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Quick Poll: Use PMG Or PCGS ?

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 Posted 02/03/2024  4:46 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add PastExpiry to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I am considering joining PMG or PCGS to have some bills graded on behalf of both myself and other people. I think I heard PMG is far and away the leader with PCGS being relatively new, but is there a general consensus among actual bankntoe collectors as to which they prefer?
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 Posted 02/03/2024  5:33 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add SteveInTampa to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
You really can't go wrong with either company. I've heard that PCGS is returning submissions a bit faster than PMG, but, as of yet, PCGS does not have a population report or registry. Prices a very similar.
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I prefer PMG (NGC) for paper money and PCGS for coins, but I agree, they are both top-notch operations.
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I'm in Coinfrog's corner.
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PMG or PCGS should both be fine for your grading needs.

(BTW —- Does anybody know if Legacy is still around? Haven't seen anything about them in years.)
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Having notes graded from both I like PMG more for notes.
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Quote:
(BTW —- Does anybody know if Legacy is still around? Haven't seen anything about them in years.)

https://legacygrading.com/
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I know some veteran collectors that went with PCGS. They said it was more technology friendly organizing your collection on your phone.
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