Interesting grading company

[stinkycheese1]

Conder, have you heard or seen of this TPG service before? It seems to be the bottom feeder of the bottom. This coin doesn't even look XF

 

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Seller's notes:

Up for auction is a 1834 $5 Classic Head Eagle US gold coin in AU condition. Coin is rare and beautiful. Please email with any questions. USA shipping only. Due to insurance on these I will not combine shipping. The insurance costs more than the shipping.

 

 

[EZ_E]

Kevin, as Mark Feld has repetitively stated, one should buy the coin in the slab that you want. It saves much heartache down the line.

[Schatzy]

I wouldn't even think twice about buying that coin!!

 

I love the hologram sticker with Secure on the back. It looks just like those SGS holders!!

[MarkFeld]

Kevin, as Mark Feld has repetitively stated, one should buy the coin in the slab that you want. It saves much heartache down the line.

Victor, I didn't see anything in Kevin's post to indicate that he is thinking about trying to buy the coin.

 

Kevin, I agree - the coin isn't even XF. I'm guessing that it was slabbed by a self -slabber.

[WoodenJefferson]

AU=Almost abUsed

[physics-fan3.14]

NCGS = Naieve Collectors Get the Shaft

[James_OldeTowne]

"AU" = "all ugly" from a self-slabber!

[stinkycheese1]

Kevin, as Mark Feld has repetitively stated, one should buy the coin in the slab that you want. It saves much heartache down the line.

Victor, I didn't see anything in Kevin's post to indicate that he is thinking about trying to buy the coin.

 

Kevin, I agree - the coin isn't even XF. I'm guessing that it was slabbed by a self -slabber.

 

That's correct, I wasn't interested in buying it.

 

I did a little research and looked them up, they seem to be a grading company

 

NCGS

[MarkFeld]

..I did a little research and looked them up, they seem to be a grading company

 

NCGS

Kevin, maybe it's a real grading company, but maybe not. Don't assume that it is just becaue a website is involved. For example, I didn't see any information regarding the owner or graders. That missing information says a great deal to me.

[Mark T]

..I did a little research and looked them up, they seem to be a grading company

 

NCGS

Kevin, maybe it's a real grading company, but maybe not. Don't assume that it is just becaue a website is involved. For example, I didn't see any information regarding the owner or graders. That missing information says a great deal to me.

 

They are about as real as the hair on my head - FYI - I am bald

[Schatzy]

..I did a little research and looked them up, they seem to be a grading company

 

NCGS

Kevin, maybe it's a real grading company, but maybe not. Don't assume that it is just becaue a website is involved. For example, I didn't see any information regarding the owner or graders. That missing information says a great deal to me.

 

Any grading company that sells coins also I wouldn't buy from!!

 

Coins are offered on a first come, first served basis. Availability is usually very good and most orders can be filled.

 

If they don't have they can find one and make sure it get the grade you want!!

[PerryHall]

It's all right to buy from third world slabbers as long as you treat their coins as if they were raw.

[michael]

coin isnt rare and sure as mess aint beautiful

 

looks to be from the crappy photo a cleaned possibly damaged fine-15---vf-20 if not a little less and i am assuming it is genuine

 

but sight seen/ in handexamination would confirm or deny the above and more than likely confirm

[DC Dawg]

Just so you know, the phone number listed on their "Contact Us" page is a cell phone, making searching phone records difficult. The address listed is a strip mall in Scottsdale, AZ. Doing a search of several sources, there are no coin dealers, jewelers, or any other business that can be identified as a coin or coin-related business in this strip mall. However, there is a UPS Store amongst the business along with a Starbucks. Since Starbucks has WiFi, it may be an office in the making!!

 

Scott

[WoodenJefferson]

So far WiFi keeps them mobile, to an extent.

 

 

An agressive company, the CEO does not want to be tied down to his desk.

[just-john]

Kevin their web page says Fountain Hills AZ that's not that far from you .Looks like a PO Box .Stake it out

[Conder101]

Same initials, different company. There are at least three different NCGS "grading services" I knew of two others, this one is new to me.

[MarkW]

Interesting pricing on the Morgans at the NCGS site. How about an 1880 O in MS65 for only $79. Numismedia puts it at $29,250. What a deal!!! Put me down for a dozen.

[Schatzy]

Interesting pricing on the Morgans at the NCGS site. How about an 1880 O in MS65 for only $79. Numismedia puts it at $29,250. What a deal!!! Put me down for a dozen.

 

lol

[PovertyRow]

 

I would think the fact they sell coins they "slab" indicates they are not a true TPG.

[gbsten]

 

I would think the fact they sell coins they "slab" indicates they are not a true TPG.

 

I would think the fact they don't allow you to submit coins for grading could be a clue...! (See "submissions".)