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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;coppermania, post: 1442632, member: 18304&quot;]In regards to the copper coin grading debate. After sending in many raw Lincoln cents to PCGS and had them bagged for reasons I couldn&#039;t see, I started sending the same coins to NGC and having them grade. I stopped sending my copper to PCGS all together. Weather correct or not (and maybe even a conspiracy theory) over the years of buying coins and attending major shows, I started to notice the absence of low VALUE coins in PCGS holders and if so, a low grade seemed present. I started to get the mindset that PCGS just didn&#039;t respect copper and thinks of it as a lowly entry level type of coin and they would prefer to grade exceptional high value coins like old gold and such. If they are the &quot;big dogs&quot; where does copper fit in their business model? I don&#039;t see them as STRICTER on copper, I just don&#039;t think they like it. Is a 1957 D Lincoln cent David Hall quality? That mentality surely is pervasive throughout the company and the dealer network. </p><p><br /></p><p>I believe that NGC likes, loves and RESPECTS the beauty of copper as much as those that collect it. It shows in the grades they award them. It&#039;s not that they are less strict but willing to award coins a grade they deserve and are proud to see the coins in their holders. Its having the enthusiasm to say WOW that $5 1957 D Lincoln cent is 66* all day long, and if someone says naw, thats just a plain 65, then they are crazy. As a copper coin lover and collector myself, I had to wake up and realize the understanding/desire NGC has for copper coin surfaces.</p><p><br /></p><p>With that said, I do own both companies slabs for sure, this has just been my observation, weather true or not. Although not based on fact, I hope that this post seems even a little intelligent. In the end we are arguing over 1 grade point, which is really no big deal. </p><p><br /></p><p>Matt[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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