I've heard ICCS can be more conservative on grading for many older Canadian coin types, compared to NGC/PCGS. Does the same hold true for their grading of non-Canadian coins? I am considering if it would be beneficial to cross grade the 19th century specimen and proof coins to NGC or PCGS, for solely the reason of possibly gaining a point or two. Sorry for the crappy iphone photos.
I don't see why they wouldn't be as they are definitely more conservative on Canadian coins , and since Canadian coins are similar I'd imagine the grading would be similar too . Nice coins especially the Vickies .
Thanks for the input guys. I much prefer raw coins, but I think SP/PF coins like these should be certified. Will see about cross-grading to NGC next time they are at a show around here.
Good idea. I think those should be graded too, and the slabs might visually suit those coins better, not to mention better protection and possibly higher grades! I'm going to the Long Beach show in California this Friday. Do you know if I can buy a membership to ngc right there and then turn in 5 coins? I saved some money and want to do it
Well, looks like I won't be doing a crossover any time soon. Apparently NGC and PCGS do not take crossovers from ICCS and I would have to break them out and submit as raw coins. Not going to risk them slabbing a specimen as a normal strike or something of that sort. To do it safely I would have to crossover to ANACS and then from ANACS to PCGS. Too much hassle.
I agree. That sucks they won't accept iccs. Even if you sent them in and they r not identified correctly, you still have the iccs plastic case and slip of paper. It might be easier to sell if you include it. Plus, when you send the coins to ngc for example, I think you get to write what the coin is, which start the graders off under the correct assumption. I would think you have a good chance getting them identified correctly. Iccs is a good grader, so the other TPGs would agree most likely