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Not so much a PCGS problem, as surprisingly good experiences with the others. As part of 'learning' I went and bought some lower value PCGS Morgan slabs in several MS ratings. I use them as bench marks along with other tools. I then used some other TPG's (bought some coins already slabbed, and sent a group out to several). Okay, there are bottom feeders, for sure, such as the famous SGS and others with 99% MS70 coins, but mostly I find that there are just differing 'opinions' and the other TPG (Nugrade for common coins, and more recently I've tried ACCGS) also have hardworking smart graders offering a solid, backed by experience grade to their coins. So, I like the underdog... I get the coin cheaper, because for some obtuse reason, a peice of plastic labeled PCGS makes a coin 40% more valuable than a piece of plastic housing that same coin with the label ACCGS on average. That strikes me as the greatest ad to buy from other services! After all, don't we all want the best COIN at the best price???
Anyhow, and on to moderns, I do avidly collect modern proof's and commemoratives (I have every proof, prestige, and premier set) from 1957 on, and am working on the older ones, as well as a collection of lose high quality proofs from 1964 on that numbers about 1,200 lovely coins. It is the heart of my current collection. However, my new love is Morgan's and Peace dollars (or just about anything toned!) Too many great choices of what to collect. I also dabble in large cents, and other 1800's coins. I have a huge purchase due today (my biggest buy ever!) and I am so damned excited I'd like to just go home and see it!
(with a name like cladking, I think that at least one member may appreciate my modern clad proof collection!)
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