Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Do they ever blow it?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Conder101, post: 1686175, member: 66"]The Omega was discovered by ANACS back in the early 70's when they were the only service in existance.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have read reports of a known bogus bust half slabbed by PCGS, I have seen 1804 large cents in both PCGS and NGC slabs that were altered 1803 cents. I have an 1871 Straits Settlements 5 cent (key date) altered from an 1874 in an ANACS slab. I have a well known 1950's fake of a 1790 Warwickshire Conder token slabbed by ICG as a genuine 1790 token. I have seen a fake 1795 dollar in a SEGS slab.</p><p><br /></p><p>Fakes/altered pieces exist in all the major services holders, but the major services will also stand behind their products. PCGS and NGC even did this back in the days before they actually had a written policy guaranteeing authenticity. (PCGS and NGC have had written policies guaranteeing their grading since day one, but they did not have WRITTEN guarantees of authenticity until after 2003.)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Conder101, post: 1686175, member: 66"]The Omega was discovered by ANACS back in the early 70's when they were the only service in existance. I have read reports of a known bogus bust half slabbed by PCGS, I have seen 1804 large cents in both PCGS and NGC slabs that were altered 1803 cents. I have an 1871 Straits Settlements 5 cent (key date) altered from an 1874 in an ANACS slab. I have a well known 1950's fake of a 1790 Warwickshire Conder token slabbed by ICG as a genuine 1790 token. I have seen a fake 1795 dollar in a SEGS slab. Fakes/altered pieces exist in all the major services holders, but the major services will also stand behind their products. PCGS and NGC even did this back in the days before they actually had a written policy guaranteeing authenticity. (PCGS and NGC have had written policies guaranteeing their grading since day one, but they did not have WRITTEN guarantees of authenticity until after 2003.)[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Do they ever blow it?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...