I have tried Three Methods and Only One Works.

I have tried three different methods to get an existing NGC coin upgraded or have a Star (*) added. My first attempt was to send in five (5) coins for a regrade. This did not work at all. All the coins can back graded the same in new holders. My second attempt was a crack-out with a 1922 Gold Grant Dollar coin. I posted a journal about the success I had with NGC upgrading the coin from MS 65 to MS 66. My most recent attempt was to send in a group of coins for a Designation Review to see if I could get a Star (*) added. This was wholly unsuccessful. All the coins came back graded the same despite the very nice toning on many of the coins.

At this point I am convinced the only way to get an existing NGC coin upgraded or have a Star (*) added is through the crack-out game. Obviously cracking out a coin is not without risks, but then there are rewards to be had with the right coin.

Have you had success getting NGC to upgrade your coins or have a Star (*) added? If so please post as I am always interested in better ways to achieve this goal.

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