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What one feasible change/improvement would you like to see the major grading companies make?

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  • neildrobertsonneildrobertson Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jmlanzaf said:
    But you said "...just be talking about how nice the coin is." I just don't see how 45 or XF45 is any different in that regard.

    That comment is driven by the notion that discussions about whether something is MS or AU includes some level of understanding of use and intent. Use and intent only indirectly influence the condition of the coin, if at all. The only thing that should matter is the current physical state of the coin. That's all that can be seen and assessed. And it can be done without any understanding of the pathway the coin took to get from the dies into the grader's hands.

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  • fathomfathom Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Big 3 merge into one...

    Lower fees, higher volumes, lower overhead, more margin, faster turnaround, better consistency...everybody wins.

    😉

  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,901 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @fathom said:
    Big 3 merge into one...

    Lower fees, higher volumes, lower overhead, more margin, faster turnaround, better consistency...everybody wins.

    😉

    Competition is a good thing. If they merge into a single company, you essentially have a monopoly and there's nothing preventing them from raising their fees.

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  • oldabeintxoldabeintx Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @fathom said:
    Big 3 merge into one...

    Lower fees, higher volumes, lower overhead, more margin, faster turnaround, better consistency...everybody wins.

    😉

    Monopolies don’t usually result in lower prices or better service.

  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,417 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PerryHall said:

    @fathom said:
    Big 3 merge into one...

    Lower fees, higher volumes, lower overhead, more margin, faster turnaround, better consistency...everybody wins.

    😉

    Competition is a good thing. If they merge into a single company, you essentially have a monopoly and there's nothing preventing them from raising their fees.

    While lowering standards

  • oldabeintxoldabeintx Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Faster turnaround would seem to
    be something very achievable. Not sure why this is an issue at all nor why it has gone on for so long.

  • KOYNGUYKOYNGUY Posts: 167 ✭✭✭
    edited August 9, 2025 2:42PM

    As a professional coin grader for nearly 42 years, this is what I would like to see introduced. That the Q.C., or final grader to give a brief written description on the characteristics, pro or con. Or potentially answer a short question as to strike, luster, surface reflection, toning, or reasons why it's bad, or did not make the the next grade, proof or business strike. It's not hard to do generally. I'm sure any additional written info given will be subject to an argument and that's probably why it is not done. I have thought about introducing this at ANACS. J.P. Martin

  • Provider a date on the label when the item was graded.

  • fathomfathom Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PerryHall said:

    @fathom said:
    Big 3 merge into one...

    Lower fees, higher volumes, lower overhead, more margin, faster turnaround, better consistency...everybody wins.

    😉

    Competition is a good thing. If they merge into a single company, you essentially have a monopoly and there's nothing preventing them from raising their fees.

    @oldabeintx said:

    @fathom said:
    Big 3 merge into one...

    Lower fees, higher volumes, lower overhead, more margin, faster turnaround, better consistency...everybody wins.

    😉

    Monopolies don’t usually result in lower prices or better service.

    OL I will answer those concerns of the slightly tongue-in-cheek post.

    How is all this competition doing for your fees right now?

    Monopolies or antitrust assumes control of a market or behavior that attempts to stifle competition. Those do not automatically transpire.

    Efficiencies in some marketplaces with consolidation have a net benefit to all tiers. Would not a consistent grade from a top tier TPG help eliminate price dislocation, strengthen values, and give consumers confidence?

  • logger7logger7 Posts: 9,080 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Rc5280 said:

    @Old_Collector said:

    @P0CKETCHANGE said:
    Improve coin imaging/photography. Not just a slab shot but also a decent obverse and reverse shot.

    One of the TPG's has done that, and I'm impressed.

    I recently sent in a batch of ungraded CC GSA's to CACG. For $5 extra using economy (regular is included), you get hi-res photos of the slab front & back, 2 dual shots, obverse & reverse close-ups, and two slab shots in JPEG. (8 pics total)
    Not bad! ⇊

    I'd like to see PCGS match what cac is doing and speed up their grading times. Cac has a $15 a coin tier for silver dollars. For low value coins many people want to get them certified for a number of reasons. Also the ability to check a box for a quick dip to remove residue, pvc, etc. would be great. Anacs has a $14/coin submission special and dealers can get even better "bulk" deals with them. They also have a per invoice conservation option so you get coins conserved at their discretion.

  • oldabeintxoldabeintx Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @KOYNGUY said:
    As a professional coin grader for nearly 42 years, this is what I would like to see introduced. That the Q.C., or final grader to give a brief written description on the characteristics, pro or con. Or potentially answer a short question as to strike, luster, surface reflection, toning, or reasons why it's bad, or did not make the the next grade, proof or business strike. It's not hard to do generally. I'm sure any additional written info given will be subject to an argument and that's probably why it is not done. I have thought about introducing this at ANACS. J.P. Martin

    Wonderful idea. Would pay extra for this service.

    A similar service at coin shows would be valuable, a consultation. Charge $100 or so for an opinion and evaluation. Or base the charge on a coin’s value. Great way for a retired grader to make some serious cash.

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