Is there a hobby/business need for a technically stable independent authentication and grading company? 1 1

[GoldFinger1969]

On 12/27/2022 at 2:24 PM, bstrauss3 said:

I wasn't a fan of the green when NTC used it. Still not. I get the white vs. black for gold, red copper, etc. But EVERYTHING looks TERRIBLE in puke-green.

The 2nd and 3rd Gen OGH by PCGS look kinda nice.  Folks want 'em.

I like NGC's modern black holders for modern gold including reverse proofs.  Nice contrast. 

[t-arc]

On 12/20/2022 at 12:37 PM, Just Bob said:

And yet, that is exactly what has happened with grading standards. Market grading is accepted because the majority, or at least the vocal minority, wants it.

This must be why I see so many overgraded buffalo nickels.  Fine-12 given the VF20-grade in the extreme.  It must be to keep the submitter happy and coming back for move.  I once saw an overdate 1918/7-d

buffalo nickel that to me appeared to be vg08 but was slabbed (or rather slobbed) as a VF-20.  AMPMEX was selling it if you are familiar with them.

Edited December 31, 2022 by t-arc

[GoldFinger1969]

To me, the bigger problem isn't Market vs. Technical grading....it's GRADEFLATION which can happen under either regime (though less likely under technical grading).