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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 1088875, member: 15309&quot;]I understand your frustration, but the TPG&#039;s are doing what they are supposed to be doing with regards to toning.&nbsp; Here is a quote from PCGS&#039;s THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO COIN GRADING AND COUNTERFEIT DETECTION.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I have in the very recent past claimed that the TPG&#039;s do not consciously change their standards regarding numerical grading.&nbsp; However, I will freely admit that both NGC and PCGS change their standards regarding the &quot;market acceptability&quot; of toned coins.&nbsp; As Doug has stated many times, nobody, including professional graders can prove the origin of toning.&nbsp; When the TPG&#039;s are provided with evidence that a particular toning pattern or color scheme is the product of a coin doctor, that toning pattern becomes unacceptable and stops getting graded.&nbsp; The coins that Shane showed have toning patterns that are basically the same as many NT coins but seem to have a unique &quot;look&quot;.&nbsp; When the TPG&#039;s think they are viewing a coin with that &quot;look&quot; they are going to bag it.&nbsp; Unfortunately, the OP&#039;s coin was probably bagged for this reason even though all of the indicators point to NT.&nbsp; In the end, NGC felt that the doubt was strong enough to warrant bagging the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>There is no abuse of power going on here.&nbsp; As an avid collector of toned coins, I am happy they bagged that coin.&nbsp; It shows that NGC follows their own policy regarding the subject.&nbsp; Furthermore, how do you know that your coins are NT?&nbsp; We would love to see photos of your coins if you are willing to show them![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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