issue of utmost importance. This, along with being the first allowed them to dominate the market initially. Then with the appearance of NGC and ANACS later in the 80's, competitive forces dictated that PCGS become a little less conservative

Johnny's Cartwheels

Johnny's Cartwheels

It's late and the descriptions and photos are updated

If you've read through the descriptions and photos for other sets, what type of formats have you liked? Kennedy's seem like a good choice to be personally creative about a set that lacks the variety and longer history of other types. I've probably have stayed up too late and had some fun catching up on descriptions just to say more than PFUC69 - 1998-S Clad.

Rayshield

Rayshield

Re: SOS! WHAT IS SMS?

SMS=Special mint set, plus some history Back in 1965-67, the mint made what they called special mint sets. Proof sets were not made for those years. Mint sets are assembled from normal business strike coins. These coins are struck once under standard minting pressure from the dies. For the special mint sets, the coins were stuck once like business strikes, but under higher pressure. Overall, they had a nicer look than the regular business strike.   For 2005, the mint changed the way the

Merc111

Merc111

My First Colorful Morgan

NGC graded it MS63, but it is pretty. Normally I post in the NGC chat but I'll place this coin in my journal. It is an 1885-O Morgan graded MS63 by NGC. The scuffs on her cheek keep the grade down, but it has excellent eye appeal. It looks like it toned while sitting in a mint bag for years. A coin resting on the right side kept this part from being toned. The left side had some contact with the bag and acquired the colorful toning. The reverse (not shown) was also protected and is brigh

Merc111

Merc111

Re; ANACS net grading

If a coin grades MS60 Details and "scratched" by ANACS...will it grade at NGC or PCGS?? -Maybe but unlikely ANACS net graded problem coins have a small chance of being graded by NGC or PCGS. Both state they will not grade problem coins. Some minor problems like early PVC resudue could be removed and the coin could get graded by NGC. If the PVC has caused damage (spots, etching), then the coin will not be graded. Major problem coins like your scratched coin will not get into a NGC or PCGS h

Merc111

Merc111

Re: Restoration??

The NCS homepage will tell you more. I read the entry on a MS64FH SL quarter. I guess the graders at NGC felt the coin had some surface problems that held down the grade. Removal of these problems could increase the grade or help to preserve the coin at its current grade.   Here is the NCS page for their services and fees:   <a href="http://www.ncscoin.com/conservation/services_and_fees.asp">http://www.ncscoin.com/conservation/services_and_fees.asp</a>

Merc111

Merc111

REGISTRY POINTS FOR AU NEED TO BE WEIGHTED LIKE MS

MY AU55 1857-C $1 GOLD IS WORTH 2555 POINTS. SO IS AN AU50, OR AU58. WHAT GIVES? POINT OF QUESTION. COMPARING SCORES BETWEEN XF AND MS-60 WE FIND THE GRADE AU. THERE IS AU50, AU55, AND AU58. I'VE EVEN SEEN AU53 NOW AND THEN. IF I WORK TO BETTER MY COLLECTION, EVEN IN THE SMALLEST AMOUNT I'D LIKE IT TO BE REWARDED IN SOME WAY. USING THE NUMISMEDIA RETAIL, THIS COIN INCREASES IN VALUE BY $4070 FROM AU50-AU58! I BOUGHT THIS COIN FOR 1200 IN A PCI HOLDER AS AU50. THOUGHT ABOUT IT FOR A YEAR, CRACK

doobiewahsasha

doobiewahsasha

ANACS Grading

If a coin grades MS60 Details and "scratched" by ANACS...will it grade at NGC or PCGS?? No otherr questions, I have a few ANACS coins that I would like to get graded but am afraid to waste the money?? Mike 1928 anacs

Mike K-migration

Mike K-migration

Restoration??

Sent this EBay baby in and it cam back MS64FH with a "sticker"... When this guy came back it had a note from NGC that this coin is a good candidate for "professional restoration"?? What is this? How much does it cost? Is it successful? Will it increase the grade (coin is currently MS64FH)?? Thanks for posted or direct replies, Mike 1929 Gem.j

Mike K-migration

Mike K-migration

COIN SCORE CORRECTION

NGC NOT SITTING ON OLD NUMBERS Anybody try NGC's new Score Correction yet? I did and my reaction was Wow! If you've got a good candidate for score upgrading, just go to your score challenged candidate coin, click on the date and get that baby a new pair of shoes. In my case, Scott Schechter raised the score on my Type 1, 1956 Proof 68 Ultra Cameo Franklin over 350%. Of course, the coin deserved the new score but Scott's response took less than 24 hours. Hey folks, a round of applause for Scott

RJ-migration

RJ-migration

NGC Regrading for early holders

I have a number of first generation slabs (early commems) graded 64-65. Has anyone had much success in grading up with a regrade? My PCGS rattlers have all moved up 1 grade (both from PCGS and NGC) although my PCGS green holders have a 1/12 upgrade percentage. Any insights?   As for the debate about grading, i have owned raw, PCGS, NGC, ANACS, NTC (sucks), ICG, and a few others, and have dumped all but NGC and PCGS. They may take a little longer, they may make a few mistakes, but i can re

hardin2413

hardin2413

COMPLETED 3 CENT NICKEL PROOF COLLECTION.

HEY, CAN YOU SPARE A 3 CENT NICKEL? NEXT MONTHS ISSUE OF COIN VALUES MAGAZINE IS FEATURING THE 3 CENT SILVER AND NICKEL COINS. I JUST PURCHASED MY LAST COIN NEEDED TO COMPLETE MY PROOF COLLECTION. AN 1867 PR66 CAM(NGC). IT AMAZES ME THE PROOFS ARE NOT VERY EXPENSIVE AND THE MINTAGES ARE VERY LOW, AND ARE SO VERY AVAILABLE. 8 HAVE MINTAGES LOWER THAN THE 1895 PROOF MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR!!! CONTACT ME FOR GETTING INFORMATION AND THE HISTORY OF THESE COINS AND/OR SOME OF MY CONTACTS ON PURCHASING

donald e

donald e

Re: Troubles with crossover

Who can I blame? I guess it is me for wanting it graded in the first place. A couple of years ago I had an 1883 Liberty nickel (no cents)graded by Anacs as MS63. Well, wanting to add it to my registry, I sent it to NGC. Came back as a no grade, altered surface. So, my questions are, 1. Did Anacs really screw up and miss an altered surface or.. 2. Did NGC have a momentary hallucination. Either way, I lose and not much recourse.

Admiral Mike-migration

Admiral Mike-migration