ICG accepts direct submissions. They charge $12 at the economy level. They are very easy to do business with.
I'm pretty sure that you don't loose the entire grading fee if IGC doesn't grade your coin, but only $5 which they call an administration fee....
I thank you all for your advice. I guess the consensus is that I should not reholder with ANACS. The decision I must make at this point is whether...
I have about a dozen of each new old and old old (small type). Reholder with ANACS=$5.00 ea, re-slab with Pcgs or NGC=$30.00 ea.
Hi Everyone My question is this....will coins in ANACS old holders be worth more at resale than coins in the new holders? Will the old holders...
Yes, I have found the forum very interesting and informative. I've got to gain more confident in my knowledge of grading when deciding on a coin...
Hi Again I was talking about raw coins. Sorry. Thanks for all the great information. I especially find the link that mark_h sent to be very...
Hi everyone, When grading Indian Head Cents, how much weight is placed on the 4 diamonds? My understanding is that 4 diamonds are needed for the...
No stem showing on leaf equals "Large Motto."
Back in the 50's, I don't remember getting any pennies that were fresh from the mint packaged in anyway but in $50 bulk bags. The bank roll may...
I now have a "Cherrypickers' Guide" fourth edition volume one. I also managed to upload a picture of the reverse. Thanks again for all the help.
I bought a "smooth edge" JA $ with similar markings on obverse and reverse. The markings on my coin appeared in the fields only, not on any of the...
1864 2 Cent SM Motto PCGS MS62 I wanted to post 3 pictures of this coin. Couldn't get the file sizes down to what the Forum would accept. Thanks...
Thanks for the help. I got notice yesterday that that was the grade that they were shipping back. When I receive it, I will post a picture. Thanks...
Hi I just got an 1864 2 cent piece back from PCGS. They labeled it MS62 Small Motto FS-401 (FS-000.5) Can anyone tell me what FS-401...
I've had good luck with ICG. I find them to be conservative in there grading. So from a standpoint of the collector, this makes them one of the...
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