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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ranchhand, post: 162181, member: 2622&quot;]What is your opinion of the TPG services that you have used? By used i am referring to actually sending coins in to them, not just purchasing an already slabbed coin)</p><p><br /></p><p>I will start:</p><p><br /></p><p><b>PCGS</b></p><p>Pros</p><p>In auction PCGS slabs tend to bring more</p><p>slabs are of a good solid quality, easily stackable.</p><p>IMO tends to give a more technical grade</p><p><br /></p><p>Cons</p><p>usually has a very, very slow&nbsp; turnaround</p><p>lack of slab options. (ngc multi-coin holder)</p><p>can not see edge of coin in slab</p><p>Will charge full price for grading even if coin is not slabbed (bodybagged)</p><p>Cost of grading (expensive to join the club compared to NGC)</p><p><br /></p><p><b>NGC</b></p><p>Pros</p><p>Has more slab options (I personally love the multi-coin holder)</p><p>&quot;Star&quot; designation can command huge premiums.</p><p>IMO toned coins tend to grade higher (this can also be a con)</p><p>Toned coins look better in NGC slabs</p><p>reasonable grading costs (5 earlybird&#039;s when joining club)</p><p>Registry <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>Excellent customer service!</p><p><br /></p><p>Cons</p><p>Turn around time can be long</p><p>Tend to bring slightly less at auction then PCGS</p><p>Small denomination coins tend to disappear in NGC slabs</p><p>Can not see edge of coin in slab.</p><p>Will charge full price for grading even if coin is not slabbed (bodybagged)</p><p>Imaging service is not worth the $3 per coin, images are lifeless.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am sure i will think of more. I will be picking up some coins from anacs next week, and will add my opinion of them. I also have some coins out at NCS. I am also considering sending some stuff to SEGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Updated NGC 10/27/06</b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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