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<p>[QUOTE="Brad0901, post: 741484, member: 21675"]First of all this is my first post and I'm basically new to the coin collecting world. I discovered this site immediatley after starting my collection and have been soaking up all the valubale knowledge that you guys share, so thanks for that. </p><p> </p><p>I have been dabbling with e-bay on various coins (old and new) for about 2 1/2 months now. I have decided that I prefer the modern proof coins due to how much more fun they are to look at and admire. (also doesn't hurt that they are easy to find)</p><p> </p><p>However, I have noticed that on all modern PF70 coins, PCGS costs anywhere from 2 to 3 times as much as the same coin in NGC. I am not just talking about their Flag quarters and Presidential dollars. This is just as true with a 2007 Silver dime or nickel or any other modern coin. Does anyone know why this is? </p><p> </p><p>I would assume it would have something to due with population reports, but since these are the 2 most reputable graders out there, then why should it matter which one you get the coin from. Shouldn't the pool between the two be combined to get a true population?</p><p> </p><p>If anyone would like examples, let me know. I have been keeping a spreadsheet on lots of coins and how much they sell for.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks in advance for any info that you may offer!</p><p> </p><p>Brad[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Brad0901, post: 741484, member: 21675"]First of all this is my first post and I'm basically new to the coin collecting world. I discovered this site immediatley after starting my collection and have been soaking up all the valubale knowledge that you guys share, so thanks for that. I have been dabbling with e-bay on various coins (old and new) for about 2 1/2 months now. I have decided that I prefer the modern proof coins due to how much more fun they are to look at and admire. (also doesn't hurt that they are easy to find) However, I have noticed that on all modern PF70 coins, PCGS costs anywhere from 2 to 3 times as much as the same coin in NGC. I am not just talking about their Flag quarters and Presidential dollars. This is just as true with a 2007 Silver dime or nickel or any other modern coin. Does anyone know why this is? I would assume it would have something to due with population reports, but since these are the 2 most reputable graders out there, then why should it matter which one you get the coin from. Shouldn't the pool between the two be combined to get a true population? If anyone would like examples, let me know. I have been keeping a spreadsheet on lots of coins and how much they sell for. Thanks in advance for any info that you may offer! Brad[/QUOTE]
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