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<p>[QUOTE="ddddd, post: 2963354, member: 22377"]Fair enough [USER=19165]@physics-fan3.14[/USER]</p><p>I have never used ICG, but I did use Anacs a couple of times in the last few years. Most of the coins that I sent came back around what I'd expect. I agree that Anacs and ICG are generally less consistent, but I would also add that PCGS/NGC have been doing some odd grading lately too.</p><p><br /></p><p>In the case of [USER=16767]@pghpanthers2[/USER] I do see the dilemma. If the gold coins are common grades and grade below MS 63, sending them to NGC or PCGS would most likely be a waste (as the fee would not be recovered on resale). Anacs might be an ok choice for verifying authenticity. Showing them to a reliable coin store (or even posting pictures here) might help as well (in order to avoid grading costs).[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ddddd, post: 2963354, member: 22377"]Fair enough [USER=19165]@physics-fan3.14[/USER] I have never used ICG, but I did use Anacs a couple of times in the last few years. Most of the coins that I sent came back around what I'd expect. I agree that Anacs and ICG are generally less consistent, but I would also add that PCGS/NGC have been doing some odd grading lately too. In the case of [USER=16767]@pghpanthers2[/USER] I do see the dilemma. If the gold coins are common grades and grade below MS 63, sending them to NGC or PCGS would most likely be a waste (as the fee would not be recovered on resale). Anacs might be an ok choice for verifying authenticity. Showing them to a reliable coin store (or even posting pictures here) might help as well (in order to avoid grading costs).[/QUOTE]
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