I can't say if it has changed, but many years ago I had a discussion with the then-President of PCGS about this. It wasn't a Q&A at a coin show...
I have no knowledge of that transaction, but I cannot believe that either of the TPG would only offer $800 for a coin that had legitimate sales...
That may be in their terms so they are protected, but I know for a fact that they will pay what you paid for a coin if it is reasonable. It's...
Their guarantee covers two things, counterfeits and overgrades (including doctoring). Counterfeit: They buy the coin back at the FMV. Overgrade:...
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