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Pillar of the Community
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I have no experience looking at or reviewing ICG coins. I see a beautiful MS 65 commem that looks quite nice on ebay with 30 day return. I'd rather not waste my time if there is systemic issues with ICG material. I'm curious to find out the community's thoughts on the service as it is now, not before the ANACS-ICG switchover that occurred some years ago. *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This is what it boils down to.
If you can grade for yourself, you will be fine and will be able to take advantage of the discounted ICG coins.
You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
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I have never heard of ICG.. what is the full name? Immediate Coin Grading?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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ICG - Independent Coin Graders or I Can't Grade. I would rank the TPG's as follows: PCGS NGC ANACS ICG The ICG grading is a little softer than PCGS and NGC. I agree with the statement above, "If you can grade for yourself, you will be fine and will be able to take advantage of the discounted ICG coins". |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Agree with Slider23 thoughts.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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ICG is one of only four graders accepted by ebay. All others will have their listings removed. |
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United States
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I agree with the upthread comments. ICG is solid with authentication and attribution. Their grading for circulated (AG-VG) and midgrade (F-VF) coins is pretty decent. They struggle with sliders and 19th Century coins. They are way too enthusiastic with MS-63-64-65-66 coins. On some of the tougher series (Buffs, SLQs), they can undergrade coins, so grade cherrypicking is possible. Don't fear them, but definitely don't give them blind reliance.
In short, they are a decent assurance of authenticity, but always grade the coins for yourself.
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The same seller sold a ICG MS65 for $250 in April, so the price is at fair market value. The only negative that I see is a small scratch on the reverse. Is the scratch enough to drop the coin to 64 at PCGS or NGC? Maybe
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Posted 06/17/2022 9:33 pm
Uncirculated American Silver Eagles 
