What is THE WORST coin grader?

I was wondering what the worst coin grading service is... I have heard of some bad ones, but any that just have flat-out failed?
Thanks!

 

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Rick Harrison.

 

That is true...

 

There are too many to list.

 

The one selling the coin (over grade) or buying the coin (under grade).

 

I bought a Morgan once on eBay slabbed by USCG.
Everyone gave her bad feedback and thought it stood for United States Coast Guard.
Way overgraded, mine was MS-66 PL. I don't think so.

 

I'm interested in your opinion. Please give it a try.

 

Not a chance but I will list a few that are not on my worst list. I would use any of these under the right situation.
NGC
PCGS
ANACS
ICG

 

I never liked SEGS. I only have one slab by them to
remind me what not to buy.

 

Thanks! Those are mine also. As I understand it and from what I read they are the four major grading services.

I rate them differently though:

NGC
PCGS
ICS EDIT: I can't spell ICG. Give me a break it was typed during a commercial for "naked & Afraid."
ANACS

 

What is ICS?

 

Immigration Coin Service?

 

I didn't rate them but agree with you. Randy does a great job. I'm sure you know him really well.

 

It stands for: I Can't Spell. :>) Sorry insider, I just couldn't resist.

 

I don't look at it that way. I own a lot of SEGS coins. I'm looking at the coin and the price and not what the holder says. Lots of folks only see the holder and don't bother to see the coin for what it is.

 

Well yeah, if you can get a good deal then buy SEGS if
you don't care about resale.

 

You can always crack it out.

 

I don't buy much anymore so
I just look at the top 2 or 3
slabs. I have too much stuff already. The one SEGS I do have is a VAM. So I'm leaving it in that holder designating the VAM.

 

This company actually did exist and it would actually qualify for this list of unreliable graders:

http://coinauctionshelp.com/ICS_TPGS.html#.V8Ok4fkrLIU

Although this part sounds pretty cool and wouldn't be a bad idea for the major companies to use:

"We have developed a system which guarantees that no slab graded by ICS could ever be manipulated. With special PVC free sealant, any tampering will turn the edges of the holders blue."

 

Evidently, you haven't tried to crack many SEGS holders. They're nearly indestructible. I HATE SEGS slabs.