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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Paul M., post: 3612726, member: 73165&quot;]There’s nothing wrong with PCGS, NGC, ICG, ANACS, PCI, SEGS, etc., as long as you’re buying coins and not plastic. IMO, coins in any of those holders are worth a slight premium over raw coins for three reasons: you get a nice, protective holder for your coin, a reasonable assurance that the coin is authentic, and the distilled opinion of multiple professional numismatists as to the grade of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>With these services, the first two are roughly equivalent. It’s the grade opinion that differs significantly in quality. And, that’s where you need to exercise your own judgment: is the coin correctly graded? Is the toning (if any) market acceptable? Are there any problems not noted on the holder? And, most of all, do you <i>like</i> the coin enough to buy it for the offered price (or, if you’re buying it for resale, can you make a profit)?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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