Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and I have a question regarding currency grading.I recently came across a grading special from Currency Grading and authentication for half off an entire submission. Now all of my notes are raw, but I figured that this was a good opportunity to preserve my collection.I know there were issues with the company in the past, but I read there was a new owner. Can anyone spread some light?
I've found several past threads that may help; http://www.cointalk.com/t184223/ http://www.cointalk.com/t177868/ http://www.cointalk.com/t161586/ http://www.cointalk.com/t151504/ ....hope this helps, and welcome to Coin Talk.
Why is CGA poorly looked at, if the problems were under old ownership? Seems like they're doing something right?
Opinions regarding third party grading may become controversial on public forums. Learn as much as possible for yourself concerning grading, originality, and authentication. Many of the members here have wonderful, valuable collections and registry sets with PCGS or PMG. I do not......and most (80%) of my collection is raw and protected in MYLAR-D currency sleeves. I like CGA, PCGS and PMG, but would rather put my money towards new purchases instead of grading charges. I live about 75 miles from PMG, have met the President of PCGS, and am personal friends with the owner of CGA (John Spinelli). All three grading companies are good. CGA will get your notes back to you faster then PMG or PCGS, you don't have to be a member to submit to CGA, the label on the CGA holder is printed by the American Bank Note Company, and they have a rock solid guarantee. Some auction companies require PMG or PCGS grading, but not the largest (eBay). I hope this helps, and I'm sure you will get plenty of opinions.
Steve basically said it all. CGA has the fastest turnaround time, no membership fees and best archival quality holders. While many people continue to harp on problems from the past, CGA is rapidly returning to it's spot at the top of the TPG chain.
