PCGS vs. NGC Full Bell Lines Qualifications

I know that PCGS only requires the bottom set of lines and NGC requires both sets, but do PCGS certified FBL coins sell for less than NGC FBLs or no? Can anyone give me a numismedia value for a 1950 MS64 FBL? I know that PCGS price guide says $95, but it is usually a tad high.

Thanks.

 

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PCGS FBL's sell for more than NGC examples, on average.

As for the real value of a 50-d FBL, I would check Teletrade or eBay archives as they will give you the best gauge on how much you can really get on the open market. Expect, however, that the market to dealers is at a much lower level (typically greysheet minus 10% or more).

 

p.s. I would guess the value at roughly $50.

 

I thought NGC was tougher on special designations. That would make me think they would sell for more?!?

 

50 p not d

 

Good catch on my P/D typo, but my value assessment remains unchanged.

 

p.s. I agree 100% with GDJMSP.

 

I agree with GD as well. In a previous discussion regarding a 1950 D Franklin Half , I poorly stated. I am suggesting the advantage there, was obtaining a grade of MS 66 by NGC as opposed to a 65FBL by PCGS . Sorry for the poor attempt to convey this opinion in the previous Post GD. I must have accidently done two doses of meds that night.

 

While were at it, please check out this CT thread and see if the coin is worthy to send in to PCGS or NGC for a MS FBL designation.

http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t52401/

Thanks

Bruce

 

NGC is were I would send it.

 

Will you elaborate on your reasoning jello?

 

http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t52401/#post584436
That my answer!

 

But why would you send it to NGC as opposed to PCGS ?

 

Its harder to get FBL at PCGS that why I would send to NGC

 

Actually GD and I had some differing opinions on this, you may want to read a previous post.http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t52407-new/

 

........the determining factor is the CAC sticker coin because this is THE guide on FBL's

http://www.caccoin.com/reference-sets/franklin-half-dollar-reference-set/

 

CAC not for Me

1st I would never use or buy any thing from CAC I think there a waste of money and time. but that is my opinion

 

sorry the previous post i wanted to refer to was "grade this 1950D" serch the post