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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;NPCoin, post: 457441, member: 5629&quot;]One thing that I believe many people forget is a very simple truth:&nbsp; Every TPG is an incorporated State entity.&nbsp; As such, they are required to look after the desires and expectations of their investors - that is, their stock holders.&nbsp; Now, as most know, the purpose of purchasing stock is to bring value to a company in the hopes of returning on the investment.&nbsp; Now, if the company does not profit, the investors will see a loss (stock prices drop).&nbsp; If the TPG makes a profit, then when their quarterly reports are submitted, the public will see such profits, placing a greater trust in the company&#039;s ability to make money, and the stocks should rise, thus making the expected profit.</p><p><br /></p><p>If the corporation does not meet the investor expectations for profit, then they have failed and could face legal consequences from the stockholders.&nbsp; Customers are simply a necessary evil/burden to accomplish the corporation&#039;s intended purpose - to make a profit.&nbsp; Thus, you will have internal (some official, some not) policies and procedures that will maximize these chances to profit.</p><p><br /></p><p>Some customers have to be on the opposite end of the stick.&nbsp; Those are usually the ones with the minimal/smaller amount of business.&nbsp; In the case of the TPGs, we&#039;re talking the occasional submitter.&nbsp; The mass submitters, such as nationwide dealers, however, will be catered to and given &quot;special&quot; treatment.&nbsp; It&#039;s all a part of business.&nbsp; These are corporations we&#039;re talking about, not privately owned companies.&nbsp; Morals, ethics, and a desire for the customer and the industry have absolutely no sway in a corporation beyond how it could possibly raise the profit margin.</p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s unfortunate, but it&#039;s the way business works.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now, when dealing with a non-State entity such as a partnership or individual proprietor, the rules change drastically.&nbsp; The most obvious example of this that many of us see are like the difference between eBay and, let&#039;s say, Coinbug.&nbsp; In the same way, there is a vast difference between dealing with a TPG and your local coin shop.&nbsp; You can more easily gain a relationship of trust and mutual benefit with your local coin dealer buying RAW coins, than you could ever hope to hae with a TPG.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Unfortunately, I believe you will find similar favoritisms elsewhere.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Of course you should always buy what appeals to you!&nbsp; Whether it&#039;s raw or graded.&nbsp; And like I said before, TPGs do have their place in the industry, just not for collectors.&nbsp; If you intend to use any of your collection at some later date, then a TPG may be a good answer before selling, but only if it will truly maximize the return.&nbsp; There are many aspects to consider when doing so, but when collecting, only collect what you like, not what plastic it&#039;s in.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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