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I was then offered to send my coin to PCGS through their company, which has sent thousands of coins to PCGS and the owner of the company is good friends with the VP. I still pay them to send it but no extra charges. I feel good about being able to send it through them as I trust them a lot. This sounds like you are saying that your coin has a better chance of getting a higher grade because of a personal relationship with the VP at PCGS rather than the actual state of the coin. Is this correct? I thought the point of TPG was an independent, unbiased assessment of the coin. I'm confused. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I think it will full grade, and if the company who sends it does a lot of business with PCGS, its chances of full grade will be improved. That may not seem fair, but that's business.
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I thought coins submitted for TPG grading were logged in and passed to the graders with an ID number that kept the submitter anonymous. I too am confused.  |
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By their company name I just meant that they will sort it all out for me and all I have to do is give them cash and walk away! Sounds good to me lol Pick my coin up whenever it comes back.
Edited by Spartcom5
12/26/2016 11:21 pm
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I think it really doesn't matter what you do - Going to grade at the most a 60 weak strike!! Probably you might be right at an AU grade - really not a big price jump from AU to low MS
Edited by Mark1959
12/26/2016 11:53 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I don't think the rim ding will detail the coin, but I'm not certain if the look of wear is wear or weak strike.
Especially on the eagles breast on Reverse and above and behind ear on obverse. I don't see luster breaks, but that almost always requires an in-hand examination.
Be sure to get a receipt for your coin regardless of who you give it to.
If they have the submission done, ask for a copy, if they will give you one.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I agree straight, and I must also cynically agree with Adam (paralyse).
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Edited by Spartcom5
12/28/2016 02:14 am
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Pillar of the Community
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From your last pictures I would give it an AU55-58 straight grade. There appears to be a definite rub on her cheek. Her hair is a little worn, even for a weak strike imo.
The spot on the neck is hard to say what it is.
I would send it in if I had it.
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Considering how much you paid for the coin I would definitely send it in for grading. Grading it would assure its authenticity and if you decide to sell it in the future, it will make it a lot easier to do so.
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Pillar of the Community
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Send it in to get graded. I personally think it'll straight grade a high AU. Who knows maybe it'll squeak out a ms60/61. I'd use your connections and have them send it out for you.
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You got the coin for a great price. I think I will step back for Morgans for a while. The ones I want are just too expensive. I don't see the return. I love the coins but I need to spend 15K to 20K to finish my set if I want some decent coins. I don't see it. I think it is money down a rat hole until I get some better deals.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Try a little acetone and a wood toothpick on the spot. Can't hurt.
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CCF Advertiser
United States
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AU-55. They will grade a coin with a rim ding if it does not extend beyond the dentils.
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Got my coin to PCGS through a friends for a whopping $26.50! Awesome deal, my hope is it at least gets an AU detail slab. I pray it doesn't come back in a body bag which it very well could. However it's only $26.50 so it's worth the curiosity....
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Posted 12/26/2016 9:45 pm
