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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mecha1166, post: 1066474, member: 19359&quot;]I believe the TPGS are NOT perfect, as humans are involved.&nbsp; But they will listen if there is a complaint and guarantee the grade, as most dealers will NOT do on raw coins. </p><p>TPGs also can detect altered surfaces as most of us cannot do wothout special equipment.&nbsp; As bad as PCGS and NGC can allegedly be, their helpfulness certainly can outweigh their defects.&nbsp; </p><p>I agree if someone collects high value coins or specifically collects high grade coins they SHOULD learn to grade for their own benefit.&nbsp; But it is not necessary, as we can all collect what we want, in the way we want to. </p><p>I have helped sell a $50,000 collection, high grade Morgans.&nbsp; Sent off about 20 CCs and 1 of 5 came back bodybagged.&nbsp; I looked at the coins, and saw some of the problems that would rend the coin unslabbable due to slight cleaning or environmental problems (damn PVC pages!). I learned a lot.&nbsp; </p><p>Some people just buy the slabs, more power to them.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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