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<p>[QUOTE="Lehigh96, post: 1439388, member: 15309"]Not only do I believe that NGC grade bumps more for eye appeal, I also firmly believe that PCGS instructs it's graders to grade all NGC crossover submissions very conservatively. Once someone finally tells a story of a successful NGC to PCGS cross, maybe I will change my opinion. But when I hear stories of the a coin failing to cross in the holder and then getting the crossover grade after being cracked and submitted raw, forgive me for taking the cynical view towards PCGS crossovers.</p><p><br /></p><p>Honestly, if you are willing to accept a lower grade by PCGS when crossing NGC coins, you should crack them out an submit them raw. Personally, I wouldn't cross this coin, it will do just fine in the NGC holder with a star designation.</p><p><br /></p><p>BTW, I completely disagree with your earlier statement that PCGS is more reliable with regards to questionable toning. Some of the most egregious examples of certified AT coins reside in PCGS holders. But that is really a topic that needs it's own thread.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lehigh96, post: 1439388, member: 15309"]Not only do I believe that NGC grade bumps more for eye appeal, I also firmly believe that PCGS instructs it's graders to grade all NGC crossover submissions very conservatively. Once someone finally tells a story of a successful NGC to PCGS cross, maybe I will change my opinion. But when I hear stories of the a coin failing to cross in the holder and then getting the crossover grade after being cracked and submitted raw, forgive me for taking the cynical view towards PCGS crossovers. Honestly, if you are willing to accept a lower grade by PCGS when crossing NGC coins, you should crack them out an submit them raw. Personally, I wouldn't cross this coin, it will do just fine in the NGC holder with a star designation. BTW, I completely disagree with your earlier statement that PCGS is more reliable with regards to questionable toning. Some of the most egregious examples of certified AT coins reside in PCGS holders. But that is really a topic that needs it's own thread.[/QUOTE]
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