CAC Re-Stickering Service: Questions, Concerns, and Comments on CMQ Stickering included
Rc5280
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I'd like to know who, or how to trust(with all due respect)that an authorized dealer of CAC stickered coins can get my coins to CAC and back to me safely & securely after the service is complete via the middle man?
It is frustrating to know that CAC does not allow coins to be submitted by the general public/average Joe like me. But I get it, they don't need the headache with small subs, or the money apparently?
I'm a bit frustrated because I found a supposed authorized dealer near me(Denver Metro)that's on their list of dealers. I contacted them(a coin shop)via email with my question about CAC submissions and got the silent treatment.
I know I need to reach out to more CAC reps on their list, but I thought I'd start here and get some advice, or perhaps a lead as to getting the service handled professionally? An extra dealer/handling fee is not an issue at all.
I have a couple of related questions/opinions on the matter of CMQ stickering as well.
1) I have around a dozen CAC'd coins that need a re-stickering service due to having the coins re-holdered for an upgrade, and/or damaged holders. Yes, I had the orig cert # retained for a hassle free re-stickering job.
I also have a couple of coins that I'd like to submit for the first time. Here's one of them below.
Green Bean potential? 1909-D MS62 recently graded ⇊
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2a) I know that Stack's sidekick CMQ stickering service is new, and could(arguably)be considered a CAC copycat service, but I was able to use them as a retail customer no problem. Their esteemed staff, including David Hall and Greg Roberts being at the top, are no strangers to the Numi elite class. Opinions?
https://cmq.stacksbowers.com/about-us.php
2b) When I sent a batch of coins to CMQ, it was a test-run, if you will...Pre-CMQ photo below ⇊
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Out of the 8 coins I submitted:
2 non-CAC coins did not sticker with CMQ *(they were CAC stickered previously, then reholdered/crossed prior to the CMQ sub) *marked in RED above.
5 of the coins that I submitted have a Green Bean. All 5 of those coins were awarded the CMQ green sticker.
And 1 coin submitted has a Gold Bean. It was awarded the equivalent CAC Gold with the CMQ-X Gold sticker...
The CMQ evaluation perfectly matched the CAC evaluation sticker-wise. It seems that the 2 "secret" Green Bean coins were ignored?
Opinions? ⇈
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Post CMQ stickered coin(Green Bean equivalent)below ⇊
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This was an enjoyable experiment, not a dig to CMQ. I like what they're doing and the look, but I don't like the idea of a sticker war cluttering up my plastic gems. Who will win? Can they co-exist? Who's next?
Thoughts?
PS: Thanks ahead of time for any CAC stickering submission help/advice.
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You can join the CAC Grading Club for $99 a year, I believe.
What? Wait a minute.
After all that you're telling me that CAC Stickering now accepts coins from collectors!?
I'd better check their website/FAQ because that's where I read about the restriction to "Authorized Dealers" only having the sticker submission privileges...But it's been 6 months since I've read the FAQ....
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"Membership FAQs"
"Can Club members submit for our Stickering service?"
"In short, no. Club members have direct submission privileges for all Grading services but are not permitted to submit directly for Stickering. To submit for Stickering, you'll need to work with one of our many authorized dealers. Click here to find a dealer near you!"...
Back to square one.
Bummer.
they have changed policy re clubbing subbing before. perhaps one day it will change again
perhaps there are clubbers on here who can submit for you
Do you also have pictures of the coins in their original stickered holders?
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
CAC stickering does accept coins from collectors but it sometimes takes a while to get off the waiting list for membership. Unless they've again temporarily closed the submission membership.
I have a collector account with them as do many other forum members
Before I had my own account, I was able to submit coins using a forum member's account. The account owner can provide you with the necessary PDF paperwork to include with your submission. You would handle shipping the coins to CAC, and they will return them to you as directed. Once the process is complete, you simply reimburse the account owner for the CAC invoice. It’s a straightforward process.
I tried to message you to offer the use of my CAC account for this purpose, but your profile is set to private. I’m confident others in the community would be willing to assist as well!
Lol, Your sticker game is strong.
Click on this link to see my ebay listings.
Sorry, I misunderstood - grading only. Seems an odd policy. Evidently they want to keep their stickering business at a minimum. I was able to sign up as a collector some years ago, with patience. That door may now be closed. Geez.
Yes I have all of the photos when they had the CAC sticker prior to reholder service.
I'm assuming that one may need to attach the previous photo with the resticker submission?
I did have them keep the old cert # to add to the new label,
Like the one below, I stumbled upon the VAM after purchasing, and wanted the attribution recognized.
Before (GC) ⇊
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After (me) ⇊
The new bean will need to go to the left and partially obstruct the Gold Shield since the attribution, and the Morgan print(top right) are now there?!
Sound great, and that is very generous of you to offer!
I changed my profile so the public sees my profile? but left my email private. Does that work for messaging?
Can you, or others let me know if that works?
I'm feeling iffy about my email being public. There's a few sketch new posters with ridiculous damaged coin posts that i've noticed(no offense). Can someone here potentially sell & spam my email?
Thanks ahead of time for the message tip--let me know if I need to do something else?
Yes, include a picture of the coin in its previous holder.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I was able to message you. Your email remains private and is not visible to others when they contact you. Your information is secure here. If you receive a message from someone you'd rather not engage with, simply click on their name and use the "Ignore" feature.
Rewritten for clarity.
I'm just getting started bud, Lolol....
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I have sent coins to CMQ. They rejected a CAC stickered coin, but passed a few coins with no CAC. CMQ's standards/criteria differ—less strict re: originality with more emphasis on eye appeal, in my limited sample size of 6-8 coins.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Thank You Justindan!
Got your message, and thanks for explaining the forum privacy settings. I'll be in touch with regard to CAC stickering help.
I'm setup with both PCGS & NGC for their grading, and have used both of their restoration services.
I'd like to try out CACG on a couple of coins for grading & crossing. I'll check with them on stickering once I've joined up.
I'm doubtful that they'll accept my restickering submission, but it can't hurt to ask? I'll check on this waiting list that others have mentioned.
Thanks again!
Anyone else have help suggestions as to getting my coins restickered? Thanks
Makes sense, and thanks for your reply.
Sorry I can’t help. I’m an average Joe.
As others have said, all you really need to do is have another CAC member sign a submission form for you and use their account. You can fill out a check and send it to PCGS and specify the return shipping address as your own. I have done this successfully.
http://ProofCollection.Net