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Message:: [QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 1883018, member: 36230"]Depending on how one looks at it, this may be true, but it is important to note that there is often a good reason why ICG holderd coins sell for quite a bit less. While there is no way to definitely respond to such a general statement, I would caution against assuming one "would probably get the same grade", and while "or one grade below" may be somewhat more likely, to make this fair we should also add "or end up wasting your money". Considering the OP's question, I respectfully suggest that it would be in his best interest to make no such assumptions and avoid ICG altogether until he's able to properly assess the coin inside. Even though the same could be said for PCGS or NGC, generally speaking they do offer a better balance, especially for new collectors.[/QUOTE]