which grading service to use?

I have seen a handful of wrong labels in my years, and they are actually quite collectible. The most dramatic tend to be the wrong coin all together. I personally haven't seen a wrong grade from the big four, but wouldn't be shocked if it happened.

 

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Let me say "MAJOR" grading error printed.

 

Here is yet another reason to "buy the coin, not the holder". That coin might grade VF-25, but it has zero eye appeal (at least to me). The coin is hideous, almost black, and you have to look closely to even identify it!! Instead of VF-25, it should be graded "BU" (Butt-Ugly!!)

 

Regardless of the grade, circulated 1894 Philadelphia's are trading at a much higher price than 1894-S's. Forget the "price guides", they aren't even close.
To say that this is simply mistake, made by a low-level employee, is fine, if indeed true, but it is a mistake that could wind up costing someone a lot of money, especially those that believe these things can be traded "sight unseen".

Is this your's, GD? Pretty good.

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satootoko, GD, ND, and rbm86, I believe we have all made very good comments on this issue. If nothing else is gained from this discussion, besides the fact that we have all had cause to "think" a little, then our time was well spent.
Although we may not always agree on every point, of every issue, it's always a pleasure to hold an intelligent conversation with you all.

 

I use SEGS, especially for varieties; sometimes PCGS for "normal" coins.
I formerly used ANACS for the varieties-for 10 years or more, but I've found SEGS grades better and has much better customer service and now use them exclusively for variety coins.