@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
I am considering a significant SEGS submission, actually. "Grade" for the coins are of practically no interest to me - these are simply very difficult coins to attribute.
So why not ANACS? Common choice for that situation.
@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
I am considering a significant SEGS submission, actually. "Grade" for the coins are of practically no interest to me - these are simply very difficult coins to attribute.
So why not ANACS? Common choice for that situation.
If you are looking for cheap but still readily recognized, anacs seems like a much better option. Segs greatly over grades almost everything and I've found many cleaned and damaged coins in those holders. They only detail the most extreme damage, but 90% of what others would call damaged they straight grade.
@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
I am considering a significant SEGS submission, actually. "Grade" for the coins are of practically no interest to me - these are simply very difficult coins to attribute.
So why not ANACS? Common choice for that situation.
SEGS attributes a far wider range of obscure coins than does ANACS - or at least they used to. And again, I really do not care about "grade" with regard to the items I want to have attributed and encapsulated. In fact, one question I will pose is whether they can merely state "genuine" and not grade my items at all.
@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
I am considering a significant SEGS submission, actually. "Grade" for the coins are of practically no interest to me - these are simply very difficult coins to attribute.
So why not ANACS? Common choice for that situation.
SEGS attributes a far wider range of obscure coins than does ANACS - or at least they used to. And again, I really do not care about "grade" with regard to the items I want to have attributed and encapsulated. In fact, one question I will pose is whether they can merely state "genuine" and not grade my items at all.
How do you plan on finding out about SEGS?
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@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
I am considering a significant SEGS submission, actually. "Grade" for the coins are of practically no interest to me - these are simply very difficult coins to attribute.
So have you initiated any action yet?
I will at the FUN show in January when I can physically transport the potential submission.
Are you saying SEGS will be at the FUN show?
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Oh NO I did it, I'm lookin for 1946-S Nickle in an old white ANACS holder. And because of this thread I found this.
Shame on me, but I don't have anything in a SEGS holder
@Twobitcollector said:
Oh NO I did it, I'm lookin for 1946-S Nickle in an old white ANACS holder. And because of this thread I found this.
Shame on me, but I don't have anything in a SEGS holder
What is the grade on that?
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@Twobitcollector said:
Oh NO I did it, I'm lookin for 1946-S Nickle in an old white ANACS holder. And because of this thread I found this.
Shame on me, but I don't have anything in a SEGS holder
What is the grade on that?
I have no idea, as you can see it's unreadable on the sellers image.
@Twobitcollector said:
Oh NO I did it, I'm lookin for 1946-S Nickle in an old white ANACS holder. And because of this thread I found this.
Shame on me, but I don't have anything in a SEGS holder
What is the grade on that?
I have no idea, as you can see it's unreadable on the sellers image.
Yeah, I forgot that you can't list the grade.
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@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
I am considering a significant SEGS submission, actually. "Grade" for the coins are of practically no interest to me - these are simply very difficult coins to attribute.
So have you initiated any action yet?
I will at the FUN show in January when I can physically transport the potential submission.
@Twobitcollector said:
Oh NO I did it, I'm lookin for 1946-S Nickle in an old white ANACS holder. And because of this thread I found this.
Shame on me, but I don't have anything in a SEGS holder
What is the grade on that?
I have no idea, as you can see it's unreadable on the sellers image.
Yeah, I forgot that you can't list the grade.
The serial number is visible so you may be able to look up the grade on the SEGS web site.
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@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
I am considering a significant SEGS submission, actually. "Grade" for the coins are of practically no interest to me - these are simply very difficult coins to attribute.
So have you initiated any action yet?
I will at the FUN show in January when I can physically transport the potential submission.
Are you saying SEGS will be at the FUN show?
They're not on the list.
Yes, I noticed that as well John. I just can't figure it out. It's like a ghost company. There's a website, e-mail address and phone number. There's a voice on the other end of the phone saying this is SEGS, please leave a message....but no one returns calls. Plus no response from e-mails. Their address is a P.O. Box at a UPS store in N.J. It sounds like a low budget operation or no operation at all.... I don't know.
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@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
I am considering a significant SEGS submission, actually. "Grade" for the coins are of practically no interest to me - these are simply very difficult coins to attribute.
So have you initiated any action yet?
I will at the FUN show in January when I can physically transport the potential submission.
Are you saying SEGS will be at the FUN show?
They're not on the list.
Yes, I noticed that as well John. I just can't figure it out. It's like a ghost company. There's a website, e-mail address and phone number. There's a voice on the other end of the phone saying this is SEGS, please leave a message....but no one returns calls. Plus no response from e-mails. Their address is a P.O. Box at a UPS store in N.J. It sounds like a low budget operation or no operation at all.... I don't know.
According to their website, their events have been suspended due to COVID-19. Combine no major show presence with no response to e-mails or phone calls and one needs to ask what there is to gain by sending them any coins even before considering the alternatives.
Yes, album collector. All those marks on the insert is from my screwdriver trying to break the slab open. What a pain, the hardest holder to break open by a long shot.
@BUFFNIXX said:
from the list of active grading services above I believe there is one error
that is IGC should be ICG
list is.......................
ANACS
CACG
IGC
NGC
NNC
NTC
PCGS
SEGS
You missed one called "CGS"! They dropped the "P" a while back and I'll be dropping them today. The question now is where to go. It seems I have two realistic choices one, is so tight you can hear their asses squeak as they walk down the hall. And the other is so loose you have to sell there crap at half price. Imagine I'll go with the tight asses at least they know how to image a coin. Meanwhile, I'm about to pull a Hunter and crack out!
@coastaljerseyguy said:
Yes, album collector. All those marks on the insert is from my screwdriver trying to break the slab open. What a pain, the hardest holder to break open by a long shot.
Jeeezzzz! Screwdriver?? You actually had a screwdriver that close to that coin? That takes guts! You really made a mess of that label!
Fortunately or unfortunately, that's why I like those slabs as well.
So you're a Jersey guy. Why don't you track down this SEGS company for us. They are located somewhere in New Jersey, no idea where. Probably somewhere near Cherry Hill, NJ.
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@BUFFNIXX said:
from the list of active grading services above I believe there is one error
that is IGC should be ICG
list is.......................
ANACS
CACG
IGC
NGC
NNC
NTC
PCGS
SEGS
You missed one called "CGS"! They dropped the "P" a while back and I'll be dropping them today. The question now is where to go. It seems I have two realistic choices one, is so tight you can hear their asses squeak as they walk down the hall. And the other is so loose you have to sell there crap at half price. Imagine I'll go with the tight asses at least they know how to image a coin. Meanwhile, I'm about to pull a Hunter and crack out!
@BUFFNIXX said:
from the list of active grading services above I believe there is one error
that is IGC should be ICG
list is.......................
ANACS
CACG
IGC
NGC
NNC
NTC
PCGS
SEGS
You missed one called "CGS"! They dropped the "P" a while back and I'll be dropping them today. The question now is where to go. It seems I have two realistic choices one, is so tight you can hear their asses squeak as they walk down the hall. And the other is so loose you have to sell there crap at half price. Imagine I'll go with the tight asses at least they know how to image a coin. Meanwhile, I'm about to pull a Hunter and crack out!
What exactly happened here?
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@coastaljerseyguy said:
Yes, album collector. All those marks on the insert is from my screwdriver trying to break the slab open. What a pain, the hardest holder to break open by a long shot.
Jeeezzzz! Screwdriver?? You actually had a screwdriver that close to that coin? That takes guts! You really made a mess of that label!
Fortunately or unfortunately, that's why I like those slabs as well.
So you're a Jersey guy. Why don't you track down this SEGS company for us. They are located somewhere in New Jersey, no idea where. Probably somewhere near Cherry Hill, NJ.
Once I started to crack the slab there was no turning back, lol. Cracked over 50 slabs, closer to a hundred. Never had a problem but as stated, this was my first SEGS holder. Who knew they were indestructible.
@BUFFNIXX said:
from the list of active grading services above I believe there is one error
that is IGC should be ICG
list is.......................
ANACS
CACG
IGC
NGC
NNC
NTC
PCGS
SEGS
You missed one called "CGS"! They dropped the "P" a while back and I'll be dropping them today. The question now is where to go. It seems I have two realistic choices one, is so tight you can hear their asses squeak as they walk down the hall. And the other is so loose you have to sell there crap at half price. Imagine I'll go with the tight asses at least they know how to image a coin. Meanwhile, I'm about to pull a Hunter and crack out!
This post is epic. So much going on here
Hilarious, although not quite fair to the loose ones. Their imaging has been fantastic of late.
@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
I am considering a significant SEGS submission, actually. "Grade" for the coins are of practically no interest to me - these are simply very difficult coins to attribute.
Are they god at attribution?
I think ALL TPGs think they're "God" when it comes to attribution. 🤣🤣
Lol. No. I think many of the second tier know they aren't good at it but they are hoping the customers don't notice.
I question this. IMO, ANACS, ICG, and SEGS (?) are second tier services right? So what you are writing is that those three services KNOW THEY ARE NOT COOD AT ATTRIBUTING COINS.
While I'm not attacking you personally, I think the evidence on this forum and in the market shows this comment is a laughable bunch of ignorant baloney. In your experience, how many coins have you sent to a second tier service that have been misattributed? Otherwise, this type of libel from a five star (experienced? dealer?) is exactly one of the contributing reasons ANACS coins bring less money than the three top TPGS.
There are only three outcomes to coin attribution: correct, incorrect, and undetermined. Given the right tools and no time limit, any living fool can attribute a coin if its condition allows. I'll put Jay Turner, Mike Fazzari, J. P. Martin, or all those long-time, well-known professionals I've left out up against anyone who believes as you seem to.
@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
I am considering a significant SEGS submission, actually. "Grade" for the coins are of practically no interest to me - these are simply very difficult coins to attribute.
So why not ANACS? Common choice for that situation.
SEGS attributes a far wider range of obscure coins than does ANACS - or at least they used to. And again, I really do not care about "grade" with regard to the items I want to have attributed and encapsulated. In fact, one question I will pose is whether they can merely state "genuine" and not grade my items at all.
I'm curious. What exactly is a difficult coin to attribute, an AG Colonial copper or a VG 1880-S Morgan dollar? If you tell use what you have, some member may be able to guide you because of their past experience.
I didn't even know they imaged over there. And remember were talking moderns here but regardless I don't think CGS realizes just how important an image is pun intended.
What is the whole or main purpose of a set registry? If not to showoff and exhibit your favorite coins digitally. In the modern world where rarity is rare you only have two things going for you, grade or eye appeal. And in many cases only eye appeal.
So if you don't have the grade or the eye appeal you have nothing. Sure the coin still exists but try selling it.
My images and then theirs. I'm too embarrassed to show the others they're washed out and downright ridiculous.
SEGS slabs are very easy to open. Stand it on the long edge on a concrete floor and whack it with a hammer a few times (not gently). You'll hear a "pop", then it opens like a book. If you try a pliers or tile nippers, you'll just make a mess out of it.
@messydesk said:
SEGS slabs are very easy to open. Stand it on the long edge on a concrete floor and whack it with a hammer a few times (not gently). You'll hear a "pop", then it opens like a book. If you try a pliers or tile nippers, you'll just make a mess out of it.
You're probably right John. I just have a hard time with the words concrete floor, pliers, tile nippers and hammer in a coin forum. 🤣 😂
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On a lighter note. Their turnaround time was excellent. Received 11-14 and grades popped 12-3 regular Gold Shield.
So maybe I don't drop them and instead drop the TrueView. I could be on to something here
@Coinscratch said:
On a lighter note. Their turnaround time was excellent. Received 11-14 and grades popped 12-3 regular Gold Shield.
So maybe I don't drop them and instead drop the TrueView. I could be on to something here
Who's turnaround time?
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@Coinscratch said:
On a lighter note. Their turnaround time was excellent. Received 11-14 and grades popped 12-3 regular Gold Shield.
So maybe I don't drop them and instead drop the TrueView. I could be on to something here
@Coinscratch said:
On a lighter note. Their turnaround time was excellent. Received 11-14 and grades popped 12-3 regular Gold Shield.
So maybe I don't drop them and instead drop the TrueView. I could be on to something here
Who's turnaround time?
CGS!
Okay, thanks!
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@coastaljerseyguy said:
Yes, album collector. All those marks on the insert is from my screwdriver trying to break the slab open. What a pain, the hardest holder to break open by a long shot.
So you're a Jersey guy. Why don't you track down this SEGS company for us. They are located somewhere in New Jersey, no idea where. Probably somewhere near Cherry Hill, NJ.
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@OAKSTAR
I live on the coast in NJ and Cherry Hill is near Philly, so too far to go to their headquarters to check if they still reside at address listed on website. Not promising they still have Covid disclaimer on website.
@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
I am considering a significant SEGS submission, actually. "Grade" for the coins are of practically no interest to me - these are simply very difficult coins to attribute.
So why not ANACS? Common choice for that situation.
SEGS attributes a far wider range of obscure coins than does ANACS - or at least they used to. And again, I really do not care about "grade" with regard to the items I want to have attributed and encapsulated. In fact, one question I will pose is whether they can merely state "genuine" and not grade my items at all.
I'm curious. What exactly is a difficult coin to attribute, an AG Colonial copper or a VG 1880-S Morgan dollar? If you tell use what you have, some member may be able to guide you because of their past experience.
These are rare and very obscure Asian world coins. I have had success posting some and getting very few responses, but I'd like to "KNOW" correct attribution.
I don’t think there’s any argument that would convince me that a SEGS submission would be anything other than a waste of money.
Are these varieties that you could get attributed by @messydesk with VSS stickers? Even if they attribute the coins correctly, would anyone trust it or pay more than if it were raw? For me, there’s no difference between SEGS, or a self-slab you bought on Amazon and wrote the variety on the insert.
@Cougar1978 said:
A guy in my coin club sends stuff to NTC.
I didn't know that they were still in business.
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@Cougar1978 said:
A guy in my coin club sends stuff to NTC.
I didn't know that they were still in business.
I mentioned that it still has a website up above. But seriously, who sends stuff to them?
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So why not ANACS? Common choice for that situation.
If you are looking for cheap but still readily recognized, anacs seems like a much better option. Segs greatly over grades almost everything and I've found many cleaned and damaged coins in those holders. They only detail the most extreme damage, but 90% of what others would call damaged they straight grade.
https://www.the4thcoin.com
https://www.ebay.com/str/thefourthcoin
SEGS attributes a far wider range of obscure coins than does ANACS - or at least they used to. And again, I really do not care about "grade" with regard to the items I want to have attributed and encapsulated. In fact, one question I will pose is whether they can merely state "genuine" and not grade my items at all.
On the web: http://www.earlyus.com
How do you plan on finding out about SEGS?
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TTT
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@OldeTowneCoinShoppe - Were you able to make contact with SEGS?
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Are you saying SEGS will be at the FUN show?
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Oh NO I did it, I'm lookin for 1946-S Nickle in an old white ANACS holder. And because of this thread I found this.
Shame on me, but I don't have anything in a SEGS holder
INYNWHWeTrust-TexasNationals,ajaan,blu62vette
coinJP, Outhaul ,illini420,MICHAELDIXON, Fade to Black,epcjimi1,19Lyds,SNMAN,JerseyJoe, bigjpst, DMWJR , lordmarcovan, Weiss,Mfriday4962,UtahCoin,Downtown1974,pitboss,RichieURich,Bullsitter,JDsCoins,toyz4geo,jshaulis, mustanggt, SNMAN, MWallace, ms71
@Twobitcollector - Did you submit that 46-S to SEGS?
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What is the grade on that?
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No, I stumbled across it on flea bay
INYNWHWeTrust-TexasNationals,ajaan,blu62vette
coinJP, Outhaul ,illini420,MICHAELDIXON, Fade to Black,epcjimi1,19Lyds,SNMAN,JerseyJoe, bigjpst, DMWJR , lordmarcovan, Weiss,Mfriday4962,UtahCoin,Downtown1974,pitboss,RichieURich,Bullsitter,JDsCoins,toyz4geo,jshaulis, mustanggt, SNMAN, MWallace, ms71
I have no idea, as you can see it's unreadable on the sellers image.
INYNWHWeTrust-TexasNationals,ajaan,blu62vette
coinJP, Outhaul ,illini420,MICHAELDIXON, Fade to Black,epcjimi1,19Lyds,SNMAN,JerseyJoe, bigjpst, DMWJR , lordmarcovan, Weiss,Mfriday4962,UtahCoin,Downtown1974,pitboss,RichieURich,Bullsitter,JDsCoins,toyz4geo,jshaulis, mustanggt, SNMAN, MWallace, ms71
Oh okay, thanks. ☹️
😞
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Yeah, I forgot that you can't list the grade.
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MS-63
ANA 50 year/Life Member (now "Emeritus")
They're not on the list.
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The serial number is visible so you may be able to look up the grade on the SEGS web site.
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This is a excellent feature! I "don't think" the other TPG'ers do this.
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Yes, I noticed that as well John. I just can't figure it out. It's like a ghost company. There's a website, e-mail address and phone number. There's a voice on the other end of the phone saying this is SEGS, please leave a message....but no one returns calls. Plus no response from e-mails. Their address is a P.O. Box at a UPS store in N.J. It sounds like a low budget operation or no operation at all.... I don't know.
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According to their website, their events have been suspended due to COVID-19. Combine no major show presence with no response to e-mails or phone calls and one needs to ask what there is to gain by sending them any coins even before considering the alternatives.
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Unless I'm missing it, I don't even know what SEGS stands for something something grading service. Anyone know?
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Think it was something like Sovereign Entity Grading Services, my 1 and only purchase.
Did you crack this coin out?
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Yes, album collector. All those marks on the insert is from my screwdriver trying to break the slab open. What a pain, the hardest holder to break open by a long shot.
You missed one called "CGS"! They dropped the "P" a while back and I'll be dropping them today. The question now is where to go. It seems I have two realistic choices one, is so tight you can hear their asses squeak as they walk down the hall. And the other is so loose you have to sell there crap at half price. Imagine I'll go with the tight asses at least they know how to image a coin. Meanwhile, I'm about to pull a Hunter and crack out!
Jeeezzzz! Screwdriver?? You actually had a screwdriver that close to that coin? That takes guts! You really made a mess of that label!
Fortunately or unfortunately, that's why I like those slabs as well.
So you're a Jersey guy. Why don't you track down this SEGS company for us. They are located somewhere in New Jersey, no idea where. Probably somewhere near Cherry Hill, NJ.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
This post is epic. So much going on here
What exactly happened here?
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Once I started to crack the slab there was no turning back, lol. Cracked over 50 slabs, closer to a hundred. Never had a problem but as stated, this was my first SEGS holder. Who knew they were indestructible.
Hilarious, although not quite fair to the loose ones. Their imaging has been fantastic of late.
I question this. IMO, ANACS, ICG, and SEGS (?) are second tier services right? So what you are writing is that those three services KNOW THEY ARE NOT COOD AT ATTRIBUTING COINS.
While I'm not attacking you personally, I think the evidence on this forum and in the market shows this comment is a laughable bunch of ignorant baloney. In your experience, how many coins have you sent to a second tier service that have been misattributed? Otherwise, this type of libel from a five star (experienced? dealer?) is exactly one of the contributing reasons ANACS coins bring less money than the three top TPGS.
There are only three outcomes to coin attribution: correct, incorrect, and undetermined. Given the right tools and no time limit, any living fool can attribute a coin if its condition allows. I'll put Jay Turner, Mike Fazzari, J. P. Martin, or all those long-time, well-known professionals I've left out up against anyone who believes as you seem to.
I'm curious. What exactly is a difficult coin to attribute, an AG Colonial copper or a VG 1880-S Morgan dollar? If you tell use what you have, some member may be able to guide you because of their past experience.
I didn't even know they imaged over there. And remember were talking moderns here but regardless I don't think CGS realizes just how important an image is pun intended.
What is the whole or main purpose of a set registry? If not to showoff and exhibit your favorite coins digitally. In the modern world where rarity is rare you only have two things going for you, grade or eye appeal. And in many cases only eye appeal.
So if you don't have the grade or the eye appeal you have nothing. Sure the coin still exists but try selling it.
My images and then theirs. I'm too embarrassed to show the others they're washed out and downright ridiculous.
SEGS slabs are very easy to open. Stand it on the long edge on a concrete floor and whack it with a hammer a few times (not gently). You'll hear a "pop", then it opens like a book. If you try a pliers or tile nippers, you'll just make a mess out of it.
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You're probably right John. I just have a hard time with the words concrete floor, pliers, tile nippers and hammer in a coin forum. 🤣
😂
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I just can't get past this!! 🤣 😂 I gotta remember that one!! 🤣 👍
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On a lighter note. Their turnaround time was excellent. Received 11-14 and grades popped 12-3 regular Gold Shield.
So maybe I don't drop them and instead drop the TrueView. I could be on to something here
Who's turnaround time?
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CGS!
Okay, thanks!
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Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
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I live on the coast in NJ and Cherry Hill is near Philly, so too far to go to their headquarters to check if they still reside at address listed on website. Not promising they still have Covid disclaimer on website.
These are rare and very obscure Asian world coins. I have had success posting some and getting very few responses, but I'd like to "KNOW" correct attribution.
On the web: http://www.earlyus.com
I don’t think there’s any argument that would convince me that a SEGS submission would be anything other than a waste of money.
Are these varieties that you could get attributed by @messydesk with VSS stickers? Even if they attribute the coins correctly, would anyone trust it or pay more than if it were raw? For me, there’s no difference between SEGS, or a self-slab you bought on Amazon and wrote the variety on the insert.
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A guy in my coin club sends stuff to NTC.
I didn't know that they were still in business.
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Fixed it for you.
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I mentioned that it still has a website up above. But seriously, who sends stuff to them?
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Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )