thanks for the kind words, as far as the star designation goes no one explains it better then NGC themselves:...
its $10 to send a coin in for deignation review. I have a huge submition i am sending in in a few weeks, so i think i will include it to see what...
if the box is opened (as in nothing securing it closed) you are out of luck, you can try though. I would question how much extra value you will...
might as well let the cat out of the bag... its an MS67 in an NGC slab... I normally do not purchase ultra high grade because i can't justify the...
back on topic, did you call ANACS to see what they would do for you?
thanks , coming from you it means a lot ;) I have always heard it pronounced ANAX, never heard anyone say the letters. Same thing with SEGS, I...
I will post the grade tomorrow, if anyone else wants to venture a guess ;)
OK, got an update. i just received a batch of coins from NCS (Numismatic Conservation Services) Pros can "flight check" your coins before...
man that hurts! I'll give you a hint: this coin does not have a weak strike, full breast feathers. some of the toning in the image may be...
darn it! I wish i knew about the 10% thing, jeez. how long have they been doing this?
I have sent a lot of coins for grading, here is what i do: Each coin goes in a mylar flip, i always use the "crown" size (2.5") flips for easier...
I have grown to love originality in my coins, I am slowly replacing all of my blast white examples with toned... Thanks for the compliments... I...
Just wanted to introduce my new avatar, and here are some bigger pics ;) The Texas is my #1 fav. commemorative, closely followed by the Oregon....
I trust the PCGS price guide about as much as the coin values magazine ;) BEST place to find out what a coin is worth is to look at ebay finished...
so where did the $900 price difference come from if the going rate is $77?
I never understood why someone would put a minimum grade on a raw coin, and ge the coin back not in a slab. your still paying for it. My only...
I haven't read anything about "accidents" in any of the grading companies policy's, this seems like an unusual case. Call them and complain, ANACS...
mine's still marked as back ordered ;( I am only ordering one set, and sending it off to NGC. I plan on keeping it, but if it comes back 70 I...
here is my opinion of anacs: http://www.cointalk.org/showthread.php?t=18401&page=3 s far so good, i would call them over their mistake. I would...
its the same thing with NGC, you need to send them unopened. Basicly take the box that the postman gives you, put it untouched into another box...
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