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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 529084, member: 15309&quot;]I was a little surprised at the reactions of the NGC members in that thread.&nbsp; They were basically upset thinking that the coin doctors will now be able to get their AT crap in PCGS holders and fleece the newbies of the numismatic world.&nbsp; While I understand their concern, at some point, caveat emptor must apply.&nbsp; Every new collector I have ever dealt with asks &quot;what is the grade/what is it worth.&quot;&nbsp; They will recognize that these coins don&#039;t have and assigned grade.&nbsp; If they purchase the coin simply because it is in a PCGS holder with out finding out why there is not assigned grade, then they deserve to learn a lesson the hard way.</p><p><br /></p><p>Furthermore, the entire tone of the thread took on a little reverse kool aid feel.&nbsp; NGC is just as guilty as PCGS when it comes to encapsulating AT (QT) coins IMO.</p><p><br /></p><p>My personal opinion on this matter is that there is no way to definitively determine the originality of the toning on a coin.&nbsp; Therefore, I think the TPG&#039;s should encapsulate every toned coin, AT included.&nbsp; After all, the coin is still what the grade says on the slab.&nbsp; During this process, the TPG&#039;s should use the designation QT (questionable toning) for any coin that they believe is not NT.&nbsp; The only question then becomes how stringent should the TPG&#039;s be with the QT designation.</p><p><br /></p><p>Paul[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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