Posted 05/16/2007 01:03 am
After some research:
I just had some dollar error coins done with ICG. They have a special on dollar coin errors. Total cost is $17 ($12 for the Economy Certification + $5 for the Error). Turnaround for these coins is 7 business days (even though their normal turnaround for Economy modern U.S. coins is 21 days).
Also, they certify Starburst ( Struck Through Grease) error & filled Die Cud on S in States error. I did it with them, even though their resale value is lower, because I was in a rush, they certify the extra errors that some other TPG's don't, they were recommended. Plus, no membership required! Also, ICG is the only TPG with a "No-Grade, No Fee" Policy; they don't charge a grading fee for coins that they don't grade! ICG does charge a $5 administrative fee for care and handling of these coins, but that is it. Credit is applied to future grading. Other major grading services charge full price for a "No-Grade".
I'm wondering how the others compare. I know PCGS charges $40 for them as Mint Errors, with a 25 - 35 business days turnaround. But coins in PCGS holders will bring more most of the time when sold. I've also heard that their grading is frequently generous, which is good as a seller, not so good as a buyer.
ANACS apparently charges $10 for these coins as "Modern (1964-present)" with a 5-COIN MIN., plus $5 per coin for Error Verification, so total cost is $15. Not sure about the turnaround time. ANACS is the only major grading service to grade cleaned, corroded, damaged, repaired, and other "problem coins". I've heard that ANACS tends to grade quickly but conservatively, so it's harder to get a high grade with ANACS.
Also, I think that, other than ICG, the other TPG's may not certify the Starburst error or the filled Die Cud on S in States error, so if a person is trying to get a "double error" with one of these errors plus the smooth edge, missing letters error, they may be out of luck.
Anyone else have differing thoughts or additional feedback?
I just had some dollar error coins done with ICG. They have a special on dollar coin errors. Total cost is $17 ($12 for the Economy Certification + $5 for the Error). Turnaround for these coins is 7 business days (even though their normal turnaround for Economy modern U.S. coins is 21 days).
Also, they certify Starburst ( Struck Through Grease) error & filled Die Cud on S in States error. I did it with them, even though their resale value is lower, because I was in a rush, they certify the extra errors that some other TPG's don't, they were recommended. Plus, no membership required! Also, ICG is the only TPG with a "No-Grade, No Fee" Policy; they don't charge a grading fee for coins that they don't grade! ICG does charge a $5 administrative fee for care and handling of these coins, but that is it. Credit is applied to future grading. Other major grading services charge full price for a "No-Grade".
I'm wondering how the others compare. I know PCGS charges $40 for them as Mint Errors, with a 25 - 35 business days turnaround. But coins in PCGS holders will bring more most of the time when sold. I've also heard that their grading is frequently generous, which is good as a seller, not so good as a buyer.
ANACS apparently charges $10 for these coins as "Modern (1964-present)" with a 5-COIN MIN., plus $5 per coin for Error Verification, so total cost is $15. Not sure about the turnaround time. ANACS is the only major grading service to grade cleaned, corroded, damaged, repaired, and other "problem coins". I've heard that ANACS tends to grade quickly but conservatively, so it's harder to get a high grade with ANACS.
Also, I think that, other than ICG, the other TPG's may not certify the Starburst error or the filled Die Cud on S in States error, so if a person is trying to get a "double error" with one of these errors plus the smooth edge, missing letters error, they may be out of luck.
Anyone else have differing thoughts or additional feedback?
