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Bilbo Pillar of the Community United States 812 Posts	Posted 09/27/2011 1:25 pm This question specifically pertains to circulated 'classic' coins. I like the online PCGS/Photograde guide, but have been using a combination of the ANA guide and the 'Making the Grade' books to grade my collection. I was expecting PCGS to be more strict/conservative than either of these books, but my initial reaction is that it is looser by up to a half grade. I'm not seeing this with every series and every grade, but it looks to be extremely common. Have others noticed this, or is it just me? As PCGS seems to have made itself the grading "gold standard" it would seem prudent for me to go back and reevaluate much of my collection. If I can turn many of my VG-10s into F-12s and VF-20s into VF-30s with the blessing of the premiere TPG, who am I to complain? As virtually all my classic collection is in the G-4 to EF-45 range, I've not been concerned with a comparison of the MS grades. I'd be very interested in others' opinions. Report this Post to the Staff

Saruma Pillar of the Community United States 968 Posts	Posted 09/27/2011 4:47 pm I use Photograde a lot, but you have to keep in mind you are looking at a single coin as an example for each grade. If you'd really like to test your theory why not send in a few coins to be graded by PCGS? That would give you some empirical evidence. Report this Post to the Staff
Las_Vegas_Larry Pillar of the Community United States 817 Posts	Posted 09/27/2011 10:44 pm PCGS seems to grade coins sent to them by much tougher standards than exibited in photograde. Speaking from my limited experience of 30 coins submitted. Of course Part of those were "FREE" gradings because I joined for $200 rather than the basic $39 that does not "GIVE FREE" gradings and the rest were "ECONOMY" gradings. And they let you know that. Sorry just a little venting. Report this Post to the Staff
Lobby Pillar of the Community United States 548 Posts	Posted 09/28/2011 7:38 pm I appreciate the info. N00bs like me don't even know about sites like Photograde. Report this Post to the Staff
dmott88 Valued Member United States 132 Posts	Posted 10/03/2011 5:18 pm I perfer the photograde book or even that of what PCGS offers. I base all grading on "Market Grading." Which if I grade a coin I would rather be right on or slightly under. I much rather have 100 people who say this coin should be graded higher than what it is then 100 people who believe I graded too high and will never buy from me again. Report this Post to the Staff
southsav Pillar of the Community 2223 Posts	Posted 10/03/2011 9:12 pm Keep in mind that the 3 major TPGs, IMHO, each may give different grades to the same coin. Just like here on CCF, we all have our opinions and our grading will vary somewhat also. I always try to compare a coin with others of the same year, etc, even looking at graded examples to get a feel of the ballpark grade, then use ANA grading standards to pin my grade on a coin. Always learning though. Report this Post to the Staff
4033ryan Valued Member United States 87 Posts	Posted 10/05/2011 8:55 pm Never heard of either before, (im new), great start for me thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
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