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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bonedigger, post: 238468, member: 4367&quot;]The only way acceptability and trust will be be achieved is when a universal grading standard is enforced by all slabbers, maybe regulation is needed.&nbsp; If the wine industry can do it, Third Party Graders (TPG&#039;s) should be able to.&nbsp; There is no excuse not to.&nbsp; Third Party Grading is still in it&#039;s infancy and already rife with felons and con artists who are ruining the reputation for all those who offer a legitimate accurate service.&nbsp; There seems to be no self policing action among the different parties.&nbsp;&nbsp; You know weed out the bad apples that give the whole a bad name.&nbsp; Also, there is NO advertisment of the services when it comes to anything outside-of coin magazines.&nbsp; Industry growth just isn&#039;t there.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The entire process... well it will either prosper or fail on these standards.&nbsp; When an individual has, say a silver dollar in an NGC holder and crosses it over to say a PCGS holder it should receive the same grade within a point.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I purchased a good bit of stock in one of the servies.&nbsp; I bought on emotion and speculation, usually a bad idea, but I made a little money and got out.&nbsp; After seeing all the lawsuits and bad mgt decisions within the company I sold after 14 months.&nbsp; I have no regrets...</p><p><br /></p><p>As far as respect, I do respect you and your opinions.</p><p><br /></p><p>Kindest Regards Sir</p><p>Ben[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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