Pricing the grading companies
nwcs
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I was curious how the people who submit feel about the grading service's prices and expected turnaround times. The item that gets me thinking is the following fee schedule from PCGS and NGC:
PCGS:
Economy Service $15/coin
For non-gold coins valued at $300 or less. Coins are completed in approximately 30 business days. U.S. Coins only.
Modern Service $10/coin
For any U.S. coins dated from 1965 to the present. 30 business days officially.
NGC:
Modern $11/coin
30 Working Days. All US coins 1955 to date valued at $300 or less each. Five (5) coin minimum.
Economy $15/coin
21 Working Days. Each coin valued at $300 or less. All non-gold US/World coins, gold World coins under $300, and all modern issue gold (minted 1980’s to date) under $300 per coin. Five (5) coin minimum.
I have to say that NGC's turnaround per dollar looks better and the modern date range seems more reasonable. When you look at the cost of grading, what are your determining factors?
PCGS:
Economy Service $15/coin
For non-gold coins valued at $300 or less. Coins are completed in approximately 30 business days. U.S. Coins only.
Modern Service $10/coin
For any U.S. coins dated from 1965 to the present. 30 business days officially.
NGC:
Modern $11/coin
30 Working Days. All US coins 1955 to date valued at $300 or less each. Five (5) coin minimum.
Economy $15/coin
21 Working Days. Each coin valued at $300 or less. All non-gold US/World coins, gold World coins under $300, and all modern issue gold (minted 1980’s to date) under $300 per coin. Five (5) coin minimum.
I have to say that NGC's turnaround per dollar looks better and the modern date range seems more reasonable. When you look at the cost of grading, what are your determining factors?
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My mind reader refuses to charge me....
My determining factor is what I want done. I will send my cherry picker varities to NGC since they will designate them. I am going to send some of my lower grade/problem errors to NCS as they only charge $6 a coin.