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Message:: [QUOTE="AuSgPtHoarder, post: 305181, member: 9817"]I agree with the sentiments about PCGS undergrading.  Its sort of the reverse effect of SGS overgrading.  With moderns, a PCGS 69 is generally worth a bit more than an ungraded coin, while a 70 commands a ridiculous premium.  I believe NGC is the most accurate and consistent service.   That being said, I use PCGS as my grading service for silver, gold and platinum eagles, because, when I get a 70 (6/53 so far), I sell it for the high premium, and thus get to acquire more raw shineys from the mint. I have not started sending any of my older coins in for grading yet, but I think I am going to go with NGC for them.  I don't mind the 'standards' being a bit overdone with PCGS, but what I didn't like was when they actually said they would NOT grade any of the 2007-W Unc Silver Eagles as MS70 (then later changed their minds and started doing so).  Without seeing every example which would ever be submitted...how could they say there would not be one 'perfect' example out there. So I guess my theory is, it depends on your purpose and situation which is the best, but I think NGC is the best overall decision for most.[/QUOTE]