Why Do Canadians Hate NGC?

At the risk of being OT, that's a very interesting factoid I did not realize.
In regards to differences between Canadians and Americans, I think there's some truth there...although it can be easily overstated. I see similar habits in BC as in California. The role of the media could also be overstated in both countries, and Canada is not immune from biases there--simple human nature.

Anyway...back to coins. I really like Canada, but I wish I could find more coin dealers up there. There's only a handful in the Vancouver/Victoria area--as compared to Seattle.

Hello DV,

Check to see if there are periodic major coin shows in and around Vancouver. I am sure that there are several a year. There are a lot more "vest pocket" dealers in Canada than the US and that is where you can acquaint yourself with them. You will find that they will find you the best material. I guess they know where to "beat the bushes".

There is a major coin auctioneer in Vancouver named Michael Walsh and even he does not have a "shop" per se. He may have e just retired, but you might look him up on-line. He can point you to the right people in the area (and he is an honest guy. Coin (sales) distribution networks are here, they are just different than the "corner shop" in most US cities.

I have been collecting here for 5 years, after collecting for 40 years in the US. It is MUCH more fun here. It is like the US 30 years ago. But.....you will find the US Canadian differences seem greater as you are here longer.

I don't hate NGC, or any TPG for that matter...I have never sent a coin out to an American TPG. Why? The shipping rates make it unreasonable for the American coins I own. It feels like I'm dropping 25% or more of the coins total value, not including any hidden costs.... Customs might decide to apply the law as rigidly as possible and force you to get an import permit, if it is required (Under UNESCO, which Canada and the U.S. are signatory countries, coins more than 100 years old are considered cultural property, so you'd need an import permit. I don't even know how to get one, or how much it costs).

I've never owned any really valuable coins which need valuation, so it has not bothered me at all.

I guess I'm just cheap and reading into things too much.