Vera, vera nice, Captain! Can you post pics of the slab? Cal
I'd guess that both PCGS and NGC photo all coins in low res (possibly only in video frames) in their receiving and shipping departments as a...
My first experience in submitting a coin to a grading service was at a show in Sacramento in the 1980's. Service was Accugrade, and coin was a...
Nice group of $1s. Maybe it's just the lighting, but I like the 22-D even though I don't collect peace dollars. No, I'm not going to start...
Maybe due to a QC employee at the mint missing a couple incisors? Cal
Good point. Cal
It seems it would be to their mutual benefit. They would be helping each other. In addition, it would cause the other side's pops to decrease....
I think for example, if PCGS were to send NGC a list of NGC-slabbed coins that crossed the previous week, NGC could trust it, and vice versa....
If a coin is submitted for crossover grading and succeeds, does the grading service notify the service which had formerly graded the coin? It...
Ironically, the ones given out for special occasions may eventually become more valuable even though the coins are usually of lower grade than the...
A real dazzler. Thanks. Cal
The ones without a grade appear to be the ones PCGS gives out at special events, like their classes. The flip side should state the occasion and...
Nice looking bunch of golds! I'm a little surprised that the 2004 is so deeply toned. Must be from sulfur in the cardboard holder. Cal
Most means of bidding (mail, phone, internet, etc.) in a public auction allow buyers, including resellers, to remain anonymous except to the...
First, this post does not refer to any specific past events. However, if one has a large, valuable collection, what would be the advantage in...
I grade it super nice +. Thanks for posting it. Cal
I'll never have to worry about having a $1M coin to grade, but on the PCGS form the cost for grading such a coin is 1% of value plus $250 plus $5...
Look like oil wellhead Christmas trees. Cal
I would guess every coin at the Express level (over $3000) and up gets scanned, but they may go lower, especially for types which are frequently...
I've always enjoyed your articles, and learned from them too. Cal
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