I happen across an ebay guide praising PGCS and NGC.But then went on to say they like NACS more than before since they started slabbing cleaned coins.And mention how he had some nice coins but cleaned and how he thought it was good they could get slabbed.Then he said he also liked ICG,and called it a newcomer that he liked.So I thought about the 20th anniversay sets I saw selling on ebay,graded by ICG and the low prices and that up and coming ICG would better respected in the future.I then went as fast as my fingers could get me to one of their 2006 20th ANN.sets on ebay and bought it on buy it now logo.Afterwards I read more about how they grade these coins and it was complete opposite of PGCS and NGC.They said removed the coins from their holders and send them in.So here it is now 5 hours later,I've looked at the sellers add and he says returns are accepted in 3 days time.I ask to save return time by not shipping them anyway.I hope he obliges me.
ICG is not a new company so I am assuming that it is an old report you read. They can be good but you need to learn to grade yourself first unless your a holder collector and not a coin collector As far as the ebay auction, I'd do your homework before you start spending your cash that you later might regret. Or at least ask here first for a second opinion BEFORE you click the buy it now. G/L with the return.
Hi, I have seen mislabeled errors and die varieties in slabs from all the major companies. I've seen machine doubled coins labeled as doubled dies in some as well. Particularly with errors and die varieties, it is extremely wise to heed the earlier advice. Learn about the coins and buy the coin, not the slab. With errors and die varieties, Never and I mean Never take what is on the slab at face value. Do your own research before you pull the trigger, especially on Ebay. Thanks, Bill
