PCGS Re-Offers First Strike Inserts To Collectors Members

Pcgs Re-Offers First Strike Inserts To Collectors Members
August 19, 2008

Effective August 19, 2008, First Strike® inserts will once again be made available to members of the PCGS Collectors Club. This reverses a policy that went into effect on July 1, 2008, under which First Strike® inserts were limited to dealer submissions. "The collecting community let us know loud and clear that they wanted access to the First Strike® inserts", said Ron Guth, PCGS President. "Collectors like the First Strike® program and they want the opportunity to have their own coins certified." The revised policy applies only to current and future submissions. Collectors Club members may submit their coins under the qualifying service level for that coin type and value with payment of the appropriate grading fees, plus an additional $12 per coin to cover the cost of the special, First Strike® insert. The extra fee includes the cost of returning the mint packaging to the customer. To qualify for the First Strike® insert, all submissions must be received by PCGS or sent in a mint-sealed package postmarked within 30 days of the original release date (see the PCGS website at www.pcgs.com/customer_service_update.chtml for deadline dates). First Strike® coins should be submiited separately from non-First Strike® coins. For further information about the First Strike® program, visit www.pcgs.com/firststrike or call a PCGS Customer Service representative at 800-447-8848.

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