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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;geekpryde, post: 2089377, member: 36248&quot;]I&#039;ve said the same thing, but really what I am learning is that collectors still need to keep their eyes open and continue to be very diligent and critical of each coin, even with the TPG | CAC multi layered approach.&nbsp; &nbsp; The more I actually LOOK at coins, the more I realize this to be true:</p><p><br /></p><p>TPG filter MANY really bad (problem) coins.</p><p>CAC filters out MANY really overgraded and/or problem coins that make it past TPG.</p><p><br /></p><p>To me that means a large sample pool of TPG + CAC coins are going to be on a whole better quality than a large pool of non-TPG coins, and also better than a large pool of TPG / failed-CAC coins. </p><p><br /></p><p>However, <u>since neither TPG or CAC filters out ALL problems, or ALL over-graded coins</u>, than there still exists a real need to LOOK at each coin yourself or have a dealer do so on your behalf.&nbsp; So buying CAC coins provides a safety net when buying coins based on photos, but it cannot replace a detailed review of the coin, even based on internet photos.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have a few coins that are both TPG + CAC approved and clearly have issues and also overgraded.&nbsp;&nbsp; (Keep in mind, this is coming from me, a CAC-fanboy).&nbsp; &nbsp; I have evolved in my understanding of CAC, and that sticker might protect collectors from a lot, but its certainly cant protect you from everything.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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