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<p>[QUOTE="JPeace$, post: 2298970, member: 42727"]If you do visit this jeweler, I'd love to hear about the results.</p><p><br /></p><p>CAC believes there are 3 "tiers" in each grade: A, B & C. It means just what you would think, the A coins are the top of the grade and close to the next, but not quite, B is average for the grade and C, which could mean a few things: over graded or just at the bottom range of that grade. CAC will sticker A & B coins only. So even a green bean might mean the coin in the holder is average for the grade.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think CAC is very clear in their mission statement posted on their site. Based on JA's reputation, they have flourished in the market. Others are trying to follow this lead. The only other "sticker" I give any credence to is Rick Snow's "Eagle Eye".</p><p><br /></p><p>Like I said earlier, I use CAC for certain assurances, but I don't depend on them in determining whether I add the coin to my collection. They are just one consideration in my process.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="JPeace$, post: 2298970, member: 42727"]If you do visit this jeweler, I'd love to hear about the results. CAC believes there are 3 "tiers" in each grade: A, B & C. It means just what you would think, the A coins are the top of the grade and close to the next, but not quite, B is average for the grade and C, which could mean a few things: over graded or just at the bottom range of that grade. CAC will sticker A & B coins only. So even a green bean might mean the coin in the holder is average for the grade. I think CAC is very clear in their mission statement posted on their site. Based on JA's reputation, they have flourished in the market. Others are trying to follow this lead. The only other "sticker" I give any credence to is Rick Snow's "Eagle Eye". Like I said earlier, I use CAC for certain assurances, but I don't depend on them in determining whether I add the coin to my collection. They are just one consideration in my process.[/QUOTE]
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