Anyone ever send in a coin for reholder and have it comeback as a Gold Shield without asking?

ms70

Just had this happen. A non-Gold Shield coin, sent for just a reholder/TrueView, value under 3K (also under 3K as per PCGS price guide)...

Came back in a Gold Shield holder. I looked at all the rules but I'm confused. NOT complaining, just confused.

Hemispherical

Maybe PCGS thinks the value is over $3000. Or just a freebie Gold Shield. Or someone keyed the wrong code.

Were you charged for Gold Shield, it’s $5?

CuKevin

That is a current PCGS promotion I believe. It’s a free upgrade right now.

ms70

@Hemispherical said:
Maybe PCGS thinks the value is over $3000. Or just a freebie Gold Shield. Or someone keyed the wrong code.

Were you charged for Gold Shield, it’s $5?

No, not charged for it or the TrueView which is a promo right now.

Hemispherical

Found it. @CuKevin was correct.

Free TrueView
Need to get your hands on a TrueView image of your coin?
For a limited time, receive free PCGS Gold Shield and TrueView images with your Reholder submission!
Now is your chance to have your coin added to the CoinFacts Comparative Image Database!

Add your coin that has a PCGS TrueView image to your public PCGS Set Registry Inventory to have your coin automatically featured.

Don’t wait, all orders must be postmarked by August 19, 2019 to qualify for this limited time special offer.

https://www.pcgs.com/trueviewspecial

ms70

Thanks. I thought it was just free images.

Hemispherical

@ms70 said:
Thanks. I thought it was just free images.

So did I. Took awhile to find that link.

ms70

I still don't understand since the coin itself doesn't qualify for Gold Shield.

keets

how does a coin not qualify for the GS slab??

Hemispherical

Unless I am mistaken. All coins qualify for Gold Shield if you pay the $5/coin fee. Unless it’s free with that reholder special.

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ms70

@keets said:
how does a coin not qualify for the GS slab??

From the website:

"Coins requiring Gold Shield: I: Non-U.S. coins submitted under any service level other than Modern. 2. Reholders valued above $3,000."

I understood it as a coin has to be valued over $3K to get the service. So is this saying that any coin can get Gold Shield service but over $3K in value it's required?

Hemispherical

@ms70

This is listed above the service level:

The following services are available for U.S. and World (non-U.S.) coins. For PCGS Gold Shield™ , add $5 per coin in addition to the grading fee. Express Level and higher includes Gold Shield. TrueView™ is included with Gold Shield.

Wahoo554

I've read about the features that gold shield offers, but it isn't exactly clear to me what you lose out on if you don't go gold shield. Other than including true view, does it just provide added protection in case your coin is stolen and somebody tries to holder it? Do you not otherwise get a guaranty of grade and authenticity?

Hemispherical

With PCGS Gold Shield, each coin is imaged in high resolution, registered, and checked against PCGS’ vast proprietary imaging database. Our Gold Shield system benefits from artificial intelligence and machine learning, helping our graders quickly identify and remove counterfeits from the market. PCGS Gold Shield may then identify lost or stolen pieces resubmitted to us, ensuring your coin’s maximum value.

Shield Means Added Security
Adding Gold Shield to your PCGS submission provides you with:

Enhanced Security Label with PCGS

Gold Shield icon & hologram

More likely recovery if your coin is lost or stolen

Digital imagery for visual confirmation in PCGS Cert Verification

PCGS Guarantee of Grade & Authenticity
https://www.pcgs.com/goldshield

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Previously they had PCGS Secure.

PCGS Unveils New Gold Shield Level of Service
January 3, 2018

(Newport Beach, California) – Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) is rolling out PCGS Gold Shield™ Service, replacing PCGS Secure™ Service, effective January 1, 2018.

https://www.pcgs.com/news/PCGS-unveils-new-gold-shield-level

asheland

Sounds like a sweet deal!

Zoins

@ms70 said:

@keets said:
how does a coin not qualify for the GS slab??

From the website:

"Coins requiring Gold Shield: I: Non-U.S. coins submitted under any service level other than Modern. 2. Reholders valued above $3,000."

I understood it as a coin has to be valued over $3K to get the service. So is this saying that any coin can get Gold Shield service but over $3K in value it's required?

Since PCGS requires non-Modern world coins to be submitted under Gold Shield, I've always wondered why classic US coins can be submitted without Gold Shield?

keets

in short, some coins REQUIRE the service but ALL are eligible.