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Message:: [QUOTE="petro89, post: 2003075, member: 17048"]I think you answered your own question.  NGC and PCGS will always be more desirable.  You won't get as much for ANACS or ICG, but you won't pay as much either. Me personally, I do not buy graded silver bullion.  Most of the coins you get out of a fresh roll will probably be 69s anyway, and I personally can't tell the difference between a 69 and 70 using the naked eye in most cases.  I don't mean to disrespect you because I respect the fact that everyone collects and likes different things, but I just don't think it is worth it.  I would rather take the extra premium I would pay for a 70 and use it to buy a few extra raw ounces.  Gold is a different story as I would rather pay a few bucks extra to have it certified authentic.  I will not buy more than a quarter oz (whether it is bullion or numismatic gold) unless it is in a PCGS or NGC holder. I have some ANACS coins, and one ICG walker in my collection.  I bought them because I liked the coin.  Even if I did but graded silver bullion I would probably stay away from these...the fact that they are sold every time I happen to turn on HSN just makes it seem that they are way too plentiful.  Not to mention that guy is really annoying.[/QUOTE]