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<p>[QUOTE="ranchhand, post: 162660, member: 2622"]<b>ANACS</b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Pros</b></p><p>Really good turnaround, I my coins where done 1 week ahead of schedule.</p><p>LOCAL PICKUP AND DROPOFF! YAY! I don;t need to pay $35+ in registered mail fees to send/get back my coins <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>Reasonable grading costs (slightly cheaper then NGC)</p><p>Super friendly customer service, really nice!</p><p>If a coin has active PVC puts coin in bodybag, BUT (and this is a big one) will re-grade the coin after you have taken care of the PVC (they only charge $5, way better then a NG)</p><p>Will slab problem coins with details grade (in old style holder)</p><p>Really nice holder, Its my new fav. the slab uses very clear plastic.</p><p>Slab does not have distracting gaskets, or molding. Coin is very viewable!</p><p>Can not see the edge of the coin (you can if you look hard, but you stil can't make any judgments)</p><p>Of the coins I have sent in, grading was fare IMO.</p><p>No clubs to join, any one can submit (5 coin minimum for slow boat)</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Cons</b></p><p>NO REGISTRY. This is a big one for me!</p><p>No online tracking of orders</p><p>Some people are still wary of them with the change of ownership</p><p>Limited slab options (Once again, I am a big fan of NGC's multi coin holder)</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I encourage anyone that has not taken a look at a new anacs slab to find one and examine it, pictures really do not do them justice.</p><p>Once I examined a coin in the clearview holder I really started to notice the problems with other company's slabs.</p><p>NGC's slabs have the huge white "bar of soap" that can be hard on the eyes if you are studying a coin for a long priod of time, the optics are also a little bit cloudy. I have heard that they have improved the optical quality of their new slabs, as soon as my latest submission comes back I will post my thoughts.</p><p>PCGS slabs have comparable optical quality, but the gasket and molding around the coin is distracting to me now that I have seen the clearview holder.</p><p>A coin in the new ANACS slab seems to "float" in the clear plastic, when examining it their are no distractions to pull your eye away form the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now on to the details of my recent submission:</p><p>I had a batch of coins that I knew where cleaned, and some that where questionable. I decided to send them to ANACS mostly because they will encapsulate problem coins, and I really wanted their opinion on some of these coins.</p><p>Here are the details:</p><p><u><br /></u></p><p><u>1915 Pan-Pacific commemorative</u></p><p>I received this coin in trade, and knew up front that it had been cleaned. it appeared to have XF details to me. The cleaning is NOT harsh at all, in fact it looks like it was wiped gently a LONG time ago.</p><p>The coin came back cleaned, with a details grade of AU58. Considering how hard it is to find this coin, and how expensive it gets, I am happy with the grade (and the coin).</p><p><br /></p><p><u>1921 Alabama 2X2</u></p><p>This coin was one I was very curios about, it could be a slider, but may end up MS. The coin has two small marks on the rim, I was curious to see whether or not it would come back rim damaged.</p><p>Instead it was bagged as having PVC... I will take care of the PVC and bring it back on Tuesday, the cost to re-examine a PVC coin is $5. No big deal, the gentleman I talked to was very nice and informative on what I needed to do.</p><p>The interesting thing about this coin was that I got it for a STEAL. I paid LESS then XF price for it because of the "rim damage". The rim nicks are very small, and could very easily be contact marks. I wil post what happens to this guy when I get it back.</p><p><br /></p><p><u>1920 Maine</u></p><p>This coin was one that I picked up for a good price, It has heavy toning on it... almost "coppery" in appearance. The coin exhibits a weak strike and lapped dies (common for this issue). It does have luster underneath the toning.</p><p>The coin came back cleaned with MS details. After examining the coin more carfully I am able to see faint hairlines underneath the toning, so I would agree with the graders opinion.</p><p><br /></p><p><u>1892 Columbian</u></p><p>This is the only surprise I had, I purchased the coin as BU, it also exhibits proof like fields. The coin has suburb details on it and a strong strike. Their where some hairlines in the fields, and it looks like they have decided it is cleaning.</p><p>This is another coin that I believe may have been wiped a LONG time ago. Its a shame, as a cleaned Columbian might as well just be worth melt value.</p><p>I am going to show it to the dealer I purchased it from and see what he thinks. I am not mad or anything, caveat emptor and all that...</p><p><br /></p><p><u>1918 Lincoln</u></p><p>This one is the only coin that came back in a clearview. Its a really choice Lincoln, with one reed mark in the field. It has a much stronger strike than is usually found in this issue. A lot of mint luster is evident, but their is a break in the luster around Lincolns cheek, a sign of wear.</p><p>The coin came back AU58, something I was expecting... a slider. The grade is fair, and in line with what I expected it to come back as. I have said it before, and I will say it again, I would MUCH rather have a choice AU58 coin that a bagmarked and ugly MS60.</p><p><br /></p><p>--==============================================</p><p><br /></p><p>so that is the sum total of my submissions, with only 1 surprise (the Columbian) and 1 unknown (the PVC)</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I am really happy with ANACS right now. I have a batch of coins (7 raw) that I was going to send to NGC, I have changed my mind and will be dropping them off at ANACS on Tuesday <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I will also be bringing in some of my old ANACS graded coins for re-holdering into the new slabs.</p><p>I would like to tell you about their policy on old anacs slabs, as it is kind of like a mini-crossover.</p><p>You pay $5 for a reholder. they will re-grade the coin in the reholdering process. IF the coin comes back graded LOWER then it was in the old ANACS slab you will receive a call from ANACS president himself explaining the grade. They will also cut you a check for the fair market difference between the grades (I believe they will also refund the $5, but don;t quote me on that)</p><p>The gentleman i spoke with tols me that anacs does not want any coins in its holder that are under OR over graded.</p><p><br /></p><p>I will be gathering up all of my old anacs for re-submission, and have also decided to crossover some of my PCI graded coins as well (a proof seated liberty half dime)</p><p><br /></p><p>Right now my only big negative is the fact that ANACS has no registry. If they where to create their own registry, and accept coins form NGC, PCGS, and ICG I believe that they would really give PCGS and NGC a run for the money.</p><p><br /></p><p>Would I cross-over a PCGS or NGC coin to ANACS? at this point no. I must consider that NGC and PCGS bring more in resale. If ANACS continues on its current coarse they may overtake or get neck and neck with the top two at auction.</p><p><br /></p><p>Two things will need to happen for me to crossover an NGC or PCGS coin:</p><p>1. the market solidifies around anacs</p><p>2. anacs gets an on-line registry</p><p><br /></p><p>I will post pictures of my anacs coins this weekend, I need to pick up a tripod <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for reading this rather lengthy post, if you have any questions please post them (or PM me, whatever you wish)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ranchhand, post: 162660, member: 2622"][B]ANACS[/B] [B]Pros[/B] Really good turnaround, I my coins where done 1 week ahead of schedule. LOCAL PICKUP AND DROPOFF! YAY! I don;t need to pay $35+ in registered mail fees to send/get back my coins ;) Reasonable grading costs (slightly cheaper then NGC) Super friendly customer service, really nice! If a coin has active PVC puts coin in bodybag, BUT (and this is a big one) will re-grade the coin after you have taken care of the PVC (they only charge $5, way better then a NG) Will slab problem coins with details grade (in old style holder) Really nice holder, Its my new fav. the slab uses very clear plastic. Slab does not have distracting gaskets, or molding. Coin is very viewable! Can not see the edge of the coin (you can if you look hard, but you stil can't make any judgments) Of the coins I have sent in, grading was fare IMO. No clubs to join, any one can submit (5 coin minimum for slow boat) [B]Cons[/B] NO REGISTRY. This is a big one for me! No online tracking of orders Some people are still wary of them with the change of ownership Limited slab options (Once again, I am a big fan of NGC's multi coin holder) I encourage anyone that has not taken a look at a new anacs slab to find one and examine it, pictures really do not do them justice. Once I examined a coin in the clearview holder I really started to notice the problems with other company's slabs. NGC's slabs have the huge white "bar of soap" that can be hard on the eyes if you are studying a coin for a long priod of time, the optics are also a little bit cloudy. I have heard that they have improved the optical quality of their new slabs, as soon as my latest submission comes back I will post my thoughts. PCGS slabs have comparable optical quality, but the gasket and molding around the coin is distracting to me now that I have seen the clearview holder. A coin in the new ANACS slab seems to "float" in the clear plastic, when examining it their are no distractions to pull your eye away form the coin. Now on to the details of my recent submission: I had a batch of coins that I knew where cleaned, and some that where questionable. I decided to send them to ANACS mostly because they will encapsulate problem coins, and I really wanted their opinion on some of these coins. Here are the details: [U] 1915 Pan-Pacific commemorative[/U] I received this coin in trade, and knew up front that it had been cleaned. it appeared to have XF details to me. The cleaning is NOT harsh at all, in fact it looks like it was wiped gently a LONG time ago. The coin came back cleaned, with a details grade of AU58. Considering how hard it is to find this coin, and how expensive it gets, I am happy with the grade (and the coin). [U]1921 Alabama 2X2[/U] This coin was one I was very curios about, it could be a slider, but may end up MS. The coin has two small marks on the rim, I was curious to see whether or not it would come back rim damaged. Instead it was bagged as having PVC... I will take care of the PVC and bring it back on Tuesday, the cost to re-examine a PVC coin is $5. No big deal, the gentleman I talked to was very nice and informative on what I needed to do. The interesting thing about this coin was that I got it for a STEAL. I paid LESS then XF price for it because of the "rim damage". The rim nicks are very small, and could very easily be contact marks. I wil post what happens to this guy when I get it back. [U]1920 Maine[/U] This coin was one that I picked up for a good price, It has heavy toning on it... almost "coppery" in appearance. The coin exhibits a weak strike and lapped dies (common for this issue). It does have luster underneath the toning. The coin came back cleaned with MS details. After examining the coin more carfully I am able to see faint hairlines underneath the toning, so I would agree with the graders opinion. [U]1892 Columbian[/U] This is the only surprise I had, I purchased the coin as BU, it also exhibits proof like fields. The coin has suburb details on it and a strong strike. Their where some hairlines in the fields, and it looks like they have decided it is cleaning. This is another coin that I believe may have been wiped a LONG time ago. Its a shame, as a cleaned Columbian might as well just be worth melt value. I am going to show it to the dealer I purchased it from and see what he thinks. I am not mad or anything, caveat emptor and all that... [U]1918 Lincoln[/U] This one is the only coin that came back in a clearview. Its a really choice Lincoln, with one reed mark in the field. It has a much stronger strike than is usually found in this issue. A lot of mint luster is evident, but their is a break in the luster around Lincolns cheek, a sign of wear. The coin came back AU58, something I was expecting... a slider. The grade is fair, and in line with what I expected it to come back as. I have said it before, and I will say it again, I would MUCH rather have a choice AU58 coin that a bagmarked and ugly MS60. --============================================== so that is the sum total of my submissions, with only 1 surprise (the Columbian) and 1 unknown (the PVC) I am really happy with ANACS right now. I have a batch of coins (7 raw) that I was going to send to NGC, I have changed my mind and will be dropping them off at ANACS on Tuesday ;) I will also be bringing in some of my old ANACS graded coins for re-holdering into the new slabs. I would like to tell you about their policy on old anacs slabs, as it is kind of like a mini-crossover. You pay $5 for a reholder. they will re-grade the coin in the reholdering process. IF the coin comes back graded LOWER then it was in the old ANACS slab you will receive a call from ANACS president himself explaining the grade. They will also cut you a check for the fair market difference between the grades (I believe they will also refund the $5, but don;t quote me on that) The gentleman i spoke with tols me that anacs does not want any coins in its holder that are under OR over graded. I will be gathering up all of my old anacs for re-submission, and have also decided to crossover some of my PCI graded coins as well (a proof seated liberty half dime) Right now my only big negative is the fact that ANACS has no registry. If they where to create their own registry, and accept coins form NGC, PCGS, and ICG I believe that they would really give PCGS and NGC a run for the money. Would I cross-over a PCGS or NGC coin to ANACS? at this point no. I must consider that NGC and PCGS bring more in resale. If ANACS continues on its current coarse they may overtake or get neck and neck with the top two at auction. Two things will need to happen for me to crossover an NGC or PCGS coin: 1. the market solidifies around anacs 2. anacs gets an on-line registry I will post pictures of my anacs coins this weekend, I need to pick up a tripod :) Thanks for reading this rather lengthy post, if you have any questions please post them (or PM me, whatever you wish)[/QUOTE]
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