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<p>[QUOTE="Jim Robinson, post: 2278487, member: 117134"]Have you ever stopped to ask yourself the question: How is it possible that the very experienced numistmatists at both Anacs and ICG routinely get it wrong? Or do they? </p><p>Their slabs are treated virtually as raw. I don't get it. I know, I know, someone will say it's about the different "standards" utilized and developed by the top two. But, are they not all supposed to grade by the official ANA Grading Standards? </p><p>When I look at the credentials of the managing principals at Anacs and Icg, I for one feel like their grades should be proper. What gives? Do they grade accurately for the grade but forget to add ultra conservative developed standards employed as part of the top tiers business plan? Does the official ANA grading standards really have anything to do with assigned grade on each TPG? </p><p>Or is it something more sinister? A media monopoly? A carefully planned snubbing. Somebody help me here!</p><p><br /></p><p>Cross over successes and failures. Please post. I'd love to here.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Jim Robinson, post: 2278487, member: 117134"]Have you ever stopped to ask yourself the question: How is it possible that the very experienced numistmatists at both Anacs and ICG routinely get it wrong? Or do they? Their slabs are treated virtually as raw. I don't get it. I know, I know, someone will say it's about the different "standards" utilized and developed by the top two. But, are they not all supposed to grade by the official ANA Grading Standards? When I look at the credentials of the managing principals at Anacs and Icg, I for one feel like their grades should be proper. What gives? Do they grade accurately for the grade but forget to add ultra conservative developed standards employed as part of the top tiers business plan? Does the official ANA grading standards really have anything to do with assigned grade on each TPG? Or is it something more sinister? A media monopoly? A carefully planned snubbing. Somebody help me here! Cross over successes and failures. Please post. I'd love to here.[/QUOTE]
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