NGC Journals

ealandg's Journal

I like the way this works!

I was feeling pretty frustrated because of the issues with the site - not the best way to get started. However, now that things are up and running smoothly, I have to say that I like the NGC site better than the PCGS site and I REALLY like the way that I am being told where my coins are in the grading process.   I have a feeling that there are components of the site I'm not taking advantage of, but I am sure I'll discover them in time.  
ealandg

ealandg

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Dena's Journal

New Method of Handling Tied Sets in the Coin Registry

In respose to much feedback regarding the method of handling sets with tied scores, we've made some changes. In the past, sets with the same score were ranked according to which set achieved the high score first.   A change has been implemented so that the Registry system will first rank by score and in the case of a tie the system will determine which set has the highest percentage of coin images. If the score and percentage of images is equal between two sets, then the percentage of coin
dena

dena

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kbr1315-migration's Journal

SMS Coins

Once graded, 2005 SMS coins will appear in the Mint State section Once graded, 2005 SMS coins will appear in the Mint State section of the population report rather than the Proof section as was done for 1965-1967 SMS coins and 1994 and 1997 Specimen coins.  
Bryan1315

Bryan1315

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Lawrence Oei's Journal

Joined NGC today

My primary collecting interests Joined NGC today, will consider upgrading to the full paid account later on.   Anyway primary interests:   1oz silver bullions 1oz silver rounds polymer banknotes US banknotes Silver Trade Dollars of the Far East (1850s - 1930s)
Lawrence Oei

Lawrence Oei

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ealandg's Journal

Very disappointing and mystifying...

I just switched back over from PCGS and am not happy about this server business.   I work for a software company and it appears that whomever is overseeing this upgrade has not tested before "go live". When you are dealing with other people's money, it is usually a good idea to test before applying an upgrade. I have a difficult time believing that NGC doesn't have sufficient resources to obtain a test server.   Why can't they give us any more specifics on the issue? I certainly hope
ealandg

ealandg

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P. J.'s Journal

Very Upset

I am new to the Collector's Society, and recently submitted some coins for grading. That was weeks ago, and like most of you I have been unable to obtain any information due to this server problem. What is really being done about this?
P. J.

P. J.

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Novakovich-Brennan's Journal

NGC Simply does not care.

They are catering to the television hucksters. I have recently read in another forum that NGC has over 100,000 SAEs to grade for the TV hucksters. It seems that they have no commitment to real numismatists any more. I also learned from one of their graders that each one of them grades about 1000 coins per day. If they work an eight-hour day, that allows them a maximum of 14.4 seconds to grade each side of a coin. With one poin often having an impact of several hundred dollars, how much confide
Novakovich-Brennan

Novakovich-Brennan

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Novakovich-Brennan's Journal

One Debacle After Another

Total Inattention to Detail at NGC After 33 WORKING days, which translates to 42 days in real time, I finally emailed NGC yesterday for some kind of time estimate. They emailed back and said I needed to call someone named Jeff. He informed me that my coins were ready 3 weeks ago but my credit card was being declined and they couldn't get in touch with me. Funny, I've been in touch with many of you via email and had no problem. NGC has the same email address, plus my cell phone number. I don't
Novakovich-Brennan

Novakovich-Brennan

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vasilakopoulosnumismatics's Journal

Server still down! Please fix it!

I am very anxious about the status of the server or the complete backbone system of NGC. For me it is unacceptable that the company has no planned (as we alla can see now) how the upgrade would be made and in what time space.   I know that all major upgrades take place to an alternative, backup server which show all the difficulties at the very first. Then the normal upgrade will be smooth as all problems have been already addressed and the procedure is stable and fast.   I don't know anyt
Novakovich-Brennan's Journal

Server Problems

Shame on the webmaster For several years I was the manager of Internet operations for a company that sells recreational vehicle parts and supplies over the Internet. I can tell you that if that sight was down for more than 10 minutes I would have fired my webmaster and I probably would have been fired also.   Has anyone noticed that the only part of the sight that is down is one that offers customer service but doesn't bring in any money. The money-making part of the website is working fine
Novakovich-Brennan

Novakovich-Brennan

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Arlie Elders's Journal

Server Problems!

Get it well soon or get someone that can. We may need to remind the architecht that this is beginning to be more than a temporary inconvenience, seeing as how we have been given two previous targeted get well dates and this problem is now over a week old. Sounds like you need some new technical experts with a system that works. These problems should have been planned and fixed before the conversion. Sounds to me like the cart was ahead of the horse.
Arlie Elders

Arlie Elders

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R. Louis B.'s Journal

Server Technician's Credentials?

Maybe the technicians work for PCGS? I switched over to NGC from PCGS because of the expense and because I think PCGS is overly conservative on their grading. Little did I know that submitting my registration (by credit card over the web) would take 4 weeks to process. And now, waiting for a server to be functional ? maybe I got what I paid for. Unless they are stellar after this problem is finished ? this is my first and last year here.   Cheaper is cheaper ? guess I got what I paid fo
R. Louis B.

R. Louis B.

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US SOLDIER's Journal

1999 DELAWARE QUARTER

DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THE 1999 DELAWARE QUARTER THAT WAS STRUCK ON EXPERIMENTAL PLANCHETS. IF SO PLEASE EMAIL ME AT NIZAMEL02@AOL.COM . I AM 95% SURE THAT I HAVE ONE MINTED IN DENVER. DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THE 1999 DELAWARE QUARTER THAT WAS STRUCK ON EXPERIMENTAL PLANCHETS. IF SO PLEASE EMAIL ME AT NIZAMEL02@AOL.COM . I AM 95% SURE THAT I HAVE ONE MINTED IN DENVER.
US SOLDIER

US SOLDIER

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