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<p>[QUOTE="Clint, post: 1572313, member: 34620"]I recommend doing a search--NOT to be a jerk--as this has been covered so much, you will gain tremendously by reading those threads information which simply won't be expressed in a single one. That said...</p><p><br /></p><p>Many will say PCGS and NGC are "top tier," with PCGS being the higher. This is because for many series they grade more strictly, which results in typically higher prices when the coin is sold. However NGC has a great reputation as well, so knowing what coins you have would help...</p><p><br /></p><p>ANACS is a step behind those two, and I've heard ICG called "I can't grade." So if you're having your own coins graded, it's probably best to choose one of the other two. There may be a situation in which ANACS would be O.K., like if you merely want to authenticate 10 coins and need to take advantage of a deal they have going due to finances--I read about 10 for $130 or something like that.</p><p><br /></p><p>AND I certainly defer to all those on this site who know so much more than I![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Clint, post: 1572313, member: 34620"]I recommend doing a search--NOT to be a jerk--as this has been covered so much, you will gain tremendously by reading those threads information which simply won't be expressed in a single one. That said... Many will say PCGS and NGC are "top tier," with PCGS being the higher. This is because for many series they grade more strictly, which results in typically higher prices when the coin is sold. However NGC has a great reputation as well, so knowing what coins you have would help... ANACS is a step behind those two, and I've heard ICG called "I can't grade." So if you're having your own coins graded, it's probably best to choose one of the other two. There may be a situation in which ANACS would be O.K., like if you merely want to authenticate 10 coins and need to take advantage of a deal they have going due to finances--I read about 10 for $130 or something like that. AND I certainly defer to all those on this site who know so much more than I![/QUOTE]
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