NGC crossover 1 out of 3, but i"m happy

[sadysta1]

only one coin crossed to NGC holder but it was a sweet victory for me

 

Before

1898-S $20 PCGS AU58

 

Now

1898-S $20 NGC MS61PL

 

happy customer - I have 5 more invoices (mostly moders) I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 

Sorry no pics - I'm 400 miles from my coin

[HaydenTubbs]

only one coin crossed to NGC holder but it was a sweet victory for me

 

Before

1898-S $20 PCGS AU58

 

Now

1898-S $20 NGC MS61PL

 

happy customer - I have 5 more invoices (mostly moders) I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 

Sorry no pics - I'm 400 miles from my coin

 

Hmmm... an AU-58 to a MS-61 PL

Was there really any wear on the coin,or was PCGS having a bad day?

[Hoot]

Many more times than once I've seen excellent sliders get bumped two or three grades. The distinction that I think the grading services (NGC, ANACS and PCGS) try to make is between a coin that looks like it his minimal wear vs. light friction. The latter can be from light circulation but can also show up from being stored raw in a cabinet, envelope, loose change box, or from collector handling. No doubt about it, it's a judgment call but I think it's the right thing to do.

 

Congrats on the upgrade! Since PCGS does not hand out the PL designation, except with specific series, that's an excellent attribute to have noted.

 

Hoot

[HaydenTubbs]

Many more times than once I've seen excellent sliders get bumped two or three grades. The distinction that I think the grading services (NGC, ANACS and PCGS) try to make is between a coin that looks like it his minimal wear vs. light friction. The latter can be from light circulation but can also show up from being stored raw in a cabinet, envelope, loose change box, or from collector handling. No doubt about it, it's a judgment call but I think it's the right thing to do.

 

Congrats on the upgrade! Since PCGS does not hand out the PL designation, except with specific series, that's an excellent attribute to have noted.

 

Hoot

well I got a few sliders

[bigd5]

I think the way the services are grading au/58-ms/62, it HAS to be the toughest general grade distinction in the market right now.

 

I've recently sent in two coins (Barber Quarter and Half dollar) that came back for me as au/58.

 

I've sold both coins to collectors who have cracked them out and resubmitted the coins, and both came back ms/62 on the second go round. NGC on the quarter, and pcgs on the half.

 

That was a little frustrating to hear, but I'm happy for the buyers of the coins.

 

I agree with Hoot. The distinction between light rub or friction is as grey an area as there can be in grading.

 

I think if a coin with rub that has that uncish look, or uncish characterisics (luster most importantly, to me) than that particular coin has a good shot at grading mint state with the services.

[michael]

looks like i will not be buying sny graded ms 60 61 62 63 coins at unc money unless they have full lustre and absolutely no rub or friction

but they are still happy coins in their current holders

 

if they have rub or friction then ms60 prices for me even if in ms 62 holders

 

 

michael