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It’s funny today is February 20, 2021 and I’m looking at Mike the crook who is usually on HSN he’s doing shop csntv.com he has 2021 silver eagle type one and two 69.95 per coin Plus whatever the shipping and handling is the grading company is ANACS Fortunately I got the 2020 supposed last coins before the new design, I don’t know if he lied or he knew that there was gonna be another meeting in 2021. Fortunately I got one of each, on the 2021 type one I got first day of strike first strike coin. Price was fantastic. Except for HSN nobody is taking pre-orders on the type 2

On 5/10/2018 at 5:06 PM, Ron Hardin said:

I think that you will find as many opinions as there are collectors.  So here is my opinion...I am a member of all services and have been trading for many years.  Generally, I have been disappointed with the grades received on coins sent to PCGS.  I purchase coins after close scrutiny and comparison with both their photograde page and grading standards.  I find inconsistencies on the photograde site that are not easily understood.  And I think their grading standards are just suggestions; not closely followed.  In general, I have learned to buy coins using their price guide minus two grade points.

NCG seems to command a market price close to PCGS.  Many video clips from people that have cracked the case and sent the same coins to all graders find little difference in NCG and PCGS grades.   But sellers perfer the prices paid for PCGS coins.  I guess there is perceived market value in paying higher prices for grading.   NCG is less expensive than PCGS so it may command a lower price for the same grade based on this the perceived value principle.  I like the fact that NCG provides a restoration service.

I think ICG is probably the best quality and awarded grade of the coin.  It cost less, and you will generally get a lower dollar value for the coin, but I think the grade given reflects more the standards claimed by PCGS then PCGS.  I like the fact the ICG states that their employees are not permitted to collect coins.  That will, of course, eliminate any occasion for impropriety.  Not that it exists, of course.

ANACS is the go to for coin errors.  And that is I what I use their service for.  I don't trust the market to reflect a good price for ANACS graded coins.  Maybe it is the holder? Who knows. 

In general, if I am going to flip a coin, I use the PCGS price guide, compared to the grading standards minus two points.  You don't make much money on this but who does outside of searching.  If I am grading errors, I use ANACS.  If looking for high quality keepers, NCG or ICG.

This is only an opinion and does not reflect the actual quality of service provided.

At this point I don't use any other services. 

 

and they wanted to sell a type one and type two at 109 each plus $12 shipping each. I’m pretty sure I can do better. I’m new to this I am buying these coins for my grandson. I started with the 50th anniversary coin of the moon landing, it’s already tripled in price, they’ll be his to hold or to go through college with.Thank you if you read this

On 5/10/2018 at 5:06 PM, Ron Hardin said:

I think that you will find as many opinions as there are collectors.  So here is my opinion...I am a member of all services and have been trading for many years.  Generally, I have been disappointed with the grades received on coins sent to PCGS.  I purchase coins after close scrutiny and comparison with both their photograde page and grading standards.  I find inconsistencies on the photograde site that are not easily understood.  And I think their grading standards are just suggestions; not closely followed.  In general, I have learned to buy coins using their price guide minus two grade points.

NCG seems to command a market price close to PCGS.  Many video clips from people that have cracked the case and sent the same coins to all graders find little difference in NCG and PCGS grades.   But sellers perfer the prices paid for PCGS coins.  I guess there is perceived market value in paying higher prices for grading.   NCG is less expensive than PCGS so it may command a lower price for the same grade based on this the perceived value principle.  I like the fact that NCG provides a restoration service.

I think ICG is probably the best quality and awarded grade of the coin.  It cost less, and you will generally get a lower dollar value for the coin, but I think the grade given reflects more the standards claimed by PCGS then PCGS.  I like the fact the ICG states that their employees are not permitted to collect coins.  That will, of course, eliminate any occasion for impropriety.  Not that it exists, of course.

ANACS is the go to for coin errors.  And that is I what I use their service for.  I don't trust the market to reflect a good price for ANACS graded coins.  Maybe it is the holder? Who knows. 

In general, if I am going to flip a coin, I use the PCGS price guide, compared to the grading standards minus two points.  You don't make much money on this but who does outside of searching.  If I am grading errors, I use ANACS.  If looking for high quality keepers, NCG or ICG.

This is only an opinion and does not reflect the actual quality of service provided.

At this point I don't use any other services.